Thanks for the memories

by Admin.

As one door closes, another one opens. Whanga Records is changing; from studio-based to not so studio-based.

Without premises to call their own, the label will go on: all the work from events to recording / releasing new music to video-making and promoting bands will continue as normal, simply using a wider range of venues. Only booking rehearsal space will be affected, and as far as I can tell, Dunfermline and the surrounding area has a plethora of venues offering rehearsal space.

My favourite memories

It’s easy to say, “in no particular order,” but diplomacy and Get Set, Joe don’t go.

Whanga Studio Memory No.1

Filming the Cut Me Down video for 1/4 Chubz who are an absolute pleasure to work with, and I love the end result.

1/4 Chubz – Cut Me Down straight in at no.1 in the Whanga Studio Memories chart.

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Whanga Studio Memory No.2

Filming the Anthemesque video for Birrell or Biscuit: an absolute experience, also a pleasure to work with and, again, I love the end result.

Birrell or Biscuit – Anthemesque unequalled for drama.

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Whanga Studio Memory No.3

The Birrell or Biscuit – UFO Space Disco video took about 10 minutes to shoot. I remember Craig (the Birrell in Birrell or Biscuit) saying lights aff, smoke machine on, make it hazy / psychedelic, and shoot it in one take, or something like that. I thought, aye, give me nae chance of filming anything anyone can watch. However, people seem to like it.

I like the way it breaks the fourth wall. In theatre breaking the fourth wall occurs when the actors acknowledge the audience and no longer pretend no one is watching. In UFO Space Disco the artists acknowledge their miming and no longer pretend to be playing the song. Some don’t even pretend to know the song!

Birrell or Biscuit – UFO Space Disco breaking the fourth wall, etc.

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Whanga Studio Memory No.4

Filming the recording of Salvation, the new single from 1/4 Chubz released this Friday, April 29, 2022.

Salvation: The Intro
1/4 Chubz – Salvation teaser trailer no.1 The Intro featuring John Simpson at Whanga Records. Chubz’s new single Salvation is scheduled for release on April 29, 2022.

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Salvation: Paul Travis on A1M Radio
1/4 Chubz – Salvation teaser trailer no.4 Paul Travis on A1M Radio featuring three Chubz no Mim at Whanga Records. Chubz’s new single Salvation is scheduled for release on April 29, 2022.

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Salvation: My Singing Voice
1/4 Chubz – Salvation teaser trailer no.2 My Singing Voice featuring Stuart Barrett at Whanga Records. Chubz’s new single Salvation is scheduled for release on April 29, 2022.

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Salvation: I’m The Lead Singer Now
1/4 Chubz – Salvation teaser trailer no.3 I’m The Lead Singer Now featuring Stuart Barrett at Whanga Records. Chubz’s new single Salvation is scheduled for release on April 29, 2022.

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The stills start here…
The stills start here with Stuart Barrett during the recording of 1/4 Chubz’s Salvation.
John Simpson during the recording of the 1/4 Chubz’s Salvation.

Whanga Studio Memory No.5

The photoshoot for Birrell or Biscuit’s Dinnerladies tour.

Birrell or Biscuit on the stairs.
Birrell or Biscuit by the drums.
You just don’t get anymore Dennis than this.

Whanga Studio Memory No.6

The Birrell or Biscuit radio interview with Graeme Galloway.

Craig Birrell and Harry Dixon talking to Graeme Galloway on the radio.
Me, Joe Graham, talking to Graeme Galloway on the radio.

Whanga Studio Memory No.6

Call It Rooted and Fckn Clueless at Whanga Records’ studio.

Call It Rooted at Whanga Records’ studio.
Call It Rooted at Whanga Records’ studio.
Fckn Clueless at Whanga Records’studio.
Fckn Clueless at Whanga Records’ studio.
Fckn Clueless at Whanga Records’studio.
Call It Rooted at Whanga Records’ studio.
Call It Rooted at Whanga Records’studio.

Whanga Studio Memory No.7

The night TwinsTown played Callum Paterson’s Broken Song at Whanga Records’ studio.

Donald and Stuart Mackay of TwinsTown.
Craig Birrell.
Mark Condie at Whanga Records’studio.
Mark Cindie.
Troy Leggat.
John Simpson.
Stuart Barrett.
John Simpson, Graeme Herd and Mariam Amhaz.
Goldie Looking Chain at Whanga Records’studio.
Trouble-makers at Whanga Records’studio.
Michelle Robertson at Whanga Records’ studio.
Troy Leggat and Harry Dixon at Whanga Records’ studio.
The Whanga Records founders, Stuart Barrett and Craig Birrell.

Whanga Studio is dead, long live Whanga Records.

Stay alive!

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