The Electric Confectionaires

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The Electric Confectionaires
Origin New Zealand
Genres Pop, rock, jazz
Years active2005-2010
LabelsSonyBMG
Associated acts The Checks, White Birds and Lemons, The Coshercot Honeys, Cuesta
Website Myspace Page
Past members Haddon Smith
Jaisi Sheehan
Rob Fenton
Jesse Sheehan
Toby McLennan
Calum Gunn
Hamish Bode

The Electric Confectionaires were a four-piece musical group from Auckland, New Zealand. Their music is a diverse fusion of styles ranging from rock to garage, blues, surf and jazz. [1] The band formed in 2005 at Takapuna Grammar School where original members Jaisi Sheehan, Haddon Smith, Rob Fenton, Calum Gunn and Toby McLeanan shared a music class. The group gained nationwide recognition when they won the 2005 Smokefree Rockquest.

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Formation and signing

Sheehan, Smith and Gunn hail from Devonport and first met in primary school after Gunn emigrated from Scotland. Fenton (originally from Wellington) and Smith, bonded at school over a mutual love of jazz. In their music class at Takapuna Grammar School they formed the Electric Confectionaires with McLeanan. [2] Later that year the group entered and won the Smokefree Rockquest, an annual high school music competition. Similar to other Rockquest participants, such as Bic Runga, Evermore and Nesian Mystik, [3] the band gained nationwide recognition from the win, which led to a record signing. In December 2006 they signed with Sony BMG, and in November 2007 their debut album Sweet Tooth was released, following the singles 'Late Night Shopping Spree' and 'Sweet Tooth'. The album was recorded at Montage Studios in Grey Lynn with Murray Grindley (ex member of The Underdogs) in charge of production and Nic Manders in charge of engineering. [1]

In 2009 'Piece of My Heart' was used as the theme music for Go Girls , a prime-time Comedy-drama which currently aired across New Zealand and Australia for 5 seasons from 2009 to 2013. [4]

Influences

The musical style of the Electric Confectionaires is predominantly influenced by bands of the 1960s and 70's, such as The Beatles, the Doors, the Kinks and Funk Brothers. [5] This is reflected by their use of vintage instruments, such as a '73 Ludwig drum kit, '80s synthesizers and Wurlitzer pianos. [1] "The band also frequently uses distinctive and complex arrangements influenced by their backgrounds in jazz; and close-harmony vocals, honed by barbershop quartet and choral singing during their schooldays." [5]

Band members

Former members include Toby McLennan, Hamish Bode and Calum Gunn.[ citation needed ]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Articles < Electric Confectionaires | NZ Musician | New Zealand Music Magazine". NZ Musician. Retrieved 14 May 2010.
  2. ↑ http://www.nzmusician.co.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/773: [ dead link ]
  3. ↑ Smokefreerockquest
  4. ↑ "Season one music | Go Girls | Television New Zealand | Television | TV One, TV2, TVNZ 6, TVNZ 7". Tvnz.co.nz. 22 February 1999. Retrieved 14 May 2010.
  5. 1 2 "The Electric Confectionaires | Amplifier NZ Music". Amplifier.co.nz. Retrieved 14 May 2010.


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