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28/02/2013, DUCKWORTH LEWIS METHOD - "String session snippet"

DUCKWORTH LEWIS METHOD - "String session snippet"
ELO-esque string session for DLM2. Video by Thomas Walsh.
A little pre-match peep into the recording pavilion for DLM 2 coming Summer 2013.....

28/02/2013, Remembering Dermot Morgan | Songs of Love

Remembering Dermot Morgan | Songs of Love
From the RTÉ Archive, Neil Hannon playing Songs Of Love as a tribute to Dermot Morgan. It has been 15 years since Dermot left us.
On this clip from the Kenny Live tribute show to Dermot Morgan, Neil Hannon of Divine Comedy performs 'Songs of Love' - the song that would become famous as ...

28/02/2013, I sat across from Neil Hannon on the Underground in 1997

The Cure was playing a birthday show for Robert Smith, so my flatmates and I took the train from New Cross to Hammersmith to see them. Neil Hannon and his girlfriend got on at Charing Cross....

27/02/2013, Twitter / porksmith

Twitter / porksmith
Photo by Matt Berry.
Hannon writing lyrics

26/02/2013, J'ai la voiture de papa - Arts & Spectacles - France Culture

A radio play inspired by a Divine Comedy song.
Musique: Divine Comedy, Your Daddy's Car Texte: Marie Richeux

25/02/2013, Twitter / SnapStudiosUK

Twitter / SnapStudiosUK
The Duckworth Lewis Method with Phill Jupitus.
Phill Jupitus stopped by to join in the fun earlier too!

25/02/2013, Twitter / duckworthlewis

Twitter / duckworthlewis
A Duckworth Lewis Method album would not be a proper Duckworth Lewis Method album without Matt Berry!
The fabulous Matt Berry aka @porksmith reading the scores..

25/02/2013, Twitter / duckworthlewis

Twitter / duckworthlewis
The cricket team.
And some more nurdlers..

25/02/2013, Twitter / duckworthlewis

Twitter / duckworthlewis
The cricket team.
Thank you to all our lovely nurdlers! Some of whom are here.

25/02/2013, Twitter / mrchrisaddison

Twitter / mrchrisaddison
Thomas Walsh with Chris Addison.
I met a homeless. @ThomasWalsh1

25/02/2013, Twitter / GlastoPostcards

Twitter / GlastoPostcards
The Duckworth Lewis Method with Chris Addison.
Today at my day job - working with @duckworthlewis @thomaswalsh1 @mrchrisaddison for their new album!

25/02/2013, Twitter / mrchrisaddison

Twitter / mrchrisaddison
The Duckworth Lewis Method at the mixing desk.
Mr. Duckworth & Mr. Lewis at the mixing desk. Roll on The Ashes.

25/02/2013, Twitter / duckworthlewis

Twitter / duckworthlewis
The Duckworth Lewis Method with Henry Blofel, at Snap Studios.
Just to start us off.. Lewis, Duckworth (aka @ThomasWalsh1) and the legend that is @blowersh in the studio..

25/02/2013, Twitter / duckworthlewis

Twitter / duckworthlewis
The Duckworth Lewis Method with Bill Cooper, at Snap Studios.
It's Billy the trumpet! @billbarmytrump

25/02/2013, Twitter / SnapStudiosUK

Twitter / SnapStudiosUK
The Duckworth Lewis Method: recording session at Snap Studios with Guy Massey.
Some great fun today with strings and choirs. Pimms flowing..Summer vibes on a winters day! @guy_massey

25/02/2013, Twitter / duckworthlewis

Twitter / duckworthlewis
The Duckworth Lewis Method: recording session at Snap Studios with Guy Massey, Andrew Skeet and Simon Little.
Strings conducted by @andrew_skeet. @simonlittle is on the right..

25/02/2013, Twitter / SnapStudiosUK

Twitter / SnapStudiosUK
The Duckworth Lewis Method: recording session at Snap Studios with Guy Massey and Andrew Skeet.
Great 14pc string section with @guymassey and Neil Hannon in today. Conducted by Andrew Skeet. Sounds Lush!

