Firelight (band)
Firelight is a pop/folk-band founded in 2013 by vocalist Richard Edwards Micallef in Malta. Michelle Mifsud (vocals and piano), Wayne Williams (vocals, keys and guitar) and Daniel (guitars) are all Richard's siblings. The band is completed by Tony Polidano (bass) and Leslie Decesare (drums).
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Background information | |
Origin | Malta |
Genres | Country folk, folk pop, indie folk |
Years active | 2013-present |
Members |
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Firelight’s style is a mix of pop, rock, country and folk. Richard plays the Appalachian dulcimer, an American traditional instrument related to the European zither. Firelight took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Denmark with their song “Coming Home“.
Firelight released their first album called “Backdrop Of Life” in October 2014.
Band members
- Michelle Mifsud – vocals, piano, percussion
- Richard Edward Micallef – vocals, acoustic guitar, Appalachian dulcimer, percussion
- Tony Polidano – vocals, upright bass, electric bass, acoustic bass, percussion
- Daniel Micallef – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Leslie Decesare – drums, percussion, harmonica
- Wayne Williams -vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards
Discography
Album
Year | Title |
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2014 | Backdrop of Life |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
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AUT [1] |
GER [2] |
IRE |
SWI [3] |
UK [4] | |||
"Coming Home" | 2014 | 50 | 83 | 93 | 58 | 82 | Backdrop of Life |
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References
- Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Firelight". Austrian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Firelight". German Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- Hung, Steffen. "Discographie Firelight". Swiss Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- Peak positions in the United Kingdom:
- For "Coming Home": "CHART: CLUK Update 24.05.2014 (wk20)". Zobbel.de.
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Gianluca Bezzina with "Tomorrow" |
Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 |
Succeeded by Amber Bondin with "Warrior" |
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