Bio:
The group is based in Sydney and evolved out of recording projects at Gecko Studios on Sydney's Northern Beaches. It was here that the trio found the space and time to concentrate on original studio recordings and production.The result is "Safe House", AudiO.C.D.'s first album release. The album is a collection of ten original and eclectic songs that combine the musical experience of the trio and feature the talents of a number of friends and special guests who feature on the recordings. By incorporating and celebrating a diversity of musical and conceptual influences, the album often resists simple categorisation.
Instead, the work experiments with a wide array of styles ranging from the familiar to the dissimilar. Call it what you will, it is definitely the sound of AudiO.C.D.
Tracklist/ Credits:
1. Purgatory Hotel (Harrison/Scarf)
1. Purgatory Hotel (Harrison/Scarf)
Vocals – Ben Scarf
Guitars – Greg Harrison/Ben Scarf
Bass – Steve Bull
Synths – Greg Harrison/Ted Howard
Backing Vocals – Freya Lindblom
Shop/ Listen: Purgatory Hotel
2. White Bird (Harrison)
(Lyrics adapted from a Tanka by Wakayama Bokusui)
Vocals – Kim Pearce
Guitars/Synths – Greg Harrison
Bass – Steve Bull
Violin/Irish Whistle – Retaw Storer Boyce
Cello – Rowena Macneish
Backing Vocals – Ben Scarf
White Bird Lyrics
Shop/ Listen: White Bird
3. The Lost Pearl (Newsome) (lyrics by Chuang Tzu)
Vocals – Laurie Newsome
Drums/Bass – Laurie Newsome
Guitars – Newsome/Harrison/Scarf
Backing Vocals/Percussion – Ben Scarf
Shop/ Listen: The Lost Pearl
4. Fukushima (Harrison)
Vocals – Freya Lindblom
Guitars – Greg Harrison/Ben Scarf
Bass/Synths – Greg Harrison
Violin – Retaw Storer Boyce
Backing Vocals – Ben Scarf
20% OF ALL SALES OF FUKUSHIMA WILL BE DONATED TO FUKUSHIMA CHILDREN'S CHARITY
Fukushima Lyrics
Shop/ Listen: Fukushima
5. Lead Me (Let Yourself be Taken) (Austin/Scarf)
Vocals – Ben Scarf
Guitars – Ben Scarf/Greg Harrison
Bass – Steve Bull
Drum Programming – Tony Cooper
Trumpet - Stuart West
Saxophone - Lorenzo Colombo
Percussion – Ben Scarf
Shop/ Listen: Lead Me (Let Yourself be Taken)
6. Child Inside (Newsome)
Vocals – Laurie Newsome
Drums – Daniel Woodyatt
Guitars – Newsome/Harrison
Bass – Newsome/Harrison
Synths – Newsome/Harrison
Shop/ Listen: Child Inside
7. The Universe is Waiting (Harrison)
Vocals – Greg Harrison
Guitars/Synths – Greg Harrison
Bass – Steve Bull
Backing Vocals – Ben Scarf
Shop/ Listen: The Universe is Waiting
8. Bigtime (Newsome)
Vocals – Laurie Newsome
Drums/Bass – Laurie Newsome
Synths – Newsome/Harrison
Guitars – Greg Harrison
Violin – Retaw Storer Boyce
Backing Vocals – Ben Scarf
Shop/ Listen: Bigtime
9. Merciful (Harrison)
Vocals – Ben Scarf and Greg Harrison
Guitars/Bass/Synths – Greg Harrison
Shop/ Listen: Merciful
10. The Puz (Newsome/Harrison)
Vocals – Laurie Newsome
Drums/Bass – Laurie Newsome
Guitars – Newsome/Harrison
Synths – Greg Harrison
Backing Vocals/Percussion – Ben Scarf
Shop/ Listen: Puz
Songs 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10: Mixed at Gecko Studios by Greg Harrison
Songs 1 & 7: Mixed at Pigs and Apples by Ted Howard
Song 5: Mixed at Rancom Studios by Ted Howard
All songs recorded at Gecko Studios, Sydney by Greg Harrison
www.geckostudios.com.au
Produced by Greg Harrison
Co-produced by Ben Scarf, Laurie Newsome and Ted Howard
Mastered by Ted Howard at Pigs and Apples
Cover Art by Michael Murray and StudioGoonga
Audio Compulsive Disorder are deeply indebted to the musicians and singers who shared their time and gifts so willingly: to Freya and Kim for their exquisite voices; to Retaw and Steve for their sublime skills; and for superb performances by Daniel, Rowena, Stuart, Lorenzo and Tony. Thanks also to Kurt Jackson Austin for a beautiful song; to Michael and Glen for turning vagaries into art; and to Ted for being so generous with his vast knowledge and expertise. Lastly, for all their love and patience, we’d like to acknowledge all family members, especially Rie, Gina and Arki. www.audiocd.com.au
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