
Just for the record, on day two of recording at Sing Sing on Sunday 27 April, Splurge recorded these songs:
- Sing For You
- Hare On Na
- Just For Fun
- My Blues
- I’ll Be Dead When You’re Sorry
- Through My Hands
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Just for the record, on day two of recording at Sing Sing on Sunday 27 April, Splurge recorded these songs:
Artist: Splurge
Album: Splurge Unheard: A Selection of Rarities
Track: Kiss Me (Unreleased, The Cure For The Cure)
More Splurge Unheard - New Bonus Track Added
The download of Splurge Unheard, a selection of rarities spanning 1997-2007, released to celebrate our 15th anniversary, now includes the home demo of Song of Love.
The selection includes new mixes of three never-before-heard tracks - one from each Splurge album - plus and six other unreleased and rare recordings.
Buy now for $8 and get immediate download of the 10-track album in the high-quality format of your choice, plus unlimited mobile access using the free Bandcamp listening app.
Package includes booklets, inserts and cover art for each Splurge album, as well as the bonus track.
Listen/purchase: Splurge Unheard: A Selection of Rarities by Splurge
Splurge’s crowdfunding project was in the news! But, alas, it’s too late now to pledge. Simply, the numbers just didn’t add up.
349 - the number of visitors to our project
596 - the number of page views of our project
7 - the number of project supporters
Thanks, folks, for looking, but I’m reliably informed that to build momentum you need to get more people onto the dancefloor early to make everyone else feel less awkward. Story of my life.
But Jeff Jenkins’ Howzat column on the subject of crowdfunding …
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Artist: Splurge
Album: Wait For The Sun (Demos)
Track: This Life
EAR CANDY SPLURGE FOR CROWDFUNDING
There’s only 16 days to go in our crowdfunding campaign to record and mix our new album - http://www.pozible.com/splurgewaitforthesun
How about some ear candy? This Life is the first of our demos to be previewed here - http://splurge.bandcamp.com/album/wait-for-the-sun-demos-2 - with more to come…
Here’s some eye candy too if that makes it any easier…
http://vimeo.com/79089017
Listen to: Wait For The Sun (Demos) by Splurge
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Track: When I'm Down (Unreleased, The Cure For The Cure)
Splurge Unheard #6 - When I’m Down. This track was recorded and mixed for The Cure For The Cure but it was swapped at the last minute with Get Up And Watch TV in the final track selection (what were we thinking?). Released as a B-side to the limited-edition single She’s Not The One, the track also appeared on Popboomerang’s “Electric & Eclectic: Rarities Volume One”, attracting attention from Beat in May 2011:
“Most compelling is Splurge’s haunting performance of an original entitled When I’m Down - a moving, solemn moment of introspection via Greg Williams’ expressive vocals and his band’s intensely foreboding rhythms.”
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Track: I Need Your Love (Unreleased, Splurge)
Unheard Splurge #5 - I Need Your Love by Splurge. The Two Gregs do their best John and Paul impersonations (which is which?) on this song recorded for Splurge’s debut album but omitted from the final track listing. The song pre-dates Splurge. Greg Williams’ acoustic version was released on vinyl-only “Here and Now” (1990)—a collection of home demos on Greasy Pop records—and re-issued on vinyl and CD with “Louder Than Words” (1991), by The Greasy Record Company.
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Track: Song of Love (Unreleased, Splurge)
Unheard Splurge #4 - Song of Love by Splurge. Happy all the time! This song is a co-write with Steve Housden of LRB (don’t ask). It was recorded for the first Splurge album but omitted from the final track listing. Just too much love, I guess… but the Two Gregs later added it to their set as The Every Brothers in an unrecorded Dragon-inspired, scarf-waving piano version.
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Track: Kiss Me (Unreleased, The Cure For The Cure)
Unheard Splurge #3 - Kiss Me by Splurge. Unreleased track from “The Cure For The Cure”. This recording wasn’t completed for the album - was a bit of an ugly duckling. Greg Williams has added a new vocal, with Leticia Maher singing backing vocals. The rest was already there, but buried: Neville Hill plays bass and jangles on 12-string, Owen Smythe comes in late and kicks it along, and James Black chimes in with the ‘brown’ guitar and synth flourishes. Ta da!
