Recorded - 14 November, 2011
2fm Studio8 Session
The Electric Penguins are:
Mark Cummins - Main Vocals, Chordetta (Italian fan powered reed keyboard), Korg MS20 synth
Paul Murphy -Vocal, Guitar, Mandolin, Nord Clavia Synth, Tibetan Bowl.
With
Tony Brereton drums
Barry Grace piano
Paddy Kiernan bass
Bonded by influences from Kraftwerk to David Lynch movies and much besides Electric Penguins formed amidst a mutual love of vintage instruments, prog-rock and 70's electro legends. The group (these days - Paul Murphy and Mark Cummins) released their debut album in 2007 to substantial press acclaim and promising radio support. Lots of praise for the group's second album entitled "II", has come in the form of plentiful airplay. Indeed "II" was among Dan Hegarty's Top 10 albums of the year. Lead single "Highgate Hill" has delighted media and muso alike.
The Penguins talents can also be heard on Channel 4's "Sounds From The City" series in partnership with BOBCOM.com. The pioneering independent music website charged Electric Penguins with composing and recording its 'score' and incidental stings for not only the Channel 4 series but also its entire launch and accompanying activities. In this session is a cover of "By This River", an electro masterpiece from Brian Eno, Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius.
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