The Bats - Simpletons

Filmed around the devastated "Red Zone" in Christchurch, The Bats and director, Marc Swadel, record the poignant disconnect between what was a grand old little city, and the partially or fully destroyed remnants of much of what defined the city centre before the February 2011 earthquake. The Bats are almost as much part of the historical fabric of the city as some of the city's better-known buildings, being one of Flying Nun's key acts in the 1980s and 1990s. Age has been kind to them, with the tightness of the rhythm section in "Simpletons" standing out. The simple melodies, driving rhythms, augmented by the usual basic harmonies, have not disappeared, and with some competent production, we have a track that is a progression of their repertoire without losing the original essence of the band. In fact the original line-up is intact, with Robert Scott, Paul Kean and Kaye Woodward all present, with Malcolm Grant in addition. You can buy their latest album (2011) "Free All The Monsters" at the links below.

Flying Nun Records: http://bit.ly/qqrck2
iTunes: http://bit.ly/101niYS
The band website is here:
http://www.thebats.co.nz

The video director's contact details are below.
http://www.marcswadel.com