Tamam Shud
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Tamam Shud were an Australian psychedelic
and progressive rock
band, formed in Sydney
in 1967, which released two albums, Evolution (1969) and Goolutionites and the Real People (1970) before disbanding in 1972. They reformed in 1993 to release a third album, Permanent Culture in 1994 but disbanded again in 1995.
's northern beaches. The group released two acclaimed LPs, recorded independently, which have both become sought-after collector's items. The band's name is a reference to the Taman Shud Case
, a famous unsolved Australian mystery involving a poisoned man. In 1969, Tim Gaze
replaced Zytnik on lead guitar. In June 1970, both Davidson and Gaze left to form progressive rock group, Kahvas Jute, with Bob Daisley
and Dennis Wilson, Gaze returned to Tamam Shud by January 1971.
The band reformed in 1993 with the line-up of Barron, Bjerre, Gaze and Macara to record an album Permanent Culture released in 1994 before disbanding in 1995; and reformed with the same line-up for the Long Way to the Top
package tour in 2002.
A Re-Mastered collection of Tamam Shud's essential music, "Tamam Shud 1968-1972" was released in 2002 to coincide with the "Long Way To The Top" tour, including;
"Evolution" (1968) -
Lindsay Bjerre (vocals, rhythm gtr), Peter Baron (bass), Zak Zytnik (lead gtr), Dannie Davidson (drums).
Recorded at United Sound Studios, Engineered by Spencer Lee.
Produced by Tamam Shud.
"Goolutionites and the Real People" (1970) -
Lindsay Bjerre (vocals, rhythm gtr), Peter Baron (bass, fuzz bass), Tim Gaze (lead gtr, piano), Dannie Davidson (drums).
Recorded at United Sound Studios, Engineered by Maurice Wilmore.
Produced by John Bromell.
"Got A Feeling" (1972) from the Bali Waters EP for the surf film "Morning Of The Earth" -
Lindsay Bjerre (vocals, rhythm gtr), Peter Baron (bass, fuzz bass), Tim Gaze (lead gtr, vocals, harpsichord), Nigel Macara (drums, vocals),
Richard Lockwood (sax, clarinet, flute), Larry Duryea-Taylor (congas, percussion).
Recorded at PACT Studio.
Produced by G Wayne Thomas.
• Goolutionites and the Real People - 1970
• Permanent Culture - 1994
• "Tamam Shud 1968 - 1972" - Released 2002
Psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs. It emerged during the mid 1960s among folk rock and blues rock bands in United States and the United Kingdom...
and progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
band, formed in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
in 1967, which released two albums, Evolution (1969) and Goolutionites and the Real People (1970) before disbanding in 1972. They reformed in 1993 to release a third album, Permanent Culture in 1994 but disbanded again in 1995.
History
Tamam Shud evolved from the surf band, The Sunsets, in 1967 and was based on SydneySydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
's northern beaches. The group released two acclaimed LPs, recorded independently, which have both become sought-after collector's items. The band's name is a reference to the Taman Shud Case
Taman Shud Case
The Taman Shud Case,While the words that end The Rubaiyat are "Tamam Shud", it has always been referred to as "Taman Shud" in the media, presumably due to a spelling error that persisted. In Persian "tamam" is a noun that means "the end". "shud" is an auxiliary verb indicating past tense, so "tamam...
, a famous unsolved Australian mystery involving a poisoned man. In 1969, Tim Gaze
Tim Gaze
Tim Gaze is an Australian rock and blues guitarist, songwriter, singer and producer. He was a member of several prominent Australian groups of the 1960s and 1970s including Tamam Shud, Kahvas Jute, Ariel and Rose Tattoo.-Biography:...
replaced Zytnik on lead guitar. In June 1970, both Davidson and Gaze left to form progressive rock group, Kahvas Jute, with Bob Daisley
Bob Daisley
Robert John "Bob" Daisley is an Australian musician, bassist and lyricist who has performed in genres of rock, blues, R&B, hard rock and metal.-Early career:...
and Dennis Wilson, Gaze returned to Tamam Shud by January 1971.
The band reformed in 1993 with the line-up of Barron, Bjerre, Gaze and Macara to record an album Permanent Culture released in 1994 before disbanding in 1995; and reformed with the same line-up for the Long Way to the Top
Long Way To The Top
Long Way To The Top was an Australian Broadcasting Corporation documentary on the history of Australian rock and roll from 1956 to the modern era.-Production:...
package tour in 2002.
A Re-Mastered collection of Tamam Shud's essential music, "Tamam Shud 1968-1972" was released in 2002 to coincide with the "Long Way To The Top" tour, including;
"Evolution" (1968) -
Lindsay Bjerre (vocals, rhythm gtr), Peter Baron (bass), Zak Zytnik (lead gtr), Dannie Davidson (drums).
Recorded at United Sound Studios, Engineered by Spencer Lee.
Produced by Tamam Shud.
"Goolutionites and the Real People" (1970) -
Lindsay Bjerre (vocals, rhythm gtr), Peter Baron (bass, fuzz bass), Tim Gaze (lead gtr, piano), Dannie Davidson (drums).
Recorded at United Sound Studios, Engineered by Maurice Wilmore.
Produced by John Bromell.
"Got A Feeling" (1972) from the Bali Waters EP for the surf film "Morning Of The Earth" -
Lindsay Bjerre (vocals, rhythm gtr), Peter Baron (bass, fuzz bass), Tim Gaze (lead gtr, vocals, harpsichord), Nigel Macara (drums, vocals),
Richard Lockwood (sax, clarinet, flute), Larry Duryea-Taylor (congas, percussion).
Recorded at PACT Studio.
Produced by G Wayne Thomas.
Members
- Peter Barron – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(1967–1972, 1993–1995, 2002) - Lindsay Bjerre – vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(1967–1972, 1993–1995, 2002) - Dannie Davidson – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(1967–1971) - Alez 'Zac' Zytnik – guitar (1967–1970)
- Tim GazeTim GazeTim Gaze is an Australian rock and blues guitarist, songwriter, singer and producer. He was a member of several prominent Australian groups of the 1960s and 1970s including Tamam Shud, Kahvas Jute, Ariel and Rose Tattoo.-Biography:...
(vocals,guitar) – replaced Zytnik, (1970–1972, 1993–1995, 2002) - Nigel Macara (drums) – replaced Davidson, (1971–1972, 1993–1995, 2002
- Larry Duryrea aka Larry Taylor – percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
(1971–1972) - Richard Lockwood – woodwind (1971–1972)
Albums
• Evolution - 1969• Goolutionites and the Real People - 1970
• Permanent Culture - 1994
• "Tamam Shud 1968 - 1972" - Released 2002
Singles
- "Evolution" / "Lady Sunshine" (1969) CBS BA221706
- "Stand in the Sunlight" / "I Love You All" (1970) Warner
- "Got A Feeling" / "My Father Told Me" (1972) Warner WBA4007
- "Stay" / "Election Day" / "The Fire" (1994) CDS Polydor 853221-2
- "Shakin' out the Stones" / "What's Your Problem" (1994) CDS Polydor 853902-2