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  Background group_or_band
  Origin Canada
  URL wwwthehiddencamerascom


The Hidden Cameras are a Canadian Indie Pop band.

Fronted by singer-songwriter Joel Gibb , the band consists of a varying roster of musicians who play what Gibb once described as " Gay Church Folk Music ". In the past, their live performances have been elaborate, high energy shows, featuring go-go dancers in Balaclava s, a choir and string section. Large banners, created by Joel and often featured on the band's record covers, are hung from the ceiling and lyrics are projected onto the wall. Yellow streamers thrown into the audience accompany the song, "Golden Streams" and band members lead the audience in special made-up dances for particular songs.


HISTORY


2001-2002: ''Ecce Homo''

The band's first album, ''Ecce Homo'', was released independently in 2001 on EvilEvil . It was after this first release that Gibb assembled a band and they began to perform in venues varying from art galleries to churches to porn theatres to parks. Since these early days The Hidden Cameras have played host to a number of notable musicians including Reg Vermue , Owen Pallett and Maggie MacDonald .


2003: ''The Smell of Our Own''

Their 2003 album, ''The Smell of Our Own'' was released through the popular Rough Trade imprint in the UK , and on the Independent Label EvilEvil in Canada.


2004-2005: ''Mississauga Goddam'' and ''The arms of his 'ill'''

In 2004 , they released their third album, ''Mississauga Goddam'', on Rough Trade and also on EvilEvil in Canada. Their EP, ''The arms of his 'ill' '', was released by California label Absolutely Kosher Records in the same year, and features jacket art specially created by Paul P. and G.B. Jones .


2006: ''Awoo''

'' Awoo '', their 2006 recording was released on Rough Trade in Europe, EvilEvil in Canada and, in the U.S., on the Arts & Crafts label. The Hidden Cameras are featured on the soundtrack of the John Cameron Mitchell film '' Shortbus '', which premiered in 2006.


DISCOGRAPHY


The band's material has been released on a variety of labels, including Rough Trade in the United Kingdom , Arts & Crafts in the U.S., and EvilEvil in Canada.


Albums



Singles


  • "Ban Marriage" (2003)

  • "A Miracle" (2003)

  • "I Believe in the Good of Life" (2004)

  • "Learning the Lie" (double single release)(2005)

  • "Death of a Tune" (2006)

  • "Awoo" (2006)



Soundtracks




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