Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating * * * *
Like The Shadow Theatre, Orange Room remain a secret held close to the chest of their adopted city and whilst the band may hail from the other side of the world, their roots are now firmly fixed in Liverpool. They have bided their time, made all the right moves and honed their set and for those that were fortunate enough to be in the confines of St. Luke’s Church during the afternoon session of Liverpool Calling they were treated to a fine performance that will live long in the memory.
For those that may have had their head stuck wantonly in the world of so called reality programmes in which the very life blood of music seems to be draining away quicker than the appearance of Dracula at a blood bank convention, it is this work ethic, the way that real musicians do things that is important, not instant adoration in front of million, over-hyped success which only suits those with their money and television exposure and who will be forgotten for the most part forever.
Orange Room have taken the long route, the more professional route and like so many others before them are reaping the rewards their own way, a steady fan base that won’t desert them in the face of the next so-called big thing and their obvious talent is only further enhanced by the sound they create.
With half an hour of the day to call their own, Lee Peers, Phil Peers, Tim Baker and Shaun Radic powered through some quite incredible songs with command and an air of authority that was both pleasing and interesting to watch. Tracks such as Always Get My Way, Fear Of Falling, This Feeling and the superb Icarus tantalised the crowd and the debut performance of Twice Around The Sun and the excellence of We Told You Not To Go sold them completely.
Orange Room have come on leaps and bounds, the sound is honed, the music, which was already showing the first signs of greatness has now blossomed and the four young men on stage look set to go even further. It would only be the right thing to happen after all.
Ian D. Hall