Tim Powles - Production

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IOTA	.
Tim is producing the follow up to la caravana, essentially doing it all in house with Iota and himself, though they will bring in outside players as they go- as the songs desire, its going to be a "classic' album.
HITCHCOCKS REGRET	.
Tim travelled to central coast a few times to record the majority of the new album for this almost 'british' mood rock band, all in a 'garage' studio with minimal equipment, but the result is fantastic --- Fronted by the jazzy Mark Moldre, the band are now down to a 2 piece in the studio with just long time companion musician producer Shane Pex remaining - this album will be mastered by Dave Macquarie in February, and has Tim playing drums on one track- some of this record also produced and engineered by Michael Carpenter (city lights etc etc).
JUNTO	.
Debut EP for Sydney "hard-art" rock anthemists who are about to tour with Butterfly Effect and COG - just mastered by Don Bartley at 301, this 5 track CD is incredibly eclectic and dynamic, mixing smatterings of wooden flutes and mouth harp with vicious speed bass, solid drums and wall of sound and melody gtrs, Junto are musically a three piece, but build a huge soundscape for vocalist Kane's message of inspiration and action. recorded initially at Big Jesus Burger, essentially "live" with overdubs, mixing and post production at SpacejunkII.
THE CHURCH - BESIDE YOURSELF	.
A special limited edition Australia only release of 'Beside Yourself', a collection of b-sides, rarities and unreleased tracks from the 'Forget Yourself' sessions. Although beginning life as a collection of pieces recorded in and around Forget Yourself, BESIDE YOURSELF has exceeded its creator's expectations and has turned out to be one serious bona fide Church album. Featuring three brand new songs (the languid "jazz", the ebullient "tel aviv", and the pulsating "illusion mysteries") plus the ipod exlusives (the pastoral" crash/ride". the strange" nervous breakthrough"). BESIDE YOURSELF also contains the hard to find "hitspacebar", the scintillating and dark"cantilever" as well as the instrumentals moodertronic (euro and calm) and serpenteasy (a voyage to the bottom of Tim Powles musical psyche).
BEAUTIFUL WORLD	.
An incredibly large debut for the band fronted by Ben Aylward ex- swirl- recorded mostly at Spacejunk I and II and mixed there too, this album is awaiting a label for release.
NOAH	.
Amongst Tim's many other adventures in the latter part of 2004, he has been spending time in the studio tracking and mixing a few songs being put down by a young Sydney group called 'Noah'
THE CHURCH	*Forget Yourself .*
The latest offering from The Church, the album is slated for release early 2004. A surprise for those who have been following their musical offerings the new recordings captures some ground breaking sounds for the band and shows hints of their rock roots. The single Song in Space is OUT NOW and is available from the church shop (www.thechurchband.com)
THE CAMELS	.
A recording that began late last year (taking a break whilst the Church are in session) and being completed early February, this recording from the hotly tipped Sydney rock and roll band 'The Camels' will definitely be well worth the wait. (http://www.thecamels.com/)
GRANT MEFFAN	*Living Remains*
Surviving Sydney indie rockers 'Starbelly', New Zealand born singer-songwriter Grant Meffan built this record in sporadic bursts over a three year period with the initial tracks being laid on an 8 track in Tim's loungeroom. Full of Dunedin style melancholy and dark twists, this album has evolved into a delightfully smooth listen with a soft subtle electronic undercurrent, yet still centred around grants low-tone vocal, acoustic guitar and absorbing songs. A fitting release for Spacejunk - The Label.
WILL HALLIDAY	*Dusk*
Debut album for Sydney singer Will Halliday, Dusk is an album full of a haunting sense of loss, iced with sharp melody and a smooth band feel. Recorded over a three year period in sessions spread apart due to Tim's touring and recording commitments with the Church, this collection of soft and often sad tunes features a wide variety of Sydney musicians including David Lane, Peter Koppes (the church) and Mike Caen (Mentals as Anything). At this stage Will is unsigned and the world is awaiting this release.
