Starfighter Pilot
Encyclopedia
Starfighter Pilot is the debut EP
from Snow Patrol
, on the Electric Honey
label, released on 15 June 1997. The EP was released under the name Polarbear, the band's second name after Shrug
. The name Polarbear was later changed to Snow Patrol
because of Jane's Addiction's
then ex-bassist
also having a side-project with the same name.
, and was later released as the fourth and final single from the album. Two versions, the "Starfighter Pilot" and "Starfighter Pilot (Remixes)" singles saw the song released in remixed form.
The EP remains a rare find and is popular among collectors. The song "Holy Cow" later appeared as a bonus track on the U.S. release of "Songs for Polarbears". The song "Safety" though, has not been released anywhere else, nor has the EP been re-issued.
Other personnel
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
from Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
, on the Electric Honey
Electric Honey (label)
Electric Honey is a record label run by students studying the HNC and HND in Music Business course, as well as students studying the Advanced Diploma in Music Industry Management & Marketing course at Stow College in Glasgow, Scotland...
label, released on 15 June 1997. The EP was released under the name Polarbear, the band's second name after Shrug
Shrug (band)
Untitled demo 1 Untitled demo 2 -Band members:* Gary Lightbody - lead vocals, guitar* Michael Morrison - drums* Mark McClelland - bass guitar...
. The name Polarbear was later changed to Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
because of Jane's Addiction's
Jane's Addiction
Jane's Addiction is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band's original line-up featured Perry Farrell , Dave Navarro , Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins . After breaking up in 1991, Jane's Addiction briefly reunited in 1997 and again in 2001, both times...
then ex-bassist
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
also having a side-project with the same name.
Information
The song "Starfighter Pilot" was later featured on the band's debut album, Songs for PolarbearsSongs for Polarbears
*"Marketplace" is included as a hidden track after "One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed" on both versions.*All bonus tracks originally appeared as B-sides to the singles released from "Songs for Polarbears".-Personnel:Snow Patrol...
, and was later released as the fourth and final single from the album. Two versions, the "Starfighter Pilot" and "Starfighter Pilot (Remixes)" singles saw the song released in remixed form.
The EP remains a rare find and is popular among collectors. The song "Holy Cow" later appeared as a bonus track on the U.S. release of "Songs for Polarbears". The song "Safety" though, has not been released anywhere else, nor has the EP been re-issued.
Track listing
- "Starfighter Pilot" - 3:21
- "Holy Cow" - 1:54
- "Safety" - 3:06
Personnel
Polarbear- Gary LightbodyGary LightbodyGary Lightbody is an Northern Irish musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol.- Early life :...
- vocals, guitar - Mark McClellandMark McClellandMark Peter McClelland is a musician from Northern Ireland, known best as the former bass guitarist with the band Snow Patrol. McClelland is a recipient of the Ivor Novello Award for his work on the album, Final Straw...
- bass guitar, keyboards
Other personnel
- Richard ColburnRichard ColburnRichard Colburn is the drummer of the Scottish indie band Belle & Sebastian. Before he joined Belle & Sebastian, he used to sell pies on match days outside Celtic Park and study Music Business at Stow College. He was also a semi-professional Snooker player. His nickname is "Rico" and he also...
- drums, keyboards - Stuart MurdochStuart Murdoch (musician)Stuart Lee Murdoch is a Scottish musician, and the lead singer and songwriter for the indie pop band Belle & Sebastian. The majority of his childhood was spent a stone's throw from the birthplace of Robert Burns in Alloway, Ayr until he left school and attended university in...
- vocals, wooden flute, piano on track 3 - Jamie Watson - producer, engineer
- David McClelland - photography
- Ross Wilson - photography
- Divine Inc. - artwork