So, what does the public say when they're talking about Cosmicity? Here are some recent excerpts taken off of various public newsgroups, such as the Modern Synthpop List at egroups.com and the Synthpop Discussion Forum found at adifferentdrum.com. Check these out:
Excerpts from a thread on Electrogarden.com in September of 2002 discussing my announcement that I would only make 1 more album for release in 2003 before I retire:
Cosmicity IS QUITTING!!!! August
30th, 2002 11:28 AM
jetjaguar15
ElectroGardener 1. Cosmicity IS QUITTING!!!!
From the just-released newsletter:
"The ascent has begun. The new album is officially underway. Lyrics are
being written. Song ideas are being sketched. New synths are being purchased.
Computers are being upgraded. And the title has been decided. As indicated by
the subject line, it will be called "Escape Pod for Two". This space-themed
album promises to be the collection that finally realizes the potential of the
term cosmicity. Blissed-out, thoroughly-realized synthpop that'll take you away
and never bring you back. I am officially over-the-top psyched about this project.
It's clear that everything else in my plan book will have to take a back seat
for a while. No more live appearances. No more side-projects. No more remixes.
Just this album from now until completion. It's going to be great. I can tell
already. In fact, I'd like it to become the definitive Cosmicity release because,
after it's done, I'm calling it quits. What? Cosmicity no more? Yes, It's true.
I'm closing up shop after this release. "Why?" you ask. Well, I made
a promise to myself a long time ago that if, by the time I turned 30, I wasn't
where I wanted to be with Cosmicity, I'd shift my creative focus to writing.
Well, I turn 30 next August (1 year from now), right about the time "Escape
Pod For Two" should be ready. So, with this next release, I will gracefully
exit stage left.
Is this forever? It's hard to say. I'm gonna wait and see. But I'm definitely focusing on writing exclusively come next August. I love to write (particularly dialogue... movie and TV scripts... I know I'm not really novelist material), and if I can reach more people through that creative outlet, I can't resist. I'll give that my best shot and see what happens. Who knows? Maybe after six months I'll miss composing music so much that I can't stand it. But it will be time to find out. For the next year, however, I'm putting everything I have into this album. If it's gonna be my last, it's damn-well gonna be my best. There's no way I'm walking away without the ability to remind myself that "I did my best." So, expect the best Cosmicity you've ever heard on "Escape Pod For Two". I'm going to deliver.
PS - For those of you who don't read the website, I got engaged in July. Yay! Sara Krist (aka DJ Ginger Snapp) and I will be married just a couple of months after the release of this new album in 2003, and I can't wait. Also, this information may help explain the title of my forthcoming album. :-)"
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August 30th, 2002 11:43 AM
seraphim
Age: 32
Location: N. Hollywood, Ca.
2.
A mish-mosh of both sad and happy news. While It saddens me to hear that Cosmicity
is calling it quits, I am happy that he is moving onto other things, still remaining
creative. Good luck in the new endeavor and in the new marriage, Mark.
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August 30th, 2002 12:04 PM
cliffwalk
Age: 31
Location: Chicago
3.
You'll leave behind a fabulous body of work, Mark. I hope you're proud of what
you've done. I believe that the new album will be outstanding. I'm not sad that
you're quitting because you're quitting for all of the right reasons and that
shows both courage as well as integrity. You have a talent that supercedes "Synthpop".
You write words that reach people. That talent WELL EXCEEDS your musical abilities
which are great as well. To be as good of a songwriter as you are you already
have so many of the skills that are looked for in a writer. You've already found
your "allusive" voice. That's the key to success or failure. I wish
you nothing but luck on your coupling-to-be as well as your pursuit of your
career as a writer. Way to go, damnit. I'm always happy to see someone
realize what they want out of life and actually have a rational way to get there.
That's inspiring. Peace
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August 30th, 2002 12:04 PM
NoirTech
Location: Tucson, AZ
4.
Ditto what Seraphim said. I too am saddened to hear that Mark is calling it
quits on Cosmicity. I became a big fan of his almost immediately after hearing
his music on one of Todd's compilations oh so many years ago. ...but...I'm also
happy he's going to try his hand (heh) on writing. From reading all his articles
on synthpop.net and various posts, I have found his writings to be entertaining,
and funny. Should be fun to see what he comes up with next. Secretly though...I
hope his itch to write more music becomes intolerable, and decides to release
more Cosmically tracks. Guess no Cosmicity show for Tucson.
