Swan Chorus - Achilles and the Difference Engine CD
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“In 1979 Colin McKay and David Knowles met and started writing songs together. Soon after they put their first band together called 'Achilles'. Peter Dover joined as drummer, and Jonathon Roberts became their bass player and gained a new nickname - Wob. Achilles played all their own Prog-Rock songs, written by Colin (lead vocal and guitar) and David (keyboards), and they played one hundred and one gigs in two years.
In 2015 Colin moved back into the Liverpool area and began working with David again, and 'The Swan Chorus' was born. David was already working with their old drummer Peter Dover. Looking for a singer, Colin contacted John Wilkinson - here is John's account of meeting them: "I was contacted by Dave and Colin at the start of the band with a view to singing some songs for them. I was really impressed with the song-writing and after meeting Dave and Colin quickly agreed to join the band. To me the song is always the most important thing and sometimes this can get lost under the more technical aspects of playing. I believe that ‘The Swan Chorus’ music strikes the right balance between emotion and technique".”
"Describing their style and sound is not straightforward as the band have created their own soundscape. Powerful, confident vocals and a deeper lyrical content throughout. This is infectious prog that needs to be spread to a wider audience.” - The Progressive Aspect