The Bastard Fairies
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The Bastard Fairies are an American musical group from Los Angeles, California
, formed in 2005. They are described as an "internet phenomenon," becoming at one point the #18 Most Subscribed (All Time) Musicians and #31 Most Viewed (All Time) Musician on YouTube
. They achieved a measure of fame for a non-musical reason, after releasing a promotional video that received media attention on Fox News. The band's debut album, Memento Mori, was released on April 10, 2007.
. Yellow Thunder Woman is a Native American
("Yellow Thunder Woman" being the English translation of her birth name, Wakinyan Zi Win), while her band mate Davey is a British
expatriate
from Great Cheverell
, near Devizes
, Wiltshire
, formerly in The Davey Brothers with his brother Jesse. The Davey Brothers album 'Monkey Number 09' was released on AN Records, a label owned by Dave Stewart
of Eurythmics
. Robin Davey and Yellow Thunder Woman, with Dave Stewart as executive producer, created an award-winning documentary film called The Canary Effect
, which "takes an in-depth look at the devastating effect that U.S. policies have had on the Indigenous people of America." The Canary Effect won 'The Stanley Kubrick Award For Bold and Innovative Film Making' at Michael Moore's Traverse City Film Festival in 2006, and 'Best Music Video' Award at The American Indian Motion Picture Awards in 2006.
The band recorded their album Memento Mori "on a Mac" and has released twelve of its songs for free on their website as a means of "spreading the word about their music"; the version in stores includes five additional tracks. A track from that album, "The Boy Next Door," was featured on The L Word
, episode eleven of the third season.
entitled "The Coolest 8 Year Old In The World Talks About O'Reilly," featuring a young girl discussing a number of political, religious, and social issues. The video was featured on The O'Reilly Factor
, whose host is mentioned in the title, and was described as "child abuse" and "emotional abuse" in a discussion between host Bill O'Reilly
and lawyer/"child advocate
" Wendy Murphy, who recommends shunning the child and her family. The band clarified the content of the video on the video's YouTube page:
As of September 11, 2007, the video has received more than 1.6 million views and holds several honors on YouTube, including a ranking as the #10 all-time most-discussed video for news and politics.
EPs:
Singles:
Songs:
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, formed in 2005. They are described as an "internet phenomenon," becoming at one point the #18 Most Subscribed (All Time) Musicians and #31 Most Viewed (All Time) Musician on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. They achieved a measure of fame for a non-musical reason, after releasing a promotional video that received media attention on Fox News. The band's debut album, Memento Mori, was released on April 10, 2007.
Band biography
The band's website describes the group as being composed of two members, singer/lyricist Yellow Thunder Woman and guitarist/songwriter Robin DaveyRobin Davey
Robin Davey is an English musician, record producer, musical director and photographer.-Biography:...
. Yellow Thunder Woman is a Native American
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
("Yellow Thunder Woman" being the English translation of her birth name, Wakinyan Zi Win), while her band mate Davey is a British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
expatriate
Expatriate
An expatriate is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country and culture other than that of the person's upbringing...
from Great Cheverell
Great Cheverell
Great Cheverell is a village and civil parish in the English county of Wiltshire. In some sources the Latinized name of Cheverell Magna is used, especially when referring to the ecclesiastical parish.-History:...
, near Devizes
Devizes
Devizes is a market town and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. The town is about southeast of Chippenham and about east of Trowbridge.Devizes serves as a centre for banks, solicitors and shops, with a large open market place where a market is held once a week...
, Wiltshire
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers...
, formerly in The Davey Brothers with his brother Jesse. The Davey Brothers album 'Monkey Number 09' was released on AN Records, a label owned by Dave Stewart
David A. Stewart
David Allan Stewart , often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics. He is usually credited as David A. Stewart, to avoid confusion with other musicians named "Dave Stewart".-Early life:Stewart was born in Sunderland,...
of Eurythmics
Eurythmics
Eurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...
. Robin Davey and Yellow Thunder Woman, with Dave Stewart as executive producer, created an award-winning documentary film called The Canary Effect
The Canary Effect
The Canary Effect is a 2006 documentary that looks into the effects of that the United States and its policies have on the Indigenous peoples who are residents...
