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Modern Giant
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"Modern Giant"

Sydney,
Australia

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   Modern Giant: General Info
Member Since8/18/2005
Band Websitemoderngiant.com.au
Band MembersGynia Favot (singer/guitarist), Andy Meehan (guitarist/singer), Simon Gibson (drummer), Adam Gibson (Bass player/vocals).
InfluencesThe Go-Betweens, PJ Harvey, The Hummingbirds, Smudge, The Clash, Midnight Oil, Beck, Patti Smith, Billy Bragg ... and a lot more
Sounds LikeThe Go-Betweens, The Hummingbirds, Paul Kelly ... and others
Record LabelPopboomerang
Type of LabelIndie






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   About Modern Giant
Modern Giant are a four-piece Australian band whose unique combination of shining guitar pop and evocative spoken word storytelling has been winning over audiences since their formation two years ago.

Based in Sydney, Modern Giant's debut album, 'Satellite Nights' (produced by Simon Holmes) has been released on Popboomerang Records, with Popboomerang's head honcho Scott Thurling describing the band as "one of the most exciting local bands I've heard in years".

Drawing inspiration from the long tradition of Sydney guitar pop bands, plus elements from acts as diverse as the Go-Betweens, Patti Smith and Midnight Oil, Modern Giant do a fine line in loud guitars, but with an ear firmly cocked towards crisp pop melody and a strong element of spoken word.

Modern Giant in part emerged from the band Half Miler, which had earlier morphed from Disneyfist, one of the shining lights of Sydney music in the early to mid-90s. After a stack of high-profile gigs, including the Big Day Out, the band broke up in 1995.

Half Miler gigged around Australia for a year then relocated to London in 1998, earning enthusiastic reviews and scoring strong gigs. They returned to Sydney in late 1999, played several more shows and then released an album titled 'Pretty Cold But It's Nice When The Sun Comes Out'. This was warmly received but, in hindsight, put a neat full-stop on the lifespan of the band.

And so, enter 2003, and enter the Modern Giant, the members drawn together by a mutual love of melodic guitar music and a desire to create a distinct vision, one which not only captured their pop desires, but also one which allowed scope for the telling of narrative stories and the expression of affecting emotion.

In 2004, after a succession of gigs, increasingly showcasing the band's intriguing live visual show, Modern Giant released their debut EP, 'A Different Ring In Your Ears', produced by legendary ex-Hummingbirds front-man Simon Holmes. This EP received critical acclaim and the band's subsequent first two radio singles both gained healthy airplay.

And so to the thrilling debut album 'Satellite Nights' this was also produced by Holmes and it's a record that finds the band truly hitting its stride, brimming as it is with a lovely collection of new songs about love, loss, long nights and even longer drives.

Modern Giant are: Singer/guitarist Gynia Favot Guitarist/singer Andy Meehan Drummer Simon Gibson Bass player/vocals Adam Gibson

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Chick Flick





Oct 8 2008 2:17 PM

Chick Flick on tour in NSW & ACT!
Danny Walsh


Is Online


Aug 12 2008 12:01 AM

hey how's it going gibbo's?
long time no sea...any melb trips forthcoming?
KATHEMATICS touring New York in October!





Aug 6 2008 12:49 AM

Divorce Death Departure The Album Part One is up on our myspace now. Have a listen and let us know what ya think!

Kath and Danny xxoo
Vinyl Factory Australia





Apr 17 2008 7:59 AM

pararrazzi





Nov 4 2007 6:04 PM

wow your not even gunna believe this...i tried this offer to receive an AUTHENTIC name-brand bag through Coach totally FREE & it surprisingly worked!! since i KNOW its for real now, i'm gunna act quick and get more to give to people as goodie..you really should go grab some as well LMFAO! aint this one that came awesome?



you can come to this site or click the pic above to grab yours
Olivia





Nov 3 2007 6:28 AM

wowzer your not going to believe this...i did this deal to get a REAL desginer bag from Coach totally FREE & it surprisingly came!! since i KNOW its no joke now, i'm going to act real fast and snag a few more to send out as a present..you really ought to go grab one or two too LMFAO! isnt the one i received cute?



you can click this or click the pic up top to grab yours
Olivia





Oct 19 2007 5:06 PM

pararrazzi





Oct 15 2007 9:50 PM

Vinny Ramone





Sep 27 2007 6:44 PM

Tribute to Grant Go-Between





Aug 19 2007 6:23 AM

THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!


The Wellingtons





Jun 12 2007 2:06 PM

Hey guys!
Hope you're all well.
Would be ace to see you at our gig this thurs in syd
The Saturns





Jun 9 2007 2:42 AM

The Wellingtons





Apr 2 2007 2:19 PM

Hi everybody,

Excuse the intrusion but we temporarily interrupt your myspace meanderings to let you know that we're about to go on tour!

We believe it's time to deliver pop to the people once more, so please come out and support us, and our new record For friends in Far away places.(best descibed by L.A festival organiser Vid Sutton as pop hooks that tear your shirt off)!
Otherwise for fans of Weezer, fountains of Wayne, Ben Folds, and The Lemonheads.

