Move Along
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Record Label: Resolution Records
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Music that stops any audience - energy that's contagious - voices that capture every ear - songs that keep you humming for days.
This original indie-rock band from Australia is fronted by Heather Barnes (lead vocals/bass/double bass) and Gareth Hudson (lead vocals/guitar/didgeridoo), Chris English (piano/hammond organ) and Jae Nelson (drums).
The group started when Gareth & Heather met at universtity - both completing music degrees at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music (Australia). Having achieved major musical accreditations; Heather becoming the principal Double Bassist of the Australian Youth Orchestra, and bass guitarist for Ben Gillies (of 'silverchair' - international chart-toppers) side project; Gareth receiving a commission to compose music for 'The Shining Isle Rock Opera' (which will be performed at The Civic Playhouse in Newcastle - Oct 2006) - their sound is engaging and unique.
The texture of their male and female vocal harmonies is enough to set 'The Good' apart, even without their award-winning songs (Newcastle Youth Week Award, finalists in the Oz Music Challenge Rock Section). The daughter of 'Opera Australia' star Jennifer Barnes (Madama Butterfly, Carmen), Heather has inherited a natural vocal delivery that is usually expected of only the most notable performers. Gareth compliments this with a soul-felt tone, performing straight from the songwriter's heart. Having sung together for 6 years the pair have developed a unique vocal sound - "Move Along" combines their pristine harmonies with a rock edge.
'The Good' began recording their material in 1999 when they were sponsored, by the landlord of their local pub, to cut an E.P. featuring 'True What They Say', a track that won Gareth the 'Newcastle Youth Week Songwriter's Award' of 2000. Following this, they recorded their debut, self-titled album in 2002, using the $20,000 (Aus) prize that they collected in winning the prestigious Bundy Band Challenge (2001 - Self Titled).
The Good are based in the Australia and make constant trips to the UK and Europe - performing acoustically and with their full band, promoting their music. "Move Along" was recorded and produced by The Good in 2003 and what followed was extensive touring of the UK and Europe with apperances on BBC stations and rave reviews around the country.
2006 will see the release of a new album "51 Squares" available @ CD Baby!
“51 Squares” introduces The Good's new line up of Jae Nelson on drums and Chris English on piano and hammond organ.
Jae met Heather and Gareth during his schools annual band camp whilst meandering his way through the intricacies of High School. When Heather and Gareth returned to the land of OZ in late 2005 there was Jae looking for any opportunity to play with the band he had looked up to for so long. A few jams and many conversations later, Jae was asked to join the band. Jae now splits his time between pursuing his academic degree as an Audio Engineer through SAE and being the rhythmic backbone for The Good.
Chris is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Music, majoring in piano performance, and a double major of music technology at The University of Newcastle, Conservatorium of Music. Chris is also the current recipient of the Adamstown Uniting Church Organ Scholarship.
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"a mellow rock album shrouded in admirable harmonies and warming melodies"
author: Sean Leonard
The Good: Move Along
By: Sean Leonard
Australian three-piece The Good have come to the UK in search of musical success, and with them they bring this excellent eleven-track album Move Along. Move Along is a mellow rock album shrouded in admirable harmonies and warming melodies. All of the songs on this album are structured and produced very well and, stand very much within the easier listening categories. Both Gareth (guitar) and Heather (bass) share lead vocals in true duet fashion, resulting in a unique vocal diversity. This album is likely to appeal to a crossover of audiences with its mixture of mid-tempo rock tracks and light, emotional ballads. The title track Move Along is an uplifting and positive song that stands out as the best on the album, in my opinion. Other ear-catchers include Over You and the heartfelt, lyrically pleasurable, What I Have To Do. Not the freshest sound I have ever come across, but I don't get the impression that is their aim. However, in The Good we have a talent that shouldn't be ignored.
(4/5)
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"powerful combination of vocals from Heather Barnes and Gareth Hudson".
author: The-Mag
The Good have recently hopped over to the UK from their native Australia to promote their album and accompanying singles. With some hefty musical achievements behind them, they have cleverly managed expectations by way of a biography that simply states that this album contains some indie-rock music.
You need about three seconds of the first track "Yoko" to understand that The Good can funk-rock with the best of them. An equal amount of time on the chorus will demonstrate that they know how to stick a huge hook in to an equation that also includes a dark indie verse and powerful combination of vocals from Heather Barnes and Gareth Hudson.
"Curse of Mine" has a more simple rock agenda, albeit with a lot of class, with a riffy intro that drops off on to the bass during the verse. The chorus isn't quite as hooky as the opener, but the riff kicks back in straight away to remind me that hooks aren't always the sole property of the chorus melody.
The muso technicality returns for "World Gone Crazy", which is stripped down almost to a solo effort on the drums in an emotional build to the chorus. This song is almost pop in nature except for the cable-tight tempo-change break in the chorus that prods the finger of rock in to the unexpecting ribs of expectation.
"Send in the Cavalry" is one of two tracks to be released as a single and has an uncomplicated rhythm and structure along the same lines as Bryan Adams' "When You're Gone". This is evidenced further in the stop before the final chorus, although they skip the usual key change trick that Bryan would have insisted on.
The other bits not to miss on this release include the upbeat positivity of "Your Warmth", the bittersweet anthem of "Down", the venomous twist in the melody of "Over You" and the metallic edged "In the Name Of".
The technical bits that are the feature of the opening three songs do go missing as the album progresses and, in this respect, The Good are missing a trick, with the style of muso riffery on offer being something of a trademark that they haven't explored very much.
However, philosophers of the past 10,000 years have almost always recommended moderation (eh?) so while it's a shame they haven't used it a little bit more it may well be a good thing that they haven't overplayed that aspect of their sound.
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