- Pluto (New Zealand band)
:"For other musical groups of the same name, see Pluto."Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Pluto
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Origin = flagicon|NZLNew Zealand
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Genre = Rock and Roll, Alternative
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Years_active = 1994 - present
Label =EMI /Capitol Music Ltd
Mushroom Music
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URL = [http://www.pluto.net.nz www.pluto.net.nz]
Current_members = Michael Franklin Brown
Mike Hall
Milan Borich
Tim Arnold
Matthias Jordan
Past_members =Pluto is a
New Zealand rock band fromAuckland .Band members
*Milan Borich (
lead vocals ,guitar )
*Tim Arnold (guitar , vocals)
*Michael Franklin Brown (drums)
*Mike Hall (bass, vocals)
*Matthias Jordan (keyboards, vocals)It is to note that all band members are of
Croatia n/Dalmatia n heritage and that their homeland's culture is a major influence to their music. The band are also able to play Dalmatian instruments and Dalmatian music, techniques from which they use in their songs.Band overview
Pluto are a
New Zealand rock band who have produced three albums, the latest being "Sunken Water " released in October 2007. Their debut album "Redlight Syndrome " has a huge range of song types, starting with acoustic Folk and ending with heavily distorted metal. In the time between albums the band have enjoyed minor highs and taken a few hits, but they delivered on their early promise by finding their collective voice on "Pipeline Under The Ocean" [ [http://www.muzic.net.nz/artists/617.html Pluto profile on music.net] ] . Their second album was released after much complication from touring and switching record companies. The album was named "Pipeline Under The Ocean" - an acronym of Pluto. The songs in "Pipeline Under The Ocean" are mostly rock and roll. Hits include "Long White Cross ", "Dance Stamina " and "Baby Cruel". The album went double platinum [ [http://www.amplifier.co.nz/release/32456/sunken_water.html Sunken Water | Amplifier NZ Music ] ] and Pluto enjoyed good successes at the 2006New Zealand Music Awards , winning Single of the Year with "Long White Cross", as well as reaching the finals for the People's Choice Award losing out toFat Freddy's Drop [ [http://www.amplifier.co.nz/news/25291/nz_music_awards_06_and_the_winners_are.html;jsessionid=149EF59C1EFB81B4D64F73474968E758 New Zealand Music Awards Announcement] ] . It is said to be an ultra modern, complex and different album which is highly popular throughout New Zealand. Their new album has a combination of elements including modern sci-fi-delic, rock'n'roll power, pop sensibilities and gliding vocal melodies drawing influences from everything from the morning to dusk, to love, and to strangers they have met on their travels [ [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=3971209 Pluto myspace profile] ] [ [http://www.amplifier.co.nz/release/32456/sunken_water.html Album release details] ] .The band's version of the Alphaville song 'Forever Young' is currently being used in TV adverts for New Zealand Tourism, which market New Zealand as "the youngest country on earth".
Discography
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