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Spartacus R
Psychedelic / Lounge / Rock

"Lots of shiney new Tracks..."

Wellington,
New Zealand

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Last Login:  7/26/2008
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   Spartacus R: General Info
Member Since6/1/2006
Band Members********************************************************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------Mataio Daniela (space guitar)---------------------------------
-------------------------Michael Kane (Percussion)-----------------------------------
---------------------Shanti Costar (Vocals, Organ, Synth )---------------------------
-------------------Benjamin James (Horns, Rhodes, Synth)--------------------------
--------------------Ryan Prebble (Vocals, Rhodes, Guitar)--------------------------
----------------------Tim Prebble (Melodic Bass)

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*****Contact - spartacusr@gmail.com ------ or phone Ben on 021 1413869****** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
InfluencesAotearoa is a huge Influence
Any music which is crossing new genre bridges
Music that takes you on a journey
Music made for music and with friends for friends
Analog greats of the past
Robert Moog



In no order of influence aswell as music we like...

Sun Ra, The Little Busman, Linval Thompson, King Tubby, Tom Waits, The Arabs, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Lee Perry, The Abyssinians, Jethro Tull, David Bowie, Phoebe Snow, J.J.Cale, Jesus Rodriguez, PINK FLOYD, CAN, The Doors, Hendrix, Departure Lounge, Burning Spear, Monk, Quincy Jones, Miles Davies e.t.c, Feliciano, Trinity Roots, Bob Dylan, Lou reed, Velvet Underground, SYD BARRETT, Black Seeds, Inkling, Safari, Ragamuffin Children, Jess Chambers Steel Pulse, J. Cash, RADIOHEAD, Osibisa, Peter Tosh, Madness, Rare earth, Andy Bautista, Beatles, Paul Ubana Jones, old Fat Freddys Drop ,Led Zepplin, Pentangle, Lou Reed, Dub Connection, Ryan Prebble, The Specials, one million bucks, The Night Show, She'll be right family, Dry & Heavy, SOFT MACHINE, Age Prior, Tessa Rain, Leonard Cohen, THe Pentangle, Harriet & the Matches, The Phoenix Foundation, Flying nun Massive, Massive Attack, Scribes of Ra, Module, Bunnys on Ponies, C L Bob, Alphabethead, Calexico, The Flaming lips, The Raskolnikovs, Blur, Super-Grass, Cassette abc, The Chandeliers ........ and many more }



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Record LabelLOOKING ! Interested?
Type of LabelNone




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While Spartacus R have much local industry and musician support, the music itself differs considerably from that around NZ at the moment. It follows a lineage of music with histories more likely to be found in parts of germany, England or the states. Taking inspiration from bands such as Radiohead, Can, and Pink Floyd.


“I am completely musically ‘turned on’ by Spartacus R. Their music is is well crafted and intricately sincere. Fresh, contemporary retro, and completely unpredictable...Beautiful.” Warren Maxwell, Founding member TrinityRoots, Fat Freddys Drop and Th e Little Bushmen.

“I’ve seen Spartacus R grow over the last 5 or so years and have always found their sound exciting, challenging and thoroughly enchanting. I was honored to help them produce their first full-length album and feel that it has truly captured something special, something that often only gets heard in a live environment. Sit back in a comfy chair with a nice drink, turn off the phone and let it envelope you. This album is something special, it won’t appeal to everyone, but it is the kind of music that everyone should listen to.” Lee Prebble, Audio Engineer, The Surgery.


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Jess Chambers and the Firefly Orchestra





Jul 5 2008 12:25 AM

Hey guys...my album is finally finished, come celebrate with me and the Firefly Orchestra.
This Thurs 10th @bodega 9pm :)Bodega gig
Carrie





Apr 14 2008 12:53 PM

I am spamming y'all...sorry eek!

Kiwi by Proxy - SXSW by Southeast
with host Ian Henderson and Carrie Hunter


First official KBP brodcast featuring interviews with
Liam Finn, Ryan McPhun (The Ruby Suns) and Die! Die! Die!

Greg





Feb 25 2008 6:23 PM

Hey I saw you on the news

http://tvnz. co. nz/view/page/1320238/1598787

Loved the Delusions show!
Carrie





Dec 31 2007 1:32 PM

Happy New Year Spartacus peeps.

I hope you have a great and succesful year!

I look forward to your new album due out next month!

All the best in 2008!

