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{{Infobox_band |
{{Artist infobox |
  band_name        = G42 |
| Name              = G42
  image             = [[Image:G42-logo100.JPG|100px]] |
| Image             = G42-logo100.JPG
  years_active     = 1987–present |
| Years_active     = 1987 –
  status           = Active |
| Origin           = Vancouver, Canada
  country          = Vancouver, Canada |
| Genre            = Psychadelic, Noise
  music_genre      = Ambiguous|
| Label            = [[Sinusoidal]]
  record_label      = [[Sinusoidal]] |
| Current_members   = [[Fritter]]<br/>[[Dan 243]]<br/>[[Postman Pat]]<br/>[[Shmeeb 42]]
  current_members   = [[Fritter]]<br/>[[Dan 243]]<br/>[[Postman Pat]]<br/>[[Shmeeb 42]]
| Reviews          = <nowiki></nowiki>
*
}}
}}
'''G42''' is one of the founding artists on [[Sinusoidal]]. G42 has produced a wide range of sonic assaults, starting with the MC1134WE recordings in 1989 and expanding to a wide range of accoustic, analogue, and digital albums.
'''G42''' is one of the founding artists on [[Sinusoidal]]. G42 has produced a wide range of sonic assaults, starting with the MC1134WE recordings in 1989 and expanding to a wide range of accoustic, analogue, and digital albums.
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===Early Recordings (1989 – 1991)===
===Early Recordings (1989 – 1991)===
One night in 1989, blessed with free access to studio space at both the Toy Palace (now defunct) as well as Pizza and beverages, Fritter and Shmeeb recorded anything their minds could force the equipment into producing. Having zero prior experience with electronic music gear between them, they recorded well into the night and created the first G42 album, which would come to be known as '''MC1134WE'''.
One night in 1989, blessed with free access to studio space at the Toy Palace (now defunct) as well as Pizza and beverages, Fritter and Shmeeb recorded anything their minds could force the equipment into producing. Having zero prior experience with electronic music gear between them, they recorded well into the night and created the first G42 album, which would come to be known as '''Minimum Clearance 1134 Wembley's Earotica'''.


The following year, Fritter and Shmeeb once again gained access to studio space. Many more late-night recording sessions would follow in Studio X (now also defunct)  which was located in the basement of the house where Fritter was staying. At this time '''Dan 243''' also joined Fritter on many recording sessions. Much of this material is included on later versions of MC1134WE as bonus content.
The following year, Fritter and Shmeeb once again gained access to studio space. Many more late-night recording sessions would follow in Studio X (now also defunct)  which was located in the basement of the house where Fritter was staying. At this time '''Dan 243''' also joined Fritter on many recording sessions. Much of this material is included on later versions of MC1134WE as bonus content.
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Acquiring a select time slot on UBC's CiTR Radio, Fritter and Shmeeb 42 start to broadcast [[Limp Sink]] every Friday night from midnight to 08:00. Joined a few months later by '''Postman Pat''', the Limp Sink radio show was the prime source of all the recorded material during this time, resulting in two full-length albums and one 3-minute single.
Acquiring a select time slot on UBC's CiTR Radio, Fritter and Shmeeb 42 start to broadcast [[Limp Sink]] every Friday night from midnight to 08:00. Joined a few months later by '''Postman Pat''', the Limp Sink radio show was the prime source of all the recorded material during this time, resulting in two full-length albums and one 3-minute single.


===The Ranch (Limp Sink II) (1994 - 1997)===
===The Ranch (1994 - 1997)===
During this period, the Limp Sink show kept on going but the most significant result was a lot of partying and backyard barbecues at the Ranch. Unfortunately, very few recordings have survived.
During this period, the Limp Sink show kept on going but the most significant result was a lot of partying and backyard barbecues at the Ranch. Unfortunately, very few recordings have survived.


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===Dark Ages (1997 - 2001)===
===Dark Ages (1997 - 2001)===
Also known as the [[Galactic Payback]], the band was all but disintegrated during this time. The Limp Sink show had been cancelled in a wave of scandal and without access to the radio station equipment, there was little time or funds for recording.
Also known as the ''Galactic Payback'', the band was all but disintegrated during this time. The Limp Sink show had been cancelled in a wave of scandal and without access to the radio station equipment, there was little time or funds for recording.
 
In the spring of 2000, after finally becoming financially stable, Fritter was married and had turned away from music, leaving the rest of the band in disarray.