25/02/2013, Twitter / guy_massey

Twitter / guy_massey
The Duckworth Lewis Method: recording session at Snap Studios with Guy Massey and Andrew Skeet.
Strings today @SnapStudiosUK lovely.

25/02/2013, Neil Hannon performs At the Indie Disco live at Other Voices festival 2013 - video

Neil Hannon performs At the Indie Disco live at Other Voices festival 2013 - video
Neil Hannon with Pugwash performing the first ever band live version of 'At The Indie Disco'.
Neil Hannon performs the Divine Comedy song At the Indie Disco live at the Other Voices festival in Derry

21/02/2013, CINEMA : UNE CHANSON POUR MA MERE en mars 2013 | Bonne Pioche Productions

This movie with a famous Franco-Dutch singer also features a song by our famous Irish singer.
CINEMA : UNE CHANSON POUR MA MERE en mars 2013 | Bonne Pioche Productions

21/02/2013, The state we are in | Megan Helstone

The state we are in | Megan Helstone
The Divine Comedy is an epic band, prone to obscure literary references, Oscar Wilde-type wit, and lush orchestrations that leave one weak in the knees. A few short years ago, Neil and the band were touring with a full orchestra around Europe and doing quite well. Though he is not nearly as well-kno...

21/02/2013, La la love you | Megan Helstone

Oh, is there anything better than The Divine Comedy? Not really. I went to a Ben Folds concert only because Neil Hannon (the genius of the Divine Comedy) was his opening act, and was the only person singing along. I wasn’t afraid to make a fool of myself to support him, and by the end of his set he ...

20/02/2013, Top 10: Songs about sport you won’t hear at the Brits

Not a song, but an entire album dedicated to cricket from former Divine Comedy frontman Neil Hannon and fellow Irishman Thomas Walsh. Song titles include ‘Rain Stops Play’, ‘Meeting Mr Miandad’ and ‘Jiggery-Pokery’ – a reflection on Shane Warne’s ball of the century to Mike Gatting in the first Ashe...

17/02/2013, La musique à papa: Top albums 1997

La musique à papa: Top albums 1997
Entre deux albums un peu ("Casanova") et très ("Fin de siècle") ampoulés, le petit irlandais réussit ce court album, comme son nom l'indique, classieux, parfait équilibre entre ses aspirations de mélodies pop et de grande orchestration classique. Après ça, "Everybody knows" qu'il en est capable...

17/02/2013, Other Voices festival – review

A new venue and a bad bout of laryngitis did not take the edge off an exciting mix of talent old and new, writes Caspar Llewellyn Smith

17/02/2013, A very Derry mix of arts and pasts

A very Derry mix of arts and pasts
New plays, Other Voices and the presentation of the Turner Prize: Derry is relishing its role as UK City of Culture

17/02/2013, Free Music Friday

A review of Other Voice Derry is to be found in current Hot Press issue.
As our man Edwin McFee reports in the current issue of Hot Press, Other Voice’s first foray to Derry was a massive success. Star turns included Neil Hannon whose take on ‘Sunrise’ was beyond gorgeous.

12/02/2013, Richard Bellia présente "Un oeil sur la musique"

Richard Bellia présente "Un oeil sur la musique"
Richard Bellia's forthcoming book 'Un Oeil Sur La Musique' features a photo of Neil Hannon taken in 1998.
Richard Bellia présente son livre "Un oeil sur la musique". 260 pages sur son histoire de la musique...

12/02/2013, Other Voices Derry to be broadcast this Wednesday

Other Voices Derry to be broadcast this Wednesday
Hot Press is Ireland's legendary and highly controversial Music, Pop Culture, Entertainment, Politics & Opinion Magazine. Featuring Music News, Reviews, Interviews, Movies, Gossip, Photo Galleries, Videos, Sex and much more

12/02/2013, BBC Radio Ulster - Across the Line, 11/02/2013

BBC Radio Ulster - Across the Line, 11/02/2013
Photo album of the Other Voices Derry~Londonderry event, with 3 pictures of The Divine Comedy.
Stephen McCauley presents an ATL special from the Other Voices music event.

