The Bottletop Band
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The Bottletop Band is a supergroup
consisting of leading musicians of both Brazilian and English music
. Mario Caldato, Jr. is the prime organiser of the band, overseeing the whole Bottletop band record and he was behind the mixing and production of the majority of tracks. Notable musicians include Carl Barât
, Eliza Doolittle, Gruff Rhys
, Matt Helders
, Andy Nicholson and Tim Burgess. Despite primarily being a jam band
, the band was eventually organised to record an album, Dream Service, from which all proceeds have been given the Bottletop
charity. The charity in which supports initiatives in Brazil
, Malawi
, Rwanda
, Mozambique
and the UK, addressing key issues such as sexual and reproductive health, substance abuse
and gender equality
. The band's debut single, "The Fall of Rome", was made available for free download on the project's official website. The charity set up recording sessions at Dean Street Studios
in Soho and in Rio de Janeiro
with a wide variety of musicians to record a selection of ideas together under the stewardship of producer Jagz Kooner
.
(Arctic Monkeys
) on drums, Andy Nicholson (Reverend and the Makers
) on bass, with Drew McConnell
(Babyshambles
), Carl Barât
(The Libertines
) and Matt Park (The Noisettes
) on guitar. A remix of the track by Evil 9 was made shortly made after the single's release.
It was to be the English
musicians that recorded first before the Brazilian musicians. These 'loops and live jams' were then sent across to Rio de Janeiro
for the local artists to add their ideas. The tracks were sent back and forth between the two countries, in a flurry of studio sessions with a host of singers, bands and session musicians until eventually resting with producer Mario Caldato Jr.
, in L.A., having overseen the entire project, as he eventually pieced together the final material and mixed the tracks to create Dream Service, which consisted of ten songs altogether.
charity – it follows in the wake of the Sound Affects album series. The first release, Africa
consisted of rare afrobeat
remixed by Paul Oakenfold
and Quantic amongst others. The follow-up album, Brazil
includes remixes composed by Fatboy Slim
and Jazzanova
, and garnered praise from the likes of The Independent, Bob Geldof
and Michael Eavis
.
Supergroup (music)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....
consisting of leading musicians of both Brazilian and English music
English music
English music may refer to:*English folk music*Music of the United Kingdom...
. Mario Caldato, Jr. is the prime organiser of the band, overseeing the whole Bottletop band record and he was behind the mixing and production of the majority of tracks. Notable musicians include Carl Barât
Carl Barât
Carl Ashley Raphael Barât is an English musician, actor and author. He was the frontman and lead guitarist of Dirty Pretty Things, and recently debuted a solo album, but is best known for being the co-frontman with Peter Doherty of the garage rock band The Libertines.-Early life:Carl Barât was...
, Eliza Doolittle, Gruff Rhys
Gruff Rhys
Gruffydd Maredudd Bowen Rhys is a Welsh musician, performing solo and with several bands, including Super Furry Animals who obtained mainstream success in the 1990s. He also most recently formed the electro-pop outfit Neon Neon with Boom Bip. Their album Stainless Style was nominated for the 2008...
, Matt Helders
Matt Helders
Matthew Helders , is the drummer for English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. He is the most comprehensive backing vocalist in the group, appearing on several tracks, including the majority of 'Humbug'...
, Andy Nicholson and Tim Burgess. Despite primarily being a jam band
Jam band
-Ambiguity:By the late 1990s use of the term jam band also became ambiguous. An editorial at jamband.com suggested that any band of which a primary band such as Phish has done a cover of be included as jam band. The example was including New York post-punk band Talking Heads after Phish performed...
, the band was eventually organised to record an album, Dream Service, from which all proceeds have been given the Bottletop
Bottletop
Bottletop is a registered charity based in London, UK. It empowers young people through sexual health education, using fashion and music to raise funds and awareness. It has released a range of fashion accessories with Fenchurch made entirely from recycled ring pulls from the tops of cans....
charity. The charity in which supports initiatives in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Malawi
Malawi
The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique on the east, south and west. The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi. Its size...
, Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
, Mozambique
Mozambique
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique , is a country in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west and Swaziland and South Africa to the southwest...
and the UK, addressing key issues such as sexual and reproductive health, substance abuse
Substance abuse
A substance-related disorder is an umbrella term used to describe several different conditions associated with several different substances .A substance related disorder is a condition in which an individual uses or abuses a...
and gender equality
Gender equality
Gender equality is the goal of the equality of the genders, stemming from a belief in the injustice of myriad forms of gender inequality.- Concept :...
. The band's debut single, "The Fall of Rome", was made available for free download on the project's official website. The charity set up recording sessions at Dean Street Studios
Dean Street Studios
Since it opened, Dean St. has welcomed artists such as Black Eyed Peas, Noel Gallager, Paul Weller, Swizz Beatz, John Legend, Florence + The Machine, Tinchy Stryder, Nadine Coyle, The Saturdays, Plan B, Marc Almond, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Sneaky Sound System, Carl Barat and Reverend and the...
in Soho and in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
with a wide variety of musicians to record a selection of ideas together under the stewardship of producer Jagz Kooner
Jagz Kooner
Jagz Kooner is a UK born producer who has worked with Radio 4, Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream for whom he co-produced their well-known cover version of the song 'Some Velvet Morning' sung this time by the model Kate Moss, Garbage and Infadels...