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August 30th, 2002 12:26 PM
meg
Age: 26
Location: orange county, ca.
5.
happy... sad..... happy... sad..... happy.... sad....
best of wishes as always, mark.... and i so can't wait for a glimps into the
new album!
congratulations to you and your bride to be! i wish you all the best.... in
all you do!
meg
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August 30th, 2002 01:39 PM
intro
Location: Dallas, Tx
NOW PLAYING!
Cosmicity - Keep Me In Mind
6.
I write this with a smile on my face and a tear in my eye. I discovered Cosmicity
in my junior year of high school. I was totally misguided and lost. Life sucked.
I don't remember the details of how I found Mark's music, but it involved an
AOL chat room. That's all I remember. Someone pointed me to his site, I ordered
Isabella (my first order from Todd, in fact), and fell in love. I was this lost
and lonely geek in high school, always falling for some girl or other. And Mark's
music connected with me. I realized I wasn't the only one. It was such a cool
feeling. And that's what I've always felt has set Mark's music apart from the
rest and made him hands down the best synth musician in America. He doesn't
rely upon catchy melodies (even though he has them) and slick production tricks
(even though he's capable of them). He is able to connect with people lyrically
in a way that others only dream of. Myself included. He's also partly responsible
for my wanting to start a band. No offense Mark, but I realized that if a geek
like you could do it, then a geek like I could do it as well . I'm a fan, I
guess. I own every CD Cosmicity has ever released (except The Vision... only
have a CDR... anyone have an original to sell me? Please?). I've seen five Cosmicity
shows. And I've been lucky enough to make cool friends in Mark and Sara, which
is more important than any of the CDs or concerts or any of that junk. So, end
of my sentimental rant here... Mark is a kickass writer. I'm looking forward
to seeing his stuff on TV or in the movies. And the book is gonna rock. But
deep down, I definitely wouldn't mind if he got the itch to make music again.
Best of luck with all you're working toward Mark. And you'd better keep in touch,
or I'll come to Detroit and steal all your PEZ. Got it?
-Mark
www.djintrovert.com
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August 30th, 2002 03:24 PM
7red7
Location: So. Cal. USA
7.
Well I can honestly say that I didn't begin getting into Cosmicity until Synthcon
this year, and I purchased my first cd's there...Even though I'm still really
new as far as being a fan goes, it's still sad to hear we're losing a really
good musician... But hey Mark, wish you nothing but the best as well, and I'm
sure you're gonna kick major a** in the literary world...And I'm already looking
foward to hearing the new material...Also, my congradulations to you and your
bride to be.
Best Of Wishes!!!
DAN
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August 30th, 2002 03:25 PM
catslastdance
Location: Orange County, CA
8.
It's important to stay true to your heart and to yourself. Congratulations on
making a tough decision and staying true to your beliefs. Good luck with your
writing career . One thing for sure is that you could make a career from writing
humor and parody! wouldn't be surprised to hear more from Cosmicity in the future.
~Craig
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August 30th, 2002 03:34 PM
draxijn
Location: Calgary
9.
i expect a soundtrack cd with my copy of your book mark =) oh come on you gotta!
but seriously bro...you're clever in a nutshell. best of luck!
brett
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August 30th, 2002 03:51 PM
graveyrdflower
Age: 22
Location: IL
10.
I can't say that I was that happy when I got the e-mail from the E-list... But
one should do what they feel is right inside... I wish him luck on his writing
career if that is truly what he wants to do. Who knows maybe in the future Cosmicity
will be back?
I guess I am an optimistic type of person.
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August 30th, 2002 04:13 PM
Bornslippy
Age: 27
Location: Never Ending Land
11.
Mark, you'll be back.. I read each of your article at Synthpop.Net religiously
on Wednesdays, and I know you luv being a musician.. You've worked sooo hard
that I dont think you want to quit music in general. I think your just going
through a phase.. You bought new equip, upgraded your PC, for one record? You'll
be back, you didnt just go to UNI OF MICH for nothing.. I luv Cosmicity..
- Jack Handey
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August 30th, 2002 06:43 PM
chriswdc
Location: Washington DC
12.
Cosmicity has some really good albums, and I can not wait to hear the new release.
Wouldn't it be ironic if the "last" Cosmicity album is the one discovered
by David Geffen...similar to the fanatasy Mark described in his weekly newsletter.
