Supercluster
SUPERCLUSTER
Waves released October 6
You can get the Waves CD and/or the 7" vinyl of "I Got the Answer"/"Sunflower Clock" at AthensMusic.net.
Now available for download at iTunes
Video - I Got the Answer
One-sheet
With a blast of creative energy fueled by an enthusiasm for making music together, a stellar combination of Athens, Georgia musicians formed SUPERCLUSTER, the brainchild of PYLON vocalist Vanessa Hay and Hannah Jones of THE NEW SOUND OF NUMBERS. Spanning the history of Athens music from the early days of the B-52's and R.E.M. to the present, SUPERCLUSTER is a collaborative effort, featuring the talents of members of PYLON, THE OLIVIA TREMOR CONTROL/CIRCULATORY SYSTEM, DEERHUNTER, CASPER & THE COOKIES, THE NEW SOUND OF NUMBERS / SOUND HOUSES, INSTRUMENTS/GNARLS BARKLEY/LIL' WAYNE, and BOB HAY & THE JOLLY BEGGARS/ SQUALLS.
Descriptions of SUPERCLUSTER's music range from trance/dance to "Appalachian Wave," due in no small part to an eclectic combination of elements - three female vocalists, upbeat rhythms, violin, cello, mandolin, clarinets, acoustic guitar, keyboard, and angular electric guitar.
This is the band that every musician in Athens wants to join, as evidenced by the inclusion of its two newest members, Heather McIntosh and Brian Poole (B.P. Helium). McIntosh is best known for her performances with INSTRUMENTS, GNARLS BARKLEY , and LIL' WAYNE. She plays cello on the new SUPERCLUSTER CD, Waves. Poole is a long-time member of OF MONTREAL. Although B.P. does not play on the CD, he made his first appearance as a member of the group when SUPERCLUSTER opened for the B-52's in Mableton, Georgia in August 2009.
The new CD, Waves, is also one of the last documents of the guitar skills of Randy Bewley from PYLON, who passed away in February 2009. Bradford Cox, native Athenian and member of Atlanta band DEERHUNTER and a longtime fan of PYLON, stepped in to help SUPERCLUSTER finish the recording. The CD was recorded and mixed at Bel Air Studios by producer Jason NeSmith of CASPER & THE COOKIES. NeSmith also assisted in laying down guitar tracks.
In drawing from the support and love of the Athens music community, SUPERCLUSTER band members feel that Waves is, as Julie Phillips wrote in the Athens Banner-Herald, "a testament not only to Bewley's talent, but to the unit of the group as a whole, now without Bewley." As one example, the final recorded track on the CD came from a group jam that Bradford Cox suggested the band try while Jason NeSmith was preparing the studio for recording another song. Even without Bewley, the imaginative, playful side of the group continues to emerge.
Front Cover
Back Cover
You can get the this drawing and other art at Hannah Jones' Esty shop.
Photo
- Supercluster
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Jason NeSmith
Casper & the Cookies -
Bob Hay
Bob Hay & the Jolly Beggars, Squalls, Noogeez, A. Che Why -
John Fernandes
Circulatory System, The Olivia Tremor Control, and more... -
Bryan Poole
Of Montreal, The Late BP Helium, Elf Power -
Hannah Jones
The New Sound of Numbers, Sound Houses -
Heather McIntosh
Circulatory System, Elf Power, The Instruments, Gnarls Barkley, Lil' Wayne -
Kay Stanton
Casper & the Cookies -
Vanessa Briscoe Hay
Pylon -
Bill David
Bob Hay & the Jolly Beggars, Monkey, Noogeez, North Georgia Bluegrass Band
(L to R) Jason NeSmith, Bob Hay, John Fernandes, Bryan Poole, Hannah Jones, Heather MacIntosh, Kay Stanton, Vanessa Hay, Bill David. Photo by Michael Lachowski.
