Understanding FONTAINES D.C.: Identity in Music (Dogrel to Romance)

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  • Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
  • Fontaines D.C are one of the most exciting bands of the 21st century. And now, with single 'Starburster' released and album 'Romance' on the way, it's the perfect time to explore the band's history and understand what they're all about! This documentary examines Fontaines D.C. and how their sense of identity permeates their music.
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    00:00 - Intro
    01:24 - Origins
    05:17 - Dogrel
    08:47 - A Hero's Death
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  • @MusicMongoose
    @MusicMongoose  Місяць тому +8

    If you enjoyed the video, please do subscribe! If you're new around here, we celebrate the best stories from the world of rock and indie music 😀

    • @realmusic4534
      @realmusic4534 Місяць тому

      Excellent work and incredible research. I'm very impressed. Best review on UA-cam.

    • @realmusic4534
      @realmusic4534 Місяць тому

      Seriously blown away at your assessment of FDC.

  • @Insertnameher3
    @Insertnameher3 Місяць тому +68

    Bumped into Grian at the airport, he was very respectful

  • @mollyoswald7043
    @mollyoswald7043 Місяць тому +30

    Grian Chatten’s solo album is sooooo good

    • @MusicMongoose
      @MusicMongoose  Місяць тому +5

      Somehow I didn't learn about Chaos for the Fly until after I had made this video - I would have mentioned it otherwise! But yes, great album! Really shows another side of Grian.

    • @bullobca
      @bullobca 24 дні тому

      Totally agree there. Album of the year imho, gets better on every listen.

    • @garethmcrae668
      @garethmcrae668 21 день тому

      Bizarre to have missed it- was on heavy rotation on 6Music. One of those albums that encourages obsessive replays. Some decent vids on YT. It's a lovely sidestep.

  • @liawasadiver
    @liawasadiver 17 днів тому +2

    I discovered Fontaines DC when A Hero's Death was released. As a 16 years old at the time, I was going through a lot in this period, but I fell in love with their music and Grian's poetry. It healed me and made me stronger.
    Now all I can say is that they're my favorite band, Skinty Fia is on my top 5 albums of all time, I Love You is one of my favorite songs ever released and I can't waut to hear Romance in full (Starbuster is already on repeat since it's release) 🖤

  • @ohthelushlife
    @ohthelushlife 5 днів тому

    I discovered these guys literally yesterday, very excited to get to know them more.

  • @therealdarkwhale7977
    @therealdarkwhale7977 Місяць тому +10

    Totally agree! Been there since the beginning and I’m sure I will be there long after anyone cares about them! Great video!

  • @jessicaholmes9993
    @jessicaholmes9993 Місяць тому +21

    Fontaines fan from Bristol, here! Going to see them for the first time in Dublin this November - can’t f*cking wait!

    • @MusicMongoose
      @MusicMongoose  Місяць тому +2

      Hello there! I’m from Clevedon - not far from Bristol! I’ve made a video about Bristol-based IDLES too - check it out on my channel! 😁

  • @dxrkknght
    @dxrkknght 16 днів тому +1

    Found them in January of this year and the past month I’ve been absolutely captivated by them, can’t wait to see them live in la

  • @realmusic4534
    @realmusic4534 Місяць тому +13

    Fantastic and very knowledgeable review. Excellent. Very well researched.
    Derek from Dublin.

  • @jamesl1043
    @jamesl1043 Місяць тому +5

    Great video and the perfect way to introduce someone to the band

  • @libertard6101
    @libertard6101 Місяць тому +2

    They came to Los Angeles, I felt like I was watching Liam imitating Mark E Smith …. Definitely a tough gig , We didn’t expect them to be so eloquent, but real!! Great doc!!!

  • @ThatBandFranklin
    @ThatBandFranklin Місяць тому +8

    The “A Hero’s Death” LA recordings were scrapped and they re-recorded the album with Dan Carey in London

    • @Akoeistic
      @Akoeistic 20 днів тому +1

      Mannn im so curious to hear the recordings from LA. Probably won't hold up to Dan Carey's work, but would be so interesting to hear

  • @josephreilly6328
    @josephreilly6328 8 годин тому

    Just found fdc and their new single and having listened to it feel I've experienced something so totally new and brilliant. Gald to not be able to define what's it about. Looking foward to new streets untrodden, clip klop, clip klop, livealiveoh!

  • @carlhebden1162
    @carlhebden1162 17 днів тому +1

    Followed these guys from the start. The absolute dogs !!!!

