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Boom Crash Opera are a pop-rock band formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1985. Initially based around the songwriting partnership of Richard Pleasance (guitar/bass/vocals 1985 - 1992) and Peter Farnan (guitar/bass/keys/vocals) Boom Crash Opera also includes Dale Ryder (lead vocals), Peter 'Maz' Maslen (drums/vocals), Greg O'Connor (keyboards/guitar) and Ian Tilley (bass/vocals 1992 - present). This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre (also known as The CBD). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the genre. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre (also known as The CBD). ... This article is about the year. ...

They released seven albums and an EP in the thirteen years of their recording career, and continue to play occasional shows.

Recording career

Boom Crash Opera were quickly signed to WEA records Australia and in 1986 released their debut single 'Great Wall' (produced by Steve Brown). The single reached number 5 on the ARIA National charts. Their self titled debut album, released in 1987, (Produced by Alex Sadkin) went Gold and also featured the follow up singles 'Hands Up In The Air' (produced by Steve Brown), 'City Flat' and 'Her Charity'. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ... This article is about the year 1987. ...

Following on from the success of their debut in 1989 they released the top 10 single 'Onion Skin' from what would become their most successful album 'These Here Are Crazy Times' (produced by Nick Launay and Richard Pleasance). 'These Here Are Crazy Times' spent more than 12 months in the Australian National Top 40 and achieved double platinum sales. 'Onion Skin' was followed by the top 20 singles 'Get Out Of The House', 'Best Thing', 'Dancing In The Storm' and 'Talk About It'. Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Nick Launay is a notable record producer and recording engineer. ...

In 1990 they released 'Look! Listen!!'. The album featured remixed versions of songs from their first two albums plus two new songs. This article is about the year. ...

It was soon after the release of 'Look! Listen!!' that Richard Pleasance was diagnosed with Tinnitus. While Richard took time off he was replaced on bass by Mick Vallance. It was during this break in 1991 that Richard released an ARIA Award-nominated solo album titled 'Galleon'. Tinnitus (pronounced or ,[1] from the Latin word for ringing[2]) is the perception of sound in the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound(s). ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ...

In 1991 they released the EP 'Dreams On Fire' with both Richard and Mick. The EP featured the single 'Holy Water'. Though the EP didn't perform as well as their previous efforts it brought the band and Keith Forsey together. This relationship would continue when Keith would end up co-producing their next album. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... Keith Forsey (born on January 22, 1948 in London, England, UK) // In 1988 Keith Forsey won the ASCAP Award for Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures for: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) Shared with: Harold Faltermeyer Bob Seger In 1984, Keith Forsey won an Oscar for Best Music, Original Song...

In 1992 they travelled to Los Angeles and began work on the follow up to 'These Here Are Crazy Times'. Soon after they began writing and recording Richard made the decision to leave the band. Richard was temporarily replaced by Dorian West. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

The band returned from L.A. and Ian Tilley joined as the permanent replacement for Richard. In 1993 they released the single 'Bettadaze'. It was followed by their third album, the L.A. recorded 'Fabulous Beast' (Produced by Don Gehman and Keith Forsey). 'Bettadaze' was followed by the singles 'In The Morning' and 'This Isn't Love'. Though the album went Top 40 it didn't perform as well as 'These Here Are Crazy Times' and soon dropped down the charts. Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...

After the long and fairly successful tour of 'Fabulous Beast' they took a break. It was during this time off that Peter Farnan produced the debut album for The Sharp, a three piece band from Collingwood in Melbourne that went on to have some success. It was also during this break that Greg O'Connor decided to return to full-time study at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne. The Sharp http://web. ... This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre (also known as The CBD). ...

The remaining members returned to the airwaves and record stores in 1995 with a new contract with BMG and the double album 'Born' (produced by Peter Farnan and Neil Wiles). The album was released as a double CD package. The idea being that after a few months they would release the second CD , 'Born Again'. 'Born' marked a real turn in the sound and look of the band. Featuring the Gary Glitter sounding single 'Gimme' and the follow up single 'Tongue Tied' The album was a lot more electronic than previous releases and though 'Gimme' received generous radio airplay the album failed to ignite renewed interest in the band. Due to this lack of interest BMG scrapped the release of the second part of the album 'Born Again'. Also in 1995 Richard released the follow-up to his debut album 'Colourblind'. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ... Gary Glitter (born May 8, 1944) is an English rock and pop singer and songwriter who had a string of chart successes with a collection of 1970s glam rock hits including Rock and Roll parts 1 & 2, I Love You Love Me Love, Im the Leader of the Gang...

