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As live performers, the exciting quartet has the flair and confidence of a seasoned act with a long history of touring under its belt. |
As live performers, the exciting quartet has the flair and confidence of a seasoned act with a long history of touring under its belt. |
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It’s no surprise then to discover that, although still in their infancy as a group, all four members of "The Brilliant Things" have spent years in the business developing their talents, honing their craft and gaining experience. |
It’s no surprise then to discover that, although still in their infancy as a group, all four members of "The Brilliant Things" have spent years in the business developing their talents, honing their craft and gaining experience. |
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Lead singer Marie Junior from Dublin previously dipped her toes in the music world as a solo artist called Sweet T. She enjoyed a Top 10 Irish hit with a cover of The Mekon’s song, I Love A Millionaire. She also grew up in the business. Marie Junior’s dad, John Hughes, is the man who steered The Corrs to world stardom as their manager. |
Lead singer Marie Junior from Dublin previously dipped her toes in the music world as a solo artist called Sweet T. She enjoyed a Top 10 Irish hit with a cover of The Mekon’s song, I Love A Millionaire. She also grew up in the business. Marie Junior’s dad, [[John_Hughes_(Irish_musician)|John Hughes]], is the man who steered The Corrs to world stardom as their manager. |
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While recording new material, Marie Junior teamed up with studio wizard and multi-instrumentalist [http://www.gregfrenchmusic.com Greg French] and the pair soon developed a working relationship that led to the formation of The Brilliant Things. |
While recording new material, Marie Junior teamed up with studio wizard and multi-instrumentalist [http://www.gregfrenchmusic.com Greg French] and the pair soon developed a working relationship that led to the formation of The Brilliant Things. |
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Greg, who was born in Wexford but is Dublin/london-based, had worked as a studio engineer with artists such as U2 Van Morrison Weezer Massive,to name but a few .A talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he has written and composed an impressive repertoire for of material for the group. |
Greg, who was born in Wexford but is Dublin/london-based, had worked as a studio engineer with artists such as U2 Van Morrison Weezer Massive,to name but a few .A talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he has written and composed an impressive repertoire for of material for the group. |
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The Brilliant Things | |
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| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Rock Pop |
| Members | Marie Junior Greg French Geoff French Mia Fitzgerald. |
| Website | www.thebrilliantthings.com |
The Brilliant Things The Brilliant Things arrive on the scene with a fresh, new pop-rock sound that has echoes of T Rex and Blondie, but is totally unique. As live performers, the exciting quartet has the flair and confidence of a seasoned act with a long history of touring under its belt. It’s no surprise then to discover that, although still in their infancy as a group, all four members of "The Brilliant Things" have spent years in the business developing their talents, honing their craft and gaining experience. Lead singer Marie Junior from Dublin previously dipped her toes in the music world as a solo artist called Sweet T. She enjoyed a Top 10 Irish hit with a cover of The Mekon’s song, I Love A Millionaire. She also grew up in the business. Marie Junior’s dad, John Hughes, is the man who steered The Corrs to world stardom as their manager. While recording new material, Marie Junior teamed up with studio wizard and multi-instrumentalist Greg French and the pair soon developed a working relationship that led to the formation of The Brilliant Things. Greg, who was born in Wexford but is Dublin/london-based, had worked as a studio engineer with artists such as U2 Van Morrison Weezer Massive,to name but a few .A talented songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he has written and composed an impressive repertoire for of material for the group.
As their sound developed, Greg’s cousin, Geoff French from Galway, was drafted in on drums. As a session musician, Geoff has played with the likes of Pixie Lott and Gabriella Cilmi. And in-demand musician-for-hire Mia Fitzgerald, a Dubliner who has performed with everyone from Taio Cruz and Rumer to Andrea Bocelli, completes the line-up as a full-time bass player. After starting out as a synth-based duo, The Brilliant Things is now a fully-fledged rock/pop combo.
Discography
The band released their self-titled debut album in Ireland Only on 7th October 2011.[1]