  • @mushumushu4275
    @mushumushu4275 Місяць тому +3

    People should give them a try, they're worth to listen, nice video

  • @Ambivlaent
    @Ambivlaent Місяць тому +4

    Thank you for this video!!! I’ve been obsessed with the sound of this band for a couple weeks and now I have some more background information on their lives. This was excellent and your takes on the interpretation of there albums we super helpful with understanding the context they were written in. Ahh so excited for Romance to drop in August, absolutely OBSESSED with there sound and lyrics

    • @MusicMongoose
      @MusicMongoose  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words and welcome to the world of Fontaines D.C. ! 😁👍

  • @MERNOXOPHLAM
    @MERNOXOPHLAM 27 днів тому +1

    Once I had the luck of meeting Grian just out and about in my city while they were touring near me, he seems incredibly down to earth and is lovely to any fans who meet him :)

  • @lewisclamp1906
    @lewisclamp1906 26 днів тому +1

    Big Fontaines DC fan from Weston Super Mare, seen them at the 02 academy in Bristol, Glastonbury other stage, will be there next month to see them headline the Park Stage and have tickets for them in Cardiff in November. New album sounds like its going to be unreal!

  • @craigmcavoy445
    @craigmcavoy445 Місяць тому +2

    Nicely done. I first discovered them in the fall of 2018 and it’s been a great ride. You captured it well imo.

  • @beach-foxes
    @beach-foxes Місяць тому +1

    This was such an insightful video, brilliant work!! I've been listening to them for a few years, and Starburster has me in a chokehold at the moment - also the teaser video they released of Romance is SO exciting, i can't wait to listen to the entire album!
    I'm going to see them play in Cardiff in November, can't wait!!

  • @jamers505
    @jamers505 27 днів тому

    my favourite band, i love to analyse music and their lyrics myself and this video was a treat to watch thanks mate!

  • @DwaynePipe089
    @DwaynePipe089 Місяць тому +1

    This video is amazing mate thanks a lot for this! I thought i knew a lot about the band but this has taught me so much

  • @Humanshieldchorus00
    @Humanshieldchorus00 Місяць тому +3

    Great overview - well done man.

  • @ryanheyworth9359
    @ryanheyworth9359 Місяць тому +3

    Very mint review there pal, well in

  • @matthewsomerville1516
    @matthewsomerville1516 Місяць тому +4

    Great anaylsis of Fontaines d.c man, fantastic video!

  • @fenixfiretime
    @fenixfiretime Місяць тому +2

    Amazing video! Im ovsessed with whis band since I discovered them in 2021

  • @fontainesdcfangroup
    @fontainesdcfangroup Місяць тому +3

    We love Fontaines D.C.! 💚Just to say that they did record the first version of 'A Hero's Death' in LA, but did not like it, so recorded it again with Producer Dan Carey (who also did Dogrel and Skinty Fia). Looking forward to the next album for sure. 🤩

  • @superojfriend
    @superojfriend Місяць тому +1

    Great band, great vid! Love your content

  • @wcw4life931
    @wcw4life931 Місяць тому +11

    Massive Fontaines fan but I think the fall deserves a mention as there clearly influenced by them, even the band said so at the start of their career, if you don't know the fall u gotta

  • @Robinhickey2nd
    @Robinhickey2nd Місяць тому +2

    Amazing! Cant wair for nore vids my man

    • @MusicMongoose
      @MusicMongoose  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks! If you enjoyed this one, you might enjoy my videos on IDLES and Wet Leg - you can find them on my channel 😊

  • @caioorio6948
    @caioorio6948 Місяць тому +2

    really great content! I just found out Fontaines a few weeks ago and this was perfect.

    • @MusicMongoose
      @MusicMongoose  Місяць тому

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for the kind words 😁

    • @Ambivlaent
      @Ambivlaent Місяць тому

      Same I here, I heard them for the first time a month ago and it’s all I’ve been listening to since 😂❤️ they’re incredible

  • @Julie-bp8jd
    @Julie-bp8jd 16 днів тому

    Remember the raw passion 🌱🥁💌

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 14 днів тому

    It's nice to hear Ireland has events trying showcase new talent. We need good new talented musicians and songwriters, and especially singers. Someone that doesn't sound like Cookie Monster. LOL. All the old greats are just that getting old, and there needs to be a passing of the torch so that music and its importance (and yes music is very important. Maybe the most important) stays relevant. I listen on average to 4 hours of music a day and don't watch television, especially the news. I can assure everyone that is the cure you are looking for. I'm sure Fontaines D.C. would agree. "Life Without Music Would be a Mistake".

  • @OfficialEvermore
    @OfficialEvermore Місяць тому +1

    I love the editing man! Where did you get the software for your audio? 😎👍🏾

    • @MusicMongoose
      @MusicMongoose  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks, much appreciated! I use Adobe Audition for my audio and Motion Array for sound effects, etc.

    • @OfficialEvermore
      @OfficialEvermore Місяць тому

      @@MusicMongoose thanks for letting me know! I'll consider those for my videos as well. Thank you 👍🏾👍🏾!

