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Amplifier
Since: Dec 2008
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ARTIST: Shapeshifter

Posted at 02:49PM, 15 Jul 2009. Permalink.

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Shapeshifter formed in 1999 after the four founding members met at music school. The group soon realised a common vision of performing dance music live and unsequenced.

What set Shapeshifter apart from other groups, was their use of organic instruments (drums, saxophone, guitar, percussion and horns) as well as synthersizers and keyboards to create a genre of music that had previously been restricted to pre-sequenced or pre-recorded performances.

The group's four members also brought together a diverse range of musical influences and experiences, with each member having performed in a variety of genres. Dub, Jazz, Hip Hop, Metal, Funk and Electronic music backgrounds were brought together to create 'Drum and Bass' live. The result of this unique partnership soon saw the group earn a reputation for bringing the house down with high energy sets of tight, dancefloor d'n'b peppered with soulful, jazzy undertones...

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Itchy Pasquali
Since: Jan 2005
Posts: 142
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Posted at 02:49PM, 15 Jul 2009. Permalink.

I've heard that the all new Shapeshifter album is down for release on the 10th of October 2009.

Itchy Pasquali
Since: Jan 2005
Posts: 142
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Posted at 04:05PM, 27 Jul 2009. Permalink.

And they've got a new website. Check it out here

Itchy Pasquali
Since: Jan 2005
Posts: 142
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Posted at 11:08AM, 15 Oct 2009. Permalink.

Actually the album is now out on the 16th of Nov. The first single, Dutchies, is available now.

Beatnink
Since: Sep 2009
Posts: 1

Posted at 07:01PM, 19 Oct 2009. Permalink.

I started previewing this track and initially was confused because it sounded like my PC had somehow started to play Alan Parsons Project. It then sounded like the track was being overlaid with Frankie Goes To Hollywood. So, not exactly original stuff I suppose...

Sambora
Since: Oct 2009
Posts: 1

Posted at 05:11PM, 27 Oct 2009. Permalink.

1st tune from the new album The System Is A Vampire! Out Friday 13th november

dickygibbo
Since: Oct 2009
Posts: 1

Posted at 01:53PM, 1 Nov 2009. Permalink.

I must have been listening to something different to Beatnink, cos it sounded like a mint trick to my ears . . . can't wait to release show.

Stuart Parnell
Since: Apr 2007
Posts: 1

Posted at 04:22AM, 13 Nov 2009. Permalink.

MEAN!

KURTSTA3222
Since: Nov 2009
Posts: 1

Posted at 01:37PM, 15 Nov 2009. Permalink.

Mean can't wait to see you Mutha fluckers at Coro Gold YeYaaaa!!

cartman
Since: Nov 2009
Posts: 2

Posted at 02:45PM, 18 Nov 2009. Permalink.

totally agree beatnink, 'Tokyo' especially, but still original break beat madness. Not complaining tho, i am a fan of APP, Porcupine tree and other prog rock. I've noticed a lot of D'n'B producers like alix perez and sub focus that have been influenced by prog rock. that's what happens if ya have parents with interesting music tastes like i did.

Lush Production on this one and P Diggs takes center stage. Cant wait for Coro Gold NYE. Hope they ruff up some of these tracks live and bring back that mean, edgy D'n'B sounds like they used to play.

much respect from a long time fan.

Jak0118
Since: Nov 2005
Posts: 1

Posted at 08:43AM, 13 Dec 2009. Permalink.

Fuk diks like Cartman and Beatnik, Pretentious dik heads. Give thanks and praises for good Kiwi music. Fuk the haters. Nuff said!!

cartman
Since: Nov 2009
Posts: 2

Posted at 06:43PM, 14 Jan 2010. Permalink.

'Jak0118' may i sugest you learn to read and write before posting on the internet. Although you did spell Pretentious right, did your mum help you with that one?

Shapies were epic live at Coro Gold NYE. Awesome gig.

Unidanman
Since: Jan 2010
Posts: 1

Posted at 11:58AM, 24 Jan 2010. Permalink.

Lol this is funny.
But these guys are amazing.
I only know two of their songs. Dutchies and Eldctric Dream.
Anyone recommend a particular one???

Itchy Pasquali
Since: Jan 2005
Posts: 142
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Posted at 09:08AM, 25 Jan 2010. Permalink.

Check out Lifetime off the new album, The System is a Vampire. It's the track that everyone seems to be getting excited about at the moment.

jojothemonkey
Since: Aug 2009
Posts: 4

Posted at 12:34PM, 19 Feb 2010. Permalink.

lovely, just lovely

spekeow
Since: Mar 2010
Posts: 1

Posted at 12:05PM, 22 Mar 2011. Permalink.

This album kind of reminds me when Salmonella Dub did their Outside the Dubplates (remixes of Inside the dubplates). Now I dont know what album Im going to like more. Ill keep listening but so far so good.

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