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Basic Shape
Indie / Pop / Folk

Basic Shape



Melbourne, Victoria
Australia

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Last Login:  11/24/2009
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   Basic Shape: General Info
Member Since7/31/2006
Band Websitewww.basicshape.com.au
Band Members

Basic Shape is:

Gerry Eeman (Lead vocals, Guitar, Tight pants)

Mick Carney (Lead guitar, Vocals, KFC studies)

Rob Callea (Drums, Push-ups)

John Beddoe (Keys, Vocals, Actually)

Sean Gentry (Bass, Beard, Drunkeness)

Revered past Basic Shapers:

Dan Ferguson, Pav Chudiak, Nick Carver, John Fredericks, Cat Kohn and Mal Beveridge.

InfluencesInfluences include.....

Ron Sexsmith
Gomez
Paul Kelly
Tex Perkins
Leonard Cohen
Augie March
Crumpet
Damien Rice
Crowded House
The Lucksmiths
The Eels
Ray Le Montagne

French artists Louise Attaque and Fancis Cabrel

Sounds LikeRECENT PRESS REPORTS

The Sun Herald 20/1/08

“I listened to the bands music for the first time on their MySpace site. I’ve been listening to their songs ever since and, like many fans, can’t wait for the release of their full-length album in April”

Beat Magazine 23/1/08

“Single of the Week. White Skin is a haunting piece, spurred delicately from a whisper to a wail. The structure of the song … is completely unexpected. You think you know what it is and where this Melbourne indie band is going; but the tempo changes; the style changes; the mood changes. Small inflections in the arrangement are transporting – from the judicious use of a vocal effect to the rich, placid gold of the cascading sixties pop harmonies – and you find yourself lifted up then settled gently again, as though you’d travelled somewhere beautiful in a dream.”

The Daily Telegraph 24/1/08

“a lovely, lovely song. This indie-folk pop outfit from Melbourne deliver a gorgeous slow-building, harmony-laden introduction”

Access All Area website 25/1/08

“White Skin is the perfect introduction to a record that offers up a smorgasbord of brooding, touching and witty songs”

The Dwarf.com.au website 2/2/08

“Embracing the musical formula that has led Gomez and Augie March to such fame, Basic Shape is a folk rock quintet with personality. Four of the five members are vocalists, unifying the bands sound. The sound inviting, you too feel as though you are an extension of the band.”

Rave Magazine 2/2/08

“the lovelorn White Skin is an intriguing and worthwhile intro to this new band.”

BASIC SHAPE T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE!

All the cool kids are wearing them...including Mick and Gerry. Go to www.basicshape.com.au/shop.html to get your own. Alternatively you can contact the boys and ask to borrow theirs.

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   About Basic Shape


UPDATE - WE'RE IN HIBERNATION UNTIL WE FINISH OUR NEXT ALBUM.... it's coming together nicely.


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If you want to purchase Boat Without a Sail (of course you do), visit www.basicshape.com.au/shop.html or ask for the album at your local record shop. If you are a downloading type person you can grab it from itunes by following this link Basic Shape - Boat Without a Sail

VIDEO CLIP for WHITE SKIN

Check out our clip! The three and a half minutes of Basic Shape magic was directed, conceived, edited and specially effected by Melbourne video genius Nathan Bayliss. We hope you enjoy it!

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HOW TO BUY BASIC SHAPE

White Skin (single) as heard on JJJ and other radio stations can be now ordered through www.basicshape.com.au/shop.html and music stores.

It can also be bought from itunes. Click on the following icon for a direct link to Basic Shape songs on itunes: Basic Shape..

ABOUT BASIC SHAPE

Basic Shape is a Melbourne based Indie/Pop/Folk outfit renowned for combining excellent musicianship with a keen sense of individuality. Delicately crafted from equal measures of folk and pop and combined with an indie sensibility, Basic Shape delivers a beautifully melodic song, possessing gorgeous harmonies, rich textures and moody undertones.

The 19th April 2008 saw Basic Shape launch their highly anticipated debut album "Boat Without A Sail". Recorded at Audrey Studios by Craig Pilkington the album is a warm and melodic introduction to the Basic Shape sound.

ALBUM LAUNCH. THANKS EVERYBODY!!!!

A very big thanks to everyone who attended our album launch at the Toff. We had a great night and really appreciate all the love and enthusiastic support you guys threw our way. It was incredibly satisfying to finally launch the album, on which we have toiled for many a long hour, in our home town in front of our friends and family. Thanks also to Jack's Castle and Peregrine for making the night a musical feast.

Basic Shape debut album BOAT WITHOUT A SAIL Out Now!

CONTACT US

If you have any comments or pearls of wisdom please post a comment.

We love hearing from people who've come to the site. We're very lonely.

We can also be contacted through email: basicshapemusic@gmail.com


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Basic Shape's Friends Comments
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gorgeous perfecto

gorgeous perfecto



Dec 17 2009 9:00 AM

hello new friends
peace
billy
Daniel Brennan

Daniel Brennan



Dec 9 2009 11:22 PM

Hi there,

Once again I have a favour to ask of everyone out there in the MySpace world, and I’m sorry because I know these things can get a bit annoying, but every vote counts, and I am happy to return the favour if you need me to vote or rate anything of yours, so… if you get the chance could you please rate my new song “Million Miles Away” on Triple J Unearthed?

Rate me on triple j Unearthed!

If you could that would be awesome!

Keep in touch!

