The Supahip is the side project of noted Australian producer/songwriter Michael Carpenter and fellow tunesmith Mark Moldre. Intrigued by the idea of spontaneously creating music in this day and age of over thought, over wrought, and over produced music, Carpenter and Moldre longed for the 'good old days' of instant creation, and making decisions early in the creative process. They set about the idea of writing, recording and mixing a track... arriving in the morning with nothing except maybe some loose snippets of songs, and leaving with a completed track. The concept worked so well, and so liberated the both of them, that creatively they found themselves pushing each other into unexplored territory (for them.)
This album 'Seize The World', is the culmination of 13 days work over 14 months. It touches on the pop stylings both men revel in in their own projects, but the scope of this album ranges from McCartneyesque ballads, through to indie pop rants, passing through country rock, epic pop and even a few delicious grooves. It also includes a monumental cover of Nik Kershaw's 80’s worldwide smash, 'Wouldn't It Be Good'!
In keeping with the somewhat retro spirit of the project, the album includes the full 12 song stereo album, plus as a bonus, 10 of the tracks mixed in mono (they would have loved to have fit the whole mono album, but they just couldn’t squeeze it on!) Rather than being just collapsed stereo mixes, the mono versions differ, sometimes quite dramatically, from the stereo mixes. The idea behind this is that the stereo mixes utilised the classic 'wide' stereo technique.. with instruments panned hard to one side or the other, exaggerating the sound and impact of each instrument. The mono mixes on the other hand are much leaner, and punchy.. straight down the centre for maximum impact. It gives the listener an opportunity to enjoy 2 very different perspective on this very individual project.
The album is available directly from the Big Radio Records website at www.bigradio.com.au, or from the band’s US label Not Lame Records website at www.notlame.com. The CD will also be available at selected record stores.
For more information or interviews with the artist, contact superhip@mcarp.com. For more info related to Michael Carpenter go to www.mcarp.com, and Mark Moldre go to www.hitchcocksregret.com .
CDs can be purchased from www.bigradio.com.au and www.notlame.com
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Hi Ya'll. we're back from our O.S tour, pop by and read our tour diaries/blogs from Japan, Spain and the U.K (with The U.S one to come) We're playing Bris, Adel, Syd and melb in the next few weeks hope to see you at a show!
This Saturday night at the Hopetoun with ROCKET SCIENCE!!!
After rockin' it with The Fratellis in Melbourne, then mixing our forthcoming album in New York, we're back home in Sydney to support Rocket Science at The Hopetoun!
Rocket Science are launching their brand new record "Different Like You" this Saturday, September 6. Doors 8pm, The Shake Up onstage 9.30pm.
The Shake Up now have t-shirts for sale at shows! Only $15 with a 2 track CD, look sexy in black!
Hey there,
Just a quick comment letting some of our MySpace friends know that the "Who The Hell Is Doug Derek?" album has just been released in limited CD format on the Kool Kat Musik label (PURR 2023). Available exclusively from the Kool Kat Musik Power Pop/Alt Country online store, the album comes with a free second bonus disc of 11 more songs - all for just $15!
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Hey There SH
Just stopping by to let you know that we now have 3 Hitchcock's Regret film clips uploaded on our Myspace page. Hoping you have a chance to stop on by and have a look...
Take Care
Hitchcock's Regret
Touring with The Church
Oct 13th - The Enmore Theatre (Syd)
Oct 14th - The National Theatre (Melb)
This is my ultimate 'listen to in the middle of the day at work to feel brighter' record. I appreciate your music very much. Looking forward to album number two. I'm a fan yes i am.
Hey, hope you don't mind me letting you know that my album, "Twisted City", is out on Monday 18th September! It's a great mix of a load of different artists, including the Beatles, Bowie, The Who and The Kinks. Please support new music by buying the album or telling a friend about it. If you're in London on 19th September, come to the launch gig in the Troubadour club! More information at www.chrissingleton.co.uk. Thanks very much! Chris
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"Some of the best pop/rock you will hear this or any year" - The Irish Times
Hey Micheal its nick from work experience a while back...been a while...but id like to say thanks a load for letting me stay there the week and learning about what u guys do and giving me the expereince n all...like you said maybe not good pay...but it is what i enjoy most so id still do it anyway.
And I was wondering(because my holidays are the next 2 weeks starting monday) if maybe I might be able to re-visit you or something and learn more or help out or anything...just a couple of days not the whole 2 weeks, and if your too busy or not in or what ever i understand but still apreciate everything, yes may ofhad boring moments but either way...better than staying at home all day or going to school or working.
well thanks for everything again...and ill talk to you soon
To all who've dropped us a line, we really appreciate your kind words and support. It may seem like we haven't been paying attention, but every word means a ton to us. Thank you!
Hey Adam.. Thanks for writing.
I think i was telling him the one about the chicken crossing the road. Or maybe the one about the impossibly good looking guy and his bald protege in the Wiggles T-shirt (actually a Brian wilson T-shirt.. but that's not important is it?)
The Supahip is a rolocking juggernaught crusing though the mediocre sea!
By the way....what is Michael doing to Mark in the profile photo to make him laugh?
Adam.
