Stripped of all frivolities, the song focuses around a simple guitar-drum tandem that drives the song while Vek crows and shouts along for the ride. With a little electronic conditioning to keep things clean, 'I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes' basks itself in the genius of its basic composition, and invites you to do so too.
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I’ve never liked the saying “less is more”. I mean, seriously, what’s that about? Will I really benefit from having fewer chips with my sandwich or a shorter summer holiday? I always assumed it was the cynical quote of a penny-pinching politician, not a potential ethos for musical artists, but the more I think about it the idea sits firmly in the latter. Just take young Londoner Tom Vek’s latest single, 'I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes': three minutes of straightforward drumming, tinny guitar, and non-sensical lyrics comprises one of the most infectiously exciting singles you’ll hear this year.
Words: Jack Lowrey
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Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
the video to this is silly in the extreme, i hope this guy doesn't take himself too seriously...
Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
Re: Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
I mean, i see you are a streets fan! Well i really dislike the Streets and think they are SHIT! I think he does write reasonable lyrics, but the musicial content holds nothing for me. And once I'veheard his 'words' once or twice it simply becomes boring to me. If the music was better, then i would listen more! But its not, so Yaaaaawwwwwnnn!
Please, just think first ok! Where would we all be if people didn't offer a critique, and simply said it was CRAP?
Re: Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
besides that, he seems like a cocky bastard too...
Re: Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
Thanks
;-)
Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
Reminds me of when i heard the first Badly Drawn Boy EPs...
Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
This new single is incredibly catchy, but have to say, the video is a little erm... dodgy!
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Re: Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
April
19th - Nottingham, Social
20th - Birmingham, Bar Academy
22nd - Bristol, Louisianna
23rd - Exeter, Cavern Club
26th - Manchester, Night & Day
27th - Leeds, Cockpit
28th - Newcastle, Cluny
29th - Glasgow, King Tuts
May
3rd - Oxford, Zodiac
4th - Cardiff, Barfly
6th - Southampton, Joiners
12th - London, Lock 17
Re: Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
and its my birthday! whoo!
Re: Tom Vek - I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
He will be supported by The Pipettes, Elwood Grace and the Not Cricket DJs.
7pm till late
£8/£6 concs
All drinks £1.70
Info: 07913 368725
notcricket@hotmail.com