The Script: Setting Passion to Music

(Credit: Kevin Westenberg)

Perhaps it is their passion for music and songwriting, or even their
desire to produce good times for their audiences that makes the Script
memorable. Most likely you can recall and even identify with their hit
single “Breakeven” from their 2008 self-titled debut album. And you are
probably already singing the song’s chorus: “I’m falling to
pieccceeeeesss.” "Breakeven" has sold over 1.7 million downloads in the
U.S. alone. Furthermore, it reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Pop Songs
radio airplay chart. Had enough of a refresher course?

An Irish alternative rock band from the majestic city of Dublin, the
Script is back on the industry’s scene. Consisting of the dark-haired
charismatic vocalist Danny O’Donoghue, ebullient guitarist Mark Sheehan
and ferociously passionate drummer Glen Power, the Script released their
sophomore effort, Science & Faith, last year.

The album’s latest prominent single is “Nothing,” a romantic yet
gradually up-tempo tune that will truly rock you. “I’m smiling, but I’m
dying trying not to drag my feet,” sings O’Donoghue, but he does it in
such a manner that can calm your heart and soul. It romantically fuels
one’s believes of romance, relationships and life.

“It is about what people can relate to and an emotion to connect to,”
Power explains, adding that it primarily stemmed from an anecdote from
O’Donoghue’s life. “Who has not done that in life?”

Another track off the record is “For the First Time,” a melody of the
troubles in a relationship because of the poor economy. Yes, the
recession has reached the entire world, including Europe.

“We all have quite a bit of complaints,” Powers states of this
particular tune. “There is the global financial crisis … we had to write
it. It is a great song about those events.”

The Script has a track record for great songs. Their passion is
instilled within each track’s lyrics and musical beats.

“Passionate, honest, emotional … those words really describe who we are,
but above all honesty,” Power admits.

With regards to musical influences, the Script has many, but there is
one particular instance with a certain group that instantly comes to
mind and can never be forgotten by the band members.

“In our home country of Ireland, we got to play along with U2 at
Dublin’s Crone Park,” a sincere, yet thrilled Power confesses. “That was
humbling … believe me, that was rather monumental for us … of course,
we got to meet Bono. It was a crazy, crazy event for us."

Power and the rest of the crew have also taken the stage with Take That
and Sir Paul McCartney. The Script opened at New York’s Citi Field for
McCartney, and they feel blessed for the honor. Other influences include
the hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, Queen, the Neptunes, Timbaland,
Van Morrison and the Police. Quite frankly, we can begin to understand
why each member of the Script is so intensely passionate and devoted to
their music: Their musical influences represent that as well.

The Script’s music has been included in video games and several
well-known television shows. Some of these are “Waterloo Road,”
“EastEnders,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “90210,” “Ghost Whisperer” and “The
Hills.”

The Script, who met years ago on working holiday in the City of Angels,
has an upcoming L.A. concert at the Hollywood Palladium on Saturday,
Sept. 24, that is part of their Science & Faith Tour.

“The American crowd is respectful, and they hang around after our show,”
shares Power. “When we visit Los Angeles and New York, we walk around
the streets … we are happy to get the opportunity to play there.”

Whether or not you partake in their tour or listening to their
repertoire, these three Dubliners indeed know how to cultivate the true
meaning of music. In that sense, they are beyond powerful.

The Script performs Sept. 24 at the Palladium. For more information,
visit thescriptmusic.com.

Article posted on 9/20/2011

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