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August 30th, 2002 07:17 PM
7red7
Location: So. Cal. USA
13.
Yeah that would be kinda wierd, but oh man what a way to go out though huh???
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August 30th, 2002 09:24 PM
cliffwalk
Age: 31
Location: Chicago
14.
I think if his last album was discovered by David Geffen it would cease to be
his last album
Dave
PS: We COULD work on making Mark hella-richnfamous and I betchya he'd stick
around.
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September 1st, 2002 02:54 PM
Avil
Age: 18
Location: Örebro, Sweden
15.
That´s too bad....I really loved your music Mark, Awake is one of the
best songs I´ve ever heard...it´s a perfect song...into the smallest
sound. One of my first contacts with the electronic world was with a Cosmicity
song.
Best wishes for a great future.
Christina
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September 2nd, 2002 09:49 PM
DAVIDVESEL
Age: 34
Location: Saint Louis, MO, USA
16.
When I realized that synthpop was alive and well on the Internet, I went to
that new fangled site called mp3.com and did an Artist Sounds Like search. Of
course, I put in "Erasure" and up pops a list of artists, none of
whom I'd ever heard of. This was in 1999 I think. The second song on the list
was something called "Digital Delays" by Cosmicity. (I'm not sure
what was the first one on the list....perhaps "The Seed" by ElektroSquad....)
That's still the song that sticks in my head. I play Mark probably every single
week on my radio show on Ampcast Radio. Mark, it sounds like you're doing exactly
what you want to do. I wish you all the best, cuz I think writing is probably
a quantum level more competitive than music. Keep us updated, eh?
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September 2nd, 2002 10:55 PM
spi
Age: 20
Location: Rochester, MN
17.
Sad and happy. Sad that this will be Mark's last album for the moment. Happy
that he is working on a new album after the great album Pure. Good luck in the
future Mark and I hope someday you make some new music for us to consume.
-steve
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September 3rd, 2002 02:14 AM
intro
Location: Dallas, Tx
18.
I just can't wait to see what he writes. I found myself dying of laughter when
reading the columns on synthpop.net. Imagine if he was writing for a TV show
or something. It would be great!
-Mark
www.djintrovert.com
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September 3rd, 2002 08:09 AM
ElectroJunk
Age: 22
Location: Amsterdam/Netherlands
19.
Shame its (virtually) the end of the line for Cosmicity. It was one of the first
synth-pop acts I grew up with. Lets hope he misses the music making and starts
making a new album
Music: the hardest drug of all...
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Mixed Feelings September 3rd, 2002
10:13 AM
CrumbleToDust
Age: 18
Location: York, UK
20. Mixed Feelings
Mark, I understand your position. Good luck with the writing. But don't forget,
I like many other people have really appreciated what Cosmicity have done. So
many of your songs will live on forever in my mind, heart and soul.
Farewell
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September 3rd, 2002 11:01 AM
Gandalfe
Age: 34
Location: Salt Lake City
21.
Personally, I'm glad he's leaving. The synthpop community can never be taken
seriously when there's someone like him running around with a real (not synthetic)
sense of humour. I've tried to do the writing gig myself (although not with
quite the talent you have), and found that in order to succeed, you have to
be very good (which you are), very lucky, and very dedicated. Or Stephen King,
who is only one of the three. We know you're good, and you'd have to be dedicated
to put up with all our ????e, so here's wishing you best of luck.
September 3rd, 2002 10:44 PM
cosmicity
Location: Detroit
22.
Wow. This is really something. I've had to take 48 hours to decide how I'd address
all of these comments. It's so overwhelming! I didn't know my news update would
prompt a big discussion thread like this... though I suppose the thought should
have crossed my mind. In all honesty, I'm glad it did. It feels good that you
all noticed. :-) Anyway, after thinking about this for quite a while, I've decided
I'm going to post a few excerpts from my online journal to help clarify a few
things. But, for those of you who like your postings brief, I'll start with
the 5-point summary:
1. I REALLY appreciate all of the cool things you guys have said here. From
the bottom of my heart (right below an artery clog, compliments of McDonald's):
thank you very much.
2. Don't count me out just yet. I'm still in this community and working on synthpop
full-time for the next year. I really am going to retire and take up writing
next August... but that's next August. Until that time, when I'm not immersed
in the writing and recording of a new album, I intend to post links to synthpopbites.com
in every thread on electrogarden. You know, just to keep things interesting.
