Martin Bisi: Difference between revisions
reorder per guideliens |
m WP:CHECKWIKI error fixes using AWB (10280) |
||
| Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
He is known for recording important records by [[Sonic Youth]], [[Swans (band)|Swans]], [[John Zorn]], Material, [[Bill Laswell]], [[Helmet]], [[Unsane]], [[Cop Shoot Cop]], [[White Zombie (band)|White Zombie]], [[Boredoms]], [[Angels of Light]] and [[Herbie Hancock]]'s [[Grammy]]-winning song [[Rockit]]. |
He is known for recording important records by [[Sonic Youth]], [[Swans (band)|Swans]], [[John Zorn]], Material, [[Bill Laswell]], [[Helmet]], [[Unsane]], [[Cop Shoot Cop]], [[White Zombie (band)|White Zombie]], [[Boredoms]], [[Angels of Light]] and [[Herbie Hancock]]'s [[Grammy]]-winning song [[Rockit]]. |
||
In 1979, Martin Bisi started '''''B.C. Studios''''' (formerly named ''OAO Studios'' <ref>[http://www.discogs.com/label/281948-BC-Studio Discogs - ''BC Studio'' profile (and discography)]</ref>) with [[Bill Laswell]] and [[Brian Eno]] in the Gowanus section of [[Brooklyn]] |
In 1979, Martin Bisi started '''''B.C. Studios''''' (formerly named ''OAO Studios'' <ref>[http://www.discogs.com/label/281948-BC-Studio Discogs - ''BC Studio'' profile (and discography)]</ref>) with [[Bill Laswell]] and [[Brian Eno]] in the Gowanus section of [[Brooklyn]],<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/141327-Martin-Bisi Discogs - ''Martin Bisi'' profile (and discography)]</ref> where he recorded many of the [[No Wave]], punk bands, and hip-hop of the early 1980s including [[Lydia Lunch]], [[Foetus (band)|Foetus]], [[Live Skull]], and [[Afrika Bambaata]]. In 1982 he recorded the instruments for [[Whitney Houston]]'s first recorded appearance as a lead singer -the song "Memories" on Material's [[One Down]] LP. |
||
In 2002 Bisi recorded [[The Dresden Dolls]]' critically acclaimed debut album, and in 2005, mixed the surprise break-out CD by [[Serena Maneesh]] of Norway. |
In 2002 Bisi recorded [[The Dresden Dolls]]' critically acclaimed debut album, and in 2005, mixed the surprise break-out CD by [[Serena Maneesh]] of Norway. |
||
Revision as of 06:54, 7 July 2014
Martin Bisi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Genres | Alternative rock Punk rock psychedelic |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | New Alliance / SST Black Freighter [1] |
| Website | Official website |
Martin Bisi is an American producer and songwriter. He is known for recording important records by Sonic Youth, Swans, John Zorn, Material, Bill Laswell, Helmet, Unsane, Cop Shoot Cop, White Zombie, Boredoms, Angels of Light and Herbie Hancock's Grammy-winning song Rockit.
In 1979, Martin Bisi started B.C. Studios (formerly named OAO Studios [2]) with Bill Laswell and Brian Eno in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn,[3] where he recorded many of the No Wave, punk bands, and hip-hop of the early 1980s including Lydia Lunch, Foetus, Live Skull, and Afrika Bambaata. In 1982 he recorded the instruments for Whitney Houston's first recorded appearance as a lead singer -the song "Memories" on Material's One Down LP.
In 2002 Bisi recorded The Dresden Dolls' critically acclaimed debut album, and in 2005, mixed the surprise break-out CD by Serena Maneesh of Norway.
Solo career
Starting with a solo record in 1988 - Creole Mass (New Alliance/SST) - Bisi also recorded his own material. Other solo works were All Will Be Won (LP -1992), See Ya In Tiajuana (EP -1994), Dear Papi I'm In Jail (EP -1996), Milkyway Of Love (LP -1999), and more recently in 2008, Sirens Of The Apocalypse (full-length), and Son Of A Gun (EP) in 2010.
Son Of A Gun features guests Bill Laswell, Brian Viglione of The Dresden Dolls, and Bob D'Amico of The Fiery Furnaces.
2009 saw Bisi's first extensive touring, both in the US and Europe.