Rocawave records is proud to present the official premier of Freaky Meats "Slow Cooking in the Ghost Kitchen" music video. The song was produced by John McNab (music) & Shane Hollands (Poetry). The recording and mixing for the song was carried out by Olly Harmer at the Lab studios (Mt Eden). The song was inspired by Mr Holland's time on the road travelling around the North Island. Occasionally Shane would stop in to see a friend in Wellington who lived in a haunted house. Very occasionally both thought they heard Ghosts slowing cooking in the kitchen. James Percy and Jules Pettitt are Freaky Meat's powerful rhythm section that brought the other worldly single to life.
You can purchase "Slow Cooking in the Ghost Kitchen" on iTunes via this link:
https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/ghost-kitchen-single/id842823582
Credits and Behind the Scenes:
The SCITGK music video was shot in Titarangi, New Zealand. The shoot was almost brought to a halt when the studio/venue realised Shane's cigar smoke was in fact real!!! haha Paul Michael Moon Rogers was director and John Cameron was head of lighting and cinematography. John McNab was executive producer. Shane Hollands was lead actor and head creative producer. Editing was carried out by Mark Doyle from Ireland. James Percy was a producer who covered camera logistics. Jules was head of live music and sound on set :)
This exclusively self-funded NZ music project was a joint partnership between Freaky Meat and Rocawave Records 2014
Freaky Meat from the right are: Jules Pettitt (Bass), Shane Hollands (Lead Singer/Writer), James Percy (Drummer), John McNab (Lead Guitarist)
A link to the official release party for "Slow Cooking in the Ghost Kitchen"
https://www.facebook.com/events/248023598736169/?source=1
In Association with Powertool Records and UFO music venue:
Article written by Moss Rock
An Interview with John McNab from Freaky Meat:
1) What was the first record you bought?
Michael Jackson's Off the Wall. As a 9 yr old I was a serious fan of him and that album.
The music was pretty high energy and the dance moves.. nuff said!
2) How did "Freaky Meat" get their name?
We were at a book launch at the Dogs bollix (Shane was co-author) The book was called "Freaky Meat" and I asked if we could use the name for the band. So yea.. my idea contrary to popular opinion.
3) What kind of guitar, gear do you use?
Mostly the Fender Strat. modified to accommodate my tastes which the purists would hate. Fender amps too, and guitar picks of destiny.
For Jazzier tones I use a Gibson ES-135 and the Gibson also happened to be the guitar in the new video because it looks sexier! On the recording the guitar tones of the Gibson and my old Fender Strat were blended together to add a unique shine to the record.
4) Your favourite Freaky tune to preform live?
It is actually" Ghost Kitchen" our latest single when it's grooving hard. We were keen on making a dirty funk record injected with some heavy rock vibes. We like mixing things up a bit.. more than your average pop-song, experimenting with textures and dynamics. This song musically was more of a funk/rock journey which is different to the jazz/metal thing that we like to do as well.
As a guitarist the arrangement of Ghost Kitchen is
challenging so when you play it well its awesome.
5) Where about's did you guys shoot your new video coming out soon?
The Tool Room in Titirangi. There was a bit of cafuful over the cigar smoke as Shane was getting a bit carried away with the cigar in hand. It looked like he was enjoying the cigar a little too much, It started seeping into the restaurant, and you really shouldn't be doing that these days. But he did a really good job and sacrificed his lungs for the shoot. Hardly any lungs were destroyed in the video shoot.
6) Who is the Rhythm section creating some fun silhouettes in the video & what gear are they using?
Jules Pettitt is on Bass guitar playing a 5-string Ibanez through his Mesa Boogie Mk V,
doing his best not to blast us all to pieces.
Our drummer James Percy smashes sticks on a
Yamaha Master studio Drum kit and Paiste Signature range cymbals.
7) Where did you track the "Ghost Kitchen" and get it mixed and mastered?
We recorded the song at The Lab studio in Mt Eden with head engineer Olly Harmer. He did a great job recording and mixing the song in break neck speed. We then sent the song to the U.S.A to be mastered by Brian Lucey who has worked with
Arctic Monkeys and other great bands like the Black Keys.
8) Where have you played recently?
We played in Wellington at Valhalla which use to be Medusa. It was great venue and great sound, cheers guys really sweet set-up. We got some cool feedback from all the Wellington Metalheads, lots of open minds in Welly. The stage and P.A were epic and the layout was tight! We also played in Fielding in heavy dub territory, we survived and opened eyes and ears.
9) Any cool preformances coming up with your Jazz set and the Freaks?
Yes, actually we are close to confirming our slot at the Harbour Street Jazz Festival in Oamaru,
so a different set for this gig! I even put down the gat in favour of a saxophone for a couple of numbers
10) How do people get a hold of your music and say hello?
Facebook www.facebook.com/freakymeat
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/freaky-meat