11/02/2013, Many voices make light work of weekend of music in walled city

Many voices make light work of weekend of music in walled city
Article by the Irish Times for which Neil Hannon was interviewed.
After 11 years nestled snugly in Dingle, Other Voices is branching out. Over the weekend, the celebrated music show headed north to Derry.

11/02/2013, Neil Hannon performs Sunrise live at Other Voices festival - video

Neil Hannon performs Sunrise live at Other Voices festival - video
Watch 'Sunrise' played at Other Voices.
Neil Hannon performs the Divine Comedy song Sunrise live at the Other Voices festival in Derry. The song tells of his upbringing during the Troubles in Northern Ireland

11/02/2013, New Zealand v England – live!

This cricket article has a reference to a song not by Duckworth Lewis Method but by The Divine Comedy.
"You have to include The Divine Comedy's The Frog Princess," says John Dalby, "which includes the rather enjoyable lyric 'But how was I to know that just one kiss, would turn my frog into a cow'." It might be too early for the Divine Comedy. Surely they are the perfect band for stages three or four ...

11/02/2013, The Divine Comedy - Timestretched

The Divine Comedy - Timestretched
J'ai déjà parlé de Neil Hannon, le cerveau de The Divine Comedy... Après quelques albums salués par la critique (Liberation, Promenade...), l'anglais était progressivement tombé dans une surenchèr...

10/02/2013, Other Voices festival goes to Derry – day one in pictures

Other Voices festival goes to Derry – day one in pictures
Photo album of the first Other Voices Derry night.
Day one of the music festival sees performances from Neil Hannon, Damien Dempsey and Savages among others

10/02/2013, In My Father's House

In My Father's House
Neil Hannon interview for Other Voices.

10/02/2013, Si's Sights And Sounds: MUSIC REVIEW: Other Voices Derry, Opening Night

Si's Sights And Sounds: MUSIC REVIEW: Other Voices Derry, Opening Night
Another review of the Other Voices evening.
The popular music festival opens in a blaze of glory at Derry-Londonderry's Glassworks Church

10/02/2013, Other Voices Derry/Londonderry – Damien Dempsey, SOAK, Savages & Neil Hannon | Other Voices

Other Voices Derry/Londonderry – Damien Dempsey, SOAK, Savages & Neil Hannon  | Other Voices
Review of the Other Voices evening.
Derry/London Derry welcomes Other Voices to its new temporary home for the first night of three musical festivities. It's happening. ...

09/02/2013, othervoiceslive's photo on Instagram

othervoiceslive's photo on Instagram
The locals have a gossip. #derry

09/02/2013, Twitter / WamanthaShite

Twitter / WamanthaShite
Neil Hannon. #OtherVoices

09/02/2013, Twitter / grainne_devine

Twitter / grainne_devine
@divinecomedyhq Neill Hannon on stage at #OtherVoicesDerry #LegenDerry @derry2013 @OtherVoicesLive

09/02/2013, Twitter / guardianmusic

Twitter / guardianmusic
So Neil Hannon now live streaming http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/interac ... ive-stream … #gdngig #OtherVoicesDerry #music

08/02/2013, Twitter / ThomasWalsh1

Thomas Walsh on tonight's performance.
@pugwashtheband are about to become a hybrid of @duckworthlewis and @divinecomedyhq for a special 1off performance. Should be confusing fun!

08/02/2013, Twitter / CasparLS

Twitter / CasparLS
Neil Hannon! Prior to showtime (live stream etc blah) @OtherVoicesLive @derry2013 #gdngig #music

08/02/2013, Twitter / acrosstheline

Twitter / acrosstheline
Neil Hannon interviewed for BBCNI TV.
Nice pic of @divinecomedyhq being grilled mercilessly by @bronaghgall for BBCNI TV upcoming @OtherVoicesLive special.

