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Grok began as a Hamilton "super-group" of sorts, being largely a collaboration between brothers [[Scott Brodie]] (bass, vocals) from [[Inchworm]] (and later [[Girlinky]]) and [[Grant Brodie]] (keyboards) from (amongst other bands) [[Dribbly Cat Attraction]]. Other members were [[Chris Fish]] (guitar, Korg, 4 track) from [[Love and Violence]], [[Department of Corrections]], [[mOoFiSh]] and others, and [[Max Ward]] (drums), ex-[[Three Men Missing]] and [[the Sandbabies]].<br> | Grok began as a Hamilton "super-group" of sorts, being largely a collaboration between brothers [[Scott Brodie]] (bass, vocals) from [[Inchworm]] (and later [[Girlinky]]) and [[Grant Brodie]] (keyboards) from (amongst other bands) [[Dribbly Cat Attraction]]. Other members were [[Chris Fish]] (guitar, Korg, 4 track) from [[Love and Violence]], [[Department of Corrections]], [[mOoFiSh]] and others, and [[Max Ward]] (drums), ex-[[Three Men Missing]] and [[the Sandbabies]].<br> | ||
− | + | The band took out the top prize at the [[Contact]] 89FM [[Battle of the Bands]] competition in 1996. They took their name by reversing "Korg", the brand of Fish's keyboard; this was a Korg MS10, played by ''Fish'' with one foot, while using the other to tweak a four track to record and play back audience and stage noise during shows. | |
[[Bubbles and Noises from the Aquarium]] was ''Grok'''s only CD while based in Hamilton, released in 1997. A track from the album, ''8:30 18/02/97'', was released on [[Green Eggs and Hamilton]] under the name ''Salad''. | [[Bubbles and Noises from the Aquarium]] was ''Grok'''s only CD while based in Hamilton, released in 1997. A track from the album, ''8:30 18/02/97'', was released on [[Green Eggs and Hamilton]] under the name ''Salad''. | ||
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During 2007 Grok spent time in a recording studio, which resulted in the release of a single titled [[Song for Europe]] in May 2008, and an album titled [[Ruined Music for Everyone]] in June 2008. These songs were also one-off improvisations in the studio. Original Grok member [[Grant Brodie]] contributed to the single via the internet from New Zealand. Despite their long absence from Hamilton, ''Pink Shirt'' off their [[Ruined Music for Everyone]] album took the top place on [[Contact 88.1FM]]s [[Top 8]] in mid-July 2008. In 2011 they released [[Create a Diversion]], an album recorded live of improvised songs in response to visual artworks submitted to the group. | During 2007 Grok spent time in a recording studio, which resulted in the release of a single titled [[Song for Europe]] in May 2008, and an album titled [[Ruined Music for Everyone]] in June 2008. These songs were also one-off improvisations in the studio. Original Grok member [[Grant Brodie]] contributed to the single via the internet from New Zealand. Despite their long absence from Hamilton, ''Pink Shirt'' off their [[Ruined Music for Everyone]] album took the top place on [[Contact 88.1FM]]s [[Top 8]] in mid-July 2008. In 2011 they released [[Create a Diversion]], an album recorded live of improvised songs in response to visual artworks submitted to the group. | ||
− | ''Scott Brodie'' returned to Hamilton in 2013, and in 2014 reformed ''Grok'', initially with original members ''Grant Brodie'' and ''Max Ward'', along with [[Justin Harris]] (ex-[[Inchworm]]) and [[Matt Gould]]. This lineup recorded a number of, as yet | + | ''Scott Brodie'' returned to Hamilton in 2013, and in 2014 reformed ''Grok'', initially with original members ''Grant Brodie'' and ''Max Ward'', along with [[Justin Harris]] (ex-[[Inchworm]]) and [[Matt Gould]]. This lineup recorded a number of, as yet unreleased songs. In 2015, the band are resuming live performances, with the band again comprising the original 1996 lineup. |
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== Releases == | == Releases == | ||
[[image:Groknew.jpg|right|thumb|Grok c. 2006; Jayne, Scott, Dan, Rob, Chris]] | [[image:Groknew.jpg|right|thumb|Grok c. 2006; Jayne, Scott, Dan, Rob, Chris]] | ||
− | *[[Bubbles and Noises from the Aquarium]] | + | *[[Bubbles and Noises from the Aquarium]] CD, 1996 |
− | *[[Song for Europe]] | + | *[[Song for Europe]] Single, 2008 |
− | *[[Ruined Music for Everyone]] | + | *[[Ruined Music for Everyone]] CD, 2008 |
− | *[[Create a Diversion]] | + | *[[Create a Diversion]] CD, 2011 |
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*''8:30 18/02/97'' was released on the 1997 compilation [[Green Eggs and Hamilton]] (under the name "Salad")<br> | *''8:30 18/02/97'' was released on the 1997 compilation [[Green Eggs and Hamilton]] (under the name "Salad")<br> | ||
*''Old Grok Two'' appears on the 1997 promo CD [[NZ on Air Indie Hit Disc 3]]<br> | *''Old Grok Two'' appears on the 1997 promo CD [[NZ on Air Indie Hit Disc 3]]<br> | ||
*''10:15 17/2/97'' appears on the 1998 promo CD [[NZ on Air Indie Hit Disc 7]]<br> | *''10:15 17/2/97'' appears on the 1998 promo CD [[NZ on Air Indie Hit Disc 7]]<br> | ||
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==Published Articles== | ==Published Articles== | ||
[[image:Createadiversion.jpg|right|thumb|''Create a Diversion'' cover art]] | [[image:Createadiversion.jpg|right|thumb|''Create a Diversion'' cover art]] | ||
*''Winning Contest a Surprise for Grok'', [[City Weekend]], 30 August 1996, P9<br> | *''Winning Contest a Surprise for Grok'', [[City Weekend]], 30 August 1996, P9<br> | ||
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==External Site== | ==External Site== |