Flying nun records is iconic as an independent new zealand record label and this book from the labels creator, roger shepherd is a must read for fans of new. Perfumed earth, their sophomore album and flying nun debut, shimmers with veiled, kaleidoscopic textures, arriving at a sound that is both spacious and sensual, swooning and spellbound. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for flying nun records releases. The flying nun debuted nearly 50 years ago, on sept. There was not much to do in new zealand in the 1970s so we were among the highest consumers of records and books in the world and were in the process of becoming the most stoned as well. During one of her flights, she is seen by carlos ramirez, who thinks he has seen a religious vision. Flying nun records is iconic as an independent new zealand record label and this book from the labels creator, roger shepherd is a must read for fans of new zealand music. We started in 1981, like many independent labels do, by just wanting to make music we like available for. Flying nun records is an independent record label formed in christchurch, new zealand in 1981 by musicstore manager roger shepherd.
Stream tracks and playlists from flying nun records on your desktop or mobile device. Flying nuns biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Flying nun records is an independent record label formed in christchurch, new zealand, in 1981 by music store manager roger shepherd. Flying nun records is an independent record label formed in christchurch, new zealand. In 1987 flying nun published several adverts in the auckland book of bifm magazine, the inhouse magazine of auckland student station radio bfm now 95bfm. Specialising in vinyl records, cds, turntables and music related merchandise. Because of it, he gives up drinking, gambling and girls, while taking up meditating and going to mass. A film titled heavenly pop hits the flying nun story premiered in 2002. New zealands flying nun records is a paragon of what a great independent record label should be. Fresh off the tarmac after an extensive tour of the uk and europe, mermaidens announce their new record, look me in the eye. Sister bertrille convinces a casino owner to host a valentines day party for the children. The flying nun aired on abc from 1967 to 1970 for a total of 82 episodes.
The latest member of the flying nun family, purple pilgrims, have released the second single from their sophomore album perfumed earth, due out august 9. Something special for all you chills fans as legendary new zealand cameramandirector peter janes has used lockdown time to edit together the longlost rolling moon footage into a clip. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. But the locus of the emerging new zealand punk and postpunk scene and. It is an easy read and a captivating story of what can be achieved from a love of music. Those records and the bands that created them the chills, the clean, chris knox and the tall dwarfs, the verlaines, sneaky feelings, the bats, straitjacket fits and many more went on to define an era and create what became known as the dunedin sound. Flying nun was acquired as part of the purchase of fmr festival mushroom records by warner music group in 2006. The brainchild of amelia murray, fazerdaze began as a string of bedroom recordings created late in the night, emerging fullyformed in 2014 as her debut eponymous ep. Soundcloud surf friends the sea by flying nun records published on 209. Independent record label from the bottom of the world. The inside story of new zealands iconic independent record label by the man who made it happen. We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. Sister bertrille is getting better at flying and takes the occasional practice flight.
In 1990 festival records bought a fifty percent stake in flying nun, and then in 2000 merged with mushroom records, bringing flying nun into the festivalmushroom records family of companies. Sep 18, 2010 on 18 september 1970, the last episode of the the flying nun was broadcast. The sitcom ran for three seasons, and produced 82 color episodes from 1967 until 1970. The sitcom, which began on 7 september 1967, lasted 82 episodes. Arranged marriage np, fauvely, hott mt, lord loud, guest selections by so many wizards. Congrats to shayne p carter for making the 2020 new zealand book awards shortlist for his brilliant memoir dead. A succinct collection of intimate, beautifully produced dreampop written, produced and performed by murray herself. Anything could happen and it could be right now, and the choice is yours to make it worthwhile, belted the clean in their hit for flying nun records anything could happen.
Jun 06, 2017 flying nun records is iconic as an independent new zealand record label and this book from the labels creator, roger shepherd is a must read for fans of new zealand music. Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. But one person who wont be indulging in a fond look back is sally field, who starred as the aerodynamic sister bertrille in the sweetbutsilly television series. The series originally ran on abc from september 7, 1967, to april 3, 1970, producing 82 episodes, including a onehour pilot episode. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Stream surf friends the sea by flying nun records from desktop or your mobile device. Flying nun records 19811991 a fan remembers the first 10. The flying nun office, the dominion building, the square, christchurch in the mid1980s photo by alec bathgate.
Today in catholic history the last episode of the flying nun. The nuns and the children visit a us navy aircraft carrier. The flying nun book of bifm adverts scene audioculture. Then owned by warner music, after their purchase of festival mushroom. The night before our book talk, we will be playing a flying nun disco at a. Rereading those words 25 years on, i see the expectation and aspiration the new zealand postpunk community had for flying nun records alongside an acceptance of the labels gradual corporate embrace. We stock records from labels such as flying nun, captured tracks, ghostly international and sacred bones. Shepherd dedicates his book to all of the bands i have worked with and without whom there would be no story to tell. Flying nuns greatest bits by various, released 21 november 2011 1. New zealand and independent, with music videos, live clips, interviews and much more. Best of flying nun records music forum drowned in sound. A flock of flying nun fans dissect roger shepherds autobiography in love with these times. Established in 1981 to make music we like available for people we like. Jan 08, 2016 the flying nun office, the dominion building, the square, christchurch in the mid1980s photo by alec bathgate.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The idea for the unlikely sitcom didnt come from a tv executives fever dream. In 2010 flying nun was sold to a consortium owned by founder roger shepherd and neil finn. Surf friends the sea by flying nun records free listening. On 18 september 1970, the last episode of the the flying nun was broadcast. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the flying nun records story near you. Available on limited edition lilac vinyl, black vinyl, cd purchase stream enchantress pop from new zealand sister duo, purple pilgrims.
Shepherd buy rogers book the flying nun foundation preserving flying nun material the arts foundation of new zealand supporting the. For more than 35 years theyve been restlessly inventive, surprising and exploratory. Electronic, techno, electro, house, experimental, grime, dubstep, hip hop, alternative, indie, and many more. The flying nun is an american sitcom produced by screen gems for abc based on the 1965 book the fifteenth pelican, written by tere rios. Explore releases from the flying nun records label. Flying out online music store vinyl, cds, turntables. The flying nun was a sitcom produced by screen gems for abc, based on the nowforgotten book the fifteenth pelican by tere rios. Sally field hated being in the flying nun the flying nun. May 05, 2016 in 1987 flying nun published several adverts in the auckland book of bifm magazine, the inhouse magazine of auckland student station radio bfm now 95bfm.
Flying nun 25th anniversary box set 2006, cd discogs. Based on the book the fifteenth pilgrim by tere rios, the series focused on the life of sister bertrille, a novice of. Based on the book the fifteenth pilgrim by tere rios, the series focused on the life of sister bertrille, a novice of the daughters of charity of the convent san. Home to the audio visual world of flying nun records. Magic world of surprises and mystery ad for american circle corporations novelties. Flying nun king prawn, roger shepherd is set to release his first book next month a collection of memoirs reaching back to the early days of. Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world.
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