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In late 1989, Savill along Stuart Wilkinson (bass guitar) and Michael Warner (drums) formed shoegazing band Eternal. They had various other members, among them Savill's long time friend Sean Hewson (guitar) (with whom he would go to form later [[Monster Movie (band)]]) . The band released a single 7″, entitled "Breathe" in indie label [[Sarah Records]] . Savill joined [[Slowdive]] after replying an ad where they were looking for a female guitarist. "I will wear a dress if it's necessary", he told them <ref>author, [http://www.puresalemguitars.com/christian-savill-of-slowdive-took-time-to-speak-with-attack-captain/ "Christian Savill of SLOWDIVE took time to speak with Attack Captain."], ''PureSalem Guitars'', 26 January 2017. 2017-07-22</ref> |
In late 1989 in [[Reading]], [[England]], Savill along Stuart Wilkinson (bass guitar) and Michael Warner (drums) formed shoegazing band Eternal. They had various other members, among them Savill's long time friend Sean Hewson (guitar) (with whom he would go to form later [[Monster Movie (band)]]) . The band released a single 7″, entitled "Breathe" in indie label [[Sarah Records]] . Savill joined [[Slowdive]] after replying an ad where they were looking for a female guitarist. "I will wear a dress if it's necessary", he told them <ref>author, [http://www.puresalemguitars.com/christian-savill-of-slowdive-took-time-to-speak-with-attack-captain/ "Christian Savill of SLOWDIVE took time to speak with Attack Captain."], ''PureSalem Guitars'', 26 January 2017. 2017-07-22</ref> |
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By the time [[Slowdive]] released their third album, ''Pymalion'' (1995), things in the band were tense and Savill's input was minimum. As they were not getting any money neither, bassist Nick Chaplin and him left the band to find a job.<ref>Anthony Strutt [http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Article/3640/Slowdive-Interview "Slowdive Interview"], ''Penny Black Music'', 22 June 2005. 2017-07-22</ref> |
By the time [[Slowdive]] released their third album, ''Pymalion'' (1995), things in the band were tense and Savill's input was minimum. As they were not getting any money neither, bassist Nick Chaplin and him left the band to find a job.<ref>Anthony Strutt [http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Article/3640/Slowdive-Interview "Slowdive Interview"], ''Penny Black Music'', 22 June 2005. 2017-07-22</ref> |
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In September 2000 Savill relocated to London. Prior to that he spent a few years working as a web designer. He and Sean Hewson had been doing music on and off during this time, but nothing really serious. Around December 1999 they got the idea to actually make a record.<ref>John Kupchick, [http://www.souvlakispacestation.com/archives/122 "A Short History of Eternal and the Birth of Monster Movie"], ''The Souvlaki Space Station'',21 July 2011. 2017-07-22</ref> Originally they wanted to call their group '''B-Movie''', but after finding that to be the name of a pre-Soft Cell band they settled on their second choice, which was [[Monster Movie (band)|Monster Movie]], inspired in the [[Can]]'s album of the same name.<ref>David Sanchez, [http://listadark.com/2004/08/16/christian-savill-es-incre%C3%ADble-que-la-gente-le-guste-slowdive-despu%C3%A9s-de-tanto-tiempo "A Short History of Eternal and the Birth of Monster Movie"], ''Christian Savill: "Es increíble que a la gente le guste Slowdive después de tanto tiempo"'',16 August 2004. 2017-07-22</ref> |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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| Birth name | Christian Savill |
| Born | 6 December 1970 Bury, England, United Kingdom |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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Christian Savill (born 6 December 1970 in Bury) is a English musician best known for his work with Slowdive.
Musical Career
In late 1989 in Reading, England, Savill along Stuart Wilkinson (bass guitar) and Michael Warner (drums) formed shoegazing band Eternal. They had various other members, among them Savill's long time friend Sean Hewson (guitar) (with whom he would go to form later Monster Movie (band)) . The band released a single 7″, entitled "Breathe" in indie label Sarah Records . Savill joined Slowdive after replying an ad where they were looking for a female guitarist. "I will wear a dress if it's necessary", he told them [1]
By the time Slowdive released their third album, Pymalion (1995), things in the band were tense and Savill's input was minimum. As they were not getting any money neither, bassist Nick Chaplin and him left the band to find a job.[2]
In September 2000 Savill relocated to London. Prior to that he spent a few years working as a web designer. He and Sean Hewson had been doing music on and off during this time, but nothing really serious. Around December 1999 they got the idea to actually make a record.[3] Originally they wanted to call their group B-Movie, but after finding that to be the name of a pre-Soft Cell band they settled on their second choice, which was Monster Movie, inspired in the Can's album of the same name.[4]
Discography
- Slowdive
- Just for a Day (1991)
- Souvlaki (1993)
- Pygmalion (1995)
- Slowdive (2017)
- Monster Movie
- Last Night Something Happened (2002, Clairecords)
- To the Moon (2003, Clairecords)
- Transistor (Mini-Album) (2004, Graveface Records)
- All Lost (2006, Graveface Records/ArtOfFact Records)
- Everyone Is a Ghost (2010, Graveface Records)
- Keep the Voices Distant (2017, Graveface Records)
Notes and references
Notes
- ^ author, "Christian Savill of SLOWDIVE took time to speak with Attack Captain.", PureSalem Guitars, 26 January 2017. 2017-07-22
- ^ Anthony Strutt "Slowdive Interview", Penny Black Music, 22 June 2005. 2017-07-22
- ^ John Kupchick, "A Short History of Eternal and the Birth of Monster Movie", The Souvlaki Space Station,21 July 2011. 2017-07-22
- ^ David Sanchez, "A Short History of Eternal and the Birth of Monster Movie", Christian Savill: "Es increíble que a la gente le guste Slowdive después de tanto tiempo",16 August 2004. 2017-07-22
External links
- Christian Savill on Twitter
- Monster Movie official Facebook page
- Slowdive official website
- Christian Savill at AllMusic
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