Check out our website and Popboomerang

THANK YOU
love The Wellingtons

ORMSBY GUITARS





Mar 18 2007 5:19 AM

Hey there!!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Here are some mean green music machines to brighten up your page. Both in St. Patrick's green of course!








Have fun, and ROCK ON!!

PS, if you like all things GREEN, check this guy out, an AMAZING GUITARIST:
Graham Greene
MYSPACE



Perry


The Wellingtons





Jan 27 2007 5:39 AM

Hey Guys!
Hope you're all well
Here's a flyer for our ALBUM LAUNCH really hope you can make it!
cheers and thanks
The Wellingtons

ORMSBY GUITARS





Jan 7 2007 2:11 AM

Hey buddy!!

Here is a guitar to brighten up you page ;)


Have fun, happy new year, and ROCK ON!!

Perry
Zoe Vaughan





Nov 28 2006 11:30 AM

Hi Gyn and fellas.
happy summer sweatin sand sausage rolls and bondi post swim salt ... and what Fordie said.
cheersZ
Fordie





Nov 12 2006 9:36 AM

I miss you guys. Don't suppose there's any chance of a gig soon.
xo
Justin Grounds





Oct 28 2006 2:24 PM

Hello dear Modern Giant,
In the spirit of the free independent organic myspace revolution, I'm offering 4 tracks from the new single to all my dear myspace friends to be downloaded for FREE from now and for the entire month of November....dear old November and all the joy it brings.
Hope you're well and happy. Feel FREE to go and get these FREE songs any time you like.
And much love.
Justin
Evil_Smiegel





Oct 18 2006 6:46 AM

Thx for add.../ request
Best wishes from Düsseldorf - Germany
nitrofenix





Oct 18 2006 12:23 AM

Hell yes, you should tour Brisbane. I'll be there with bells and various other fashion accessories on.

Also, you guys rock. I heard you on JJJ once upon a time and loved the song so much I googled you straight away. Keep up the fine tunes!
Sydney Rock is Dead





Sep 27 2006 4:07 AM

Thanks for the addition guys, we should be ready to rock in late October/November. Tell your friends and other bands to get on the bandwagon, the more people and bands you tell the more people at your show.
Like the tunes, keep rockin and check back for more details.
www.myspace.com/sydneyrockisdead
Genevieve Maynard





Sep 14 2006 9:14 AM

hi guys

see you at the horse sooner or later...
dakota





Sep 5 2006 12:59 PM

Special. Amazing.

(for my year 12 art major body of work) I made a street directory-esque product for sydney.... this would have been the perfect soundtrack to accompany all those insomniac-nights spent cutting and pasting and arranging and thinking of city rail and hyde park.
Matt





Aug 26 2006 8:22 AM

Thanks guys. I love your stuff.
kaz





Jul 10 2006 9:21 PM

wooo! new toons! yay!

x
Popboomerang Records





Jun 26 2006 11:55 PM

new 4 song Modern Giant EP "This Is Sydney" is available for $5 from www.popboomerang.com

will be released to radio next week!
Olivia





Jun 6 2006 2:37 AM

Hey There!

Just letting you know that I still love The 'Giant & whenever you want to come back to Brisbane to play shows you are quite welcome!!
I have pre-ordered the new EP from Scotty @ Popboomerang - so I should receive it soon. Cant wait to hear the new tunes!
Hope you are all doing well - have to catch up sometime soon.
Take Care,
Olivia.

Modern Giant Fan No. 0001
The Reservations





May 16 2006 7:05 AM

new songs sound great guys
SHOW OFF SERVICES





Jan 25 2006 2:22 PM

thanx for the add, when are you guys coming back to Melbourne????
Ash - show off rec's
Splitsville





Jan 5 2006 10:14 PM

Hey There- thanks for the add!!

We know you’re all fans of The Who, so…
Enjoy this free download of Splitsville’s cover of The Who’s “Our Love Was”.

This track is available only as a rarity on the Japanese import “Bulk Rate”, but we’re making this MP3 available for free through the beginning of the year.

Click on this link to hear this Splitsville cover: www.splitsville.com/music/OurLoveWas.mp3

And to download this track, go to our MP3 page at
www.splitsville.com/mp3.html

Right click on ‘Our Love Was’ and use ‘Save Target As…’ to download it to your desktop or MP3 Player.

You can also pick up a track or two and read album reviews at iTunes and a whole bunch of other download sites. Our CD's are also featured on www.cdbaby.com

Here’s to a great 2006.

www.splitsville.com
amy





Nov 23 2005 2:34 AM

you know i really love youse guys. am gonna miss you when i move south.

see you next thursday 1st dec at the hopetoun supporting sneeze with the wellingtons!
LAVETTS





Oct 17 2005 6:10 PM

yeeeeaaaaah! aloha from deafened sweden. stay true! x Tom
kaz





Aug 20 2005 6:40 PM

Whoop-woooooo!

x
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