Banners and Bear’s Den – Song Introductions

     These songs just seem to belong together on some playlist. Banners is a blend of Bear’s Den and Kodaline. His songs feature soaring falsetto and energy surges. Bear’s Den is more Folk-based and the vocals remain in a lower register, but the songs seem well matched.

     Baseball trade announcements often include a reference to “a player to be named later.” Well that’s Banners. Through most of his life, people called him Mike Nelson. But he released the single “Ghosts” under the name RAINES. Another release, another name – Banners. Doesn’t matter, as long as this Liverpool resident is generating music, we’re following.

     “Shine a Light” by Banners

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Banners/748084465283327

     Bear’s Den is a London trio formed by Andrew Davie, Kev Jones, and Joey Haynes. Indie Obsessive normally stays away from covers. But Bear’s Den cover of a Drake song is an exception.

     “Hold On, We're Going Home” by Bear’s Den

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearsdenmusic

Website: http://www.bearsdenmusic.co.uk/

     Bear’s Den is offering three of their songs (including "Above the Clouds of Pompeii") as a free download from Noisetrade, at least until a limit is reached. Note: Tips are always appreciated.

Lyrics of “Above the Clouds of Pompeii”

We built our home out on the slopes,

Pompeii beneath she lay above,

How she haunted our home,

How she haunted our home.

You were a God in my eyes,

Above the clouds above the skies,

You were a God in my eyes,

You were a God.

You took me walking through the town

Showed me the statues underground,

Said, "Just don't they look at peace,"

Sometimes I wish that was me.

I was the son you always had,

Tugging at your coat while you were sad,

I was the son you always had,

I was the son you always had.

Just don't cry,

Hold your head up high,

She would want you to,

She would want you to.

Please just don't cry,

Hold your head up high,

She would want you to,

She would want you to.

You said stay in the car and wait,

There's just some things I have to say,

Don't you know I miss her too,

I miss her just as much as you.

So my father and my son,

As you end what you've begun,

You'll lie patient by her side,

With roses red and lilies white.

I was too young to understand,

The flowers slipping from your hand,

I was too young to understand,

I was too young to understand.

I was too young to understand,

The flowers sleeping in your hand,

I was too young to understand,

I was too young to understand.

Oh please just don't cry,

Hold your head up high,

She would want you to,

She would want you to.

And just don't cry,

Hold your head up high,

She would want you to,

She would want you to.