3. Lemon scented pledge really does work better than original pledge. If you
thought it was all just a marketing tactic, you thought wrong.
4. If I had to change one thing about Cosmicity, it'd be the name of the band.
If I had it to do all over again, I'd be Pancakeman. Isn't that BADASS?!!
5. I don't want to stop making Synthpop, but I NEED to try writing full-time.
As I mentioned in my press release, if I find that writing isn't what I need,
I will be back.
Okay, that's the summary. If ya want the details, read on...
(Taken from my semi-secret page at livejournal.com)
"Part of me wants to just give-in and say, "Okay. ???? writing. I'll
make synthpop forever." But I can't do that either. Going into my 10th
year of Cosmicity, I can no longer fight off the demons that plague me. They
whisper logical thoughts like, "you haven't grown Cosmicity's audience
in 4 years. Maybe this is as far as the project can go?" And sometimes,
"Synthpop is invisible, writing is not." And worst of all, "Perhaps
you're a good musician, but a GREAT writer."
And to tell the truth, what I really want to find out is that I'm a good writer but a GREAT musician. I think anyone reading between the lines of my [press release] could sense that. It's like that one guy in [this] thread says... I don't want to quit. Why else would I be spending the next year working on music? Why have I just revamped my studio?
He's right. I want the dream to come true. I want "Escape Pod for Two" to explode. However, 10 years of experience says that the album won't explode. Of course, I will continue to be optimistic. I will hope for a really good response; an "Isabella"-sized response where people legitimately feel the album - and the clubs are forced to play it 'cause people are requesting it - and all of the good stuff I experienced with that release. If that happens, I'll be ecstatic.
But I still need to try writing full-time. The Synthpop audience is amazingly supportive and cool, but they can't change the fact that I lose money with every album - that the audience is small and finite - that my music will never be Futurepop or Electroclash or any perfect fit for large-scale sales. It will always be laced with me, and until the days when songwriting again rules popular music, "I" seem to go over better in print.
So, I'm sticking to my guns, but I'm sadder than anyone to be walking away next year. Lord knows I don't want to be the "quitter". I like being the reliable Synthpop band. So, I pray for a miracle, and plan for the inevitable."
mark nicholas
info@cosmicity.com
http://www.cosmicity.com
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September 3rd, 2002 11:02 PM
draxijn
Location: calgary
23.
hmmm...
so how many copies of 'escape pod for two' would i need to buy to keep cosmicity
going?!
but seriously...i can't see how 'pure' isn't your greatest success so far...it's
too cool!
September 4th, 2002 11:36 AM
Avil
Age: 18
Location: Örebro, Sweden
24.
Originally posted by cosmicity:
"If I had to change one thing about Cosmicity, it'd be the name of the
band. If I had it to do all over again, I'd be Pancakeman. Isn't that BADASS?!!"
Well, if that´s what you need,
I can accept your new name...
I can see the look on people´s faces when I tell them I use to listen
to Pancakeman...
Seriosly, I would love to hear more stuff from u!
Christina
September 4th, 2002 11:42 AM
jetjaguar15
Age: 24
Location: Florence, AL, USA
25.
It's good to know that Mark isn't closing the door completely. All we need to
do now is make sure "Escape Pod For Two" sells 100,000 copies. Seriously,
I wish you all the best in your writing endeavors, Mark. Here's hoping that
the synthpop itch you've been scratching for 10 years comes back to haunt you
again someday...
September 4th, 2002 01:43 PM
Color Theory
Age: 32
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
26.
Mark, I know you think you can quit anytime you want, but you'll see...
"Welcome to the Hotel Allegro Chicago - you can check out any time you
want, but you can never leave!"
Just kidding of course, but I wouldn't be surprised if you continued Cosmicity
on more of a "hobby" basis. Good thing I didn't set a similar goal...
I'm almost 33!
Brian.
Brian Hazard = Color Theory
colortheory@colortheory.com
www.colortheory.com
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September 4th, 2002 02:49 PM
cliffwalk
Age: 31
Location: Chicago
27.
You never really QUIT music just like you'll never QUIT writing. I take that
back.... you never QUIT music and stay sane. I QUIT music for 5 years from 94-99.
I literally QUIT. Stopped EVERYTHING musical I was doing. Sold what gear I owned,
stopped playing jazz gigs when invited, sang only ONCE in public at my sister's
wedding, and concentrated all of my passion and energy into a career.
