For synth, check out works by Richard Kirk (the non-vocal half of Cabaret Voltaire). He's been doing wonderful instrumental electronica albums under different monnikers (His own name, "Sandoz", "Electronic Eye", "Al Jabr", "Nitrogen", "Trafficante" - i could go on) since CV amiably split 12 years ago or so. He uses layers and rhythms in amazing ways, and has been very prolific. Much of his catalog is now on iTunes. If interested, check out: http://brainwashed.com/cv/ . Aside from him, IMHO Orbital has been one of the iconic electronica artists since their inception in 1990. For eighties... I agree about H17 and Human League. The thing to mention about League Unlimited Orchestra is that the remixes are mostly instrumental and show the strength of their music. My eighties bands, aside from Yello, were Simple Minds (New Gold Dream is my favorite album since it was released 24 years ago), Cabaret Voltaire (note the Microphonies poster in Ferris Beuler's bedroom), and OMD. OMD I felt had some of the most consistantly wonderful melodies in pop music and at the time I was a raging fan. It wasn't until years later I saw that Andy's lyrics were somewhat weak. Oh but the songs were fun. I'd also add Erasure, Oingo Boingo, and Depeche Mode (until they got too weighty). I also agree about Lene Lovich and Thomas Dolby (until Hyperactive). Of course I loved Yello and have been a big fan of them since I saw the video for "I Love You" in 1983. Boris moving the pumps just did me in. I'd also include New Order and of course Joy Division, even though they weren't really an 80's band. I agree about Propaganda. I bought their first 12" when it was new and was amazed. If anyone is interested, they just released a boxed set recently with the entire catalog as well as the Act. It's ironic for me that my 80's collection now (mostly digital) is vastly larger than it was during the period. Gotta love the internet! Also, being a urban gay man, I'm required by law to love musical theater and most anything Sondheim (and I do). But I'll spare the group the details... - Mike ---------------------------------------- From: Laurens van Graft <lvangraft@mac.com> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 7:42 PM To: "The moon: beautiful. The sun: even more beautiful." <yello@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: [Yello] Musical tastes...... Yeah, finally some Heaven 17, and Human League. My fav of theirs is 'UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA, an LP which plays like a Compilation of special remixed versions, but instead of a short MEGAMIX, they do full versions and mix them together! Way Cool!!!!! Laurens van Graft The Grip Guy (thegripguy@rogers.com) All your gymnastics grip needs right here! PODCASTING IS CHANGING THE WORLD! On Feb 2, 2006, at 10:43 AM, Jonas wrote: A part from Yello my world is all synth Covenant Colony 5 Elegant Machinery Project Pitchfork Lowe Depeche Mode Apoptygma Berzerk Bel Canto Alice in Videoland Melotron Assemblage 23 And One Camouflage Fiction 8 Frontline Assembly Icon of Coil Mr Jones Machine Neuroticfish Ohgr Statemachine VnV Nation And now and then I have a flashback to the happy 80´s Front 242 Yazoo Howard Jones Propaganda Kraftwerk Spandau Ballet Japan Heaven 17 Thompson Twins New Order Human League Alphaville + some swedish groups that almost only sings in swedish wow...that turned out to a long list. But never the less I often listen to these bands often. In the car, sitting at the computer, cleaning or just let the iTune shuffle in my archive. Jonas Z Sweden ----- Original Message ----- From: A WRIGHT To: yello@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 5:26 PM Subject: [Yello] Musical tastes...... I am curious if other Yello fans also favour the likes of Kraftwerk, Telex, Orbital, Autechre, Aphex Twins etc, etc....I also like Otis Redding, Richard Thompson, Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed, Stones, JJCale, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Supertramp, Santana, Leftfield, King Tubby, Black Uhuru, Devinda Bangra (spelt something like that).... What diversity of music tastes do you other Yello fans and fanettes have? Amanda ---------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Yello mailing list Yello@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/yello Report list abuse to list-abuse at studio-nibble.com _______________________________________________ Yello mailing list Yello@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/yello Report list abuse to list-abuse at studio-nibble.com