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Encyclopedia > Decoder Ring
Decoder Ring
Background information
Origin Sydney, Australia
Genre(s) Electronica, Rock music
Years active 2001 - present
Label(s) Hello Cleveland!
NO Records
Website www.decoderring.com.au
Members
Matt Fitzgerald
Pete Kelly
Thomas Schutzinger
Xavier Fijac
Lenka Kripac
Matthew Stephen
Simon Killalea
Former members
Ben Ely (Regurgitator)
Geoff Towner (El Mopa)
Kenny Davis Jnr (The Jackson Code)

Decoder Ring is an experimental electronic-rock crossover group from Sydney, Australia, formed in 2001 by Matt Fitzgerald and members of The Jackson Code, Sea Life Park and El Mopa. The band wrote the soundtrack for two films, both of which were shown at the Cannes Film Festival: the 2004 Australian film Somersault, and the 2005 short feature Jewboy by writer/director Tony Krawitz. All the band's performances are accompanied by film projections put on by Simon Killalea who, while not playing an instrument, is considered a member of the band. The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of over 4,200,000 people, and 151,920 within the city centre. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Electronic music. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Hello Cleveland! is a independent record label based in Darlinghurst, New South Wales . ... Ben Ely and Quan Yeomans Regurgitator is an Australian rock band from Brisbane consisting of lead singer/guitarist Quan Yeomans, bassist Ben Ely and drummer Peter Kostic. ... Electronic music is a term for music created using electronic devices. ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of over 4,200,000 people, and 151,920 within the city centre. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Cannes Film Festival logo. ... Movie poster for Somersault Somersault is an Australian independent movie, written and directed by Cate Shortland and released in September 2004. ... Jewboy is a 2005 Australian film directed by Tony Krawitz. ...


Recently Decoder Ring's remix of the song "Yama Yama" featured on an Australian Television advertisement for Tooheys Extra Dry beer[1] [2]. The song is adapted from Le Monde Fabuleux Des Yamasuki, a pseudo-Japanese concept album produced by French duo Jean Kluger and Daniel Vangarde in 1972. Beer in the glass Schlenkerla Rauchbier direct from the cask Beer is the worlds oldest[1] and most popular[2] alcoholic beverage. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...


Discography

  • Spooky Action At a Distance (2002, EP)
  • Decoder Ring (2002, LP)
  • Somersault (2004, LP)
  • Fractions (2005, LP)

For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Extended play (EP) is the name typically given to vinyl records or CDs which contain more than one single, but are too short to qualify as albums. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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~ Decoder Ring ~ (1376 words)
Decoder Ring, in retrospect are an obvious choice to score an arty Australian film given the cinematic breath of their existing mostly instrumental explorations into post rock and electronica the band have painstakingly crafted a specious and moody atmosphere walking the line between interesting music and unobtrusive ambience.
Decoder Ring's self-titled debut album from 2002 was a stunningly assured piece of work that masterfully showcased the band's versatility and breadth of musical knowledge.
Decoder Ring's elements are rich; rhythm patterns aren't merely from drum machines but tuned and untuned percussion; keyboards strech from pulsing Kraftwerk-like modes to squelchy house to sonic blasts and tinkling pianos; guitars and electric bass can be quite melodic or add a vibrant, assertive rock tone that can take material into tough territory.
IMC - Decoder Ring (1017 words)
Since their formation in 2001, Decoder Ring have captured the hearts and minds of music lovers everywhere and have effortlessly moved to the forefront of Australia's experimental electro rock movement because of their ability to work big ideas and realise grandiose imaginings.
The visual elements and the languid pacing of ‘Somersault' marry beautifully with the luscious sounds of Decoder Ring – and the result is wonderfully moving, honest and dreamy.
Decoder Ring are now making preparations for a short run of very special performances to coincide with the film's release with visuals by Simon K, along the East Coast in October – dates to be announced shortly.
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