"Guitarist Peter Koppes' solo work has a strike against it straightaway: he can barely carry a tune (although he's trying). Manchild and Myth was in Billboard USA magazine's Recommended section 6 August 1988: "Self-written solo effort from Church guitarist makes one wish he would take a more prominent role in forging that group's musical identity songs are a swirling miasma of guitar and melody, not unlike The Church's but more diffuse in an appealing way” Peter Koppes’ initial solo album 'Manchild and Myth' including the 'A Requiem' EP has now been re-issued on the Immersion label as a CD after being deleted by RYCODISC(USA) 15 years ago. Tracks 14-16: When Reason Forbids - A Requiem EP (1987) Mixed at Fatboy Studios except "At The Castle"Īll instruments and voices by Peter Koppes Recorded at La Maison (Bondi) except "At The Castle" I've only seen three surface in the last 3 years and one back in 1986." This single is so rare that not even Peter Koppes has a copy, from what he told me.įor all you Church Army fans, this is the rarest of all singles to obtain. But due to legal issues, the single had to be withdrawn and the disc never made it to the record shops. Only a handful of discs were printed up for promotional giveaway. This rare two track single never made it to mass production. Melodie is the name of his then wife and the other guests on the track are bassist Steve Kilbey of The Church and Richard Ploog, then drummer of The Church. It's the single for a side project by the guitarist of The Church, Peter Koppes. "Up for auction is my rare gem from my collection. This is one of the rarest Church-related releases.!!!! Peter Koppes and his wife, Steve Kilbey (The Church), and Richard Ploog (The Church) all play on this record. "Peter? has made some of the beautiful music, with The Church and as a solo artist!" "I have never heard anyone play like you do, I think your style is utterly unique and incredible." (Peter Koppes's Comment Board on MySpace) You music makes me feel! Your voice is heaven!" "You are simply ageless and as gorgeous as ever. Honestity, rhythm, "savoir faire", craftmanship." His solo work has something I can't explain. "I keep Peter's five original albums as a treasure.
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