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50 Years (1.3 MB) MTTV
This is the story of a notorious band called
MTTV, which was an acronym for "More Tits on TV!". This name was
used by a collaboration of Brisbane fringe musicians who got together in 1985
and 1986.The post-punk and post-electro sound acheived by this foursome in various states of consciousness was a strange hybrid (slightly retro for that time, but also contemporary).
When they all got together in a share-house at Enoggera Tce, Red Hill they decided to get rid of the drum machines and synthesizers and go for a pure rock sound.
They were at times in the tradition of loud and macho Australian rock bands. At their best, they wrote some Chilesque ballads, and some hard-edged rocking numbers with a hint of a pre-Ministry sound.
Influences were: The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Jesus and the Mary Chain, Rose Tattoo, Cold Chisel, Phantom Rock and Slicker.
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Official members of MTTV were: Guest members were:
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Macpherson was a Brisbane film school student who had been in a number of
bands, including The Pits , with drummer Greg
Gilbert (aka Des Johnson). Peter was the proud owner of a 4-track tape recorder, that was used in the home studio. Alexander was a journalism student and volunteer at radical radio station 4ZZZ FM. Maddy was a teacher, and former member of a number of indie bands in Brisbane including Birds of Tin. He had recorded a number of things with Macpherson and "The Judge" Roy Utatao, including a great track called "Don't do it" which used an amazing analog/sampling sound. Alexander and Macpherson were also DJs who played at break dancing gigs. They started the 2002 Club at the old Druids Hall in George Street.
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Only two of note:
Also playing that night were Torso and Corpse of Christ.
After this last gig the members went their separate ways.
Macpherson's masterful lyrics included:
Maintain the Rage! "Shame,
Fraser, Shame. Maintain the rage! Kerr was a dog on the royal stage...."
Camera Hog "You look like a dog. What are you trying to do to me?"
New Meat in a Clean Cage "No shame! Who's to blame? I met her in a lingerie show.... Hot buttered! Wet t-shirt! Is there any place you won't go?"
Other tracks included: I Want My Baby, Fifty Years On The Road, I Hope I Find $20 On The Road Today, Leech Water, and He Dork Age.
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