Charlton Hill's debut album 'WATERLINE' was recorded in London after a solid musical upbringing of Australian acoustic rock and a healthy love for the classic British balladeers.
Produced by Ian Grimble (David Gray, Travis, Morcheeba), 'WATERLINE' encompasses Charlton's experiences whilst travelling having left his much loved east coast, leading us through tales of discovery and snapshots of the heart with his unique voice and close band of friends.
Charlton recorded an acoustic EP on his homecoming to Sydney to capture the raw essence of his sentiments. It features four songs from his debut album 'WATERLINE' and a bonus track 'Soulship' he wrote for the occasion. Both the album and the EP can be found in a special addition release.
As a departure from his traditonal musical roots, Charlton then collaborated and performed with electromaster 'Taurine' on a refreshing track 'Full Moon Rises'. It can be found on Taurine's debut album, 'Volume One' (Ministry of Sound).
Charlton has only recently crawled out of the studio after completing tracks for his follow up album. Bringing together the best of musicianship and mateship, Charlton escaped with long time comrades: Adelaide's Tim Hartwig on guitar and Ryan Van Gennip on bass as well as newcomer and one time ping pong champ Jared Kneale on drums. The ever-naughty Lachlan Doley dropped by for keys and Sandrine for some sultry vocals. At the helm was emotive and spontaneous producer David Skeet, Charlton's first choice. "I wanted this album to be a testimony to the fact that everyday we get in the way of how things are meant to be. And, if you just let go and accept the outcome, that's a pure moment, that's your true fate. David was the perfect catalyst for my experiment!"
Many of the tracks were written in the weeks leading up to the recording, Charlton having scrapped a bucketload of contenders. "I've always heard stories of songwriters tossing out a whole album of songs to go back to the drawing board. I finally realised why, it's like shaving your head! It's so liberating to let go of the past, say I want to file away my life's lessons to date, that 'me' then is not the 'me' now and I'm moving on."
Charlton Hill and the Citizens will release the first single "AS LONG AS YOU CAN" from the new album "SMALL TRIUMPHS IN TRAFFIC" later this year with a clip shot by friend and rising stars Denson Baker ACS and Claire McCarthy.
Thanks for the Add! Check out 'I'm Here'- one of my songs that may be on the next Twilight movie 'New Moon'. It's part of a music video trilogy- you can see the rest at www.youtube.com/leesafar. Hope you'll help spread the word...
Cheers
Lee
Lee Safar- 'Im Here' Music Video
Hello fellow Muso,
The band and I would love for you to join us at the Vanguard this Sat, to celebrate independent music and the launch of my new EP. As special night of Soul & Rock.
You can book now for Dinner & Show by clicking on the image below. Hope to see you there.
Much Love
Ms. Baker
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Was good seeing you & the boys again down at Ruby Rabbit the other week. Have been listening to the album and digging the new tunes, especially "Better", "Oblivious" and "Stuck On You". Nice work!
Back from touring Europe n Hollywood... Liz Martin n Michael Bridges launch their new EP: NightMusic
The Vanguard, Sydney, Sunday 25.11.07
w/ Kathellism + Trevor Brown + Nick McClean
The Wesley Anne, Melbourne, Thursday 06.12.07
w/ The Black Swans of Trespass + Rose Turtle Ertler
Shows $10 Doors open 8pm
Featuring Liz Martin on vocals and guitar and Michael Bridges on violin and musical saw, Night Music is a spacious, haunting sound in the tradition of fellow Australians The Dirty Three, Nick Cave and The Triffids.
The Falls have been short listed for a chance to perform at the "Sound Of Music Festival" alongside bands such as 1990's, The Devoted Few, Belles Will Ring and the Seabellies.
In order to make it on the festival they are holding a show at the Spectrum in a few weeks to decide the final band - but to get on the gig at spectrum we need as many people to send a message to the festival's myspace page. So please help us by dropping them a message.
2. Send them a message with THE FALLS as the SUBJECT, saying that you "think The Falls should play at the Spectrum and open the Sound of Music Festival!"
That is all.... so easy!
Thanks for your help, Simon + Melinda + Dave + Mal + Pat + Gerard The Falls
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