Carrie
Jess Chambers and the Firefly Orchestra





Dec 16 2007 5:35 PM

Yup. I will be your friend in ChCh too :)
Come to my gig on Thurs! Newtown Community Center. B.Y.O sweet self, booze and nice friends.Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
The Lucky Strikes





Dec 13 2007 2:43 PM

Hail Spartacus R,
Thanks for befriending The Lucky Strikes, check out our new demo
Jake Newton





Dec 13 2007 12:53 PM

Thanks Gents, good to be friends,
J
Vibrasics





Dec 10 2007 4:30 PM

Gents...

MUNTfm





Dec 9 2007 1:34 PM

Kia Ora Folks! MUNT fm is having a Parihaka Special next Tuesday the 18th from 2pm til 4pm. We are inviting all bands/artists involved to jump on air, play some tunes and have a BBQ! Let Dayle know if ye can make it! Chur
FanBase





Dec 3 2007 5:28 PM

Your bulletins make me wanna book the next flight to NZ. Bunch of teasers! *L*
Carrie





Dec 2 2007 6:59 PM

Yo...

Any chance of ya'll doing a webcast of the Octophonic show? I know the visuals probably wouldn't stream too well, but the music possibly would?

As much as I would love to be there, I don't think I can swing flying to the other side of the world in Feb.:-(
Ryan Prebble





Dec 1 2007 7:30 PM

You gotta send my friend a message. She thinks your really CuTE! Addher on (MSN)Messanger emily25smith@hotmail.com
Thrashing Marlin





Dec 1 2007 4:35 PM

We sure enjoyed the bowed cymbal.
Vince Cabrera





Nov 29 2007 11:37 PM

Hey, thanks for the add, guys! :)
ROY G and the BIVinators (Maz Hermon)





Nov 29 2007 3:01 PM

yo, pass it on!
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John White





Nov 28 2007 12:14 AM

Mogwash
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Nov 26 2007 7:13 PM

Dukes of Leisure Acoustic show at Katipo, 7 Dec 07
* Miss Sarah *





Nov 25 2007 9:01 PM

Please check out this great event and fantastic cause!!!









Raising awareness around youth suicide and depression


Sunday 13th of January 2008 - Auckland City; NZ





To find out more about the cause and add Music Alive to your friends click HERE
Carrie





Nov 21 2007 5:38 AM

The new songs are amazing. I can't wait 'til Feb.!!
The Moon Orchestra 2007





Nov 18 2007 4:51 PM

Hey Ryan,

That side project improv band that i mixed on the last night of Frasers rein over Bodega, was just excellant.

Wicked stuff.

Had a lot of fun playing on the desk.

See you guys round, like a round about.

Ver Su V S
Lufu_lubo_luba





Nov 14 2007 3:06 PM

I wish i could find this album in Hamilton. The new tracks are delicious.
Give Me A Burbon On The Rocks,Next To My Cigar Box





Nov 12 2007 2:17 PM

hey whats up??

:D
Brenda





Nov 11 2007 10:55 PM

N.Z music is HOT!
Brenda





Nov 11 2007 10:39 PM

haha That's right. I dig the music and love to support greatness of its kind. I will have your music flowin over the states and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
Carrie





Nov 9 2007 5:49 PM

Right you are bro! Spread the word.

:-)
Carrie





Nov 8 2007 7:15 PM

Oh and by the way...

I read over your musical influences. I have to say, I am impressed. It reads very much like my own collection.

As y'all would say.... sweet as.
Carrie





Nov 8 2007 7:13 PM

Thanks for the request. Upon hearing your music, I promptly accepted!The music coming out of New Zealand is phenominal!! And you guys are yet another fine example of that.

Blessings,

Carrie
Jen





Nov 7 2007 2:18 PM

You guys sound great. Thanks for letting me hear your music..very cool. I like it a lot! Warm regards from NJ!

Jen
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Nov 7 2007 1:25 AM

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Nov 6 2007 2:18 PM

Er...Sunset to Sunrise. Ok, I'm dyslexic. ;)
FanBase





Nov 6 2007 2:16 PM

Where have you been all my life? j/k

I'm diggin' Sunrise to Sunset...
Luca Urso





Nov 6 2007 3:53 AM

Hello and thank for the add! All the best Luca
Stephan Potgieter (Fan site)





Nov 5 2007 9:11 PM

Thanks for being a MySpace friend.

Best Wishes from Stephan

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