Difference between revisions of "Chris Catalyst"
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| − | [[File:Chris at RocknCoke 03.09.2006.jpg|thumb|right|490px|Chris Catalyst playing with The Sisters of Mercy at [[Sun,_03-Sep-2006|Rock'n Coke Festival, Istanbul, 2006]]...]] | + | [[File:Chris at RocknCoke 03.09.2006.jpg|thumb|right|490px|Chris Catalyst playing with The Sisters of Mercy at [[Sun,_03-Sep-2006|Rock'n Coke Festival, Istanbul, 2006]]...]]<br/> |
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| − | [[Main Page|The Sisters]]' second guitarist for the 2005 tour and has since been a steady member of the band.<br/> | + | Chris May, commonly known as '''''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Catalyst Chris Catalyst]''''' aka '''''Robochrist''''' was recruited as [[Main Page|The Sisters]]' second guitarist for the 2005 tour and has since been a steady member of the band.<br/> |
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| − | Before that, he had been kicking about Leeds' music scene for several years. | + | Before that, he had been kicking about Leeds' music scene for several years. Given the incestuous nature of said scene, it can hardly be surprising that someone who had worked at [[Tue, 03-Jun-1997|Joseph's Well]], the notorious scene of 1997's [[Near Meth Experience]] gig, has joined [[The Sisters of Mercy]]. <br/> |
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| − | Given the incestuous nature of said scene, it can hardly be surprising that someone who had worked at | ||
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| − | [[Tue, 03-Jun-1997|Joseph's Well]], the notorious scene of 1997's [[Near Meth Experience]] gig, has joined [[The Sisters of Mercy]]. <br/> | ||
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| − | Chris had also worked with [[Adam Pearson]] at Adam's studio in Headingley, Leeds. | + | Chris had also worked with [[Adam Pearson]] at Adam's studio in Headingley, Leeds. Together they played a one-off gig by [http://www.myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8472 The Elvis Presleys From Hell] in 2005. A video of this has recently surfaced [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fCDZvm2uaSw on YouTube].<br/> |
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| − | Together they played a one-off gig by [http://www.myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8472 The Elvis Presleys From Hell] in 2005. | ||
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| − | A video of this has recently surfaced [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fCDZvm2uaSw on YouTube].<br/> | ||
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| − | Apart from playing guitars with [[The Sisters of Mercy|The Sisters]], Chris is a member of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka_Machines '''''Eureka Machines'''''].<br/> | + | Apart from playing guitars with [[The Sisters of Mercy|The Sisters of Mercy]], Chris Catalyst is also a founding member of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka_Machines '''''Eureka Machines''''']. Various promo videos about the band do exist, for example this one titled [http://www.ashtv.co.uk/ashtv/index.php?id=33 Chris Catalyst Cribs].<br/> |
| − | + | In October 2012, the ''Eureka Machines'' launched their first [http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/eurekamachines Pledge Music campaign] featuring their third album ''Remain In Hope'', which reached the target amount within 2.5 hours. ''Remain In Hope'' was released on February 21st, 2013 and is available for a listen at [https://eurekamachines.bandcamp.com/ ''eurekamachines@bandcamp.com]<br/> | |
| − | + | Most recently, in 2014 the ''Eureka Machines'' started a further Pledge Music Campaign for their fourth album, [http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/em4 tentatively entitled ‘BRAIN WAVES’], that also included a double DVD featuring 6+ hours of live and promo footage from the former six years. All of the band's albums are available from their [http://www.eurekamachines.com/new/shop-2/shop-cds/ online merchandise store], where you can find [http://www.eurekamachines.com/new/shop-2/shop/ shirts and stuff] as well.<br/> | |
