After signing to Arista in 1988, they saw their largest international success with the album Starfish and the American Top 40 hit "Under The Milky Way" which resurfaced on the soundtrack of the cult movie "Donnie Darko". Whilst the band remain feted by their peers, subsequent commercial success proved elusive: 1990s follow-up album "Gold Afternoon Fix" failed to capitalise on their success, and the band weathered several line-up changes after its release, first losing long-term drummer Richard Ploog, then Peter Koppes following 1992s "Priest = Aura". That album baffled and confused many fans upon its release as to what band The Church was considered to be, but is now considered a seminal album and one of the most revered by Church connoisseurs. The vacant drum-stool on Priest=Aura being occupied by Jay Dee Daugherty of Arista labelmate Patti Smiths group, and it was produced by Gavin MacKillop of Moose.
Reduced to a two-piece, Kilbey & Willson-Piper re-grouped with the assistance of drummer/producer Tim Powles to record 1994's "Sometime Anywhere", concluding their obligations to the Arista and Mushroom labels. The commercial decline, combined with the Church being ignored again by a music press more focused on the Nineties' music trends, could have brought about the demise of the band, had it not coincided with the breakthrough of the internet, thus enabling direct communication from the band to its passionate cult fanbase.
This brought about a new beginning for The Church, with Peter Koppes rejoining the band for recording 1996s "Magician Among The Spirits". The band (with Koppes back into the fold, and Powles now as the permanent drummer ), hit a re-newed creative surge and with regained selfconfidence, released "Hologram Of Baal" 2 years later, and toured Australia, the USA and Europe.
The first decade of the 21st century found the band releasing severeal highly critically acclaimed albums, like 2002's aptly named "After Everything Now this" and 2003's "Forget Yourself", the latter breaking new ground with bandmembers swapping instruments in the recording process. Live performances stray from high profile events like the 03 concerts at Sydney Opera House and the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, to low-profile gigs for smaller audiences, often confusing old 80s fans, surprised to find the band still playing, wrongly assuming the band just being one in the never-ending string of reunion acts.
2009's album "Untitled#23" marked yet another highlight.. its essence represented in just 10 songs, and with a strong less-is-more approach, the albums core identity being on par with Starfish, it also finds Steve Kilbey breaking new ground as a vocalist.
2010 saw their 30th anniversary, with extensive touring in the US and Australia. Their unique position and importance in the australian music scene was recognized with an ARIA award.
Their album, "Further Deeper", was released in 2014, and "man woman life death infinity" in 2017.
Intro-mc
The Church Lyrics
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Alright, Alright I want to thank you for pickin' up this CD, LP, whatever it is
Sincere-ally
Har Mar Superstar bringin a lot of new friends
You're my friends too.
Gonna sing it
Ready, Uh Uh
You, play my songs, then you all
Pay for my car, I can feel you
Har Mar, you can feel me, I'm the best
The Church's song Intro-mc is a unique piece of music that leaves a lot of room for interpretation. The lyricist starts the song with a series of phrases that indicate a sense of confusion or uncertainty about where they are. They then proceed to thank the listener for picking up the CD, LP or whatever it is. The phrase "sincere-ally" suggests a sense of gratitude that is heartfelt and genuine.
The song then takes an interesting turn as Har Mar Superstar is introduced as someone who is bringing a lot of new friends. This line can be interpreted in many ways, but it could mean that Har Mar Superstar is bringing a lot of new musical styles to the table with his unique musical style. The lyric "you're my friends too" further cements the idea that the song is about forming a connection with the fans.
The chorus is catchy and has a repetitive quality to it that makes it stand out. It talks about how the fans play the songs and pay for the car, which could be interpreted as the fans being an essential part of the artist's success. The last line "Har Mar, you can feel me, I'm the best" could be interpreted as a message to the fans that Har Mar Superstar is confident in his musical abilities and is interested in expanding his fan base.
Line by Line Meaning
Um hm, where am I at?
Wondering where I'm at in life
Alright, Alright I want to thank you for pickin' up this CD, LP, whatever it is
Grateful for the listeners who bought this album on CD, LP or any format
Sincere-ally
Being genuinely sincere
Har Mar Superstar bringin a lot of new friends
Har Mar Superstar is introducing new fans into the picture
You're my friends too.
Considering the audience as friends
Gonna sing it
About to sing the song
You — Aww, We'll get it right this time c'mon
Encouraging the audience to sing along and get it right this time
Ready, Uh Uh
Warming up and preparing to sing
You, play my songs, then you all
Acknowledging the listeners who play the songs
Pay for my car, I can feel you
Appreciating the listeners who support financially by paying for the car
Har Mar, you can feel me, I'm the best
Har Mar understands his audience and believes that he is the best in the game
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DETLEF PETERSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@toasterenthusiast8023
You've done a great service by putting all of these in one place so I can clip individual ones and annoy my friends with them endlessly.
@blu_dat_dino173
Yes
@willow0.0
Mmm 😋
@philomena_def-not-malcolm
The red-haired girl did really well in this, I wonder how the shootings went and what she is doing now. Must be strange to have these in your portfolio as a child actor. 😄
@mrsszmanda07
It’s actually a boy 🤣🤣
@philomena_def-not-malcolm
@@mrsszmanda07 Oh. I was mistaken by the gorgous hair then 😉
@cypherusuh
Past work :
1. Kidnapped boy - 24 episodes
@sulkingseagull7747
It’s a child either way
@leanderherman639
Didn't u hear the man shout give me my son back
@theofficialmascot
Got kicked out of a catholic group chat for posting this. So worth it.