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The Chills story is as much the story of Martin Phillipps. The group was dogged by an ever changing line up, with Phillipps being the only permanent member. At times it seemed that the end of The Chills had finally arrived but Phillipps’ strong motivation and ambition for success wouldn’t allow this. The Chills achieved the success they deserved and were one of the top bands to emerge from New Zealand.
It all began in late 1978 when Martin Phillipps was the crisp age of 15. Inspired by the punk movement, including local band The Enemy, he teamed up with Jeff Batts (vocals) and Craig Easton (guitar) one weekend and began to make noise. Soon after Paul Baird (drums) and Gaynor Propsting (bass) joined up and The Same was formed. Phillipps played guitar and following the departure of Batts took over as the principal songwriter and vocalist. Their few gigs included support for Toy Love and a Telethon ‘79 appearance, and it was quickly becoming obvious that Phillipps possessed a rare talent with a great sense of melody.
Others to pass through The Same were Alistair Dunn and Monica Hales, but in early 1980 the band dissolved, with the final line-up of Phillipps (guitar and vocals), Paul Baird (drums), Jane Dodd (bass) and Phillipps’ sister Rachel (guitar).
It all began in late 1978 when Martin Phillipps was the crisp age of 15. Inspired by the punk movement, including local band The Enemy, he teamed up with Jeff Batts (vocals) and Craig Easton (guitar) one weekend and began to make noise. Soon after Paul Baird (drums) and Gaynor Propsting (bass) joined up and The Same was formed. Phillipps played guitar and following the departure of Batts took over as the principal songwriter and vocalist. Their few gigs included support for Toy Love and a Telethon ‘79 appearance, and it was quickly becoming obvious that Phillipps possessed a rare talent with a great sense of melody.
Others to pass through The Same were Alistair Dunn and Monica Hales, but in early 1980 the band dissolved, with the final line-up of Phillipps (guitar and vocals), Paul Baird (drums), Jane Dodd (bass) and Phillipps’ sister Rachel (guitar).
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Kaleidoscope World
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Ennuiunbridled wrote:
the compilation kaleidoscope world is really good! wohoo!
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THee-BeAtNiK wrote:
Digging the vibe.
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NicklessPT wrote:
@tjd9, Pink Frost is included in MGMT's LateNightTales.
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tjd9 wrote:
Why is Pink Frost so high in comparison to everything else? Was it used in a move?
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shaunaitcheson wrote:
is there a more underrated band in the whole world??? the chills should be famous in the world, let alone nz
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cliiv wrote:
MGMT!!! lol
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IanCurtis13 wrote:
Kaleidoscope World needs more plays
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anOrchestra wrote:
so underrated. esp. submarine bells lp.
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ribbane wrote:
Amazing!
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PsychoVertical wrote:
Freeleachers this way please :) (2)
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dostav wrote:
Freeleachers this way please :)
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digitaldesigner wrote:
nice!
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blebbio wrote:
chill
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RonanPoint wrote:
Night Of Chill Blue.
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alfons1974 wrote:
i like the music of the chills. But do they play ever play out side new zeeland? i have seen theme ones in the Netherlands. I hope that the chills will come soon to europe and play in the Netherlands.
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tbluem wrote:
Martin is an awesome guy. Met him at his place in Dunedin this year two times (before and after the Aussie tour). I respect him very much and I haven't taken any photos of him or his home, just the wild flowers on the stairs to his house ;)
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dunedinmusic wrote:
Hey please come join The Chills on Facebook (the chills) and Myspace (thechillsnz) and Twitter (TheChills) We are helping Martin and the band get a better internet profile. Comments to: thechillsnz_ at_gmail.com
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keithwarther wrote:
Love this band! I just discovered them. They sound like they can stand up to any of the brilliant music that was coming out in the 1980s or even now. Such a progressive sound.
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Seano_67 wrote:
This is/was one of the best bands in the world, in my opinion. They are shockingly creative, and their music holds up brilliantly even after all these years. Submarine Bells is a perfect album, so much so that it still gives me the 'chills' to hear it even now. :) I love this band so much. I have tremendous fondness and affection for them and their body of work. Thank you fellas, for all the great music!
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brownieboy wrote:
new zealand indie is great. Hard to get hold of though, maybe some of you NZ could help guide me to get some of this material
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