Dan Ferguson, Pav Chudiak, Nick Carver, John Fredericks, Cat Kohn and Mal Beveridge.
Influences
Influences 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 Like
RECENT 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.
UPDATE - WE'RE IN HIBERNATION UNTIL WE FINISH OUR NEXT ALBUM.... it's coming together nicely.
OR BECOME OUR FACEBOOK FRIEND!
Become our facebook friend! We'll let you know about any gigs, tours and new recordings.
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
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:
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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
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?
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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