Ghosts Of TV On ‘Organic End’
News posted Wednesday, February 10 2010 at 10:00 AM.
Related: Ghosts Of Television.
Ahead of their final show, Sydney’s Ghosts of Television have spoken about their decision to call it quits.
After five years and a handful of releases, including a 2008 EP and last year’s debut album Forsaken Empire, the band have called time on their post punk-ish endeavor following the imminent relocation of drummer Adrian Clarke to Berlin. But speaking to M+N this week, singer Nic de Jong said their demise was inevitable.
“Everyone's focus and priorities have gradually shifted away from Ghosts. It's an organic end,” he said.
De Jong said he had a sense Forsaken Empire would be their last. Released in late December on Magnetic Recording Council, it was recently accorded “On Rotation” status by M+N and has garnered much acclaim in Sydney’s underground.
“Only a handful of people are ever going to hear it and the ones that have so far seem to like it,” he said. “Then again, we've played around for so long that anyone who isn't into it by this point knows that they aren't going to like a Ghosts record, and so it's not like someone is going to take a gamble on it and be disappointed.”
De Jong also poured cold water over the chance of a future reunion.
“I personally have no interest in ever rehashing an abandoned namesake,” he said. “Even if through some bizarre circumstance all five of us began playing together again, it would never be called Ghosts of Television.”
The band will play their final show at Doldrums (formerly Yvonne Ruve) in Hibernian House on February 19 update: show has been moved to February 18 at The Oxford Art Factory's Gallery Bar with supports from “close friends” Silver Moon, Dominic Talarico and Roberta Stewart. The final bunch of LPs will be for sale at the show.
(Photo by Amanda Como)
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Is Shaun back in time for this? I'd love to read a review by him of their final gig.
i'm pretty sure he's around.
Orgasmic ned!
Wow, this is surprising news. They'll definitely go down as one of the best Sydney bands of this period.
yeah, damn shame...but will keep an ear out for any future projects from the scattered remains
a shame indeed
they need a new venue now, doldrums had to pull out of it. contact the band thru their myspace
right you are
bump for good news on venue update?
yes any news plz?
The last ever Ghosts of Television show planned for Friday 19th February @ Doldrums has been moved to this Thursday 18th February, gallery bar @ Oxford Arts Favtory. It's the late slot and bands start at 11pm.
We will have the last copies of the album there on the night.
Thursday 18 February
Gallery Bar, Oxford Arts Factory
late slot, 11 p.m start Roberta Stewart /. Dominic Talarico / Silver Moon / Ghosts of Television
Thats good news for me. I can make it now!
wow, 2/3am finish, rock and roll!
have a good show, sad i can't be there
This is so awesome, can come after Yo La Tengo!
ah great! was bummed I was going to miss this...may have to sleep through thursday though as I'll be jumping in a van for melbs at 4am friday morn
GOTV then two Crow shows...life is good sometimes!
yes i can make it too. what time are ghosts on please?
and then you cunce should come to world bar. i'll be playing the fall and gang of four
Another Update !
Ghosts of Televisions final show
Oxford Arts Factory, Gallery Bar
Thursday 18th February
11pm start, $5 on the door.
Dominic Talarico - starting approx. 11:15 pm
Ghosts of Television - startin approx 12am
Start times are earliest possible playing times, could fluctuate on the night, but don't delay either way!
Delay it as much as possible please. I'm pouring beers in Homebush at accadacca and want to get back in time :)
Do you guys still have any records left? I totes want one.
Wah. Sop. Tear.
there goes the best band in sydney.
yep. i got hit in the neck with the drumstick at the end
here's hoping you recovered to play your tunes at world bar
thoroughly enjoyed it - a fine finale
Ears ringing, stunned mullet expression, excellent set list, all in all a fab finale.
My head hurts....