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| origin = [[United Kingdom]] |
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| genre = [[Alternative music|Alternative]]<br/>[[New Wave music|New Wave]]<br/>[[Post-punk]] |
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| Genre = [[Alternative music|Alternative]]<br/>[[New Wave music|New Wave]]<br/>[[Post-punk]] |
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[[Experimental music|Experimental]]<br/> |
[[Experimental music|Experimental]]<br/> |
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| years_active = 1978–1981 |
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| label = [[Some Bizzare Records|Some Bizzare]]<br/>[[Synesthesia Records|Synesthesia]]<br/>[[Self]] |
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| past_members = Derek Morris<br/>[[Steve Parry (musician)|Steve Parry]]<br/>[[Steve James Sherlock]]<br/>Nicholas Chamberlain Hunt<br/>Barry Deller |
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'''Neu Electrikk''' is a British [[experimental music]] group that were based in [[Croydon]], [[London]], formed in 1978. Neu Electrikk stood apart from many of the synth dominated bands of that era. Their inventive approach touched on many different styles and genres, including, [[industrial music]], [[post punk]], [[New wave music|new wave]]. Neu Electrikks’ influences were [[The Velvet Underground]], [[Neu]], [[David Bowie]] and [[John Cage]]. |
'''Neu Electrikk''' is a British [[experimental music]] group that were based in [[Croydon]], [[London]], formed in 1978. Neu Electrikk stood apart from many of the synth dominated bands of that era. Their inventive approach touched on many different styles and genres, including, [[industrial music]], [[post punk]], [[New wave music|new wave]]. Neu Electrikks’ influences were [[The Velvet Underground]], [[Neu]], [[David Bowie]] and [[John Cage]]. |
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The band consisted of Derek Morris (vocals, guitar, and lyrics), Steve Parry (guitars, electronics, keyboards, and other instruments), Steve James Sherlock (Saxophone, flute, other devices), Nick Chamberlain Hunt (bass), and Barry Deller (drums, percussion). |
The band consisted of Derek Morris (vocals, guitar, and lyrics), Steve Parry (guitars, electronics, keyboards, and other instruments), Steve James Sherlock (Saxophone, flute, other devices), Nick Chamberlain Hunt (bass), and Barry Deller (drums, percussion). |
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Neu Electrikk released 2 single/eps on their own Synethesia label - Lust of Berlin/Distractions (1979) and Cover Girl/Practically Isolate/Hand/Converse of Tapes (1980 |
Neu Electrikk released 2 single/eps on their own Synethesia label - Lust of Berlin/Distractions (1979) and Cover Girl/Practically Isolate/Hand/Converse of Tapes (1980). Having attracted a reasonable cult following on the London music circuit [[BBC Radio 1]] [[DJ]] [[John Peel]] featured them on his show. |
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[[Stevo Pearce]] founder and manager of [[Some Bizzare Records]] discovered the band via an advert in [[Sounds (magazine)]] and contacted the band via their distributor [[Rough Trade Records]]. The version of "Lust of Berlin" on the [[Some Bizzare Album]] is a later recording made at ARK Studios, Kingston-Upon-Thames. Neu Electrikk gigged extensively, notably with The The at the Bridge house in [[Canning Town]] with Stevo as DJ. Further to Neu Electrikk disbanding Steve Sherlock joined [[The The]] and joined [[Marc Almond]] in [[Marc and the Mambas]], Nicholas Chamberlain Hunt continues to collaborate as a musician and producer, most noticeably with singer Christine Ann Leach (Baby Fox, [[William Orbit]], co-writer of the song "Ray of Light", on projects ALF and Alongside Frank. Steve Parry has released numerous recordings as a solo artist and as [[hwyl nofio]] (an avant-garde music ensemble of which Parry is the only permanent member). |
[[Stevo Pearce]] founder and manager of [[Some Bizzare Records]] discovered the band via an advert in [[Sounds (magazine)]] and contacted the band via their distributor [[Rough Trade Records]]. The version of "Lust of Berlin" on the [[Some Bizzare Album]] is a later recording made at ARK Studios, Kingston-Upon-Thames. Neu Electrikk gigged extensively, notably with The The at the Bridge house in [[Canning Town]] with Stevo as DJ. Further to Neu Electrikk disbanding Steve Sherlock joined [[The The]] and joined [[Marc Almond]] in [[Marc and the Mambas]], Nicholas Chamberlain Hunt continues to collaborate as a musician and producer, most noticeably with singer Christine Ann Leach (Baby Fox, [[William Orbit]], co-writer of the song "Ray of Light", on projects ALF and Alongside Frank. Steve Parry has released numerous recordings as a solo artist and as [[hwyl nofio]] (an avant-garde music ensemble of which Parry is the only permanent member). |
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* [http://peel.wikia.com/wiki/Neu_Electrikk] |
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* [http://www.last.fm/music/NEU+ELECTRIKK] |
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* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Neu+Electrikk |
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[[Category:British New Wave musical groups]] |
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Revision as of 01:15, 25 July 2011
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Neu Electrikk | |
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| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Alternative New Wave Post-punk Experimental |
| Years active | 1978–1981 |
| Labels | Some Bizzare Synesthesia Self |
| Past members | Derek Morris Steve Parry Steve James Sherlock Nicholas Chamberlain Hunt Barry Deller |
Neu Electrikk is a British experimental music group that were based in Croydon, London, formed in 1978. Neu Electrikk stood apart from many of the synth dominated bands of that era. Their inventive approach touched on many different styles and genres, including, industrial music, post punk, new wave. Neu Electrikks’ influences were The Velvet Underground, Neu, David Bowie and John Cage. The band consisted of Derek Morris (vocals, guitar, and lyrics), Steve Parry (guitars, electronics, keyboards, and other instruments), Steve James Sherlock (Saxophone, flute, other devices), Nick Chamberlain Hunt (bass), and Barry Deller (drums, percussion). Neu Electrikk released 2 single/eps on their own Synethesia label - Lust of Berlin/Distractions (1979) and Cover Girl/Practically Isolate/Hand/Converse of Tapes (1980). Having attracted a reasonable cult following on the London music circuit BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel featured them on his show. Stevo Pearce founder and manager of Some Bizzare Records discovered the band via an advert in Sounds (magazine) and contacted the band via their distributor Rough Trade Records. The version of "Lust of Berlin" on the Some Bizzare Album is a later recording made at ARK Studios, Kingston-Upon-Thames. Neu Electrikk gigged extensively, notably with The The at the Bridge house in Canning Town with Stevo as DJ. Further to Neu Electrikk disbanding Steve Sherlock joined The The and joined Marc Almond in Marc and the Mambas, Nicholas Chamberlain Hunt continues to collaborate as a musician and producer, most noticeably with singer Christine Ann Leach (Baby Fox, William Orbit, co-writer of the song "Ray of Light", on projects ALF and Alongside Frank. Steve Parry has released numerous recordings as a solo artist and as hwyl nofio (an avant-garde music ensemble of which Parry is the only permanent member).
References
1. ^Panciera, Mario (1976/79) 45 Revolutions, The Bible of Punk/Mod/Powerpop/New Wave/NWOBHM/Indie Singles.Volume 1 UK/Ireland/Hurdy Gurdy Books 2008/Page 446.ISBN 978-88-95592-00-8
2. ^some bizzare.com
3. ^amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_18?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=some+bizzare+album&sprefix=some+bizzare+album
4. ^George, Gimarc (2006) Punk Diary:Ultimate Trainspotters Guide to Underground Rock 1970-1982/Backbeat Books 2006/Page 429.ISBN 978-0879-308483