Genshen's Australian Music Industry Promotional Video 2001

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This is Genshen's early music industry promotional video from 2001... found it in the vault! Genshen were an Australian indie synth-pop-rock group that formed in the year 2001. They were catapulted to national recognition during early 2003 through extensive national television and radio exposure resulting from the success of their hit song “Nothing Quite Like This” taken from the band’s debut EP “Someplace Else”, polling in the Top 5 of National Independent Charts. This was on the back of the release of their debut single “Love is on the Radio” which saw them selected as an Exposed Artist on national broadcaster TripleJ. Music Wire Magazine described the band as "Oozing cool...New York Post Punk.." Genshen formed from a common love for UK indie pop music and gained critical acclaim for their originality, unique sound and appealing quirky synth-guitar pop style. Playlisted on national high rotation on Australia's youth radio network Triple J for a number of singles with crossover to commercial adult national radio networks MMM and NOVA, as well as syndicated regional commercial and public networks. Their video clips were equally popular with the band being voted best buzz clip on ABC's Fly TV Saturday morning program, polling at #7 on ABC's Popsui Charts, and playlisted on national music channels MTV, RAGE and CHANNEL V. Genshen also performed live on national music television television programs such as Network Ten's Pepsi Live and on Video Hits. Genshen proved themselves early in the live arena by achieving the status of finalist in the Queensland Rock Awards. Genshen have now established themselves as “…one of the best new live acts on the Australian scene…” (Revolver) with their impressive live shows. With over two years of extensive touring and performing experience they have crafted a high-energy, fun and professional stage show. They toured and performed with a wide array of nationally recognised musical acts such as Pete Murray, The Panics, Sarah Blasko, Good Shirt, 28 Days, Waikiki, Gaslight Radio, The Cruel Sea, Gersey and many more. Their live reputation earned them a performance spot at the prestigious Aus Music Week Showcase, Coca Cola Live and Local and at the national festival Big Day Out. Genshen's works have been critically acclaimed by industry and press alike. Example reviews are as follows: "Quite simply, Genshen are a revelation… nothing local’s sounded this good for years… Genshen sound poised for greatness.” SEMPER MAGAZINE "Genshen redefined 'pop'…I'd heard stories about the wonders of the Genshen band wagon, and boy it was a joyous ride...my new favourite band” HANNS - BRISPOP “Tight & luscious…breathy, spacious, ethereal & utterly pop. Go buy it, go see ‘em, & get yourself lurved!” TIME OFF “I was deeply impressed … Brisbane remains the Kapital of Kool.” REVOLVER MAGAZINE “Genshen proceeded to startle and amaze with their ability to reproduce their lush atmospheric pop songs with such clarity...exquisite aural delights in the notoriously difficult live setting...superb" OZ MUSIC PROJECT “Genshen are by far the best band in Brisbane today... Genshen scream appeal…” EVILPRESLEY.COM “Genshen... are one of the most exciting live acts on the Brisbane scene” TSUNAMI MAG