The yield was that I indeed advanced myself quickly and grew my skills quite a bit. However... when you dive head first into a bucket of piss like a career that your heart isn't TRULY in (except you give it your heart and soul anyways) you find after a short period of time that you actually have no joy in your life.
If I respect anything a TON out of many of you is that so many of you (And Mark, you're the most public about it, but there's several of you even on this thread -- close to my age -- DIDN'T discard your passions entirely)
Anyways --- as I said above --- I'm psyched to hear your next album, psyched to read what you write next... and will be psyched to hear the music you come up with 10 years from now.
You are a fantastic musician... actually... to be more specific I've always considered you a great "Songwriter" and a damn good "Musician". To be technical about it.
Either way... cheers. This really reaffirms the faith that I'm discovering in life's ability to be a good thing. You need to be able to put things in boxes because life is longer and bigger than you. If this album ends up being the final "Chapter" in a project you named "Cosmicity"... so be it... but after that's done you aren't going to die like that guy on that episode of "Star Trek: TNG" that fell in love with that hottie mind-reader chick's mother... the one who came from a planet where they kill off their elders before they reach an age of discomfort.
You're just moving on to new stuff.
I just uprooted my life recently
to change things around some. It was a "turning 30ish..." sort of
episode for me as well except I had to wait a year after because I was locked
into a contract. 30 is where the fun begins. Wow, I ramble on... Mark, thanks
for sharing so many thoughts with us publically... it helps in ways one can't
really articulate.
Dave
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September 4th, 2002 03:57 PM
pop
Location: philadelphia, pa
28.
30 is not old.
I am beyond 30. 18 years old girls ask me on dates all the time.
Too bad, I am in love with someone who can't return my sentiment. Damn ?????.
Sometimes, we need to take a break from music. Oddly enough, I gave up music
from 94 to 98, because I got so sick of being poor. I made lots of money between
those years, but I wasn't happy. I am more into music now. I also got more stuff
to write about. Went from great lifestyle, to total disaster life that almost
killed me, to slow improvement life. Sometimes, we all need to step back from
music. Who knows,
you might come back as country music singer. I know I changed
music style least six times already with eight different bands.
Break might be good for you.
In reality, we never say good bye.
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September 4th, 2002 09:23 PM
Mike Gjennestad
Age: 31
Location: Twin Falls, Idaho
29.
My goodness when are we going to get that happy aquilibrium were the musicians
get what they need and deserve from their musical efforts and we still get the
quality and enjoyable non contaminated by big business sound that we enjoy?
thanks for everything mark.
gjennmike
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September 9th, 2002 08:24 PM
msingleton1977
Age: 25
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
30.
"Ambition bites the nails of success." - U2
Hey Mark,
I have been a Cosmicity fan since 95' and I thought you were just starting to
pick up momentum. But, I understand the frustration of loosing money constantly.
Unfortunately, I feel any band that labels themselves "Synthpop" is
doomed (on a mass scale), hence my quote. I know you love Synthpop. As much
as I love Synthpop, it's thought of as soooo 80s that the mass audience will
never be there to make it financially viable. Maybe some day it will make a
come back, but who knows when. Music, I think, is a lot like fashion. The masses
buy what's "in style" at the moment and it's constantly changing.
I'm sure if you were doing Garage rock now you would be doing great! That's
really big in MI right now right?
Who knows, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe it just takes a large marketing budget to convince the masses that Synthpop is BACK! Can musicians attract venture capitalists? hehehe. I just know that most of the people I hang out with think I listen to dated 80s music! They would never buy such a thing. But, the music is from a lot of the bands here. I am surprised to hear you are moving on to writing because you are not making enough money with music. I would think that a writing career would be just as difficult to succeed. But, maybe not. Look how much it costs to write, record, and publish an album compared to a book?
Have you ever read (or listened to) the book “On Writing” by Stephen King? If not, it’s an excellent book and I highly suggest checking it out. While listening to his stories as a struggling writer, I always thought “You can start out with a pen and a pad. An electronic artist has to dump thousands into their projects.”
Do you still plan on releasing a
Cosmicity DVD?
Oh yeah, the Pancakeman name kicks a$$!
Monty
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September 10th, 2002 09:29 AM
intervox
Location: Dallas, TX / Los Angeles, CA / Orange County, CA
34.