08/02/2013, Neil Hannon, Savages, SOAK and Damien Dempsey play live at Other Voices in Derry - watch free online

Neil Hannon, Savages, SOAK and Damien Dempsey play live at Other Voices in Derry - watch free online
Other Voices Derry is streamed online tonight. Watch Neil Hannon's show live. He shall be playing with members from Pugwash.
The Other Voices festival in Derry, Northern Ireland kicks off on Friday 8 February with live performances from Damien Dempsey, SOAK, Savages and Neil Hannon.

08/02/2013, BBC Radio Ulster - Stephen McCauley, 08/02/2013

BBC Radio Ulster - Stephen McCauley, 08/02/2013
Other Voices concert to be broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster tonight at 11pm.
Stephen is live from Other Voices with music from Neil Hannon, Damian Dempsey and Soak.

07/02/2013, Win Tickets to Other Voices Derry~Londonderry!

Win Tickets to Other Voices Derry~Londonderry!
We have a pair of tickets to both Saturday and Sunday night Other Voices gigs at The Glassworks up for grabs for 2 lucky winners! To enter, simply enter your details via the 'Enter Competition' button below.

06/02/2013, Międzynarodowy Festiwal Producentów Muzycznych Soundedit 2010 – Serena Maneesh, Tackhead, Chris Olle

Międzynarodowy Festiwal Producentów Muzycznych Soundedit 2010 – Serena Maneesh, Tackhead, Chris Olle
Photos from the Sound Edit festival, 2010.
z pasji do muzyki

06/02/2013, Twitter / ThomasWalsh1

Twitter / ThomasWalsh1
@duckworthlewis Complete silliness at 5am after 2 weeks of recording. Nick Seymour is off camera on popcorn chewing.

05/02/2013, Chance to win Other Voices Derry tickets - RTÉ Ten

Chance to win Other Voices Derry tickets - RTÉ Ten
Another chance to win tickets for Other Voices Derry.
Other Voices comes to The Glassworks in Derry this weekend, and RTÉ TEN is giving you the chance to win a weekend pass for two people to see Two Door Cinema Club, Damien Dempsey, Neil Hannon, Little Green Cars, Marina and the Diamonds, Beth Orton and more.

05/02/2013, News : Neil Hannon et Thomas Walsh relancent The Duckworth Lewis Method - Sound Of Violence

News : Neil Hannon et Thomas Walsh relancent The Duckworth Lewis Method - Sound Of Violence
Neil Hannon et Thomas Walsh offriront une seconde vie à leur side-project The Duckworth Lewis Method dans les mois à venir, le duo ayant annoncé hier la fin de l'enregistrement d'un second album à paraître dans le courant de l'été 2013.

05/02/2013, HMV PAs and Signings | Graham Keogh Photography Blog

HMV PAs and Signings | Graham Keogh Photography Blog
Some HMV Dublin instore photos.
HMV PAs and SigningsPosted on January 23, 2013 by gromkeoghAfter all the sad news about the closure of the HMV stores in Ireland, here are some positive images of the shops through the years. Many great bands, artists and sports personalities have met their fans thanks to HMV. Various PAs and signin...

03/02/2013, Twitter / ThomasWalsh1

Twitter / ThomasWalsh1
Congrats to the Duckworth Lewis Method chaps who have completed deux weeks of recording session in Dublin! Release date of the new album is expected for Summer.
A huge leap towards the completion of DLM2 for a Summer '13 release. Dublin sessions DONE!!

01/02/2013, Other Voices Final Line-up Confirmed and Music Trail Revealed!

Other Voices Final Line-up Confirmed and Music Trail Revealed!
Update: Neil Hannon will be performing Other Voices on February 8.
Posted on: Wednesday 30 Jan, 2013Other Voices Final Line-up Confirmed and Music Trail Revealed!Other Voices fever heats up a notch this week as the music trail is revealed and the exciting addition of Little Green Cars completes the full line-up. The Dublin band will take to the Glassworks stage on…

01/02/2013, Dance Down the Aisle | 53 Songs

Dance Down the Aisle | 53 Songs
Sometimes how you get there matters as much as where you're going. The Divine Comedy demonstrate this with two songs about European travel.