What iTunes classifies as just rock, isn’t just rock. Noah and the Whale can be defined as melodic folk and melancholy lyrics with a blend of unique instruments. Noah and the Whale is a four-man band consisting of Charlie Fink, Doug Fink, Tom Hobden and Matt Urby.
Like most bands, Noah and the Whale have an interesting story of how they crafted their name. They decided to take their favorite movie title, “The Squid and the Whale,” and combine it with their favorite director Noah Baumbach. As a result, the boys generated the name Noah and the Whale.
Noah and the Whale was founded in 2006 in Twickenham, London, England. The band originally consisted of six members.
In August 2008, the band released their album, Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down, after completing a tour in June. The album is a mixture of new songs as well as released singles, such as “5 Years Time” and “Rocks and Daggers.”
Despite the upbeat tempo of their beats, their lyrics are quite the opposite. Each song pulls a different miserable and dejected emotion. The band sings about losing love, their weaknesses and assorted unpleasant experiences in life.
However, their hit single off the album reflects a different emotion. “5 Years Time” captures love in lyrics. The song radiates the emotion of a fresh and whimsical relationship.
It’s not even the lyrics. The mixture of chimes, fiddle and various percussion instruments makes the heart beat faster.
Noah and the Whale incorporates a variety of different instruments in their music. On every track there is the presence of hand claps, whistles, fiddles, acoustic guitar, tambourine and the soft beats of a drum.
The band is growing in popularity in western Europe. As of August 2008, the song, “Shape of my Heart”, reached 94 on the UK Singles chart. The song “5 Years Time” became incredibly popular and arrived at the number seven spot on the charts.
“5 Years Time” has starred in the United States by being featured in car commercial for Saturn. By debuting in this fashion, Noah and the Whale may take over the airwaves. Be on the look out to hear the Noah on the Whale in TV shows, more commercials and on the radio.
