Saiful Idris - Guitar and vocals Khairyl Hashim - Bass Magdelene Han - Keyboards Fandy Razak - Drums Song - Guitar Mike See - Manager Huzaifah Yahya - manager
For bookings, please contact Mike See at: m: +65 9748 7257 e : thegreatspyexperiment@gmail.com
Influences
The Killers, Mogwai, Explosions In The Sky, Franz Ferdinand, Sigur Ros, Donny Osmond, Metallica, Jamal Abdillah, Radiohead, Muse, Deep Purple, Tower of Power, Linda Ronsteadt, Mansun, Kent, Interpol, Ash, Suede, ...
To the following bands, you make us proud to be Singaporeans:
B-Quartet, Force Vomit, Stoned Revivals, The Observatory, Electrico, I am David Sparkle, The Pinholes, The Padres, Astreal, Plain Sunset, MUON, and too many more..
The struggle continues but we'll get there.. Eventually.
Sounds Like
A Class 'A' Love Affair: The Great Spy Experiment at the Esplanade Recital Studio, April 2008
Mosaic Festival- GSE Goes Acoustic, March 2008. Videos by Debbie.
The plan was simple. Get two guitars, a bass, a keyboard and a drumset. And rock. Five different people. One common goal: To change the face of Singapore music.
Easily the hottest and most exciting new band in Singapore right now, the Great Spy Experiment have come a long way since their first gig in a dive bar in March 2005. Drawing influences from musicians as diverse as Ash, Explosions in the Sky, The Killers, Underworld, Franz Ferdinand, Mansun, Sigur Ros, Metallica, Radiohead, Kent, Force Vomit, Supergrass, Muse, Suede and Interpol, the band’s music can only be described as ‘a champagne-fuelled orgy of powerpop, indie, rock and dance, informed by everything except J-Lo’. As much guitar-led as it is beat-driven, with indie riffs juxtaposing irresistable pop hooks, and dance textures overlaying dance-able rock-grooves, the music is created with the dancefloor in mind and the bedroom at heart.
In spite of having only an independently-released single to their name, the band has gone from virtual unknowns to the nation’s indie darlings, all within the span of just over a year, thanks to their incessant gigging and electrifying live performances, some of which include internationally renowned events such as the Baybeats and Zouk festivals. In March, the band travelled to the USA where they tore the stages at the South-by-Southwest Festival in Austin, as the first Singaporean representatives in the 21-year old event, and the San Antonio Indie Fest and rocked the airwaves with live radio showcases in the two cities, garnering numerous fans along the way. In April, the band travelled to the USA again, this time to perform at New York’s Central Park, making yet another slice of history as the first Singaporean band to take the stage at the renowned venue. This month sees them being the sole Singaporean representatives at the inaugural SingFest held at Fort Canning Park.
The Great Spy Experiment release their debut album, “Flower Show Riots” on 3 September 2007. Recorded at Snakeweed Studio, the album is co-produced by Leonard Soosay and Wayne Thunder (The Suns), and was mastered in New York by Howie Weinberg, a renowned engineer who has worked with Muse, Franz Ferdinand, the Beastie Boys, Nirvana, Billy Corgan and many, many more acclaimed artistes.
As far as I’m concerned, this is one of the most eagerly anticipated local releases ever. Trust me. Based on what I’ve heard and seen from their live shows, listeners will be in for a good ol’ rocking treat.
- www.trigger-ed.com
Flower Show Riots is a confident and assured debut and music fans everywhere should sample its varied delights.
– Pop Culture Press
Flower Show Riots sounds really good and stands up easily to any modern rock LP you may care to point out on the Billboard Album Charts. Not a claim one can honestly make with reference to a Singapore band but I believe that there’s no exaggeration to declare Flower Show Riots a minor tour de force.
– www.powerofpop.com
Singaporean indie music has never sounded this superb.
- TODAY
A dance-rock killer that will slay both dance anoraks and indie scenesters. A keeper.
- Life!
The Great Spy Experiment's album, “Flower Show Riots” is now available at HMV, Sembawang Music, Gramophone, and all good record stores!! Get it now!
Wonderful gig yesterday geng....hahahaha....sing along sesssion...but afta tat tak best ah...my gear cable snap...hahahaha...but nvm it was a great time wif the great spy...[peace]
what a great show guys. despite the rain, it was really nice to see everyone dancing along. teachers rule (personal message to Khairyl) see you around, g
Thanks for sticking around!!! You guys are amazing sia..i was dancing and kicking beachballs everywhere...and fendy...I LOVE YOUR HARRY PORTER CAR!!!!! WICKED SIA!!!Can it fly??
Baik!!!Bagus!!!Awsome!!!Happening!!!hahahaha...u guys got me feeling crazy juz now....long time never feel like this again...hahahaha...till next time...chaoohhh
hello! this is Jonny Yen from San Antonio, Texas! i hope you remember me! i hope everything is going good for you guys. Please tell Mike hi for me! come back to Texas soon, i can set you guys up!