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Kris Halpin
Alternative / Electronica / Rock

"The debut single Ghostships - out now."


United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Kris Halpin: General Info
Member Since10/23/2005
Band Websitekrishalpin.com
Band MembersKris Halpin
InfluencesBilly Corgan
David Bowie
Tori Amos
Neil Finn
Ryan Adams
Chino Moreno
Nick Cave
Michael Stipe
Brian Molko
Nick Drake
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   About Kris Halpin

The debut single from Kris Halpin, Ghostships, is out now on Matchbox Recordings.

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Overplay.com had this to say about Ghostships: -

Eerie. Like an old lady staring at you on the bus. Maybe she hates you, maybe she wants to make you a nice cup of tea, maybe she’s just picturing herself on a Caribbean beach romp with Daniel O’Donnell. Either way, you’re never quite sure. And that’s the kind of compelling mystery that comes across over three and a half minutes or so in this new track from North Warwickshire singer/songwriter Kris Halpin. A slickly produced slice of throbbing techno-rock that’s unsettling yet full of love at the same time.

You can’t move for singer/songwriters these days, but luckily “Ghostships” sure as mustard ain’t no “You’re Beautiful”. The guitars pulse with menace low in the mix and synthesisers cast a long shadow. Reminiscent of Suicide or moments from Thom Yorke’s ‘Eraser’ album, this glowering sound is the perfect setting for Kris’s deadpan vocal.

“I’d slit my throat to get you back. But don’t feel bad”, he sings with a rich blend of passion and malice. The guitars growl that little bit more at the chorus, while the vocals build and overlap with understated anguish. But for all its darkness, there’s a real beauty to this gothic love song. If you like to nod your head mournfully to the blacker moments of Depeche Mode, Japan or Joy Division, this is well worth coming out of your bedroom for.

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Departing from the shores of love

   They say there's a fine line between creativity and depression and Kris Halpin's debut single Ghostships has nailed it.
   It evokes images of poisoned love: a hard topic to write about and then make sure it doesn't end up sounding like syrupy clichés with some music in the background.
   On first listen, it seems depressing but uplifting – a unique mix – as the song is melodic with a fused layering of vocals.
   The lyrics are a credit to Halpin's songwriting skills – they're like a swan song from the lovelorn Halpin – “The way you used me/ And now you can forget me”.
   His gritty and realistic words are contemporary and true, which is rare in today's tunes, even the grungy drug references – “Gently taking drugs/I would slit my throat/Just to get you back” – are not out of place or even inciting sinister imagery here.
   The hauntingly beautiful music of synthesized strings and guitar down play Halpin's husky voice, as if he's in a trance.
   Ghostships is definitely not a song to accompany your after-dinner mint. Reserve this one for when your lover leaves you or you're in need of solemn affection.
   And Halpin sounds almost sensual when he purrs, “you don't know what you're missing”. Yes, we do, and now we've found it.

Angela Allan

(Angela Allan is a freelance writer and editor. She is also a journalist and features writer for a network of community newspapers in Australia. Visit her MySpace at www.myspace.com/angelkrose.)


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Kris Halpin's Friends Comments
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Cyclamen





Jun 30 2008 9:58 PM

Hi, thanks for accepting my request : ) Please visit my page when you have spare moment or two!
Playing Drea Jean





Jun 28 2008 1:06 PM

Happy to share my music with you. -PDJ
A.J. Napiwocki





Jun 27 2008 12:08 PM

I put you in my top friends because your one of the few people I hear from on a frequent basis. ;o) -Drea
A.J. Napiwocki





Jun 24 2008 1:46 PM

Hey here I was dropping in to see if you had any videos and there is none! *Gasp* When do you think you'll have some videos up love? ^_^ -Drea
A.J. Napiwocki





Jun 10 2008 11:38 AM

Been a long while since I said hello, so here I am. I hope all is well. -Drea
!yn





Jun 5 2008 7:18 PM

Have I mentioned I love your music?
Oh. I have?
Well, then...I'm really happy to have found you!
Your fellow Halpin,
-Lyn
EiraVanora





May 17 2008 8:08 AM

hey dude...really love the music. thanks for the add.
LaMeduza





May 17 2008 3:31 AM

Thanks for finding me! Sweet tracks, the vocals are niiice too! well done, n I wish you all the best on your musical journey x Krizia
StayWay en Barranquilla el 12 de Julio





May 16 2008 9:46 AM

...El Cambio Esta Por Llegar..


