- Slimey Things
Infobox musical artist
Name = SLIMEY THINGS
Img_capt = Slimey Things
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Australia
Genre = Pop, Rock
Label = currently unsigned
Years_active = 2001–present
URL = [http://www.slimeythingswebsite.com OFFICIAL website]
Current_members =Nick Soole Matt D. Ward Tristan Baker Ian Pieterse Andrew Mortensen Daniel Pliner Slimey Things is a six-piece band from
Sydney ,Australia , whose music is generally labelled as pop/rock, although they include many elements from other musical genres. They are known for their catchymelodies ,science-fiction themed lyrics, unusualtime signature s and energetic performances.Band history
Slimey Things were formed in 2001 by composer Nick Soole while studying at the
University of Western Sydney .Shortly after they recorded their demo EP "Brainiac".
In 2005, after a brief break and a line-up change, they released their debut EP, "Spacetoast". It was co-produced by Paul Searles of
Skunkhour fame.A new album and
DVD , "Made By Robots For Robots", is due in 2008, with tour plans shortly after.As well as being involved in Slimey Things, the members are busy with numerous other acts, and have performed with groups and musicians such as experimental
improvisation orchestra The Splinter Orchestra,David Helfgott , Darth Vegas, Rica Tetas, Extended Family, Club Havana and many more.Band members
Current members
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Nick Soole -composer ,vocal s,guitar ,FX
*Matt D. Ward -drum s,percussion
*Tristan Baker –guitar ,laptop ,FX ,vocal s
*Ian Pieterse -alto saxophone ,baritone saxophone ,flute
*Andrew Mortensen – bass (2003 - present)
*Daniel Pliner – keyboard,vocal s (2004 - present)Former members
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Chris Toland -keyboards ,vocal s,FX (2001 - 2004)
*William Daniel (Billy) Conolly - bass,Mandolin ,Fiddle (2001 - 2003)
*Jeremy Craib -keyboards (2004)
*Pete Burgess – bass (session) (2003)Discography
*"Brainiac" (demo, 2001 - as '1000 Slimey Things')
*"Live @ Generate" (UWS Compilation, 2002 - as '1000 Slimey Things')
*"Spacetoast" (EP 2005)
*"Made By Robots For Robots" (album/DVD , scheduled mid-late 2008)Trivia
* The band was originally called '1000 Slimey Things', which founder Nick Soole decided to change after people began to pronounce the name incorrectly. Also fans found it easier to abbreviate the name to "Slimey Things".
* The original name is a reference toRime of the Ancient Mariner written by the Englishpoet Samuel Taylor Coleridge .
* At live performances, post the release of 'Spacetoast', atoaster has appeared somewhere on-stageExternal links
* [http://www.slimeythingswebsite.com/ The OFFICIAL Slimey Things website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/slimeythings/ Slimey Things on MySpace]
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