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Track: Under Your Thumb (Unreleased, Heavy Weather)
Unheard Splurge #2 - Under Your Thumb by Splurge. Unreleased track from the album “Heavy Weather” (2002) by Splurge. This recording by David McCluney at Atlantis was recoverd from the original ADATs as a complete take but with only a guide vocal. Greg Williams and Greg Arnold finished the vocals, then added some acoustic 12-string and wig-out!
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Track: Something About Love (Unreleased, Splurge)
Unheard Splurge #1 - Something About Love by Splurge. Unreleased track from the album “Splurge” (1999) by Splurge. This recording was made in the first sessions for our debut album. It was completed but not considered for the final track selection. “What were we thinking?” said Greg Arnold when I extracted this from the ADATs.
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Track: I Don't Feel It
Cabin Flashback #7 - I Don’t Feel It by Splurge. Yes, we do have songs shorter than five minutes. But no, they aren’t as much fun to play as this one. This song has a strong connection to The Cabin voodoo. Greg Williams wrote it on the couch just behind the door and we came back to lay the guitars on thick and heavy!
Artist: Splurge
Album: The Cure For The Cure
Track: The Cure For The Cure
Cabin Flashbacks #6 - The Cure For The Cure by Spurge. In 2003 and 2004, Cure sessions moved to The Cabin, with producer James Black, Neville Hill and Greg Williams (Owen Smythe recorded his drums and left for the UK). Neville played guitar for days while Greg made the tea and James explored the ‘mindless’ possibilities. What other albums end with the title track?
Artist: Splurge
Album: Heavy Weather
Track: She's Got No Soul
Cabin Flashback #5 - She’s Got No Soul by Splurge. Counting down to pre-production in the Cabin (14-15 September) for the new record… the original vocal for this track, along with all the others on “Heavy Weather” (2002), was recorded at The Cabin. I think we had to re-do it because it was a bit too raw. The track featured “The Martini Seven Brass” - Paul Erdley, Steve Kellock and Mark Mason - we’d love to have you back, boys…
13 May 2017 | Last sighted back in January supporting Mental As Anything, Splurge Acoustic returns to support 80s chart sensations The Chantoozies! More info...
This will be a solo Splurge Acoustic show by Greg Williams, showcasing new songs the band has been recording over the past few months, plus some new material.
The Flying Saucer Club, 4 St Georges Road, Elsternwick , on Saturday 13 May at 8:40pm. Get Tickets from $30...
15 January 2017 | It's time to wipe the sweat off the gig guitars because Splurge Acoustic support Mental As Anything in the new year. More info...
This is Greg’s first solo gig since supporting The Motels and Steve Nieve back in 2014 and the set will showcase songs from the forthcoming Splurge album.
The Flying Saucer Club, 4 St Georges Road, Elsternwick , on Sunday 15 January at 2:30pm. Get Tickets...
5 September 2015 | Last sighted back in March supporting Mental As Anything, Splurge acoustic return to support 80s chart sensations The Chantoozies! More info...
This is the first Splurge Acoustic show as a three piece, following the duo version’s debut earlier this year.
The Flying Saucer Club, 4 St Georges Road, Elsternwick , on Saturday 5 September at 8:40pm. Get Tickets...
1 April 2015 | PB:100—Poopboomerang’s 100th release—is a compilation of 32 newly-commissioned recordings and unreleased songs, including the Splurge Unheard rarity Kiss Me.
The limited edition of 100 CDs is due to ship today. Also available as a digital album and in merchandise bundles from: popboomerangrecords.bandcamp.com/album/pb-100
1 March 2015 | Greg Williams presents an acoustic set of old, new and uneard Splurge songs as opening act for Mental As Anything. More info...
This is Greg’s first solo gig since supporting The Motels and Steve Nieve last year.
The Flying Saucer Club, 4 St Georges Road, Elsternwick , on Sunday 1 March at 3:30pm. Get Tickets...
13 & 19 September 2014 | Greg Williams presents an acoustic set of old, new and uneard Splurge songs as opening act for two shows with the Steve Nieve plays Elvis Costello tour. More info...
The Basement, Sydney, on Saturday 13th September at 9:00pm. Get Tickets...
Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, on Friday 19 September at 7:30pm. Get Tickets...
7 July 2014 | Splurge recorded 11 tracks for the new album at Sing Sing in Melbourne on the Anzac Day Weekend 26 and 27 April, with James Black producing and Robin Mai engineering. Short version, sounds like a rock band...
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15-16 March 2014 | Greg Williams and Guests present an acoustic set of old, new and uneard Splurge songs as opening act for two shows with Martha Davis & The Motels. More info...
The Thornbury Theatre - Ballroom, 859 High St, Thornbury, on Saturday 15 March at 8:30pm. Get Tickets...
The Flying Saucer Club, 4 St Georges Road, Elsternwick, on Sunday 16 March at 8:30pm. Get Tickets...
28 November 2013 | NEW BONUS TRACK ADDED
The download of Splurge Unheard, a selection of rarities spanning 1997-2007, released to celebrate our 15th anniversary, now includes the home demo of Song of Love. The selection includes new mixes of three never-before-heard tracks - one from each Splurge album - plus and six other unreleased and rare recordings.
BUY NOW FOR $8 and get immediate download of the 10-track album in the high-quality format of your choice, plus unlimited mobile access using the free Bandcamp listening app. Package also includes booklets, inserts and cover art for each Splurge album.
Listen/purchase: A Selection of Rarities by Splurge
15 November 2013 | ALWAYS WINDOW SHOPPING, NEVER STOPPING TO BUY... Thanks to everyone who has visited our crowdfunding project so far - www.pozible.com/splurgewaitforthesun/ But with only 15 days to go we need to get a lot more of you a’ pledging... What's a’ holding you back?
EAR CANDY SPLURGE How about some ear candy? This Life is the first of our demos to be previewed here - Wait For The Sun (Demos) - with more to come...
Here’s some eye candy if that makes it any easier... » New Video
WHY CROWDFUNDING IS LIKE A RELATIONSHIP Crowdfunding is a lot like any other relationship. You know how these things go... it all starts with a rush and you can’t wait to tell them everything about you and share all your hopes and dreams. » New Blog
26 September 2013 | That is the name of our crowdfunding project - and we mean it!
We’ve done all the hard work over the past year and now it’s time for the rewards! Rewards for you, that is... let’s make a record, write a song, or play at your place! These and other supporter packs all support recording and mixing the album. http://www.pozible.com/splurgewaitforthesun/
Live Music - Greg Williams will be playing a half hour acoustic set and discussing crowdfunding on Hashtag - #onsyn from 2:00pm this Sunday (27 October).
Unheard Airplay - Neil Rogers played Under Your Thumb from Splurge Unheard on Triple R's The Australian Mood last week. Playlist 17 October...
We Record And You Reap Rewards! - Nothing beats playing a song with a band that is rocking. We are itching to record the album... » New Blog |» New Photos
Live Music - Greg Williams from Splurge played three songs on The Coodabeen Champions. Listen online: Second Hour 19 October...
16 October 2013 | Splurge has today launched Splurge Unheard—a selection of rarities—exclusively via the band's new Pozible project to record and mix our new album Wait For The Sun.
Watch the video and hear our story: http://www.pozible.com/splurgewaitforthesun/
Supporter rewards include CD and Download packs, acoustic videos by request, songwriting workshops, a record production deal, a preview listening party, as well as private acoustic and full band shows.
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20 September 2013 | Greg Williams and Greg Arnold put down their electric instruments to present an acoustic set of old, new and rare Splurge songs as opening act for Australian pop icons Mental As Anything at the Flying Saucer Club on Friday 6 December at 8:40pm.
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20 September 2013 | “The unmistakable sound of a loud rock band bounced off the wooden walls and down into the valley”: ‘Cabin-testing’ songs for Splurge's new album "Wait For The Sun" at The Cabin in Hall’s Gap on the weekend of 13-14 September...
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10 September 2013 | This week, we will be streaming new mixes of three never-before-heard tracks—one from each Splurge album—that for one reason or another were not completed at the time. These and six other unreleased and rare recordings will be included on an exclusive fans-only album, to be launched later this month.
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All the tracks have been added to the player —>
16 August 2013 | Long overdue update about The Record Formerly Known As Record #4. » Read on site... | » Read in Tumblr
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