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Secondhand Sounds
''Secondhand Sounds'' is a compilation album of remixes by British electronic musician Herbert. Recorded between 1996 and 2001, it was released on Peacefrog Records in 2002. Critical reception Denise Benson of ''Exclaim!'' wrote, "Few contemporary producers have been able to carve such a distinctive sound while remaining so fluid and open, yet Herbert seems to do so effortlessly." Mark Richardson of ''Pitchfork'' complimented "Herbert's imperialistic way with the source material", and Andy Battaglia of ''The A.V. Club'' said, "Herbert is an idea man who brings theory out of its studious back rooms and into a realm equally suited for home listening and smile-widening club revelry." John Bush of AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musicians and Mus ... praised Herbert as "the most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbert (musician)
Matthew Herbert (born in 1972), also known as Herbert, Doctor Rockit, Radio Boy, Mr. Vertigo, Transformer, Wishmountain, and DJ Empty, is a British electronic musician. He often takes sounds from Found object (music), everyday items to produce electronic music. Career Matthew Herbert released his first album, ''100 Lbs'', in 1996, which “gathers early 12″s from a time when Herbert was very much a ‘dance music’ producer”. In 1998, Herbert issued ''Around the House'' with Dani Siciliano, which mixed dance beats, sounds generated by everyday kitchen objects, and vocals. By the late 90's, Herbert was remixing tracks for dance artists like Moloko, Motorbass, Alter Ego, and others. (Many of these were later collected on ''Secondhand Sounds: Herbert Remixes''.) He also recorded singles, EPs, and albums under a variety of aliases (Doctor Rockit, Radio Boy, Mr. Vertigo, and Transformer) as well as his own name. In 2001, Herbert issued ''Bodily Functions (album), Bodily Fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motorbass
Motorbass was a French house duo originating from Paris and consisting of Philippe Zdar (later of Cassius) and Étienne de Crécy. According to AllMusic, their "romping '70s updates released on the Cassius and Source labels have been instrumental in reviving the Parisian underground dance music scene and bringing to it international attention." Discography Studio albums * 1996 : '' Pansoul'' EP and singles * 1993 : ''1st EP'' * 1993 : ''Transphunk E.P.'' * 1996 : ''Ezio / Les Ondes'' Remixes and collaborations * 1995 : Björk - ''Isobel (Transfunk Mix)'' * 1995 : ''Écouter, Fumer'' for the compilation Source Lab (with the aliases La Chatte Rouge) * 1996 : Norma Jean Bell - ''I'm the Baddest Bitch (Motorbass Mix)'' * 1996 : ''Affaires à Faire'' for the compilation Super Discount (with the aliases La Chatte Rouge) * 1997 : Herbert - ''Non Stop (Motorbass Mix)'' * 1997 : Depeche Mode - ''It's No Good (Motorbass Mix)'' * 1997 : Daft Punk Daft Punk were a French el ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wishmountain
Matthew Herbert (born in 1972), also known as Herbert, Doctor Rockit, Radio Boy, Mr. Vertigo, Transformer, Wishmountain, and DJ Empty, is a British electronic musician. He often takes sounds from everyday items to produce electronic music. Career Matthew Herbert released his first album, ''100 Lbs'', in 1996, which “gathers early 12″s from a time when Herbert was very much a ‘dance music’ producer”. In 1998, Herbert issued ''Around the House'' with Dani Siciliano, which mixed dance beats, sounds generated by everyday kitchen objects, and vocals. By the late 90's, Herbert was remixing tracks for dance artists like Moloko, Motorbass, Alter Ego, and others. (Many of these were later collected on ''Secondhand Sounds: Herbert Remixes''.) He also recorded singles, EPs, and albums under a variety of aliases (Doctor Rockit, Radio Boy, Mr. Vertigo, and Transformer) as well as his own name. In 2001, Herbert issued '' Bodily Functions''. Similar in structure to ''Around th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serge Gainsbourg
Serge Gainsbourg (; born Lucien Ginsburg; 2 April 1928 – 2 March 1991) was a French singer-songwriter, actor, composer, and director. Regarded as one of the most important figures in French pop, he was renowned for often provocative releases which caused uproar in France, dividing public opinion. His artistic output ranged from his early work in jazz, chanson, and yé-yé to later efforts in rock, zouk, funk, reggae, and electronica. Gainsbourg's varied musical style and individuality make him difficult to categorise, although his legacy has been firmly established and he is often regarded as one of the world's most influential popular musicians. His lyrical works incorporated Word play, wordplay, with humorous, bizarre, provocative, sexual, satirical or subversive overtones. Gainsbourg wrote over 550 songs, which have been covered more than 1,000 times by diverse artists. Since his death from a second Myocardial infarction, heart attack in 1991, Gainsbourg's music has r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DZihan & Kamien
dZihan & Kamien () are a downtempo and acid jazz music duo based in Vienna, Austria. Their sound has been described as having "jazzy texture, trip-hop rhythms and Eastern ambience." Their first production single, ''Der Bauch,'' released in 1996 under the name MC Sultan, was popular in European clubs and was included on several compilations. dZihan & Kamien's debut album, '' Freaks & Icons,'' was released in 2000 on their label, Couch Records. The group followed their debut with two more albums, ''Refreaked'' in 2001 and ''Gran Riserva,'' with a more jazzy sound, in 2002. All three albums were released in the US under the label of Six Degrees Records. History Vlado Džihan, from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was raised in a musical family and was known in the local scene as a drummer. He recorded music for the film ''Arizona Dream,'' starring Johnny Depp and Faye Dunaway. Mario Kamien, German-born and raised in Switzerland, met dZihan while they were studying in Vienna. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blaze (band)
