Trevor started his music career at the
age of 15, having taught himself to play the guitar. He
played in a band called 5 Sided Circle which was considered
unique and ahead of its time in the 'mod era' of music. He
left after two years and formed a 4-piece band called Musik
Express.
This band achieved national success in
Australia and released a single entitled 'Jackie's Thing',
written by Trevor. He left Musik Express to stage a rock
opera called 'Piano' which he wrote.
After 'Piano', Trevor was urged to record, and the album
'Yeah Captain' was made - Trevor was then 19. His work had
been featured on many recordings, film scores, opera and a
wide range of commercials in Australia. The 5 Sided Circle
performed for a few years in the '90s, playing at exclusive
clubs, and supporting acts from the '60s and '70s, eg, Moody
Blues on their Australian tours.
While music is his main love, these days Trevor is a
successful businessman and contemporary artist, His
paintings are featured all over Australia and the demand for
his work grows daily.
'Yeah Captain' was made in 1969, and was the first album of
its type produced in Australia. All songs were written and
performed by Trevor McNamara. Trevor sang and played all
instruments, multi-tracking when necessary, and squeezing
everything possible onto a 4-track recording deck.
Technology was very young compared to what is available
today.
The record company suggested that short tracks be included
on the album, because radio stations used 'fillers' between
hourly newsbreaks etc., and this would enable more airplay
for the local release. Also, any form of controversy in the
songs was suggested to create more publicity.
The albums was a milestone in Australia, but Trevor never
liked it. Even today, collectors approach Trevor for copies
of 'Yeah Captain' - they are always declined.
1. Silver
2. Waking
3. The Gun
4. 15
5. Jackie's Thing - From The Rock Opera "Piano"
6. Joseph Blackwell
7. Riding To Athenbury
8. Yeah Captain, Part 1
9. Now
10. P.I.P.
11. Cavalier
12. Digging
13. I'm Very Sane, Thank You
14. Black Girl
15. Sinners
16. Living On A Strain
17. Yeah Captain, Part 2
18. Morocco
19. Country Corn