Pronto...

... visitanos www.myspace.com/staywaybogota
Jazzholes (Finland)





May 15 2008 2:48 PM

Hi Kris. Thanks for the req, cool song.... :-)
45 Degree Woman





May 13 2008 4:28 AM

Thanks for Your support.
45 Degree Woman salutes You!

La Vida Sin Dolor No Es Vida

myspace.com/45dw | www.45dw.com
Diana





May 13 2008 3:42 AM

Your music is truely so beutiful, kind of melancholic, but still makes my soul feel so Good... Love that stuff!!!
Thanks for the add :)
rita [CXNT]





May 13 2008 3:11 AM

heyy!
thanks for the add =D

sweet music btw~
Marjut





May 12 2008 10:40 AM

Hi gorgeous thanks for the add:>
Neuleaddikti - Knitaddict





May 12 2008 10:00 AM

Thanks for the add :)
Kevin Matthew





May 12 2008 10:15 AM

haha thanks. That You'll Never Know demo is sounding pretty winsome.
HE DREAMS AWAKE = A~iNK





May 12 2008 1:14 AM

Your Extremely Unique & Have MAD Talent!
THX 4 THE ADD ~ WE SHOULD COLLAB!! Cheers!! aL = HDa
Meleeh Finland Tour 2008





May 11 2008 12:06 PM

Hi Kris!!

Thanks for the add:)

-Eetu
Blackout Order





May 11 2008 5:48 AM

thanks for the add Kris!
Millah





May 11 2008 4:47 AM

Thank you ..and i wish all is well..:)
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May 10 2008 11:38 PM

Hello!
Just stopped by to say ''Have a GREAT day''!! And stay inspired =^.^=

xxxxx
Sasha
xxxxx
Taylor Channing





May 9 2008 1:07 PM

Thanks for the add Kris! I really appreciate it and enjoy what I've heard here so far.
Baby Jenx





May 9 2008 11:39 AM

Hello Kris Halpin

Thanks for the add, delighted to have you as a myspace friend!

Maybe we'll see you at a show sometime? Stay tuned to our page for updates on all gigs in your area. Or, if there is somewhere you'd like to see us play, send us a message and let us know!

Thanks again

Baby Jenx.
Magdalen Graal-Official MySpace


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May 9 2008 11:19 AM

Hi!!!
Thanks for being my friend!!!!!
Please take a look at my video it's very shocking!!!!
I would like to know what you think!!!

Magdalen Graal
BGTHEPROPHET


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May 9 2008 10:38 AM

MUCH LUV ON JOINING US!!!
BG..08. STAY FOCUSED!!!!
GREATNESS LAY JUST AROUND THE BEND!!!!
Darren Locke





May 9 2008 5:46 AM

hey kris,

thanks for the request. nice to have you as a friend.

if you get a chance, check out my stuff. i'm giving away 2 free downloads right now on my myspace as well.

cheers!

- d/l
A Vast Army





May 7 2008 7:41 PM

Hey Kris,

Check out my new band Assault City on myspace. We just finished our EP.
if you could comment on our samples that would be great, we always like to hear what people think about our music.

You tracks sound really good, keep up the good work.

Griff
AC
Karen Van Ark


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May 6 2008 9:40 AM

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Dear Kris.

Wow. I have to say I just love your music. "Ghostships" is radiating that very special emotional sphere, hovering and floating between melancholy and inner strength. Reminding me quite a lot of Brian Molko's quality, in that regard…

“That You’ll Never Know”, then again, is breathing a really distinct sense of life’s and love’s losses, of “all that could have been” (to quote one work of genius mr. reznor) – impressively revealing one deep and caring soul. Nick Drake would have liked that one, I’m sure..

And I love your voice. Can’t help sensing that we could make a truly beautiful duet. I guess our voices would match perfectly.


At any rate: Thank you *very* much for finding me and your friendship offer. Glad to meet you, Kris.


