The Egg (funk band)
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The Egg is a British
electronic dance music
band, consisting of Ned Scott (keyboards), Maff Scott (drums), Ben Cullum (bass) and Matt White (lead guitar).
, England
in the early 1990s, the Egg's first release was the Shopping EP (1995) on the independent record label
, Cup of Tea Records. Having been signed by China Records
they released the Albumen album
in 1996, and also in US
on Discovery Records in 1997. In 1998 the follow-up album Travelator was released, produced by Tim Holmes
of Death in Vegas
. In 2000, the group recorded the theme tune to the ITV show, At Home with the Braithwaites
.
Following Travelator, the Egg began exploring the new directions. Following their Mellowmania EP in 2002, they were signed by Bar de Lune Records, a subsidiary of Beechwood Music. Beechwood folded the following year just before a return with their new album, Forwards, (produced by Benji Vaughan) and subsequently released on Squarepeg Records in 2004.
The single
"Walking Away With It" (featuring Sophie Barker of Zero 7
) was released in 2005, and further remix
es commissioned by licensees. This became a crossover hit, and spawned the bootleg
by David Guetta
, "Love Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away)", to reach #3 in the UK Singles Chart
in August 2006.
In 2006, The Egg played at The Big Chill
, Bestival
, Glastonbury
, and other venues across Europe. The following year saw more UK music festival
s appearances.
In 2008, The Egg contributed the song "Trails and Tribulations" to the Songs for Survival
Survival International
charity album, and later in the year they played at Camp Bisco 7 in New York
. They also toured the United States
in 2009. In June that year they released the It's Good For the Soul album. They are currently working on a new album.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
electronic dance music
Electronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
band, consisting of Ned Scott (keyboards), Maff Scott (drums), Ben Cullum (bass) and Matt White (lead guitar).
History
Formed in OxfordOxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
in the early 1990s, the Egg's first release was the Shopping EP (1995) on the independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
, Cup of Tea Records. Having been signed by China Records
China Records
China Records was a record label founded October 1, 1984 by Derek Green. Its top-selling artists were Art of Noise, Morcheeba and The Levellers....
they released the Albumen album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
in 1996, and also in US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on Discovery Records in 1997. In 1998 the follow-up album Travelator was released, produced by Tim Holmes
Tim Holmes
Tim Holmes , American sculptor, filmmaker, and musician, lives in Montana. He was the first American artist ever invited to exhibit solo at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, from 1993 to 1994, where three of his sculptures remain on permanent exhibit.His work has gained notice also...
of Death in Vegas
Death in Vegas
Death in Vegas are a psychedelic rock and electronic rock band from the United Kingdom, comprising two permanent members: Richard Fearless and Tim Holmes...
. In 2000, the group recorded the theme tune to the ITV show, At Home with the Braithwaites
At Home with the Braithwaites
At Home with the Braithwaites is a British comedy-drama television series, created and written by Sally Wainwright . The storyline follows a suburban family from Leeds, whose life is turned upside down when the mother of the family wins 38 million pounds on the lottery...
.
Following Travelator, the Egg began exploring the new directions. Following their Mellowmania EP in 2002, they were signed by Bar de Lune Records, a subsidiary of Beechwood Music. Beechwood folded the following year just before a return with their new album, Forwards, (produced by Benji Vaughan) and subsequently released on Squarepeg Records in 2004.
The single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Walking Away With It" (featuring Sophie Barker of Zero 7
Zero 7
Zero 7 is a British musical duo consisting of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker. The group members began their musical careers as studio engineers and in 1997 formed the group Zero 7. Their debut album, Simple Things was released in 2001 and received critical acclaim...
) was released in 2005, and further remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
es commissioned by licensees. This became a crossover hit, and spawned the bootleg
Bootleg recording
A bootleg recording is an audio or video recording of a performance that was not officially released by the artist or under other legal authority. The process of making and distributing such recordings is known as bootlegging...
by David Guetta
David Guetta
Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
, "Love Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away)", to reach #3 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in August 2006.
In 2006, The Egg played at The Big Chill
The Big Chill (music festival)
The Big Chill is an annual festival of alternative, dance and chill-out music and comedy, held in the grounds of Eastnor Castle during early August...
, Bestival
Bestival
Bestival is a four-day music festival held at the Robin Hill country park on the Isle of Wight, England. It has been held annually in late summer since 2004. The event is organized by DJ and record producer Rob da Bank and is an off-shoot of his Sunday Best record label and club nights. The initial...
, Glastonbury
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
, and other venues across Europe. The following year saw more UK music festival
Music festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
s appearances.
In 2008, The Egg contributed the song "Trails and Tribulations" to the Songs for Survival
Songs for Survival
Bruce Parry Presents Amazon - Tribe - Songs for Survival is a double album released by Kensaltown Records in support of a tribal peoples charity.-Background:...
Survival International
Survival International
Survival International is a human rights organisation formed in 1969 that campaigns for the rights of indigenous tribal peoples and uncontacted peoples, seeking to help them to determine their own future. Their campaigns generally focus on tribal peoples' fight to keep their ancestral lands,...
charity album, and later in the year they played at Camp Bisco 7 in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. They also toured the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 2009. In June that year they released the It's Good For the Soul album. They are currently working on a new album.
Current members
- Ned Scott (Keyboards)
- Maff Scott (Drums)
- Ben Cullum (Bass)
- Matt White (Guitar)
- Drew Thane (Touring guitarist in US 2009)
- Todd Graft / Max HattlerMax HattlerMax Hattler is a German video artist and experimental filmmaker best known for his kaleidoscopic political short films “Collision” and "Spin" , abstract stop motion work "AANAATT" , and psychedelic animation loops "1923 aka Heaven" and "1925 aka Hell" .- Biography :Max Hattler was born in Ulm,...
(Video and Projections) - Shaun Hunter (Sound Engineer)
Studio albums
- 1996 Albumen
- 1998 Travelator
- 1999 Get Some Mixes Together
- 2004 Forwards
- 2006 Forwards Special Edition
Live albums
- 2008 Live at Cargo
- 2009 Live at Camp Bisco
- 2009 Live in Saint Louis (video)
EPs
- 1995 Get Some Money Together featuring remix by Fila Brazilia, Heights of Abraham, Statik Sound System
- 1995 Shopping EP
- 2003 Mellowmania
Singles
- 1997 "Bend" (Fila Brazilia mixes etc.)
- 1997 "Get Some Money to Get Her" (Discovery USA)
- 1998 "Getting Away With It" - #56 UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
- mixes by Rollo (Faithless), streetlife originals) - 1999 "Hey Charlie" - mixes by Next men,
- 2006 "Walking Away" - mixes by Grand National, Dusty Kid Pop and Tocadisco
- 2006 "Love Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away)" (vs. David GuettaDavid GuettaPierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
) - #3 UK - 2007 "Nothing" - mixes by Cicada, Dusty Kid Pop and Plimsol
External links
- The Egg - Official website
- Squarepeg Records - label website
- The Egg's Photographer