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Aron Paul ‘The Stranger I Know’ Album Artist:
Clint Boon labeled it 'chilled out acoustic soul' and has been telling the world about this intriguing and evocative sound since 2005. Aron doesn't seek the limelight though, preferring to write and socialise in his own inimitable way. He was something of a figurehead in Manchester before departing for meditteranean europe in 2008.
He ran an unsigned night at the Mint Lounge in Manchester's northern quarter which drew in such luminaries as Martin Coogan (Mock Turtles), Mike Joyce (The Smiths) and the aforementioned Mr. Boon and was an early stage for artists such as Karima Francis, Jonny Foreigner and Reverend Coyote amongst others.
Aron's first album 'Angel Calling' in 2007 followed his success in winning the Strummer Live Music Series and several appearances on Channel M TV. Tracks such as Deadweight to Disappear and Forevermore showing a unique songwriting style that was both moving and memorable.
With the new album 'The Stranger I Know' Aron's compositions have stepped up a gear and it's a testament to his songwriting credentials that tracks like 'The Stranger I Know', 'Jaded Dream' and 'Stars' are starting to suggest that Aron may have a big future in publishing.
As Aron himself explains. “My influences are endless; I like absolutely everything from Bach to The Stone Roses. The songs are all written form the heart and when layered with piano, cello and backing vocals, to me it sounds simply beautiful. I really cannot define my music. It has been described as acoustic/soul, but I like to just write a song depending on how I'm feeling at that particular time.”
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Press and Media
"There are touches of Damien Rice in his vocals and more than a little Simply Red in the melodies, but it’s the simple beauty of the songs that surge out of them".
"Im not usually a fan of the singer/songwriter brigade, but Aron Paul is different. Quirky intelligent songwriting like Anthony and the Johnsons meets Rufus Wainwright, with a budget behind him he will deliver - and some!" - Clint Boon XFM Manchester.
"Aron Paul is a delicacy to savour over and over again" - Strummer Magazine
"The Heart of his songs are beating strongly" - Chris Long BBC Manchester
"Fresh, Clever and honest songwriting that makes his theme timeless" - Deborah Walsh Echo FM.
"Stunning" - Sam Walker BBC Manchester and XFM.
"Talented in all departments, not only can he write the songs, but he performs them effortlessly"
"Tonight saw him stripped back to just himself and his guitar, although he did bring his keyboard with him he decided in the end to just use his guitar to back up the voice that could launch a million romances. Someone should bottle his talent and release it every Valentines day or market his work at young lovers or even old lovers who think they are still young. He has the perfect sound track to a romantic meal and his velvet vocals put a warm feeling within you.
There's an Angel calling was his opening track to the set and the audience thought they were in Heaven already." - Acoustic Festival Review