1997 saw the release of Boom Crash Opera's last new release 'Gizmo Mantra' (Produced by Daniel Denholm, Kalju Tonuma and Boom Crash Opera). Pulling back from the electronic sounding 'Born', 'Gizmo' was somewhat of a return to the melodic rock sounds that fans where use to. Featuring the singles 'All' and a song penned by Peter and Richard around the time of 'Dreams On Fire' called 'Dreaming Up A Fire' the album again failed to return the band to the top of the charts. For the band, see 1997 (band). ...

A year later BMG released 'The Best Things' a greatest hits album featuring singles from all their albums plus the song 'Soundtrack' from their unreleased album 'Born Again'.

In 2002 Robert Doyle the Opposition Leader of Victoria used the song Dancing in the Storm as his theme song at the Liberal Party of Australia State election campaign launch in November. The band wasn't asked their permission, and would have refused if asked according to Richard Pleasance. The campaign failed, and Steve Bracks of the Australian Labor Party won the election. Robert Doyle Robert Doyle (born May 20, 1953) is an Australian politician. ... VIC redirects here. ... This article is about the modern Australian political party. ... Stephen Philip Bracks (better known as Steve Bracks) (born 15 October 1954), Australian politician, was the 44th Premier of Victoria, holding the position for eight years, from 1999 to 2007. ... ALP redirects here. ...

Current status

Boom Crash Opera are still together. Though they haven't released anything since 'Gizmo Mantra' they still play the odd show.

Careers outside the band

Various members have had success outside of the band.

Peter Farnan has produced and written with up and coming bands such as Rachael Kane and Cade.

Greg O'Connor, is a freelance graphic designer. Visit: www.misterwolf.com

Peter "Maz" Maslen has performed live, and/or as a recording drummer for many top Australian artists including: Natalie Imbruglia, Delta Goodrem, Shannon Noll, Mark Seymour, Men at Work, The Seekers, Belinda Emmett, Archie Roach, Bodyrockers, Icehouse, Jimmy Barnes, Diesel, Jimmy Little and Braindead Lovers. Imbruglia redirects here. ... Delta Lea Goodrem (born 9 November 1984) is a multi ARIA Award winning Australian singer-songwriter, pianist and Logie Award winning actress. ... Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian singer-songwriter. ... Mark Seymour (born 1957 in Benalla, Victoria) is an Australian musician and singer best known for his work as the frontman and songwriter of rock band Hunters & Collectors, but also with a solo career. ... This article has been selected as the current Australian Collaboration of the Fortnight! Please help improve it to featured article standard. ... This article is about the Australian music group. ... Belinda Belle Jane Emmett (April 12, 1974 – November 11, 2006) was an Australian actress and singer. ... Archie Roach (born 1956, Mooroopna, Victoria) is an Australian musician. ... BodyRockers are an electronic music act, consisting of British/Australian duo Dylan Burns (from Canterbury) and Kaz James (from Melbourne). ... Icehouse may mean: Icehouse (building), a building where ice is stored An icehouse, now known as Vivekanandar Illam, at Chennai, India Icehouse (game), an abstract strategy game Icehouse pieces with which Icehouse and many other games are played. ... Jimmy Barnes is a popular Australian rock singer. ... Note: James Jimmy Doolittle bombed Tokyo in WW2. ...

Richard Pleasance has had great success outside of the band. His 1991 album Galleon featured the singles 'Sarah (I Miss You)' and 'Don't Cry'. The album featured some of Richards closest friends in the industry including Paul Hester and Deborah Conway. Galleon was critically acclaimed and went on to earn Richard five nominations at the ARIA Awards. Richard then toured the album with Elvis Costello. Paul Newell Hester (January 8, 1959 – March 26, 2005) was the drummer with Split Enz and Crowded House. ... Deborah Conway is an Australian musician who became well known in the band Do-Re-Mi with their surprise hit Man Overboard. ... The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known as ARIA Music Awards or ARIA Awards) is an annual awards night celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). ... Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick McManus August 25, 1954) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. ...

Also at this time Richard co-produced and performed on the highly successful debut album for Deborah Conway 'String Of Pearls'. Richard also co-wrote a song on the album with Deborah called 'King Of Jordan'. Deborah Conway is an Australian musician who became well known in the band Do-Re-Mi with their surprise hit Man Overboard. ...

