Superchrist
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| Song by The Smashing Pumpkins | ||
| Album | Fresh Cuts: Volume 2 | |
| Released | March 1, 2008 | |
| Recorded | January 2008 | |
| Genre | Alternative rock | |
| Length | 6:59 | |
| Writer | Billy Corgan | |
| Producer | Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin and Kerry Brown[1] | |
"Superchrist" is a 2008 song by The Smashing Pumpkins.
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[edit] History
The song originated during the sessions for Zeitgeist, but, according to Billy Corgan, "We didn't feel we understood the song and thought playing it on tour would help us sort it out".[1] The band first performed the song on July 24th, 2007, during their residence at The Fillmore, and it has since become a live staple. It was finally recorded in January 2008, co-produced by Kerry Brown of the band Catherine.[2]
Although not a single, the song was highly publicized by the band, including a music video that debuted on MySpace on February 27, 2008; it was also notable for being the band's first release without a record label.[3]The song was released on Fresh Cuts: Volume 2, a compilation released by Guitar Center that otherwise only features songs by Guitar Center employees.[1]
[edit] Style
The song, with a time signature of 6/8, is fairly heavy and has been described by the band as "psychedelic", which Corgan partly attributes to co-producer Kerry Brown.[1] Corgan declared that "Superchrist" is an indication of the band being "back in free territory", hinting that Zeitgeist was damaged by major label pressures and a lack of energy.[4]
[edit] Music video
The song's music video, directed and edited by Justin Coloma, debuted on MySpace on February 27, 2008.[5] The video features Corgan and Chamberlin performing the song with Gary and Sky Saxon from The Seeds on tambourine and bass guitar, respectively.[5] Corgan collaborator Linda Strawberry, photographer Kristin Burns, Hanna Beth, and Audrey Kitching appear in nurse costumes before photographing and injecting Sky Saxon, and porn star Sasha Grey appears as a dancer.[5] It is the first Pumpkins video since the reunion to not feature touring members Jeff Schroeder, Ginger Reyes and Lisa Harriton.
[edit] Personnel
- The Smashing Pumpkins
- Billy Corgan - vocals, guitar, bass, producer, mixer
- Jimmy Chamberlin - drums, producer, mixer
- Ysanne Spevack - violin[5]
- Kerry Brown - producer, mixer
- Stephen Marcussen - mastering
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Cohen, Jonathan. "Exclusive: New Pumpkins Song On Guitar Center CD". Billboard. 2008-02-14.
- ^ "Superchrist lives!". SmashingPumpkins.com 2008-01-09.
- ^ "Artist Interviews: Billy Corgan". Guitarcenter.com 2008-02-28.
- ^ Serpick, Evan. "Corgan's Fury: Exclusive Q&A". Rolling Stone. 2008-03-26.
- ^ a b c d "The Smashing Pumpkins - Superchrist". MySpace. 2008-02-27.
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