Cheers,

Dan
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Melissa sinak



Nov 27 2009 8:07 AM


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Let me know if you like me YES or NO
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Voodoo Economic

Voodoo Economic



Nov 18 2009 3:54 AM

Vote for us in the rage FIFTY 2009

ROCKET SUIT

ROCKET SUIT



Nov 12 2009 5:07 AM

:)

Rob Nicita

Rob Nicita



Oct 31 2009 2:59 AM

Hey guys!

How are you?

Just letting you know, my EP "Imaginary

Mind" has finally arrived!  It can be bought from my website for $10,

which is found on my page, and along with that i have also uploaded two

songs from it! So please have a listen if you have time, would be great

to hear what you think!

All the best! 



RobN
Kate Vigo

Kate Vigo



Oct 26 2009 6:17 AM


Kate Vigo and The Underground Orchestra @ Northcote Social Club, Sun 8th November
Teresa

Teresa Darby



Oct 23 2009 2:43 PM

Thank you for being my friend!

FRENTE

FRENTE



Oct 22 2009 5:14 AM

Hi all Angie Hart and Frente fans!

Angie releases her second solo album 'Eat My Shadow' in Australia tomorrow! 

We have a very special deal for you all, JB Hi-Fi are offering a SIGNED, TWO DISC edition of Angie's album.

The first disc contains the full 12 track album, the second disc contains a 5 track EP of Angie covering some of her favourite songs, including tracks by The Smiths, Australian Crawl, Laura Veirs and others.

On top of that we're offering a beautiful Angie Hart tea-towel (dishcloth to you Americans!) as part of the deal. Be quick!





 
Angie is touring Australia in November (with dates in USA and Asia in 2010)

Please visit www.myspace.com/angiehart for further details...


Special Patrol

Special Patrol



Oct 21 2009 9:01 AM

Hey there, Special Patrol are coming to Melbourne this sat 24th to launch their new album at The John Curtin Band Room. Come check it out there is free beer!
VERSATILLIA

VERSATILLIA



Oct 6 2009 3:43 AM

Hey

We have just uploaded our latest song "Don't Leave" and we'd love you to check it out! :-)

Cheers,
VERSATILLIA
Hundred Fire

Hundred Fire



Sep 22 2009 2:09 AM

Hundred Fire Management presents a very special Friday Night Fire on Grand Final eve, Friday September 25, at Edinburgh Castle. On a weekend usually associated with the big men of sport, Friday Night Fire will feature three of the best female acts in Melbourne. Kick this huge weekend off with Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Suzannah Espie and Krista Polvere. Doors at 9pm.

Kate Vigo

Kate Vigo



Aug 19 2009 1:18 AM

Hundred Fire

Hundred Fire



Jul 30 2009 8:02 AM

The next Friday Night Fire takes place tomorrow night (Friday July 31) at Edinburgh Castle!

This month features Major Chord, Lady Grey and Luke Sinclair of The Idle Hoes in a special solo performance. Doors at 9pm, would be great to see you there.

Cheers.

Whyte Zebra - facebook.com/whytezebra

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Jul 22 2009 11:29 PM

Hi,
We've got a new facebook page up, stop by for a chat if your keen!
..Whyte Zebra
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Pete Ross & The Paesanos

Pete Ross & The Paesanos
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Jul 15 2009 1:35 AM

Hi, hope you can make it to our last show, featuring the mighty Dynamo Horns as well as members of The Vandas and Deep Street Soul!

It's an early one too...we kick off around 9:30pm.

Wed 22 July at the Northcote Social Club.

Best PR

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Special Patrol

Special Patrol



Jul 2 2009 4:02 PM

Hi! We're heading across to Melbourne town this Saturday 4th July for a show at Northcote Social Club with Skipping Girl Vinegar. Hope to see you there!
Serena

Serena



Jun 30 2009 6:15 AM

Allo guys!

Will there be any shows soon? :D

Haven't seen you play for aaaaages.
Pete Ross & The Paesanos

Pete Ross & The Paesanos
Online Now!


Jun 29 2009 2:27 AM

Hi, Hope to see you at one of the shows. Album Launch this Thursday 2 July at The Toff in Town, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne..Cheers PR

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Hundred Fire

Hundred Fire



Jun 23 2009 6:34 AM

Friday Night Fire continues at Edinburgh Castle this Friday June 26 with Tobias Cummings and new band Alaska Coats, Pony Face, and Voodoo Economic. Also Dan Lethbridge rounds out his residency at Wesley Anne this Thursday June 25 with D Rogers in support. Two great nights of local Melbourne music, proudly presented by Hundred Fire Management. We hope to see you there!
 
 
Hundred Fire

Hundred Fire



Jun 10 2009 2:24 AM

Dan Lethbridge continues his June residency at Wesley Anne this Thursday with support from one Tim Cannon. Come warm yourself by the open fire, have a drink and relax with some fine music.



http://www.myspace.com/danlethbridge
http://www.myspace.com/timothycannon
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Mel Tipping



May 23 2009 10:18 AM

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Coen Dixon

Coen Dixon



Apr 1 2009 4:13 AM

hey.
Back from tassie yet? How was it? Catch up soon?
Home Band

Home Band



Mar 29 2009 2:03 AM

Howdy dudies, thanks for playing with us last night, twas many fun.

Did you end up going to Mobiarse or Curly's or wha?

Maybe see youse again if we come and play in Smellbum!

Peace yo!
mmothejr

mmothejr



Mar 12 2009 10:35 AM

Thank you for the friendship!!!
I like your beautiful music a lot...
Peace and much love from Berlin,
Mmo
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