As well as producing and co-writing with Deborah Conway, Richard has also produced, arranged, played and written with acts such as Archie Roach, Paul Kelly, Suzanne Vega, James Reyne, Jon Stevens, Nick Barker, Seven Stories and Augie March. Deborah Conway is an Australian musician who became well known in the band Do-Re-Mi with their surprise hit Man Overboard. ... Archie Roach (born 1956, Mooroopna, Victoria) is an Australian musician. ... For other persons of the same name, see Paul Kelly. ... Suzanne Vega (born Suzanne Nadine Vega, 11 July 1959, Santa Monica, California) is an American songwriter and singer known for her highly literate lyrics and eclectic folk-inspired music. ... James Reyne (born James Michael Nugent Reyne on 19 May 1957 in Nigeria) is a popular Australian singer/songwriter. ...

In 1996 Richard teamed up with singer/songwriter Wendy Morrison. They called themselves 'Felt' and released a self titled album on Gotham/BMG records. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...

One of his Richard's biggest successes came when he wrote and produced the theme from the popular Australian television series 'SeaChange'. This article is about the Australian television series. ...

He started a band, Pleasantville, which included his wife, Michelle, who released their debut album 'Hill of Beans' in 2004. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Discography

Singles are in Italic

1987 - Boom Crash Opera - 1. Gap That Opened 2. Hands Up In The Air 3. Love Me To Death 4. City Flat 5. Her Charity 6. Sleeping Time 7. Great Wall 8. Bombshell 9. Caught Between Two Towns 10. Too Hot Too Think This article is about the year 1987. ...

1989 - These Here Are Crazy Times - 1. Onion Skin 2. Where There's A Will 3. The Best Thing 4. Piece Of The Pie 5. Forever 6. Get Out Of The House 7. Talk About It 8. End Up Where I Started 9. Dancing In The Storm 10. Mountain Of Strength 11. Axe To Grind 12. Super Heroes Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ...

1990 - LOOK LISTEN - 1. Onion Skin (Extended Mix) 2. Great Wall (Extended Mix) 3. Off To Sea 4. The Best Thing (LISTEN!! Mix) 5. Hands Up In The Air (Extended Mix) 6. Get Out Of The House (Extended Mix) 7. Bombshell (Extended Mix) 8. Rocks Are In My Head 9. Talk About It 10. These Here Are Crazy Times This article is about the year. ...

1992 - Dreams On Fire EP - 1. Holy Water 2. Hell To Pay 3. Skys Are Blue 4. Antarctica Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ...

1993 - Fabulous Beast - 1. My Revelation 2. This Isn't Love 3. In The Morning 4. Bettadaze 5. The Colour Of Love 6. Strike A Match 7. Look Up What's Coming Down 8. What A Good Night 9. You Wouldn't Want To Know 10. I Am Nature 11. Don't Let On 12. The Last Place On Earth Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...

1995 - Born - 1. Essence 2. When She Get's There 3. Move Over 4. Wired 5. Dissemble 6. Get Me Happy 7. Oh So Cool 8. Gimme 9. Tongue Tied 10. Crush Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ...

1997 - Gizmo Mantra - 1. Wake Up Fine 2. Dirt 3. Don't Forget To Breathe 4. Welcome To Tomorrow 5. All 6. Walking Disaster 7. Funny 8. Bad Television 9. Ain't I Amazed 10. I'm Not Like You 11. Dreaming Up A Fire 12. On For the band, see 1997 (band). ...

1998 - The Best Things Greatest Hits - 1. Great Wall (Single Mix) 2. Hands up in the air (Single Mix) 3. City Flat 4. Her Charity 5. Onion Skin 6. Get Out Of The House 7. The Best Thing 8. Dancing In The Storm 9. Bettdaze 10. In The Morning 11. This Isn't Love 12. Gimme 13. Soundtrack 14. Radio 15. All 16. Welcome To Tomorrow 17. The Last Place On Earth Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

2007 - Essential Greatest Hits - 1. Great Wall 2. Hands up in the air 3. City Flat 4. Her Charity 5. Love Me to Death 6. Onion Skin 7. Get Out Of The House 8. The Best Thing 9. Dancing In The Storm 10. Mountain Of Strength 11. Talk About It 12. End Up Where I Started 13. Holy Water 14. Bettadaze 15. In The Morning 16. This Isn't Love 17. Gimme 18. Dreaming Up A Fire 19. All Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

References

2008 - A new DVD is reported to be coming out before Christmas.

External links

• Boom Crash Opera website