Blaze is an American house music group formed in New Jersey in 1984. History The group was formed by Josh Milan, Kevin Hedge and Chris Herbert, when Herbert introduced Milan, a member of his church choir, to Hedge, his childhood friend. Herbert was the one who left the group in 1991, leaving Milan and Hedge to carry on working together.IMO Records"Blaze Biography" ''IMO Records'', London, Retrieved on January 25, 2012. The group's output consists mainly of house music songs. When the group started, Herbert was the singer, with Milan playing the piano, and Hedge on production. After Herbert left, both Hedge and Milan started to share production duties, vocals, and playing most of the instruments of the group's tracks and albums. The group achieved notoriety with its remix of Lisa Stansfield's "People Hold On" in 1989, after signing with Motown Records, Motown/MCA Records. Blaze released their debut album, ''25 Years Later'' in 1990, after which Herbert decided to move to a more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louie Austen
Louie Austen (born Alois Luef on 19 September 1946) is an Austrian classically trained bar and jazz crooner who has been active in the electronic music scene. Biography Austen was born on 19 September 1946 in Vienna, Austria. Austen, among other cultural and musical activities, played a part in an adaption of Johann Nestroy's play "Höllenangst" at the Viennese Burgtheater and is regularly still performing every Saturday at the Cascade Bar of the Marriott hotel in Vienna. Since 1999, Louie Austen also is a performer in electronic music and has released many albums and singles in this genre he refers to as electrocrooning. His last album ''Iguana'' has been released on Klein Records in 2006 and his new double album "Last Man Crooning / Electrotaining You!" got released in 2010 along with two singles and is his 7th studio album on his own label LA Music – Louie Austen Music he had founded back in 2007 as a home for his musical releases. Austen has a cameo as gambler in Stefa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moloko
Moloko () were an English-Irish electronic music duo formed in Sheffield, England, consisting of vocalist Róisín Murphy and music producer, producer Mark Brydon. Blending elements of electronica and dance music, they are best known for their UK top 10 singles "The Time Is Now (Moloko song), The Time Is Now" (2000) and "Familiar Feeling" (2003) as well as the 1999 Boris Dlugosch remix of "Sing It Back", which became an international hit. History Formation and success (1994–2000) Murphy had no prior professional singing experience when Moloko was formed, while Brydon had previously worked on music as a producer with musicians such as Boy George and Cabaret Voltaire (band), Cabaret Voltaire on releases from the 1990s in music, 1990s. In 1994, the two met at a party in Sheffield, where Murphy approached Brydon with the chat-up line, "Do you like my tight sweater? See how it fits my body!" Its first sentence became their debut album's title, recorded while the pair had begun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recloose
Matthew "Recloose" Chicoine is an American electronic music producer, DJ and musician hailing from Detroit, Michigan, US. He is known for numerous releases on independent dance labels like Planet E, Rush Hour, Peacefrog, Studio !K7, Sonar Kollektiv and Delusions of Grandeur. Chicoine is also a touring DJ who has played in and around Europe, the UK, the United States, Japan, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. Life and career His professional career began in 1997 when he met techno artist Carl Craig via a demo tape slipped into a sandwich while working at Detroit's Russell Street Deli. He released his debut EP ''So This Is The Dining Room'' EP in 1998 and follow up ''Spelunking'' EP in 1999 on Planet E recordings, which were both re-issued via Rush Hour Recordings in 2010. His debut album ''Cardiology'' on Planet E/Studio !k7 came out in 2002, a critically acclaimed release that featured Detroit area artists Dwele, Genevieve Marentette, Colin Stetson, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terra Deva
Terra Deva McNair (born June 22, 1976) is an American singer, actress, and dancer, best known for performing on seasons 4 and 5 of Disney Channel's ''The All New Mickey Mouse Club''.'' Biography Deva was born in San Jose, California on June 22, 1976. She lived for several years in New York and London and currently resides in Los Angeles. She has two older sisters named Sheria and Nia. Deva landed her first job starring in the television show ''The All New Mickey Mouse Club'' and was a part of the cast for two seasons. In early 1993 at age 16, she left the show. Discography Studio albums * ''Pulled Apart'' (1998) Singles * ''Fresh Start'' (1997) * ''Inside'' (1998) * ''NRK ReMasters 003'' (2005) * NRK ReMasters 007 (2005) * Easy / Sniff (unknown) Guest appearances * Furry Phreaks: ''Want me (Like Water)'' (1995), ''Soothe'' (1998), and ''All Over The World'' (2007) * Colorful Karma: ''For the Music'' (1999) * Junior Jack: ''Thrill me / How you Thrill Me'' (2002) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Rockit
Matthew Herbert (born in 1972), also known as Herbert, Doctor Rockit, Radio Boy, Mr. Vertigo, Transformer, Wishmountain, and DJ Empty, is a British electronic musician. He often takes sounds from everyday items to produce electronic music. Career Matthew Herbert released his first album, ''100 Lbs'', in 1996, which “gathers early 12″s from a time when Herbert was very much a ‘dance music’ producer”. In 1998, Herbert issued ''Around the House'' with Dani Siciliano, which mixed dance beats, sounds generated by everyday kitchen objects, and vocals. By the late 90's, Herbert was remixing tracks for dance artists like Moloko, Motorbass, Alter Ego, and others. (Many of these were later collected on ''Secondhand Sounds: Herbert Remixes''.) He also recorded singles, EPs, and albums under a variety of aliases (Doctor Rockit, Radio Boy, Mr. Vertigo, and Transformer) as well as his own name. In 2001, Herbert issued '' Bodily Functions''. Similar in structure to ''Around th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