  • @hazrel
    @hazrel Місяць тому +7

    As i read from their latest bio, ROMANCE is the band’s first album with producer James Ford.
    Tracing back their last tour as opener act to Arctic Monkeys, for sure we all know / can guess how was the cross section between Fontaines DC and James Ford happened since James Ford is really close to Arctic Monkeys , and also the producer of Favourite Worst Nightmare, The Last Shadow’s Puppets’s album.

    • @MusicMongoose
      @MusicMongoose  Місяць тому +2

      It's shaping up to be a monumental album!

    • @hazrel
      @hazrel Місяць тому

      @@MusicMongoose and the single ‘Starbuster’ is totally a banger 💯

    • @MusicMongoose
      @MusicMongoose  Місяць тому +1

      I'm obsessed with it!

  • @thelaffingllama
    @thelaffingllama 26 днів тому +1

    thought they were named after di fontaines, a pizza place near a venue they used to play

    • @thelaffingllama
      @thelaffingllama 26 днів тому +1

      class way to end a nightout if you're ever in the area

  • @himeisfred
    @himeisfred Місяць тому +1

    The band of my generation

  • @michaeloconnell7274
    @michaeloconnell7274 Місяць тому +3

    theres a pizza place in Dublin called Di Fontaines which i heard influenced the name.

  • @Ciaradexy
    @Ciaradexy Місяць тому +1

    The Liberty Bell is a pub.

  • @realmusic4534
    @realmusic4534 Місяць тому +3

    Make no mistake about it Fontaines dc are the most important Band of the last 10 yrs .
    Up there with pogues/Arctic monkeys/ . And dare I say it JOY DIVISION

  • @NosajKnows
    @NosajKnows 28 днів тому +2

    Take a shot every time he says Dublin

  • @charliewright2474
    @charliewright2474 28 днів тому +1

    Love fontaines. Learning from this none of them are actually Irish surely destroys the whole narrative?

    • @garethmcrae668
      @garethmcrae668 21 день тому +1

      Keep loving them- some are indeed Irish, they were mostly brought up there. Even if they had all just settled in Ireland, must they remain mute? How many generations before they 'belong' enough to comment? In these days of fluid identity, can an artist not explore such notions and connection to a place unless they are entirely 'pure'? I was born in Northern Ireland to a Welsh mother and Scottish father, both with an English parent. Would you allow me to talk only of the Union?
      Idles are accused of fraudulence by Jason Williamson, of being inauthentic due to their middle class background. Joe Talbot talks quite eloquently about this- worth a listen.

    • @Tityretupatulae
      @Tityretupatulae 17 днів тому

      Its an industry plant why are you surprised

  • @gavintuesday4959
    @gavintuesday4959 Місяць тому +2

    Yikes, I knew that the Anti Irish’s sentiment was on the increase in Britain due to Brexit , which clashed with Covid , but the way that the narrator spoke , it suggested it was over Covid lockdowns etc .
    I like the way that the group didn’t over do the Orishenss like others such as The Pogues or others . They are believable .
    The potato lark in this day and age is hilarious, since the standard of living in Ireland, even during the last recession of 2008- 2013 was a lot kinder and more forgiving than life in Britain eg welfare assistance , cost of living etc . Just goes to show how piss poor the English argument is if they have to resort that old colonial notions of superiority
    It’s also a bit outrageous to be waffling to lads who were barely born in the late 1980s ie the end period of the IRA reign. But sure, let’s remind London of their Role in Bloody Sunday, Ballymurphy , Dublin- Monaghan etc
    Surprised with that the narrator was into the band Good research .

  • @-jz5mm
    @-jz5mm Місяць тому +1

    Hmm I don't belong is a political statement abt brexit, the good Friday agreement and borders..why you think he's in the sea......... Irish border.. taps nose 💃🇮🇪

  • @johannjohann6523
    @johannjohann6523 14 днів тому

    And it doesn't hurt if your lead singer happens to be "cute". As long as he can still sing, right? To some extent? We've certainly have seen the bands where looks supercede talent as a frontman or woman of a band. And plenty of ugly really talented singers as well. In a band you "hope" the focus is on the music. Something missing in what is considered "modern popular" music today. Music is not dead. Not Rock and Roll or any genre. You just need to make sure you have "good" rock bands, or any band of any genre. And no as a musician i can say that is not "subjective" when it comes to music. Music gets blurred when seen foremost as "art". Because music isn't meant to be seen, but "heard".

    • @spankyjeffro5320
      @spankyjeffro5320 11 днів тому

      Yes, both music and art are inherently subjective. If you were a musician you would know that.

  • @NosajKnows
    @NosajKnows 28 днів тому

    The language is Irish, not Gaelic. Irish in Irish in Gaeilge. Gaelic is the name for some Sports and other things but the language is just Irish, when you're speaking English.

  • @Tityretupatulae
    @Tityretupatulae 29 днів тому +3

    The worst hyped band

  • @TheMusicalElitist
    @TheMusicalElitist 6 днів тому

    One of the most overrated bands ever.