, which "takes an in-depth look at the devastating effect that U.S. policies have had on the Indigenous people of America." The Canary Effect won 'The Stanley Kubrick Award For Bold and Innovative Film Making' at Michael Moore's Traverse City Film Festival in 2006, and 'Best Music Video' Award at The American Indian Motion Picture Awards in 2006.
The band recorded their album Memento Mori "on a Mac" and has released twelve of its songs for free on their website as a means of "spreading the word about their music"; the version in stores includes five additional tracks. A track from that album, "The Boy Next Door," was featured on The L Word
The L Word
The L Word is an American co-production television drama series originally shown on Showtime portraying the lives of a group of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their friends, family and lovers in the trendy Greater Los Angeles, California city of West Hollywood...
, episode eleven of the third season.
Controversial video
The band released a promotional videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
entitled "The Coolest 8 Year Old In The World Talks About O'Reilly," featuring a young girl discussing a number of political, religious, and social issues. The video was featured on The O'Reilly Factor
The O'Reilly Factor
The O'Reilly Factor, originally titled The O'Reilly Report from 1996 to 1998 and often called The Factor, is an American talk show on the Fox News Channel hosted by commentator Bill O'Reilly, who often discusses current controversial political issues with guests.The program was the most watched...
, whose host is mentioned in the title, and was described as "child abuse" and "emotional abuse" in a discussion between host Bill O'Reilly
Bill O'Reilly (commentator)
William James "Bill" O'Reilly, Jr. is an American television host, author, syndicated columnist and political commentator. He is the host of the political commentary program The O'Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel, which is the most watched cable news television program on American television...
and lawyer/"child advocate
Child advocacy
Child advocacy refers to a range of individuals, professionals and advocacy organizations who promote the optimal development of children. An individual or organization engaging in advocacy typically seeks to protect children's rights which may be abridged or abused in a number of areas.- Rights...
" Wendy Murphy, who recommends shunning the child and her family. The band clarified the content of the video on the video's YouTube page:
As of September 11, 2007, the video has received more than 1.6 million views and holds several honors on YouTube, including a ranking as the #10 all-time most-discussed video for news and politics.
Discography
Albums:- Memento Mori (2007)
EPs:
- Man Made Monster (2010)
- The Jesus Song and Other Stocking Fillers (2010)
Singles:
- A Venomous Tale (Alternate Version) (2010)
- Dirty, Sexy, Kill, Kill (2010)
Songs:
- “Apple Pie” (from Memento Mori)
- “Bad Moon Rising” (Video Only)
- “The Boy Next Door” (from Memento Mori)
- “Brand New Key” (renamed "The Rollerskate Song" and recorded live with The Uncle Lincoln Ukulele Group)* (Video Only)
- “A Case Against Love” (from Memento Mori)
- “A Case Against Love (Live)” (from The Jesus Song and Other Stocking Fillers)
- “Dirty, Sexy, Kill, Kill” (from Man Made Monster)
- “Earth Died Screaming” (from Man Made Monster)
- “Everyone Has A Secret” (from Memento Mori)
- “Exoskeleton” (from Memento Mori)
- “Fait Accompli” (from Man Made Monster)
- “The Greatest Love Song” (from Memento Mori)
- “Guns And Dolls” (from Memento Mori)
- “Habitual Inmate” (from Memento Mori)
- “A Heathens Lament” (from Memento Mori)
- “I Find A Vein” (from The Jesus Song and Other Stocking Fillers)
- “The Jesus Song” (from The Jesus Song and Other Stocking Fillers)
- “Man Made Monster” (from Man Made Monster)
- “Maybe She Likes It” (from Memento Mori)
- “Memento Mori” (from Memento Mori)
- “Moribund” (from Memento Mori)
- “Ode To The Prostitute” (from Memento Mori)
- “The Road To No Where” (from The Jesus Song and Other Stocking Fillers)
- “Silly Games” (from Man Made Monster)
- “Ten Little Indians” (from Memento Mori)
- “Tool For Your Love” (from Man Made Monster)
- “A Venomous Tale” (from Memento Mori)
- “A Venomous Tale (Alternate Version)” (Single Only)
- “We're All Going To Hell” (from Memento Mori)
- “Whatever” (from Memento Mori)
External links
- The Bastard Fairies official site
- The Bastard Fairies on MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Interview with Yellow Thunder Woman at WickedInfo.com