Swoop (Australian band)

Swoop were an Australian seven-piece rock, funk and disco band established in 1991. Swoop released three studio albums, Thriller (October 1993), The Woxo Principle (November 1995), and Be What You Is (January 1999).[1] Their most popular single, 1995's "Apple Eyes", reached No. 9 in Australia on the ARIA Singles Chart,[2] and was certified gold by ARIA. [3]

Swoop
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresRock, funk, disco, alternative dance
Years active1991 (1991)–1999 (1999)
LabelsFreakzone, Mushroom / Festival
Associated actsProfessor Groove & the Booty Affair
Past membersJoshua Beagley
Roland Kapferer
Fiona Ta'akimoeaka
Chris Brien
Armando Gomez
Alex 'Gob' Hewettson
Breadman St Ledger III
Calvin Welch
Tetsushi Morita
Rebekah Jane
Robert Woolf

History

1991-1993: Thriller

Swoop were an Australian seven-piece rock, funk and disco band established in 1991 by Joshua Beagley on guitar and keyboards, and Roland Kapferer on lead vocals, initially as a funk and rap duo.[1][4] The duo were joined by Fiona Ta'akimoeaka on lead vocals, and in 1992 by Chris Brien on drums, Armando Gomez on percussion, Alex 'Gob' Hewettson on bass guitar, and Breadman St Ledger III on keyboards.[1][5] Later members include drummer Calvin Welch and keyboard player Tetsushi Morita. After Ta'akimoeaka left the band, Rebekah Jane joined the group as lead vocalist.

In 1992, Swoop released the single "Positivity's Groove" and "Jelly Funk". In 1993, Swoop released "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" and "Do It" which were both included on Swoop's debut studio albums, Thriller released in October 1993.[1]

1994-1999: The Woxo Principle & Be What You Is

In October 1994, Swoop released "Neighbourhood Freak", which became the group's first charting single, peaking at number 62 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1994 Swoop were nominated for ARIA Award for Best New Talent.[6]

In 1995 Swoop released Rock Dog" and in October, "Apple Eyes" which peaked at number 9 on the ARIA Charts and was certified gold.[3] In November 1995, Swoop released their second studio album The Woxo Principle[1] Two further singles were released from the album, including the cover of Captain & Tennille's "Do That to Me (One More Time)". At the ARIA Music Awards of 1996 they were nominated for ARIA Award for Song of the Year and ARIA Award for Best Video for "Apple Eyes", and ARIA Award for Best Pop Release for The Woxo Principle.[7][8]

In 1998, Swoop released "Remedy" and "Blood Runs Hot", the lead singles from their third studio album Be What You Is which was released in January 1999.[1] Late in 1999 Swoop disbanded.[5]

2000-present : After Swoop

After Swoop, Beagley, Kapferer and Welch formed Professor Groove & the Booty Affair; with Sam Dixon on bass guitar and Robert Woolf on keyboards and vocals (later replaced by Richard Stanford on keyboards).[9][10] They released their debut album, And so Funketh the Wise Man in 2001.[9][11]

Brien became a live and recording session musician, drum clinician and teacher; in November 2006 he relocated to Hong Kong.[5]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums with chart positions and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[2]
Thriller
  • Released: October 1993
  • Label: Freakzone (Space004 GFNCD)
  • Format: CD
 -
The Woxo Principle 51
Be What You Is
  • Released: January 1999
  • Label: Mushroom Records (MUSH33138.2)
  • Format: CD
 -

Compilation album
List of compilation album with selected details
Title Details
Freak Fun
  • Released: 1998 (Japanese release)
  • Label: Orange Records (ORANGE1002)
  • Format: CD

Extended Play
List of extended play album with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[2]
The Raw Funk Power
  • Released: 1994
  • Label: Freakzone (Space005)
  • Format: CD
 96

Singles
List of singles as lead artist and chart position
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS[2]
"Positivity's Groove" 1992 - non-album singles
"Jelly Funk" -
"Everybody Loves the Sunshine" 1993 - Thriller
"Do It" -
"Neighbourhood Freak" 1994 62 The Woxo Principle
"Rock Dog" 1995 83
"Apple Eyes" 9
"(It Could Happen) Any Day Now" 1996 74
"Do That to Me (One More Time)" -
"Remedy" 1998 - Be What You Is
"Blood Runs Hot" -
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References
  1. McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Swoop'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 28 August 2004. Retrieved 20 March 2013. Note: McFarlane incorrectly lists Chris Brien as Chris O'Brien.
  2. Australian (ARIA Chart) peaks:
  3. "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1996". The Australian Record Industry Association Ltd. Archived from the original on 2 November 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  4. "Swoop – Seven-Piece Funk Machine". The Newcastle Post. TE Liftout. Alan Oakley. 8 July 1998. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  5. Mitchell, Sean (2 December 2007). "Chris Brien". The Black Page. Sean Mitchell. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  6. "ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year 1994: 8th Annual ARIA Awards". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  7. "ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year 1996: 10th Annual ARIA Awards". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  8. "Winners by Year – 26th ARIA Awards 2012 – Search Results 'Swoop'". Australian Record Industry Association. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  9. Professor Groove and the Booty Affair. "And so Funketh the Wise Man". Australian Music Online. Archived from the original on 21 September 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  10. "Professor Groove & the Booty Affair". Australian Jazz Agency. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
  11. Professor Groove and the Booty Affair (Musical group) (2001), And so Funketh the Wise Man, Vitamin Records. National Library of Australia, retrieved 21 March 2013
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