===Digital Noise Rebirth (2001 - )===
===Digital Noise Rebirth (2001 - )===
In the Autumn of 2001, Fritter returns to composing music after a separation that would later turn to a divorce. Fritter and Dan 243 make a pact to record every Wednesday night for the sake of sanity.
In the Autumn of 2001, Fritter and Dan 243 make a pact to record every Wednesday night for the sake of sanity.


The style of music during this period had become very noisey and strictly digital. By 2004, G42 had performed their first live show and albums started being produced again.
The style of music during this period had become very noisey and strictly digital. By 2004, G42 had performed their first live show and albums started being produced again.
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Limp Sink]]


==External links==  
==External links==  
*[http://g42.net/ G42]
*[http://g42.net/ G42]
*[http://g42.net/limpsink/ Limp Sink]
*[http://sinusoidal.com/artists/g42/ Sinusoidal Records]
*[http://sinusoidal.com/artists/g42/ Sinusoidal Records]
*''[http://g42.net/rss/cccp.xml Cops Cabs and Crazy People]'' Podcast
*''[http://g42.net/rss/cccp.xml Cops Cabs and Crazy People]'' Podcast

Revision as of 00:06, 15 January 2006

Sinusoidal Artist
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G42
Years active 1987 –
Origin Vancouver, Canada
Genre(s) Psychadelic, Noise
Label(s) Sinusoidal
Members Fritter
Dan 243
Postman Pat
Shmeeb 42

G42 is one of the founding artists on Sinusoidal. G42 has produced a wide range of sonic assaults, starting with the MC1134WE recordings in 1989 and expanding to a wide range of accoustic, analogue, and digital albums.

Bio

The Gathering (1986 – 1989)

During the second annual camping trip organized by Fritter, Carmodious, Xymon, and Sgt. Brick, the name G42 was given to this ragtag band of fugitives during a secret meeting between Fritter and Carmodious. Shmeeb 42 became a regular by the third year and Doug showed up for a few beers.

The earliest G42 recordings, dubbed the Portable Noyz project, featured Fritter, Carmodious, Xymon, and Dave Newby but these were nothing more than chaotic jam sessions and were never produced for release. This period however remains a central inspiration for their later material.

Early Recordings (1989 – 1991)

One night in 1989, blessed with free access to studio space at the Toy Palace (now defunct) as well as Pizza and beverages, Fritter and Shmeeb recorded anything their minds could force the equipment into producing. Having zero prior experience with electronic music gear between them, they recorded well into the night and created the first G42 album, which would come to be known as Minimum Clearance 1134 Wembley's Earotica.

The following year, Fritter and Shmeeb once again gained access to studio space. Many more late-night recording sessions would follow in Studio X (now also defunct) which was located in the basement of the house where Fritter was staying. At this time Dan 243 also joined Fritter on many recording sessions. Much of this material is included on later versions of MC1134WE as bonus content.

Limp Sink (1991 – 1994)

Acquiring a select time slot on UBC's CiTR Radio, Fritter and Shmeeb 42 start to broadcast Limp Sink every Friday night from midnight to 08:00. Joined a few months later by Postman Pat, the Limp Sink radio show was the prime source of all the recorded material during this time, resulting in two full-length albums and one 3-minute single.

The Ranch (1994 - 1997)

During this period, the Limp Sink show kept on going but the most significant result was a lot of partying and backyard barbecues at the Ranch. Unfortunately, very few recordings have survived.

In the spring of 1994, the G42 crew made several DAT recordings in an abandoned cistern. Their first purely accoustic collection, this would later become the only release from this period.

Dark Ages (1997 - 2001)

Also known as the Galactic Payback, the band was all but disintegrated during this time. The Limp Sink show had been cancelled in a wave of scandal and without access to the radio station equipment, there was little time or funds for recording.

Digital Noise Rebirth (2001 - )

In the Autumn of 2001, Fritter and Dan 243 make a pact to record every Wednesday night for the sake of sanity.

The style of music during this period had become very noisey and strictly digital. By 2004, G42 had performed their first live show and albums started being produced again.

Discography

  1. 1989 - Minimum Clearance 1134 Wembley's Earotica
  2. 1992 - Jack Maynard
  3. 1992 - Helium
  4. 1993 - LSDC10
  5. 1994 - Cistern Sessions
  6. 2004 - Live at the Meat Ball
  7. 2005 - Luminous Mirror
  8. 2006 - Bound in Human Flesh

See also

External links