Not many bands can claim Shrek as a major influence, but for Urban Myth Clu… Read Full Bio ↴Not many bands can claim Shrek as a major influence, but for Urban Myth Club, Mike Myer's green ogre changed the course of events which led to North American radio airplay, debut appearances at Glastonbury and the Big Chill main stage as well as the debut single gate-crashing the iTunes Top 30 purely on word-of-mouth.

The Club formed in 2003 when electronica artist Dezz met Hollywood film composer Stephen Barton, who had recently returned to the UK having worked on blockbusters such as Gladiator. The duo created the downtempo tracks that plotted the future course of the Club. When LA called with the offer to write the music for Shrek 2 and Narnia, Stephen took a sabbatical from the Club and the idea of a collective was born.

Dezz hooked up with enigmatic producer Ian Sanderson (whose infamous Cuckooland samples have been used on film, TV and by hundreds of artists including Massive Attack, Lemon Jelly, the Prodigy and Beastie Boys) and Urban Myth Club's rocket left orbit.

Additional members of the collective soon followed including renowned vocalists Clare Szembek (Captain, The Funky Lowlives) and Rowan Godel. Other celebrity members remain confidential.

Urban Myth Club was meant to be a secret, but a leaked album sampler found its way to a Canadian DJ who, in an unprecedented move by commercial radio, playlisted all six tracks on his show. Tastemakers in the UK and Europe were not far behind, with airplay including Radio 1, Radio 2, Xfm and a growing army of trend-setting fans such as Big Chill founder Pete Lawrence, Nick Luscombe, Bob Harris and Music Week, who featured the debut single 'I Feel It' on their playlist. The band also hit the No.1 spot MySpace's 'Top Artist' chart.

Pioneers in Internet collaboration, Urban Myth Club have crafted an album of beautifully eclectic tunes, fusing organic electronica with anything that tickled their fancy. The results are destined to become personal soundtracks for anyone who indulges. Drawing favourable comparisons from Air to Royksopp, Trevor Shand of Clear FM told listeners, 'Breathtaking stuff - poised to become the hottest downtempo act ever from the UK.'

A seven-piece band live, Urban Myth Club are joined by vocalists Clare, Rowan & Niamh, with Louis Thorne (bass), Ben Gurney-Smith (percussion) & Shannon Harris on keys.

With their critically-acclaimed debut album 'Helium' already being hailed a classic, Urban Myth Club have appeared mysteriously but are spreading spontaneously.

== URBAN MYTH CLUB - PRESS & QUOTES ==

Reviews of the album confirm it's critical-acclaim:

'Urban Myth Club have produced one of the finest, most complete, most beautiful and truly gorgeous albums my ears have heard for years. When I've first came across 'Helium', I was blown away, just taken aback with the quality of the song-writing and the beauty of their arrangements. It's quite frankly stunning. One of the best downtempo album's ever released. Beautiful, stunning and simply adorable. Flawless. As close to musical perfections as it gets.'
Ben Mynott (Blues & Soul Magazine / Fragile State)

'Attention - every now and again you get blown away by someone's music; HELIUM has not only blown me away but knocked me out. Urban Myth Club have arrived and delivered an album which is musically, lyrically and production-wise, right up there with the finest. Whether you're in love, hanging on a beach, lounging, having a run, driving or just entertaining, every track has a story to tell and touches the inner soul, like the tear jerking ‘I Feel It'.
Pathaan (DJ Magazine & Ministry of Sound Radio)

'With band members like Andy Dragazis of Blue States, Ian Sanderson and even a Hollywood film composer Stephen Barton, is it any wonder this band are receiving rave reviews from all quarters of the music industry. In terms of musical style on this album, it ranges from downtempo, lounge and chillout with the song writing and production, second to none. In short imagine, a super league of acts like Zero 7, Air, Lemon Jelly and even Portishead, then Urban Myth Club would be a new entry into that league. Wait till you hear tracks like, 'I Feel It' and 'Calling' slowly getting into your subconscious!'
Notion Magazine (rating 4/5)

'Urban Myth Club are one of those rare collectives who are not afraid to keep things simple and the volume down to a whisper. Down-tempo trip-hop breaks, epic orchestral soundscapes and haunting female vocals, all layered with sparse electronic flourishes, for a languid and otherworldly sumptuous listen. 'Helium' is reserved for those in a truly sensual and meditative mood. The sounds on offer owe much to the unfolding subtleties of cinema soundtracks (it is no surprise that a Hollywood composer is part of this lot), as in the slow-burning, free-floating 'Spacewalk' and the moving strings of 'Secret'. A lush album'
Rocksound (rating 8/10)

'Album of the Month. Editor's Choice. Rating: 5/5' Bent Magazine (Rating 5/5)

'This is the band to watch out for in 2006. Rating 5/5' Update Magazine

'Freshness & originality sets them apart from the rest' Music Week

'Urban Myth Club have created something so special' Eddie Temple-Morris, Xfm

'Poised to become the hottest downtempo act ever out of the UK' Clear FM

'Destined for hugeness' Adam Freeland

'Urban Myth Club could achieve 'Supergroup' status' Whisperin' & Hollerin'

'Amazing. Absolutely gorgeous' Bob Harris, Radio 2

'One day everyone will have this album' Pete More, iTunes

'Beautifully uplifting downtempo' Tunetribe

'The perfect come-down album' New-Noise Magazine

'Fantastic' Pete Lawrence, The Big Chill

Sanctuary
Urban Myth Club Lyrics

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Something in the air
There's something in the atmosphere
And gravity will always win
I'm in too deep, I'm falling

In this moment I am lost
Time's frozen
You steal my heart

The planets stop and I am stolen

And you make me breathe
And this sanctuary
Is calling me

And I would cross a thousand seas
If you could be near to me
Will angels voices draw me in

And everything is meant to be
The stars and whispers beckon me
And gravity will always win
I'm in too deep, I'm falling

And you make me breathe
And this sanctuary
Is calling me

And you make me breathe

And this sanctuary
Is calling me

Overall Meaning

The Urban Myth Club's song, "Sanctuary" is a love song that expresses the intense emotions of being in love. The lyrics convey the feeling of being lost in the moment with someone, losing track of time, and feeling as though gravity has pulled them into a deep and intense connection. The imagery of stars and planets stopping and angelic voices drawing in heighten the sense of being completely smitten by this person, and the desire to be near them at all times.

The song captures how love can feel like a sanctuary, a safe space where the person is free to be themselves and express their emotions. The lyrics suggest that this feeling of being in love is something that is meant to be - as if it is written in the stars. The chorus reinforces the idea that being with this person is like having a sanctuary, where they can breathe and be themselves. The song ends with the same refrain repeated, capturing the emotion that love can bring.

Line by Line Meaning

Something in the air
There is something mysterious and captivating in the atmosphere

There's something in the atmosphere
There is something unexplainable that is affecting the environment and emotions

And gravity will always win
No matter how powerful one's spirit may be, the natural forces will always have supremacy

I'm in too deep, I'm falling
I am overwhelmed and losing control of my emotions and feelings

In this moment I am lost
I have lost my sense of direction and purpose in life

Time's frozen
Time seems to have slowed down or stopped completely

You steal my heart
You have captured my heart and love with your charm and affection

The planets stop and I am stolen
The world around me ceases to exist as you capture my attention and devotion

And you make me breathe
You give me life and make me feel alive

And this sanctuary
This feeling of safety and comfort

Is calling me
Is drawing me in and making me feel welcome