Fly My Pretties
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Fly My Pretties is a collaboration of musicians from Wellington
, New Zealand
that only records live albums, in various locations in New Zealand
. The different musical backgrounds of the members make for an eclectic mix of songs on their releases. Fly My Pretties was the brainchild of Barnaby Weir, front man of the Black Seeds and Mikee Tucker of Loop Recordings Aor(ear)oa.
Founded in Wellington in 2004, the Fly My Pretties cast includes musicians from the Black Seeds, Fat Freddy's Drop
, The Phoenix Foundation
and Paseload to achieve a unique blend of musical styles. The group is not a band as such, rather a collection of contemporary musicians who come together to collaborate on songs written by Weir, Age Pryor
and Samuel Flynn Scott.
Fly My Pretties performed their first season at Wellington’s Bats Theatre over five nights. Their first album 'Fly My Pretties Live at Bats' achieved platinum-status and was released internationally in the UK. The album received 6 nominations (Best Pop Release, Best Album, Best Producer, Best Cover Art, Best Female Vocalist, Best DVD) and won Best Pop Release at the 2005 bNet New Zealand Music Awards.
In 2006, Fly My Pretties released a second album, 'The Return of Fly My Pretties' which focused on the state of contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2006 shows sold-out nationwide and the second album reached platinum-status. 'The Return of Fly My Pretties' won Best Aotearoa, Roots album at the 2007 New Zealand Music Awards.
Fly My Pretties releases a third album in 2009 titled 'Fly My Pretties - A Story'. The album reached #1 on the top 40 RIANZ album charts. The third album was nominated for Best Aotearoa, Roots Album at the 2010 Vodafone new Zealand Music Awards.
Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
that only records live albums, in various locations in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. The different musical backgrounds of the members make for an eclectic mix of songs on their releases. Fly My Pretties was the brainchild of Barnaby Weir, front man of the Black Seeds and Mikee Tucker of Loop Recordings Aor(ear)oa.
Founded in Wellington in 2004, the Fly My Pretties cast includes musicians from the Black Seeds, Fat Freddy's Drop
Fat Freddy's Drop
Fat Freddy’s Drop is a seven-piece band from Wellington, New Zealand, whose musical style has been characterised as any combination of dub, reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and techno. Originally a jam band formed in the late 1990s by musicians from other bands in Wellington, Fat Freddy’s Drop...
, The Phoenix Foundation
The Phoenix Foundation
The Phoenix Foundation are an progressive indie rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand.-Early years and China Cove:Founded by Conrad Wedde, Samuel Flynn Scott, and Luke Buda in 1997 while students at Wellington High School, they were joined by Tim Hansen , Richie Singleton and Will Ricketts ...
and Paseload to achieve a unique blend of musical styles. The group is not a band as such, rather a collection of contemporary musicians who come together to collaborate on songs written by Weir, Age Pryor
Age Pryor
Age Pryor is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. He records and performs solo, is a founding member of both the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra and The Woolshed Sessions, and is also a contributing artist to the group Fly My Pretties....
and Samuel Flynn Scott.
Fly My Pretties performed their first season at Wellington’s Bats Theatre over five nights. Their first album 'Fly My Pretties Live at Bats' achieved platinum-status and was released internationally in the UK. The album received 6 nominations (Best Pop Release, Best Album, Best Producer, Best Cover Art, Best Female Vocalist, Best DVD) and won Best Pop Release at the 2005 bNet New Zealand Music Awards.
In 2006, Fly My Pretties released a second album, 'The Return of Fly My Pretties' which focused on the state of contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand. The 2006 shows sold-out nationwide and the second album reached platinum-status. 'The Return of Fly My Pretties' won Best Aotearoa, Roots album at the 2007 New Zealand Music Awards.
Fly My Pretties releases a third album in 2009 titled 'Fly My Pretties - A Story'. The album reached #1 on the top 40 RIANZ album charts. The third album was nominated for Best Aotearoa, Roots Album at the 2010 Vodafone new Zealand Music Awards.
Members
- Aaron Tokona (Splore-City Lineup)
- Adi DickAdi DickAdi Dick was born on 5 January 1978 in Wellington, New Zealand and is a singer/songwriter/producer who has been involved in many projects within the New Zealand music scene in the past 6 years....
