Cat's Eyes
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Cat's Eyes are an alternative pop duo formed in early 2011 by vocalist Faris Badwan (known for his work with English Indie rock band The Horrors) and Italian-Canadian soprano, composer and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Zeffira.[1]
The band were formed after Badwan introduced Zeffira to the 1960s girl group music. Zeffira became intrigued by the likes of The Ronnettes and acts produced by Joe Meek and Phil Spector and soon began work on a demo version of a track (which eventually became "The Lull") in a similar style, which on completion she emailed to Badwan.
Using Zeffira's classical music contacts the band were able to perform a short performance using a church organ and choir at the Vatican, in front of several important cardinals Following much positive press on the performance they offered free downloads of two songs via their website. One a cover/remix of Grinderman's "When My Baby Comes" and the other an original composition - "Not a Friend".
On 28th February 2011 the duo released an E.P. entitled Broken Glass on the Polydor label it was recorded at Peter Gabriel's RealWorld Studios with producer Steve Osborne. The Broken Glass E.P. featured three original compositions and a cover of a previously unreleased demo song by The Horrors - "Sunshine Girls". It met with positive press and was followed by a the release of Cat's Eyes, a full length album, in April 2011.
Also recorded at RealWorld Studios, Cat's Eyes received much positive press. Badwan has dismissed rumours that the success of Cat's Eyes signals he will depart with The Horrors.[citation needed]
Discography
- Broken Glass (Polydor, 2011)
- Cat's Eyes (Polydor, 2011)
References
- ^ Tucker, Rebecca. "Canadian opera singer, British rock star hook up at the Vatican". National Post. January 24, 2011