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About Me

[ray of youth].......... broken flight began in 2003, with chris and pete just writing and playing songs together when they found time to. the first four songs written for this project went into their debut release, the 'ray of youth' ep. recorded by mark lang, this 4 track ep received some good reviews around melbourne: "four fragile, heartbreakingly simple songs...", inpress magazine. "... each track provides a gentle fragility that is tempered by a slightly sombre tone and wispy delivery akin to a fading melancholic memory", oz music project.......... [on wings, under waves].......... for the release of their debut ep, lance and nic joined to fill out the sound live, leading the four of them to then write and record their debut album. retreating to 'the cannery', a ramshackle house in the hills of warburton, just out of melbourne with recording artist nathan collins, the band recorded 10 tracks over a few very cold weekends, with some special guests including nathan collins on drums. the result was 'on wings, under waves', exploring the bands instrumental side, as well as their desire for crafting beautiful melodies, telling stories of life between the city and the sea. the album was released in january 2006, now available in polyester records in melbourne, australia, or by mail order through paypal.......... [plans].......... broken flight are currently a 5 piece (give or take) losing pete to the shores of sydney in february 2006 to study but gaining bob on drums and rob on bass. we are currently recording part of our latest project - 2 short records exploring our instrumental side (with the help of andrew (guitar) from the mime set) and our story-telling side (with the help of a choir (ruth, amy, sare and amanthi) who kick ass). the first song for the latter project is also a collaboration with scotty and sarah from popboomerang records/ sunshine ponies; the first mix is currently up to listen to!

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Member Since: 8/14/2006
Band Members: chris lynch, lance van maanen, nicole harvey, bob firth, rob simpson (and pete boyd when he's on holidays).
Influences: adlerseri, tamas wells, the steadfast shepherd, soundtracks for train windows, sufjan stevens, iron&wine, grand salvo, bonnie prince billy, cat power, bright eyes, jose gonzalez, songs ohia, gillian welch, explosions in the sky, sigur ros, bluebottle kiss, pivot, bloc party, black heart procession, magnolia electric co, francoiz breut, sonic youth, mick turner, loney dear, because of ghosts, seth rees...
Sounds Like: broken flight.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

broken flight show at the toff supporting jamie hutchings: may 2

hey there people,this is our first show in melbourne for a while (our last show was in tas), and we're happy to say it's supporting jamie hutchings and his imaginary choir for his album launch at the ...
Posted by on Fri, 01 May 2009 17:23:00 GMT

video up and THANKS

we've put a video from our christmas show up on this site, just a part of our version of christmas carol 'little drummer boy' filmed by chris' mum! we hope you enjoy our shambolic cover!and a HUGE THA...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:53:00 GMT

FIRST RUN OF ALBUM ON WINGS, UNDER WAVES SOLD OUT

our first run of the record has sold out! i believe there are a couple of copies still available at polyester records, brunswick st fitzroy, but that's it. we have no copies here to sell at prese...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:32:00 GMT

new tune: her eyes

hey there, we've just recorded a new tune in collaboration with scotty from popboomerang records. he wrote the words and we've put it to music. the song's called 'her eyes'. here's some details about ...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:22:00 GMT

29 march: gig at noise bar with duckdive, autumn gray and steven heath

hey all, next week we’re playing with duckdive, autumn gray and steven heath at the noise bar in brunswick. here’s the details: duckdive / autumn gray / broken flight / steven heath (nsw)t...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:32:00 GMT

gertrudes show with the steadfast shepherd and the neon lights: sat 9th feb

we're feeling very priviledged to play with the steadfast shepherd in their first show back in melbourne, after a year in brighton uk, at gertrudes in fitzroy. their new record is sounding amazin...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:42:00 GMT

gig at the old bar this coming wednesday 23rd jan 08

hey there, we're lucky enough to support the wonderful sounds of the mime set this wednesday night 23rd jan as part of their residency at the old bar (74-76 johnston st fitzroy, vic), 9pm, free entry,...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:15:00 GMT

blog about us in japanese!

hey there, here's a blog about us in japanese. no translation, but i think it's positive: http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/puhiten/39521596.html39544222
Posted by on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:46:00 GMT

album review

we have received an album review in japanese (english translation follows it)! check it out (along with other reviews incl. tamas wells live in japan) here: http://yasjimi.seesaa.net/article/5420...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:11:00 GMT

24th june - gig with duckdive and light music club

hey all,we're playing at the tote sunday 24th june with the beautiful sounds of duckdive and light music club. so for a relaxing end to the week, here are the details:The Tote, Sunday 24th JuneDoors o...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:31:00 GMT