Respect & care,
Karen


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May 6 2008 1:04 PM

Hello, just to let you all know... This Feeling Club Night, Leicester! London's best and biggest club night zone, hits Leicester with a bang! May The 24th Be With You...This Feeling (Leicester) @ The Park 9pm - 3am - Jersey Budd acoustic set - KAV acoustic set - The Screening acoustic set - Kasabian Tour DJ - Soul Boy Mystic Collective DJ - 2 real life STORM TROOPERS (bring your camera!) + drinks deals galore... £7 on door, £5 adv tkt BANG! TF TOWERS http://www.thisfeeling.co.uk See you there..
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May 6 2008 9:15 AM

Hello, Kris!! I really enjoyed visiting your page and I LOVED the music. Very beautiful voice let me tell you! I wish you all the best ad keep on being inspired!
^.^


xxxxx
Sasha
xxxxx
DigArt





May 6 2008 2:28 AM

thanks for the request!

check out some other accounts:

myspace.com/digartmusic
myspace.com/digartphotography
myspace.com/minimalkingdom

greetz from luxembourg,

DigArt
Ugochill Productions





May 1 2008 7:01 AM

Dear Kris

We are happy to announce that our Album , Ugochill - Theory of Relaxivity has been released and is available on iTunes.


Much Love and Regards

Ugochill Crew.!!
Obscuria.com


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Mar 20 2008 7:23 AM

Just stopping by to say Hello Kris!
Ella





Mar 14 2008 5:13 AM

hey kris….. luv ur sounds!

thanks for droppin by & checkin out

my music & for your lovely message!

EP out next month, I'll keep u posted!

**** ella ****

p.s. Which song do u like the most?
NeoFiligrante





Feb 27 2008 2:01 PM

cheers...
A.J. Napiwocki





Feb 15 2008 9:51 AM

How goes the recording process? I hope it's a happy week-end for you! Happy belated valen-day as well. -Drea
Apegenine recordings





Feb 8 2008 10:48 AM

Kaneel's I've sketched it a while ago goes into presales today, and will be released febuary 25th !

You can buy the album now (http://www.apegenine.com/shop.htm) and it'll be shipped on release date the 25th of febuary.

Thank you for your support.


About Kaneel's music:


I’ve Sketched It A While Ago is French musician Guillaume Richard’s first commercial release, and we’re proud at Apegenine to debute another great talent.
It would be easy to dub this release ‘ IDM’, but just as Kaneel’s been showing in the netlabel scene for years now, his music is much more than drills and bass. Under the overlaying fuss of glitches and hectic beatwork, Kaneel’s subtle music sinks into nostalgia and tenderness with his explorations into pop melodies. ‘Naïve’ is a term often used to describe Guillaume’s tracks; unstable and ecclectic yet dreamy and welcoming, the result is a sometimes chaotic feud of cuteness and destruction and other times, anthems to blowing bubbles and inspecting clouds.

Always on the move, Guillaume has recently expanded his vision by seting up the petite&jolie (http://www.petitejolie.com/) netlabel alongside friend Maxime Lethelier, searching and releasing naive/cute music from all around the world.
A.J. Napiwocki





Jan 29 2008 11:33 AM

Hey Darlin, Just Dropping By To Say Hello. How Have You Been? -Drea
Egoiste





Dec 22 2007 6:50 AM

Have a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year!!!

Thanks for all your support in 2007. Its certainly been a different one from djing at Manumission to lying in a hospital bed! All seems to be back to normal now though and everything is shaping up for a great year next year.

See ya'll in 2008!!!
SPARKS AND SCARCE LIVE "GAME OVER"





Dec 6 2007 7:38 AM

HI THER SPARKS AND SCARCE JUS ON UR PAGE TO SHOW SUM MAD LUV YH SO KEEP UP THE HARD WORK AND HOLLA
Agnes Milewski





Nov 28 2007 9:05 AM

Hi,
just wanted to let you know that I've released my first album "Pretty Boys and Ugly Girls". You can listen to some of the songs on my profile and also order it from amazon.de :-)
Sign up to my blog to get informed when it's available on CD Baby.
All the best
Agnes
TOM GRAHAM - I HAVE NO PHONE.... LONG





Nov 24 2007 6:45 AM

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