(Guitar & Vocals) - Age PryorAge PryorAge Pryor is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. He records and performs solo, is a founding member of both the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra and The Woolshed Sessions, and is also a contributing artist to the group Fly My Pretties....
(Guitar & Vocals) - Anna CoddingtonAnna CoddingtonAnna Coddington is a New Zealand singer-songwriter.. She has released two albums: "The Lake" in 2008 and "Cat & Bird" in Feb 2011. Her previous band 'Duchess', for whom Coddington was songwriter, singer and guitarist, also released a 6 track EP in 2005....
(Guitar, Vocals & Shaker) - Barnaby Weir (Vocals, Percussion & Guitar)
- Brendan Moran (Drums)
- Craig Terris (Drums & Vocals)
- Daniel Weetman (Drums, Percussion & Vocals)
- Darryn Sigley (Drums)
- Eva Prowse (Violin, Vocals, & Mandolin)
- Hollie SmithHollie SmithHollie Smith is a New Zealand soul singer-songwriter. Her debut album Long Player reached number one on the RIANZ albums chart in 2007, and certified double platinum.-Early years:...
(Guitar, Keyboards & Vocals) - Iraia Whakamoe (Summer Showcase & Splore-City Lineup)
- Jarney Murphy (Drums)
- Jayson Norris(Summer Showcase & Splore-City Lineup)
- L.A. Mitchell (Rhodes, Vocals)
- Laughton KoraKoraKora may refer to:* Kora , a stringed musical instrument of West African origin* Kora , a New Zealand reggae band** Kora , Kora album released in 2007* Kora , a type of pilgrimage in the Buddhist tradition...
(Encore Shows) - Lee PrebbleLee PrebbleLee Prebble is a producer and engineer at Wellington, New Zealand recording studio The Surgery. He has produced and co-produced platinum selling records for Trinity Roots and The Black Seeds as well as albums by The Phoenix Foundation, Spartacus R, Cornerstone Roots, Fly My Pretties and The...
(Lap Steel) - Lisa Tomlins (Vocals)
- Luke Buda (Guitar & Vocals)
- Mailee Mathews (Bass)
- Mara TK (Guitar, Bass, Tambourine & Vocals)
- Mike Fabulous (Bass & Guitar)
- Module (Piano, Keys & Organ)
- Nathan 'Nato' Hickey (Bass & Percussion)
- Ned Ngatae (Splore-City Lineup)
- Nigal Patterson (Keys)
- Paul McLaneyPaul McLaneyPaul McLaney is a New Zealand-based composer, singer and guitarist. He has released albums under his own name and under the moniker "Gramsci"....
(Guitar) - Riki Gooch (Drums & Rhodes)
- Rio Hunuki-Hemopo (Vocals, Bass & Tambourine)
- Ryan Prebble (Guitar & Vocals)
- Samuel Flynn Scott (Vocals)
- Tessa RainTessa RainTessa Rain is a New Zealand singer-songwriter best known for her collaboration with Fly My Pretties. She wrote the songs Carrier Pigeon and Smoke Me from The Return of Fly My Pretties, and Mauri from A Story...
(Guitar & Vocals) - Toby Laing (Rhodes & Synth)
- Tom Watson (Guitar & Vocals)
Discography
| Date of Release | Title | Label | Charted | Country | Catalog Number |
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| 2004 2004 in music See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol.... |
Live at Bats | Loop | — | New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga... |
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| 2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
The Return | Loop | 14 | New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga... |
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| 2009 2009 in music The following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year... |
A Story (Part 1) | Loop | 1 | New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga... |
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External links
- Fly My Pretties Myspace
- AHoriBuzz
- Anna Coddington
- The Hasselhoff Experiment
- Cassette
- The Black Seeds Myspace
- Batacuda Sound Machine
- Eva Prowse
- The Nudge
- Jayson Norris
- L.A. Mitchell
- Lisa Tomlins
- Charlie Ash
- Mara TK
- Lord Echo
- Module
- Grand Prix
- Man Raro Myspace
- Riki Gooch Myspace
- Rio Hunuki-Hemopo Myspace
- Ryan Prebble
- Fat Freddy's Drop
- Loop Recordings Aot(ear)oa
- Justin Firefly Clarke
- James Coyle
- Flox
- Amiria Grenell