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| − | + | The ''Eureka Machines'' are by far not the end of Chris' musical activities, the entirety of which is perfectly listed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Catalyst at Wikipedia...]. We recommend you also check his [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/152220-Chris-Catalyst discography@discogs]. <br/> | |
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| + | <span><font size="4">Eureka Machines UPDATE</font></span> | ||
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| + | [[File:Eureka Machines 2016.JPG|thumb|right|365px|''Eureka Machines'' in 2016]] | ||
| + | '''''BRAIN WAVES''''' was released on March 26th, 2014 <br/> | ||
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| − | Everything you need to know about the album, the recording process, the artwork, etc. | ||
PLUS various sample tracks can be found [http://www.eurekamachines.com/brainwaves/index.htm @EUREKA MACHINE'S BRAIN WAVES MINI SITE]. <br/> | PLUS various sample tracks can be found [http://www.eurekamachines.com/brainwaves/index.htm @EUREKA MACHINE'S BRAIN WAVES MINI SITE]. <br/> | ||
| − | An [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAskohb8WSA Offical ''Brain Waves'' Video] | + | An [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAskohb8WSA Offical ''Brain Waves'' Video] was also produced, see down below...<br/> |
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Due to the fact that the Pledge Campaign has finished by now, the album is henceforth available [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brain-Waves-Eureka-Machines/dp/B00W7B6YEQ/ref=sr_1_1_twi_2_mus?ie=UTF8&qid=1431277342&sr=8-1&keywords=eureka+machines here] or [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/brain-waves/id986275895 here].<br/> | Due to the fact that the Pledge Campaign has finished by now, the album is henceforth available [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brain-Waves-Eureka-Machines/dp/B00W7B6YEQ/ref=sr_1_1_twi_2_mus?ie=UTF8&qid=1431277342&sr=8-1&keywords=eureka+machines here] or [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/brain-waves/id986275895 here].<br/> | ||
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| − | + | The ''Eureka Machines'' are touring regularly. There are no gigs scheduled for the moment, though.<br/> | |
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| − | The ''Eureka Machines'' are touring regularly. <br/> | ||
| − | + | For detailled and up-to-date information on touring, please see the [http://www.eurekamachines.com/new/gigs/ Eureka Machines' Official Gigs Site] <br/> | |
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| − | For detailled information, please see the [http://www.eurekamachines.com/new/gigs/ Eureka Machines Official Gigs Site] | ||
| + | or their [https://www.facebook.com/eurekamachines page on facebook].<br/> | ||
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'''Chris Catalyst''' and the [https://twitter.com/EurekaMachines Eureka Machines] can also be found on [https://twitter.com/ChrisCatalyst Twitter @Chris Catalyst].<br/> | '''Chris Catalyst''' and the [https://twitter.com/EurekaMachines Eureka Machines] can also be found on [https://twitter.com/ChrisCatalyst Twitter @Chris Catalyst].<br/> | ||
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| − | To celebrate the end of their Pledge campaign, and to look | + | To celebrate the end of their Pledge campaign in 2014, and to look into the future, the Eureka Machines did <br/> |
a "''frankly embarrassingly huge interview with the nice people at Team Rock'', in particular with Matt Stocks, <br/> | a "''frankly embarrassingly huge interview with the nice people at Team Rock'', in particular with Matt Stocks, <br/> | ||
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see [http://www.teamrock.com/features/2015-07-14/do-or-diy-the-story-of-eureka-machines ''Do or DIY - The Story of Eureka Machines...]<br/> | see [http://www.teamrock.com/features/2015-07-14/do-or-diy-the-story-of-eureka-machines ''Do or DIY - The Story of Eureka Machines...]<br/> | ||
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== ''Videos'' == | == ''Videos'' == | ||
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| − | | {{#ev:youtube|IOjOwyT8XEI| | + | | {{#ev:youtube|IOjOwyT8XEI|365|left|Eureka Machines - ''Pop Star'' from the album ''Remain In Hope''}} |
| − | | {{#ev:youtube|V6c6t3r4PYY| | + | | {{#ev:youtube|V6c6t3r4PYY|365|left|''Welcome To My Shangri-La'' from the album ''Brain Waves''}} |
