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Taking The Fall

NEW SINGLE 30,000 FEET OUT NOW!

About Me


“Great energy and build-up … It is easy to imagine ‘TTF’ in a couple of years - prime, polished and prepared to take on the music scene in NZ.” – dunedinmusic.com
Taking the Fall formed in early 2005 and have since performed extensively in the Dunedin music scene. A combination of melodic hooks, intense guitars, a dynamic rhythm section and Tom Dysart’s compelling vocal describes their sound. Their stage show incorporates both an aural and visual attack on the audience.
Taking the Fall’s blend of alternative rock infused with metal and screamo influences has already gained them a reputation as a very tight, original act in the local scene, and they have formed a solid fan base throughout the greater Dunedin area. They have built up this support by playing with many talented local bands before moving on to headlining their own shows, as well as supporting numerous touring acts such as Cold By Winter, Streetwise Scarlet, Not Quite Right, and American punk legends Strung Out. Last October they travelled to Invercargill to support Blindspott on their national tour. Taking the Fall also entered the Smokefreerockquest 2006, and won 1st place in the Otago final.
Taking the Fall’s debut EP, the five-track ‘Dead Receiver’, was released in mid 2006. Available at Real Groovy Dunedin and via shows, around 200 copies have been sold locally thus far.
With the release of their new single 30,000 Feet, they aim to branch out and get their music in stores and on stations nationwide. In addition, they plan to begin touring more and more, because Taking the Fall are here to be heard.

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Member Since: 7/20/2005
Band Website: takingthefall.co.nz
Band Members: Tom Dysart - Vocals
Scott McKnight - Guitar
Patrick Hickley - Guitar
Richard Sinclair - Bass
Isaac Bernhardt - Drums
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30,000 Feet
OUT NOW!

Dead Receiver EP
Out of Print

Dunedinmusic.comp 3
BUY NOW!

LIVE on C4
'07 Rockquest National Final
@ The Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland

Dear Phoenix - LIVE
From the September '07 Tour DVD

30,000 Feet Release
Tour Vid

Type of Label: None

My Blog

Smokerockquest Update: The Top 6 Finalists!

Smokerockquest Update: The Top 6 Finalists! After many many months of hundreds of musicians writing, pracitisng, performing, recording, promoting and blogging - it has all been leading up to this mome...
Posted by Taking The Fall on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:58:00 PST

Taking the Fall make Rockquest Top 12!

 Smokefreerockquest Update: The Top 12!   Over 75 DVDs have been submitted for National Final Selection this year. All of these have now been viewed and assessed, and a shortlist of 12 bands...
Posted by Taking The Fall on Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:25:00 PST

TAKING THE FALL / INCARNATE ANNOUNCE SOUTH ISLAND TOUR!

Dunedin's TAKING THE FALL and INCARNATE are joining forces this September for a four show South Island tour. Following on from their recent Otago Rockquest success (placed 1st and 2nd respectively), ...
Posted by Taking The Fall on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:15:00 PST

Albany St Sessions - LIVE DVD - Preview!!!

So on Sunday 12th August we entered the Albany St. Studios in Dunedin to record a 15 minute live video. This doubled as both our entry for Rockquest final selection, and as the basis for a limited edi...
Posted by Taking The Fall on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:33:00 PST

Blindspott Tour - Supermegaphoto Blog!

We were stoked to have been asked back this year to play with Blindspott on their final tour. The date was Thursday 16th aug, at Lazer's Bar in Invercargill. We headed down to Invers about lunchtime o...
Posted by Taking The Fall on Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:45:00 PST

How to get our tracks on your page.. Yes, all of them!

Here's the code for our music player if you are totally awesome and decide that it'd look nice on your page. Just copy the code below and paste it into the About Me section of your profile! Or if you ...
Posted by Taking The Fall on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:00:00 PST

Special guest MEGATRON!

So on saturday, we were treated with a special guest appearance by everyone's favourite Transformer Megatron. Check it out. ...
Posted by Taking The Fall on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 02:39:00 PST

ODT Article - "Doors Open for Taking the Fall"


Posted by Taking The Fall on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:03:00 PST

Two years running!

So last night was the Otago rockquest final (after being postponed last month). It was a really fun night and a great turnout, and all of the bands played really well.We were treated to amazing guest ...
Posted by Taking The Fall on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 01:11:00 PST

Re:Sound Photos and Video

We've just uploaded a bunch of photos from the Re:Sound show on 23/3/07 at The Regent Theatre.. check them out. Also check out our 5 minutes of fame with the legendary Mark Sainsbury, see below! Big t...
Posted by Taking The Fall on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:54:00 PST