Click here for hi-res print quality version. (20 MB tif)
Personnel
Randy Bewley: electric guitar
Bill David: mandolin, backing vocals
John Fernandes: violin, clarinet
Bob Hay: acoustic guitar
Vanessa Briscoe Hay: vocals, keyboard
Hannah Jones: drums, backing vocals
Kay Stanton: bass, backing vocals
Perform on all songs unless otherwise noted.
Credits & Thanks
Published by: Bug Music, BMI
Distributed by: Secretly Canadian
Produced by: Vanessa Briscoe Hay
Assitsted by: Randy Bewley, Hannah Jones, John Fernandes, Jason NeSmith, and Kay Stanton
Recorded and Mixed: Bel*Air Studios, Athens, GA by Jason NeSmith, except Peace Disco Song, Brave Tree, Mermaid’s Tale, Anyone and Too Many Eights, which were recorded at Starratt Studios, Watkinsville, GA with additional recording and all mixing done at Bel*Air Studios
Mastered by: Rodney Mills at Rodney Mills Masterhouse, Duluth, GA
Logo/Cover: Candy
Cover art: Randy Bewley
Graphics/layout: Kay Stanton
Back cover art: Hannah Jones
Interior booklet art: Kiran Fernandes, Hannah Jones, and Kay Stanton
Photos: Mike White, Deadly Designs
Promotion: Team Clermont
Manufactured by: Bellwether, Bloomington, IN
www.myspace.com/supercluster1
Thanks to: Bentley Adult Daycare Center, Blair and Adam Bewley, Sarah Cabaniss, Casper & the Cookies, Cloud Recordings, Bradford Cox, Laura David, Dub, Cathy Edmonds, Peter Erchick, Peter Fancher, Ravi, Sophie and Kiran Fernandes, Will Cullen Hart, Bob Hay & the Jolly Beggars, Victoria and Hana Hay, Michael Lachowski, Heather McIntosh, Maureen McLaughlin, Shari Nettles, Nuçi’sSpace, Pylon, Putter, Kathryn Refi, Robert and Marci Schneider, Ken and Jorma Starratt, Mike Turner, the nurses of 3 West, Mike White and anyone else who helped along the way.
News & Reviews of Waves
Songwriting
Songs by: Music by Supercluster ©2009, lyrics by Vanessa Briscoe Hay, except “The Night I Died” by Kay Stanton ©1998, “Sunflower Clock” lyrics by Vanessa Briscoe Hay, music by Hannah Jones and Supercluster ©2009, “Anyone” by Bob Hay ©1984 and “River” by Hana Hay ©2009. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication prohibited.
Discography
Special 5 e.p. (2007) 100 pressed/CD only
Waves CD (2009), Cloud Recordings/Studio Mouse Productions
"I Got The Answer/Sunflower Clock" 7 inch limited edition single (2009), Studio Mouse Productions 300 pressed. Includes hand screen printed mini poster by Amanda Burk signed and numbered.
Available at AthensMusic.net
In memory of Randy Bewley
Donations in Randy’s memory may be made to the Athens-based musician’s support center, Nuçi’s Space - www.nuci.org.
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Tour Dates
January 14, 2010 - New Earth Music Hall, Athens, GA, w/ Kite to the Moon and Tiger Girlz.
January 29, 2010 - It's Friday at WUGA 91.7FM - live broadcast and TV taping for broadcast over the UGA student TV network. 4:00-5:00 p.m.
January 29, 2010 - Melting Point, Athens, GA, w/ Flash to Bang Time and Magna Pop.