| − | | {{#ev:youtube|BAskohb8WSA| | + | | {{#ev:youtube|BAskohb8WSA|365|left|Eureka Machines - ''Brain Waves'' (Official Video)}} |
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| − | Some interviews with Chris:<br/> | + | Some interviews with Chris Catalyst:<br/> |
* June 3rd, 2014 from ''Cack Blabbath'' about the Eureka Machines gig at Sonisphere and future plans [http://www.cackblabbath.com/2014/06/03/sonisphere-2014-preview-interview-with-eureka-machines/ here...] | * June 3rd, 2014 from ''Cack Blabbath'' about the Eureka Machines gig at Sonisphere and future plans [http://www.cackblabbath.com/2014/06/03/sonisphere-2014-preview-interview-with-eureka-machines/ here...] | ||
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* May 3rd, 2015 with Chris [http://www.uberrock.co.uk/interviews/56-may-interviews/14421-chris-catalyst-eureka-machines-uber-rock-interview-exclusive.html by ''ÜBERROCK'''s Ben Hughes...] | * May 3rd, 2015 with Chris [http://www.uberrock.co.uk/interviews/56-may-interviews/14421-chris-catalyst-eureka-machines-uber-rock-interview-exclusive.html by ''ÜBERROCK'''s Ben Hughes...] | ||
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Revision as of 15:22, 15 April 2016
Chris May, commonly known as Chris Catalyst aka Robochrist was recruited as The Sisters' second guitarist for the 2005 tour and has since been a steady member of the band.
Before that, he had been kicking about Leeds' music scene for several years. Given the incestuous nature of said scene, it can hardly be surprising that someone who had worked at Joseph's Well, the notorious scene of 1997's Near Meth Experience gig, has joined The Sisters of Mercy.
Chris had also worked with Adam Pearson at Adam's studio in Headingley, Leeds. Together they played a one-off gig by The Elvis Presleys From Hell in 2005. A video of this has recently surfaced on YouTube.
Apart from playing guitars with The Sisters of Mercy, Chris Catalyst is also a founding member of the Eureka Machines. Various promo videos about the band do exist, for example this one titled Chris Catalyst Cribs.
In October 2012, the Eureka Machines launched their first Pledge Music campaign featuring their third album Remain In Hope, which reached the target amount within 2.5 hours. Remain In Hope was released on February 21st, 2013 and is available for a listen at eurekamachines@bandcamp.com
Most recently, in 2014 the Eureka Machines started a further Pledge Music Campaign for their fourth album, tentatively entitled ‘BRAIN WAVES’, that also included a double DVD featuring 6+ hours of live and promo footage from the former six years. All of the band's albums are available from their online merchandise store, where you can find shirts and stuff as well.
The Eureka Machines are by far not the end of Chris' musical activities, the entirety of which is perfectly listed at Wikipedia.... We recommend you also check his discography@discogs.
Eureka Machines UPDATE
BRAIN WAVES was released on March 26th, 2014
and, most remarkably, entered the BBC UK Rock Album Charts at No.3.
Everything you need to know about the album, the recording process, the artwork, etc.
PLUS various sample tracks can be found @EUREKA MACHINE'S BRAIN WAVES MINI SITE.
An Offical Brain Waves Video was also produced, see down below...
Due to the fact that the Pledge Campaign has finished by now, the album is henceforth available here or here.
The Eureka Machines are touring regularly. There are no gigs scheduled for the moment, though.
For detailled and up-to-date information on touring, please see the Eureka Machines' Official Gigs Site
or their page on facebook.
Chris Catalyst and the Eureka Machines can also be found on Twitter @Chris Catalyst.
To celebrate the end of their Pledge campaign in 2014, and to look into the future, the Eureka Machines did
a "frankly embarrassingly huge interview with the nice people at Team Rock, in particular with Matt Stocks,
see Do or DIY - The Story of Eureka Machines...
Videos
Further External Links
Some interviews with Chris Catalyst:
- June 3rd, 2014 from Cack Blabbath about the Eureka Machines gig at Sonisphere and future plans here...
- March 7th, 2014 with The Midlands Rocks ...
- March 2nd, 2014 conducted by Johnny H for Uber Rock Online Magazine ...
- May 3rd, 2015 with Chris by ÜBERROCK's Ben Hughes...
