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[[Image:Cygnet promotions.jpg|thumb|Right|''Cygnet Promotions'' logo]] | [[Image:Cygnet promotions.jpg|thumb|Right|''Cygnet Promotions'' logo]] | ||
− | Named after a little-known song from Bowie's ''Space Oddity'' album, ''Cygnet Committee'' were formed in January 1987 to introduce a new face to what they believed was "Hamilton's dying music scene". The original line-up was [[Sean Lynch]] (vocals, acoustic guitar), [[ | + | Named after a little-known song from Bowie's ''Space Oddity'' album, ''Cygnet Committee'' were formed in January 1987 to introduce a new face to what they believed was "Hamilton's dying music scene". The original line-up was [[Sean Lynch]] (vocals, acoustic guitar), [[Adrian Scott]] a.k.a [[Adrian Webclaw]] (bass), [[Tony Mephisto]] a.k.a [[Tony Davys]] (guitar, effects) and [[Daniel Allen]] (drums).<br> |
− | + | All but ''Allen'' remained in the group throughout, with numerous changes behind the drumkit at first. He became the drummer for [[Requiem]] and was replaced by [[Tara Watt]]; [[Paul Tregilgas]] was reputedly rejected only to go on to become a well respected Hamilton drummer. Finally, [[Rik O'Kane]] became the most permanent drummer to play with the group.<br> | |
− | [[Image:Cygnet1.jpg|thumb|left|''Tony | + | [[Image:Cygnet1.jpg|thumb|left|''Tony Davies, Sean Lynch and Adrian Scott''; photo by Kiri Speirs]] A second guitarist [[Dave Whitehead]] was recruited from [[Requiem]] in 1988, completing the Committee's "definitive" 5-piece line-up. ''Whitehead'' also became the band's producer, engineering all their recordings. Notable recordings included the gargantuan gothic grind of ''Corpse'' (which effectively became the band's "theme song"), the short-sharp blast of snot-infested punk-noise known as ''Skag'' and the epic "Apocalyptic Folk" anthem ''City''.<br> |
They played [[the University of Waikato]]'s Orientation in 1988, and supported ''The Chills'' later that year at the [[Hillcrest Tavern]]. <br> | They played [[the University of Waikato]]'s Orientation in 1988, and supported ''The Chills'' later that year at the [[Hillcrest Tavern]]. <br> | ||
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A friend of the band was a theatrical lighting technician which was utilised to good effect in the band's shows, and they often favoured performances in theatres rather than conventional pubs and music venues. Other performances at Auckland's ''Gluepot'' are well-remembered; one such event involved an actor as a "zombie" who wandered on stage, peeled back his scalp and proceeded to eat his brains with a spoon during the song ''Brain Music''. A young woman in the audience (thought to have been tripping) was so convinced by the horrific sight that she ran on stage and hysterically assaulted him with her stiletto. | A friend of the band was a theatrical lighting technician which was utilised to good effect in the band's shows, and they often favoured performances in theatres rather than conventional pubs and music venues. Other performances at Auckland's ''Gluepot'' are well-remembered; one such event involved an actor as a "zombie" who wandered on stage, peeled back his scalp and proceeded to eat his brains with a spoon during the song ''Brain Music''. A young woman in the audience (thought to have been tripping) was so convinced by the horrific sight that she ran on stage and hysterically assaulted him with her stiletto. | ||
− | ''Cygnet Committee'' disbanded around 1990/'91. Their last performance was at the "Market Place" in Hood St, which also featured "The Lils" from Auckland and [[Calamari | + | ''Cygnet Committee'' disbanded around 1990/'91. Their last performance was at the "Market Place" in Hood St, which also featured "The Lils" from Auckland and [[Calamari Bushman]] from Rotorua. The power supply was not big enough to handle the PA so sound guy ''Hugh Magill'' replaced the fuse with a nail. The next day the organiser of the gig was presented with 40 sound complaints and banned from having a liquor license for one year. <br> |
==Live Review== | ==Live Review== | ||
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==Members post-Cygnet Committee== | ==Members post-Cygnet Committee== | ||
* [[Sean Lynch]] played trumpet in [[Hand of Glory]], and later went to Melbourne and focused primarily on theatre. He has more recently returned to Hamilton and is a member of [[Conway]]. | * [[Sean Lynch]] played trumpet in [[Hand of Glory]], and later went to Melbourne and focused primarily on theatre. He has more recently returned to Hamilton and is a member of [[Conway]]. | ||
− | * Co-founder/songwriter and bassist [[Adrian Scott]] (''Webclaw'') later played in and collaborated with many bands, projects and artists including [[Swamp Goblin]], [[Wendyhouse]], [[Raleigh 20]], [[Emit Snake Beings]], [[The Webclaw Four/For/Flaw]] and solo project [[Frottage]] | + | * Co-founder/songwriter and bassist [[Adrian Scott]] (''Webclaw'') later played in and collaborated with many bands, projects and artists including [[Swamp Goblin]], [[Wendyhouse]], [[Raleigh 20]], [[Emit Snake Beings]], [[The Webclaw Four/For/Flaw]] and solo project [[Frottage]]. |
− | * [[Tony Davys]] (''Mephisto'') ran [[Highlights]], the only Hamilton "alternative" venue in the early 1990s | + | * [[Tony Davys]] (''Mephisto'') ran [[Highlights]], the only Hamilton "alternative" venue in the early 1990s. |
* [[Rik O'Kane]] played alongside ''Adrian Scott'' in both [[Swamp Goblin]] and [[Raleigh 20]]. | * [[Rik O'Kane]] played alongside ''Adrian Scott'' in both [[Swamp Goblin]] and [[Raleigh 20]]. | ||
* [[Dave Whitehead]] and [[Dave Lowndes]] transformed [[Terror Couple]] into [[Theta Productions]] (early-mid '90s), and co-founded [[Gas]]. | * [[Dave Whitehead]] and [[Dave Lowndes]] transformed [[Terror Couple]] into [[Theta Productions]] (early-mid '90s), and co-founded [[Gas]]. |