Thor 7,492 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 When it comes to Depeche Mode, I like them fine enough, but actually prefer bands and artists that approximate their sound more - like SPOCK. As for OMD, I like the few things I've heard, but some are just a bit too close the 'indie'/The Cure-like sound I've never been fond of. But now we're moving away from electronica and into the pop/rock realm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,054 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 What an innovative use of penguins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 That video and tune are an iconic part of my youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I first heard OXYGENE PT.4 on a television programme item, on two-stringed stunt kites, in 1977. I went out and bought the album, the next day. I've never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 12 hours ago, Thor said: When it comes to Depeche Mode, I like them fine enough, but actually prefer bands and artists that approximate their sound more - like SPOCK. As for OMD, I like the few things I've heard, but some are just a bit too close the 'indie'/The Cure-like sound I've never been fond of. But now we're moving away from electronica and into the pop/rock realm. You don't count OMD as electronic because they compose songs? I believe PROPAGANDA were the precursors to ART OF NOISE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 We called that New Wave, not electronic music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 41 minutes ago, AC1 said: We called that New Wave, not electronic music. The term I heard was " industrial"- music made by machines. New Wave is PRETENDERS...POLICE..BLONDIE... rockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 7 hours ago, bruce marshall said: You don't count OMD as electronic because they compose songs? I believe PROPAGANDA were the precursors to ART OF NOISE Some of the OMD instrumentals I'd definitely class as "electronic music". If anything, the true precursor to The Art Of Noise, was Frankie Goes To Hollywood. 1234 is a much better record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Some of the OMD instrumentals I'd definitely class as "electronic music". If anything, the true precursor to The Art Of Noise, was Frankie Goes To Hollywood. 1234 is a much better record. Well, " Moments of Love by AON " is based on a piece from PROPAGANDA How are FRANKIE connected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Just now, bruce marshall said: How are FRANKIE connected? Extensive use of sampling, and session musicians; lush arrangements; Trevor Horn. bruce marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 1 hour ago, bruce marshall said: New Wave is PRETENDERS...POLICE..BLONDIE... rockers. Rock wasn't called New Wave. It was called Rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Wendy explaining a few basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Neat clip. There are actually TWO documentaries out now about women in electronic music - SISTERS WITH TRANSISTORS (what a great name!) and UNDERPLAYED. I'd like to see both of them, but the former more, as it deals with pioneers like Carlos, Derbyshire etc. dtw42 and JibberJabberwocky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 8 hours ago, Thor said: There are actually TWO documentaries out now about women in electronic music - SISTERS WITH TRANSISTORS (what a great name!) and UNDERPLAYED. I suppose they are not (yet) available on youtube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 No, not yet. Not sure they will be either (without being taken down, at least). But they're around on proper streaming platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 On 3/14/2021 at 12:31 PM, AC1 said: Wendy explaining a few basics. Isn't that "Walter"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Isn't that "Walter"? I've reported you for transphobic comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 She had her sex change in 1972, but lived as a woman since 1968. So that clip, being from 1970, is smack in the middle of the transition period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 So, "Wandy" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Regardless, I find it a fascinating insight into early electronics. She also has a very soothing, pedagogic way of showing off the various capabilites of the instrument. Would have loved to see her live. A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 I think I still have PLAYBOY issue with her coming out interview. Fascinating person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 The whole sex change thing doesn't interest me. Her work in electronics do, however. bruce marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Speaking of TD, as we have been...does anybody have the two recently-released box sets? bruce marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 No, but I recently listened to their so-called masterpiece, and while okay, I don't think it's all that good. I was never into that type of 'sequencer' music. The cover kinda reminds me of The Tree Of Life So what do you guys get out of it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 70s TD is not what I immediately reach for when I want my TD fix. I tend to go for 80s or even 90s stuff instead. But when you're in the mood, they're great to "get lost in". Like PHAEDRA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 I guess it helps when one is 'high' on certain substances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I like early TD, but I find that RUBICON, PHAEDRA, and ENCORE, tend to merge into one. For me, FORCE MAJEURE is when TD got really good. The opening chords of Cloudburst Flight still make me melt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 One of my favourite Shpongle albums. For those of you who don't know Shpongle (shame on you! ;)), it's a mix of goa/psytrance, ambient and IDM (not EDM). Great stuff all around! if you like The Future Sound of London, you might like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Perfect music as I spring clean my apartment. Oakenfold has always been my favourite EDM artist/DJ. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Yeah, @Thor, he's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Celluloid Tunes contributor Jon Aanensen provides an overview of composer Sylvester Levay's entire filmography: http://celluloidtunes.no/sylvester-levay-a-filmography/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I keep pushing these threads all on my own, but I'm fine with that. My favourite synthwaver. This is his second album from 2014, and while not as strong as the debut album TRACKS TO THE FUTURE, it's all excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 Didn't you create a separate thread for your EDM stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 30 minutes ago, AC1 said: Didn't you create a separate thread for your EDM stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 2 hours ago, AC1 said: Didn't you create a separate thread for your EDM stuff? I didn't, but Sharkissimo did: I had completely forgotten about that! I'll try to post the EDM stuff there in the future. But Waveshaper - in case that's the one you were thinking about - isn't EDM. It's old-school synthwave and hence more appropriate in this thread. I suppose this could go in both the electronic and rock/pop thread, but I think it's fitting here. I just needed a dose of Enya this morning after what has been a very emotionally stressful weekend for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Blade Runner 'Spinner Take-Off' right there! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 When I first heard PRIVATE COLLECTION, in 1983, I thought that Horizon was the closest thing to a Blade Runner soundtrack, that we'd get. Does anyone like Les Rythmes Digitales? I have a personal connection to the song Sometimes, which is co-written, and performed, by Nik Kershaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Jean Michel Jarre's new album AMAZONIA it out today. Music for an exhibition by Sebastião Salgado. Not sure about the sound effects, but I like the ambient music. Reminds me of the super-long title track on WAITING FOR COSTEAU, only "edgier". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Listening to the above again. Probably on my 4th or 5th listen now. It's really good. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 The title track from WAITING FOR COUSTEAU, is mesmerising, especially in its 45min. running time. I get lost in that track, every time that I hear it. AMAZÔNIA sounds good. I detect his dad, on Pt. 1 (THE MOSQUITO COAST), and TD on Pt. 5, speaking of which... I've been listening to what I consider their "golden period" (FORCE MAJEURE, TANGRAM, THIEF, EXIT, WHITE EAGLE, LOGOS, and HYPERBOREA). Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 50 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: The title track from WAITING FOR COUSTEAU, is mesmerising, especially in its 45min. running time. I get lost in that track, every time that I hear it. Oh yes, the 45 minute version is the way to go. It inspired me to write a short story back in the day. 50 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: AMAZÔNIA sounds good. I detect his dad, on Pt. 1 (THE MOSQUITO COAST), and TD on Pt. 5, speaking of which... I've been listening to what I consider their "golden period" (FORCE MAJEURE, TANGRAM, THIEF, EXIT, WHITE EAGLE, LOGOS, and HYPERBOREA). Fantastic! A lot of people hold their 70s period as the best, but I've always preferred the more streamlined version from the 80s onwards. More melodies, riffs and hooks to grab on to rather than just weird and abstract soundscapes. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Horses for courses, my dear @Thor. I like CYCLONE, PHAEDRA, and RICOCHET, but I love the 80s stuff. Heck, even POLAND, LE PARC, and UNDERWATER SUNLIGHT are fine records. Thor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 more Tangerine Dream. This time, it's ENCORE. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 Jon Aanensen explores the filmography of composer Jonathan Elias (who's worked in a lot of different idioms, also orchestral, but is primarily known for his electronic work, I suppose): http://celluloidtunes.no/jonathan-elias-a-filmography/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I first heard the name Jonathan Elias, as the producer of the ABWH tracks that ended up on UNION. He also produced a nifty (and seldom heard) record by Robert Downey Jr., called THE FUTURIST, which, quite by chance (or perhaps not) features a version of I've Seen All Good People. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 17 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: I first heard the name Jonathan Elias, as the producer of the ABWH tracks that ended up on UNION. He got a lot of flack for that. Undeserved, IMO, because it's a great album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,513 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 @Thor, UNION is two great albums, but one terrible album (if you take my meaning?). The Yes West stuff is fantastic, and the Yes East, stuff is fantastic, but put them together, and there's a jarring clash of styles. Added to that, all the overdubs and extra musicians on the ABWH tracks don't help. It's no wonder that, to this day, Wakeman refers to it as ONION, because every time he hears it, it makes him cry. The tour, on the other hand, was a completely different story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,492 Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 It took some time, but this has grown on me considerably since it came out 5 years ago. More tentative textures, more "spacey", but with its own inherent values. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 These type of docus are always fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Kraftwerk finally granted entry to 'Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame' after 6 rejections: https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/kraftwerk-finally-granted-entry-rock-roll-hall-fame-six-rejections-998243 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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