January 30, 2010 - Sky City, 1157 Broad Street, Augusta, GA w/ Madeline web site - Doors 8pm | Music 10:30pm | $5 | 21+ only with valid ID
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Streaming Audio
I Got the Answer
Posters
WAVES
Peace Disco Song
send peace around the world
Wrap up your heart with love
send peace around the world
Send it to your neighbors
Send it to strangers
Send it to the people
Send it on
Send it to your teachers
Send it to preachers
Send it
Send it on
Wrap up your heart with love
Send peace around the world
Wrap up your heart with love
Send peace around the world
Send it to your sisters
Send it to your brothers
Send it to your fathers
Send it on
Send it to your mothers
Send it to your lovers
Send it to the people send it on
North America
South America
Europe and Asia
Antartica
and Africa
Send it, send it on
Wrap up your heart with peace
Send love around the world
Wrap up your heart with peace
Send love around the world
Send it to your neighbors
Send it to strangers
Send it to the people
Send it on
Send it to your teachers
Send it to preachers
Send it
Send it on
North America
South America
Europe and Asia
Antartica and Africa
Send it, send it on
Wrap up your heart with love
Send peace around the world
Wrap up your heart with love
Send peace around the world
Send it to your mothers
Send it to your lovers
Send it to the people send it on
Send it (x8)
Send it on
Send (x8)
Send it on
Brave Tree
Who was growing in the wall
She tried so hard to live
Thru the summer and the fall
This is about a Tree
Who lived close to all the cars
She sprouted up and out
And tried to touch the stars
She tried to touch the stars
She tried to touch the stars
Sunflower Clock
as it follows the sun
Under it's power
Yellow flower moves
Magic clock follows
our sun's rays
while the earth moves
thru the days
Food for the birds
Out in the fields
Dance with the flowers
Nothing revealed
Are we like flowers?
Are we clocks too?
Do we accept?
Do we move too?
The River
For their babies a crying. They can't play outside.
The knots in my back are twisting.
The knots in my back are twisting.
Spring has come and I know that 'cause I can't feel the flowers blooming out of my ears.
I Got the Answer
It was there all along
Hidden in front of us
It was there all along
I got the answer
You got the answer too
I got the answer
You got the answer too
Far across the gulf
It was there all along
Far across the gulf
It was there all along
I got the answer
You got the answer too
I got the answer
You got the answer too
Far across the sea
It was there all along
Far across the sea
It was there all along
I got the answer
You got the answer too
I got the answer
You got the answer too
The Mermaid's Tale
as they tossed me back over the prow.
I've lived for centuries under the foam.
I've sat on my rock using a comb.
As they talk through their sails and ropes,
I have no legs and they have no hopes
Of ever lying next to me.
I'm the lonely one the fishers set free.
As I pass all the ships,
I call out to them,
"Who is the king on land and of men?"
If they give the wrong answer, I go into a rage.
I smash their ships and cross them off of my page.
I'm a mermaid under the sea.
I hate tuna, it's not for me.
I need someone to understand
The sea is lonely without any friends.
Copper Palo
When we slept, where did it go?
Copper Palo is where you're from.
Copper Palo is where you're from.
If you're still here in one year's time,
Tap my shoulder to let me know.
Tap my shoulder. If you're still here on the fairway.
If you're around.
It's important to tell me where you're from.
You were here and now you're gone.
The Night I Died
The forecast called for rain.
Fire in the alley, cat in a box.
Everything was different yet everything's the same.
Too Many Eights
Because seven ate nine,
now seven's after mine—
—too many eights.
Nothing was real-why do you suppose?
Reality has no clothes,
just follow your nose—
—too many eights.
I was wondering about all
these things in my head.
Some things are better left unsaid
—too many eights
I was wondering about all
these things in my head.
Some things are better left unsaid
—too many eights
Anyone
Used to have the key to a secret destiny.
Come on, come on, come on, now.
You meet me in the street.
Gee, it's a treat to see you ,too.
Just like anyone.
Used to be the cognescenti in your limousine.
Used to be so fancy-free, but it was only money
It's gone, it's gone, it's gone now.
You meet me in the street.
Gee, it's a treat to see you ,too.
Just like anyone.
Time to End the War
Are you tired of being tired?
Tired of being tired?
Tired of all the lies?
(yeah-yeah)
Do you want freedom?
Is it time to end the war?
Do you want freedom?
Is it time to end the war?
(yeah-yeah)
I'm not an opressor
and neither are you
Are you tired of that job
Ready to be thru?
(yeah-yeah)
Do you want freedom?
Is it time to end the war?
Do you want freedom?
Do you want to follow thru?
(yeah-yeah)
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Take my hand and dance.
I'm going home again.
I'm going home again.