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The Pleazers
The Very Best of The Pleazers [ EMI Music New Zealand / CD - released 5/May/2003 ] Wild long-haired Australasian R&B act from the '60s. All singles, the EP Midnight Rave and selected tracks from the 'Definitely Pleazers' album |
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Pluto
Pipeline Under The Ocean [ EMI Records New Zealand / CD - released 7/Feb/2005 ] New Zealand's articulate renegades - with attitude and something to say. This, their second album is complex, unique and different from anything else around. |
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The Potheads
No Myths, Just Legends [ Disrupt Records New Zealand / CD - released 7/Jul/2008 ] The Potheads are West AK-based hip hop duo, T13 and Anime - aka Ryan Lovins and Jarod Liversedge. They take a fresh new angle, bringing an addictive, high-octane energy to everything they touch. |
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Rebel Peasant
The Walls of the Well [ Splendid Pheasant Music New Zealand / CD - released 10/Aug/2009 ] The first solo album by Phoenix Foundation drummer, Richie Singleton takes listeners on a journey into "Experimental Other Dub" as Singleton flexes his musical and production skills. |
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LYELL CRESSWELL
Cresswell: Music For String Quartet Red Note Ensemble [ Delphian / CD - released 20/Apr/2018 ] "The virtuosity of the Red Note Ensemble's playing makes for a warm recommendation, not least for those still to encounter Cresswell's distinctive sound world." Gramophone |
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Roger Greenway
40 Miles [ Universal Music New Zealand / CD - released 20/Sep/2007 ] Greenaway is one of the most original musicians currently writing and performing in N.Z. His blend of timeless, and sometimes experimental, guitar rock and thematic songwriter pop has created some very moving songs. |
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Roger Manins
Hip Flask [ Ode Records / CD - released 30/May/2006 ] One of the most exciting and explosive saxophonists in Australasia, New Zealander Roger Manins has previously recorded with Mike Nock & James Muller. |
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Roger Manins
Trio [ Rattle Jazz / CD - released 26/Jul/2010 ] Saxophonist and New Zealander Roger Manins comes with passionate New York inspired, consummate, virtuosic, humourous ideas that are forged from a depth of tradition and tempered by an openness to change. |
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Roger Manins
Latitude [ CD - released 6/Dec/2010 ] |
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Rosy Tin Teacaddy
The Homeward Stretch [ Earl Grey Music New Zealand / CD - released 30/Mar/2009 ] Wellington-based, indie-folk ensemble, Rosy Tin Teacaddy, are proud to announce a cure for homesickness. 'The Homeward Stretch' is an invitation to the card table, two fingers of whiskey and endless cups of tea. |
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RICHARD WAGNER
Wagner: Parsifal (complete opera recorded in 2013) The Royal Opera / Simon O'Neill, Angela Denoke, René Pape, Gerald Finley / Antonio Pappano (cond) [ OPUS ARTE DVD / 2 DVD - released 25/Nov/2014 ] "Simon O'Neill's singing is fully engaged and dramatically able to ride the storms that Pappano conjures up from the orchestra pit." (MusicWeb) |
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ANTON BRUCKNER
The Complete Bruckner Symphonies Royal Scottish National Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Georg Tintner, conductor [ Naxos / 12 CD Box Set - released 22/Dec/2015 ] "The pattern of the later symphonies is set here, emotional slow movement, galumphing scherzo and all. But there are moments of almost Sullivanesque sparkle. Tintner's account is wonderfully cohesive and fresh." - The Sunday Times (Paul Driver), May |
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FREDERICK DELIUS
Delius: Best Of Delius (Incls 2 Pieces for Small Orchestra & 2 Aquarelles) Royal Scottish National Orchestra / New Zealand Symphony Orchestra / English Northern Philharmonia / various conductors [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jul/2008 ] Frederick Delius had a strong champion in the conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, who praised the composer as "the last great apostle of romantic beauty in music". |
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The Ruby Suns
Fight Softly [ Lil' Chief Records New Zealand / CD - released 15/Feb/2010 ] 'Fight Softly' is the kind of head-spinning combo of big-picture vision & sumptuous detail that only comes from an artist with a need to express all he's seen. And you can dance to it! |
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The Ruby Suns
Lichen Ears [ Lil' Chief Records New Zealand / CD - released 3/Dec/2007 ] The new look Ruby Suns are back with this six track EP out through Lil' Chief, recorded at Sackville St in Grey Lynn, Auckland. |
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The Ruby Suns
Sea Lion [ Lil' Chief Records New Zealand / CD - released 21/Jan/2008 ] 'Sea Lion' bursts with summery pop tunes and exotic sounds, with a dizzying breadth of musical styles from African and Polynesia folk music to 80s synth pop. |
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Salmonella Dub
Commercial Grates [ Salmonella Dub / 2 CD - released 20/Jul/2018 ] Commercial Grates celebrates the launch of Salmonella Dub's 25th birthday year with their show at Hagley Park in Christchurch. Commercial Grates, 2 CD's of 30 radio cuts, includes two new tracks, 'World She Waits' and 'Searching For The Sun'. All... |
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Salmonella Dub
One Drop East [ EMI Music New Zealand / CD - released 18/Aug/2003 ] One of New Zealand's most acclaimed groups raise the bar again! A great follow-up to their Tui Award-winning 'Outside the Dubplates' album |
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Samuel Flynn Scott
The Hunt Brings Us Life [ Loop Recordings New Zealand / CD - released 16/May/2006 ] Singer / songwriter / gutarist Samuel Flynn Scott of Phoenix Foundation presents his atmospheric debut solo album. |
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Samuel Flynn Scott
Straight Answer Machine [ Loop Recordings New Zealand / CD - released 24/Apr/2008 ] Leading his own band 'Bunnies on Ponies', Samuel Flynn Scott (of The Phoenix Foundation) presents his brilliant second solo album, 'Straight Answer Machine'. |