SWITCHKICKER	*17102*
Switchkickers debut album, polished at spacejunk studio, began life in Daniels' home studio. Daniel and Tim were connected together by Sebastion Chase who saw an amazing synchronicity between Daniel and Tim and the work they were producing. The final result 17102 is a powerful potent 21st century rock album. www.switchkicker.com
STELLA 1-11	.
Stella One Eleven is a band formed amongst some of Sydney's experienced musicians and has the capable, vocals of Cindy Ryan out front, they began working with Tim in the late 90s and during this time Tim has been involved as co - producer on ARIA nominated Mr Big Car and In Your Hands. Stella is a band that easily glides from pop to urban country, to throaty ballad backed by sweeping guitar giving it serious pepper, in a way that only emboldens their sound. "This is pop-rock at its most original and adventurous, at times powerful and angry (Postcard), at others seductively haunting (Ruff You), and even uplifting and infectious (Jump In The River)." Music Network 10 Oct 2000 www.stella-one-eleven.com
SKULKER	TOO FAT FOR TAHITI
Skulker is an all female rock band from Sydney Australia who recorded their ARIA nominated debut album 'Too fat for Tahiti' at Spacejunk studio's between July - Dec 1999. Under the guidance of producer Tim Powles, the girls experimented and explored areas of their own musical abilities they were previously unaware of. http://www.skulker.com.au/
THE CHURCH	*AFTER EVERYTHING NOW THIS*
A lush collection of new songs featuring The Church's unmistakable soundscape of brooding psychedelic pop, with vocalist/bass player Steve Kilbey's distinctive vocals, Marty Willson-Piper and Peter Koppes' guitar-scapes, and Tim Powles' incessant drumming. Produced by Powles and the Church, the band consider this their "deepest" album. A 10-track sonic swirl, featuring immediately captivating layers of fresh new melodies
THE CHURCH	*PARALLEL UNIVERSE*
A lush collection of new songs featuring The Church's unmistakable soundscape of brooding psychedelic pop, with vocalist/bass player Steve Kilbey's distinctive vocals, Marty Willson-Piper and Peter Koppes' guitar-scapes, and Tim Powles' incessant drumming. Produced by Powles and the Church, the band consider this their "deepest" album. A 10-track sonic swirl, featuring immediately captivating layers of fresh new melodies.
JAMISON YOUNG	*SHIFTING SANDS OF A BLUE CAR*
Shifting Sands of a Blue Car Shifting Sands of a Blue Car was a creation that started life with Antonio and Pete at Blarto and came to the fore in Spacejunk Studio's with Tim during 2000, the production being cited as 'uncompromising'. Jamison Young is a powerful Sydney songwriter who, with Tim meshed moving guitar melodies with an evocative vocal performance and fleeting sounds of computer driven technology. "The arrangements on shifting sands of a blue car give it unique depth .This is a layered and richly textured album, conjuring up evocative images with its haunting lyrics which seep with slow grace into the consciousness of anyone who dares to allow it." Zolton Zavos Revolver http://www.crackenback.com.au/nautilus/
SARA MITCHEL	THE GREY ROOM
Completed in 2000, 'The Grey Room' is due for release on Spacejunk - the label early 2003 through MGM. A working relationship developed between Sara and Tim in 1994 whilst they were both involved with the 'Creative Youth Initiatives Project' for disadvantaged young people. It was in Tim's Spacejunk Studio during the late 90's that 'The Grey Room' evolved, Sara had the inspiration for a solo album and Tim was drawn to the lyrical depth and melodic strength of the songs and their true life content. After initial sketches with early collaborator Chris Campbell, Tim brought the picture full cycle. Later joined by 'Crackerbox' partner David Skeet, throwing ambience and soft electronica at Sara's originally born tunes.
PENNY FLANAGAN	.
Penny and Tim began working together in '98 when she had an album's worth of material to craft. Penny is a gifted songwriter who takes melodies in unexpected directions effortlessly. This album is caressed by a smooth pop production not previously explored in Penny's music, that guides her writing from being stripped back to their acoustic bones, to the compelling listening inherent in her more complex arrangements. Sonically and lyrically dark in tone, this album with flawless performances, maintains it's credibility 5 years on.