SNOW PATROL - UNSKILLED MUSICIANS SNOW PATROL

UNSKILLED MUSICIANS SNOW PATROL

'Chasing Cars' hitmakers Snow Patrol are amazed that they write such successful songs.

Snow Patrol are amazed they write successful songs.

The 'Chasing Cars' hitmakers admit their approach to songwriting can sometimes be viewed as less-than-conventional, with frontman Gary Lightbody unable to even write music.

Asked how they suddenly found success almost 10 years after they formed, Gary said: "I learnt how to write a chorus. The first two albums don't have any.

"But it's not as clear-cut a formula - I will just guess my way through the chords. I don't know how to read music - we write very slapdash - if anybody ever saw the writing process they'd say, 'How the f**k did you ever write anything?"

Meanwhile, the singer says the key to the band's longevity is a firm friendship.

He added: "Never start a band from an advert in a magazine. If it comes together naturally than you've got a bigger chance of lasting. We love each other and we hang out together when we're not on tour."