Swoop (Australian band)
Swoop | |
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| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Rock, funk, disco, alternative dance |
| Years active | 1991–1999 |
| Labels | Freakzone, Mushroom / Festival |
| Associated acts | Professor Groove & the Booty Affair |
| Past members | Joshua Beagley Roland Kapferer Fiona Ta'akimoeaka Chris Brien Armando Gomez Alex 'Gob' Hewettson Breadman St Ledger III Terepai Richmond Calvin Welch Tetsushi Morita Rebekah Jane Robert Woolf |
Swoop were an Australian seven-piece rock, funk and disco band established in 1991. Swoop released three studio albums, Thriller (October 1993), The Woxo Principle (November 1995), and Be What You Is (January 1999).[1] Their most popular single, 1995's "Apple Eyes", reached No. 9 in Australia on the ARIA Singles Chart,[2] and was certified gold by ARIA.[3]
History[]
1991-1993: Thriller[]
Swoop were an Australian seven-piece rock, funk and disco band established in 1991 by Joshua Beagley on guitar and keyboards, and Roland Kapferer on lead vocals, initially as a funk and rap duo.[1][4] The duo were joined by Fiona Ta'akimoeaka on lead vocals, and in 1992 by Chris Brien on drums, Armando Gomez on percussion, Alex 'Gob' Hewettson on bass guitar, and Breadman St Ledger III on keyboards.[1][5] Later[when?] members include percussionist Terepai Richmond, drummer Calvin Welch and keyboard player Tetsushi Morita. After Ta'akimoeaka left the band, Rebekah Jane joined the group as lead vocalist.
In 1992, Swoop released the single "Positivity's Groove" and "Jelly Funk". In 1993, Swoop released "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" and "Do It" which were both included on Swoop's debut studio albums, Thriller released in October 1993.[1]
1994-1999: The Woxo Principle & Be What You Is[]
In October 1994, Swoop released "Neighbourhood Freak", which became the group's first charting single, peaking at number 62 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1994 Swoop were nominated for ARIA Award for Best New Talent.[6] During 1994 and 1995 the group played regular gigs in the Gershwin Room at St Kilda's Esplanade Hotel.
In 1995 Swoop released Rock Dog" and in October, "Apple Eyes" which peaked at number 9 on the ARIA Charts and was certified gold.[3] In November 1995, Swoop released their second studio album The Woxo Principle[1] Two further singles were released from the album, including the cover of Captain & Tennille's "Do That to Me (One More Time)". At the ARIA Music Awards of 1996 they were nominated for ARIA Award for Song of the Year and ARIA Award for Best Video for "Apple Eyes", and ARIA Award for Best Pop Release for The Woxo Principle.[7][8]
In 1998, Swoop released "Remedy" and "Blood Runs Hot", the lead singles from their third studio album Be What You Is which was released in January 1999.[1] Late in 1999 Swoop disbanded.[5]
2000–present : After Swoop[]
After Swoop, Beagley, Kapferer and Welch formed Professor Groove & the Booty Affair; with Sam Dixon on bass guitar and Robert Woolf on keyboards and vocals (later replaced by Richard Stanford on keyboards).[9][10] They released their debut album, And so Funketh the Wise Man in 2001.[9][11]
Brien became a live and recording session musician, drum clinician and teacher; in November 2006 he relocated to Hong Kong.[5]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [2] | ||
| Thriller |
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- |
| The Woxo Principle |
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51 |
| Be What You Is |
|
- |
Compilation album[]
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Freak Fun |
|
Extended Play[]
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [2] | ||
| The Raw Funk Power |
|
96 |
Singles[]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS[2] | ||||
| "Positivity's Groove" | 1992 | - | non-album singles | |
| "Jelly Funk" | - | |||
| "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" | 1993 | - | Thriller | |
| "Do It" | - | |||
| "Neighbourhood Freak" | 1994 | 62 | The Woxo Principle | |
| "Rock Dog" | 1995 | 83 | ||
| "Apple Eyes" | 9 |
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| "(It Could Happen) Any Day Now" | 1996 | 74 | ||
| "Do That to Me (One More Time)" | - | |||
| "Remedy" | 1998 | - | Be What You Is | |
| "Blood Runs Hot" | - |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Swoop'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 28 August 2004. Retrieved 20 March 2013. Note: McFarlane incorrectly lists Chris Brien as Chris O'Brien.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Australian (ARIA Chart) peaks:
- Top 50 peaks: "australian-charts.com > Discography Swoop". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- Top 100 peaks: Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- The Raw Funk Power EP: "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 08 May 1994". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 4 March 2016. N.B. The HP column displays the highest peak reached.
- "Neighbourhood Freak": "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 18 Dec 1994". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- "Rock Dog": "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 10 Sep 1995". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- "(It Could Happen) Any Day Now": "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 12 May 1996". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1996". The Australian Record Industry Association Ltd. Archived from the original on 2 November 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- ^ "Swoop – Seven-Piece Funk Machine". The Newcastle Post. TE Liftout. Alan Oakley. 8 July 1998. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Mitchell, Sean (2 December 2007). "Chris Brien". The Black Page. Sean Mitchell. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ^ "ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year 1994: 8th Annual ARIA Awards". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ^ "ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year 1996: 10th Annual ARIA Awards". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ^ "Winners by Year – 26th ARIA Awards 2012 – Search Results 'Swoop'". Australian Record Industry Association. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Professor Groove and the Booty Affair. "And so Funketh the Wise Man". Australian Music Online. Archived from the original on 21 September 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ "Professor Groove & the Booty Affair". Australian Jazz Agency. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ Professor Groove and the Booty Affair (Musical group) (2001), And so Funketh the Wise Man, Vitamin Records. National Library of Australia, retrieved 21 March 2013
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- Australian funk musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1991
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