.
Dream Service
The Bottletop Band's first single from Dream Service, "The Fall of Rome" includes Tim Burgess (The Charlatans) on vocals, Matt HeldersMatt Helders
Matthew Helders , is the drummer for English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys. He is the most comprehensive backing vocalist in the group, appearing on several tracks, including the majority of 'Humbug'...
(Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
) on drums, Andy Nicholson (Reverend and the Makers
Reverend and The Makers
Reverend and The Makers are an indie pop band based in Sheffield, England and signed to Wall of Sound. The band is fronted by Jon McClure, nicknamed "The Reverend"...
) on bass, with Drew McConnell
Drew McConnell
Drew McConnell is the bass guitarist and backing vocalist with Babyshambles, the band formed and fronted by frontman of The Libertines, Pete Doherty. He lived in Tenerife, Spain, for much of his childhood, and he speaks Spanish fluently...
(Babyshambles
Babyshambles
Babyshambles are an English indie rock band established in London. The band was formed by Pete Doherty during a hiatus from his former band The Libertines, but Babyshambles has since become his main project . Babyshambles has released two albums, three EPs and a number of singles...
), Carl Barât
Carl Barât
Carl Ashley Raphael Barât is an English musician, actor and author. He was the frontman and lead guitarist of Dirty Pretty Things, and recently debuted a solo album, but is best known for being the co-frontman with Peter Doherty of the garage rock band The Libertines.-Early life:Carl Barât was...
(The Libertines
The Libertines
The Libertines were an English rock band, formed in London in 1997 by frontmen Carl Barât and Pete Doherty . The band, centred on the song-writing partnership of Barat and Doherty, also included John Hassall and Gary Powell for most of its recording career...
) and Matt Park (The Noisettes
The Noisettes
Noisettes are an English indie rock band from London, comprising singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa, guitarist Dan Smith, and drummer Jamie Morrison...
) on guitar. A remix of the track by Evil 9 was made shortly made after the single's release.
It was to be the English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
musicians that recorded first before the Brazilian musicians. These 'loops and live jams' were then sent across to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
for the local artists to add their ideas. The tracks were sent back and forth between the two countries, in a flurry of studio sessions with a host of singers, bands and session musicians until eventually resting with producer Mario Caldato Jr.
Mario Caldato Jr.
Mario Caldato, Jr. is a Brazilian record producer and studio engineer best known for his work with the Beastie Boys and Tone Loc. Born February 24, 1961 in São Paulo, Brazil, he and his family moved to Los Angeles in 1963...
, in L.A., having overseen the entire project, as he eventually pieced together the final material and mixed the tracks to create Dream Service, which consisted of ten songs altogether.
Cause
The project raises funds and awareness through credible musical collaborations and is the latest musical initiative pioneered by the BottletopBottletop
Bottletop is a registered charity based in London, UK. It empowers young people through sexual health education, using fashion and music to raise funds and awareness. It has released a range of fashion accessories with Fenchurch made entirely from recycled ring pulls from the tops of cans....
charity – it follows in the wake of the Sound Affects album series. The first release, Africa
Africa (album)
-Track listing:# "Africa" – 6:18# "Kadar sem sama"# "Earth Wind & Fire Medley"# "Poletna noč" – 4:20# "Aquarela do Brasil" – 5:34# "Prebujena"...
consisted of rare afrobeat
Afrobeat
Afrobeat is a combination of traditional Yoruba music, jazz, highlife, funk and chanted vocals, fused with percussion and vocal styles, popularised in Africa in the 1970s. Its main creator was the Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Fela Kuti, who gave it its name, who used it to...
remixed by Paul Oakenfold
Paul Oakenfold
Paul Mark Oakenfold is a British record producer and a trance DJ.-Early Career: 1979–84:Paul Oakenfold's career was set to be a chef, after having hopes of becoming part of a band. He describes his early life as a "bedroom deejay" in a podcasted interview with Vancouver's 24 Hours, stating he grew...
and Quantic amongst others. The follow-up album, Brazil
Brazil (album)
-Personnel:*Tony Floyd - drums *Stephen Hadley - bass, backing vocals*Greg Ham - flute, guitar, harmonica, keyboards, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, vocals, vocoder*Colin Hay - guitar, vocals*Simon Hosford - guitar, backing vocals...
includes remixes composed by Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim
Norman Quentin Cook better known by his former stage name Fatboy Slim, is a British DJ, electronic dance music musician, and record producer. He is a pioneer of the big beat genre that achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s...
and Jazzanova
Jazzanova
Jazzanova is a German Berlin-based DJ/producer collective consisting of Alexander Barck, Claas Brieler, Jürgen von Knoblauch, Roskow Kretschmann, Stefan Leisering, and Axel Reinemer. Formed in 1995, the group is one of the foremost proponents of the nu-jazz, chillout and jazz house styles of music...
, and garnered praise from the likes of The Independent, Bob Geldof
Bob Geldof
Robert Frederick Zenon "Bob" Geldof, KBE is an Irish singer, songwriter, author, occasional actor and political activist. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats in the late 1970s and early 1980s alongside the punk rock movement. The band had hits with his...
and Michael Eavis
Michael Eavis
Athelstan Joseph Michael Eavis, CBE , is an English dairy farmer and the founder of the Glastonbury Festival, which takes place on his farm.-Personal life:...
.