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Silver Rocket is a musical project by multi-instrumentalist and producer Mariusz Szypura, known from bands such as Blimp and Happy Pills. The project was initiated in 2001[1].
Silver Rocket | |
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 photo by Kinga Legutko | |
| Background information | |
| Years active | 2001–present |
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| Website | www |
Debut album "Electronics For Dogs" (2002)
editIn 2002, Silver Rocket released its debut album titled "Electronics For Dogs," recorded for Ampersand Records. This album garnered media and music community attention, receiving enthusiastic reviews[2].
"Electronics For Dogs" is a music album that reflected significant changes in the musical landscape at the beginning of the new century. The album features references to British guitar music, including artists like My Bloody Valentine and Radiohead. Additionally, the album is rich in beautiful harmonies reminiscent of The Beatles' work. Alongside guitars, it also includes modern electronic elements akin to artists such as Tarwater and Tortoise[2][3].
The album received positive press reviews and was well-received by listeners. In the popular radio show "Trójkowy Ekspres" hosted by Paweł Kostrzewa, Silver Rocket's album was recognized as one of the most important musical debuts of 2002 in Poland. Moreover, the song "Not Ok. 3000," sung by Aga Morawska of Happy Pills, was awarded in the "Song of the Year" category. This remarkable period in Silver Rocket's history was crowned with a series of successful concerts during the Icelandic band Múm's tour[2][3].
"Astronaut’s Diary" (2003)
editA year later, in 2003, the band released an EP titled "Astronaut’s Diary," which continued the success of the debut album and contributed to Silver Rocket's growing popularity[4].
In terms of style, the album continues the colorful and surreal musical journey started on the previous album, "Electronics for Dogs." However, this album explores areas of a dreamlike universe, where the noisy sounds of everyday life take the form of barely audible echoes and unravel into a mystical psychedelic mix of pleasant strings, charming and whimsical keyboard sounds, and gentle rhythms[4].
Album "Unhappy Songs" (2006)
editThe next step in Silver Rocket's discography was the album "Unhappy Songs," released in 2006 under Jazzboy Records. The creation of this album involved top artists from the Polish music scene as well as international artists[5].
"Unhappy Songs" consists of 11 tracks featuring elements of both British guitar music and modern, sophisticated electronics. This album presents an eclectic set of characteristics typical of contemporary alternative music. The album features guest appearances by renowned artists including Kasia Nosowska, Ania Dąbrowska, Artur Rojek, the band Old Time Radio, Tomek Makowiecki, and Katarzyna Kozak from the band Dr. No. The entire album was promoted by the track "Nothing Is Forever," which involved all the mentioned artists participating in the project[6].
In 2008, Silver Rocket released a concept album titled "Tesla," inspired by the life of Nikola Tesla. This album pushed the band into new musical territories, experimenting with sound and incorporating influences from world music[7][8].
In this musical project created by Mariusz Szypura, he served as composer, lyricist, and instrumentalist. He invited various artists to collaborate, including Tomek Makowiecki, Ania Dąbrowska, Monika Brodka, and Marsija from the band Locostar[7][8].
The songs on this album combine elements of psychedelic retro pop. The warm sounds flowing from the speakers are meant to delight sensitive listeners—with both hits and melodies known from the film world. Some standout tracks include the lively "Niagara Falls," the romantic duet "If," and a cover of David Bowie's song "Space Oddity[8].
The "Tesla" album is rich both in sound and content. The album cover references the art deco style characteristic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the period of Nikola Tesla's life and work. The album also features unique instruments such as the theremin, flutes, trumpets, and violins, processed through old tube analog devices from the 1960s or entirely computer-processed, giving the album rich sounds full of various colors, creating a psychedelic-hit mix[8].
The latest work by Silver Rocket is the album "Infinity Fidelity."
Within the album "Infinity Fidelity," Mariusz Szypura created his unique parallel universe where humans and machines coexist, aligning with the current discussion about artificial intelligence in the contemporary world. This album consists of two discs, which can be played simultaneously to enhance the interaction effect between humans and machines. It is an extraordinary experience where the present, future, and past intertwine, and the human world merges with the universe of robots and artificial intelligence. In the compact and vinyl versions, both discs can also be listened to separately, creating contrasting reflections of both worlds[1].
The first disc features Silver Rocket's instrumental music, full of emotions and energy, often reminiscent of a film soundtrack. The second part of the album is a digital, dehumanized reflection of the first disc, full of ambient patches, drones, and the coldness of machine-created artificial intelligence. "Infinity Fidelity" serves as a summary of two decades of Silver Rocket's unconventional creative path and an intriguing soundtrack to the future[1].
The dualistic vision of "Infinity Fidelity" is complemented by an original graphic design concept and labels on the release. These elements create an illusion of movement, coexisting two very different realities that gradually permeate each other. The track titles on the album apocalyptically predict our future[1].
In terms of musical style, "Infinity Fidelity" is difficult to classify definitively. The album combines beautiful, catchy melodies in complex harmonies, recalling diverse inspirations, from Morricone and Stravinsky, through electronic classics like Kraftwerk (in a cover of "The Robots"), to experimental deconstructionism oscillating between My Bloody Valentine and Philip Glass. All compositions, arrangements, production, and instrument recordings are by Mariusz Szypura[1].
- Studio albums
| Title | About album |
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| Infinity Fidelity |
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| Steamburg OST |
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| Steampunker OST |
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| Supermarket OST |
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| Tesla |
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| Unhappy Songs |
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| Astronaut's Diary (EP) |
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| Electronics For Dogs |
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- Singles
| Title | Year | On the list | Album | ||||||||||||||||
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| LP3 [12] | |||||||||||||||||||
| „Nothing Is Forever” (guests: Ania Dąbrowska, Karolina Kozak, Katarzyna Nosowska, Artur Rojek, Marsija)[13] |
2006 | — | Unhappy Songs | ||||||||||||||||
| „Niagara Falls” (guests: Monika Brodka) | 2008 | 37 | Tesla | ||||||||||||||||
| „—” the single was not charted. | |||||||||||||||||||
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "About", Silver Rocket
- ^ a b c "Silver Rocket - Electronics for Dogs [vinyl 180g clear limited + insert + downloadcode]", sklep.gusstaff.com (in Polish)
- ^ a b "Silver Rocket - Electronics For Dogs", www.porcys.com
- ^ a b "SERPENT Silver Rocket - Astronaut's Diary [clear LP]", wsm.serpent.pl
- ^ "Silver Rocket", Discogs
- ^ "Silver Rocket – Klub RE", klubre.pl (in Polish)
- ^ a b "Tesla", audio.com.pl (in Polish)
- ^ a b c d "SILVER ROCKET - TESLA", trojka.polskieradio.pl (in Polish)
- ^ "FilmPolski.pl - SUPERMARKET", FilmPolski (in Polish)
- ^ "TESLA - SILVER ROCKET". muzyka.interia.pl (in Polish).
- ^ "Unhappy Songs - Silver Rocket". muzyka.interia.pl (in Polish).
- ^ "LP3 - statystyki dla wykonawcy Silver Rocket feat. Monika Brodka". www.lp3.pl (in Polish).
- ^ "Silver Rocket – Nothing Is Forever". www.discogs.com.