I've never had the pleasure of meeting or talking with Mark, but I'm a great
fan of his music. I wish you all the best in life and want you to know, you'll
never be forgotten.
Jeff
intervox
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September 14th, 2002 11:43 PM
cosmicity
Location: Detroit
35.
Hey, thanks Jeff... and everyone again. You guys are awesome. But remember,
I am still -so totaly- not gone 'til next August. On the contrary, I'm in full-on
Synthpop mode, composing a new album and more, until then. So no farewells,
please! :-)
mark nicholas
info@cosmicity.com
http://www.cosmicity.com
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EXCERPTS FROM DISCUSSION GROUPS IN 2000:
Claude- Anything Box
Marian- Alphaville
Mark- Cosmicity
David Potts- Monaco (I know it's
not completely synth but lay off)
Ian Broudie- Lightning seeds (same as monaco)
Rob Rowe- Cause and Effect
Mark- Mesh
Joey- Echoing Green
Neil Tennant and Andy Bell
Hello all, Jake Lindsay's post on Best Synthpop Vocalist got me thinking. Remember those supergroups of the 70's and 80's that contained members from other popular bands? If you do, then I am not the total loser that I thought I was! But anyway, if there was a Synthpop Super Group who would it consist of? C'mon people, let's hear your ideas.
Mine would be:
Claude S. of Anything Box - Vocals, Synths, and writing of lyrics.
Mark of Cosmicity - Synths
Joey B. of Echoing Green - Vocals
and Synths.
Reagan and Matt of Iris - hehe, what can I say :)
Robert Rowe of Cause and Effect - Vocals
Vince Clark/Martin Gore - Synths errr thats about all I can think of at the
moment, awww schuks I forgot the girls:
Dania M. formely of Anything Box - Vocals and Synths (That girl can play)
The girl from the Echoing Green whose name escapes me right now - Vocals
And that HOT chick on the cover of the new Faith Assembly - lol ;)
Well, I know I forgot a lot of important people who I will remember once I post
this but hey!
Good list. If I were to put together a supergroup of American modern synth artists
(too many in Europe to pick from), I think I would include the following people:
Chrissy Franklin (TEG) - Lead and
backing vocals
Mark Buss (Faith Assembly) - Lead and backing vocals, guitar
Mark Nicholas (Cosmicity) - Keyboards/programming
Joey Belville (TEG) - Guitar, backing
vocals, keyboards/programming
Dave Adams (TEG) - Drums
I'd have them all write together, as I would love to hear what they came up
with. In the producer's chair I'd put Matt Morris (Iris) and J. Tuohimaa (Neuroactive...
so he's not American, sue me).
Remixers would include B! Machine, Monolithic, Neuroactive, Iris and Cosmicity.
Hrm... I really wonder what that would sound like. Hey Todd, you need to get
those people together to do a single! :)
I made a depressing synth (mostly) mix tape last summer, some of these may be
depressing only to ME because I made the tape for a certain person, but still...
Awake - Cosmicity
Erina - KTV
Ceila's Dream - Slowdive
She Said - Cause & Effect
Like the Sun - De/Vision
Sincerity - Distain
Thru the Darkest Rain - Northern Territories
Death Behind Ones Brow - Deriere LeMiroir
Like the Tides - Distain
When you Leave - Blue October
Silent War - Silke Bischoff
My favorites of 2000, in no particular order:
Apoptygma Berzerk - Welcome To Earth
Electronic - Twisted Tenderness
Covenant - United States Of Mind
Erasure - Loveboat
Various - Synthphony 2000: The Remixes
Cosmicity - The Binary Language Of Love
Lode - Just Another Day
Ravenous - Phoenix
The Echoing Green - Supernova
VNV Natino - Standing/Burning Empires
here is top ten favorite electropop songs:
1)mesh & mark oh - waves
2)camouflage - thief
3)neuroticfish - breaking the clichè
4)neuroticfish - velocity
5)faith assembly - crash & burn
6)cosmicity - digital delays
7)iris - danger is the shame
8)the beloved - time after time
9)melotron - kindertraum
10)visage - fade to grey ( !!!!!!!!!! )
Subject: Re: it is that time of year... Best Album 2000
Melotron- Fortschritt
Lode- Just Another Day
Covenant- United States Of Mind
Cosmicity- Resynthesized
Subject: Support for Synthpop
Todd, honestly...we are at the very beginning of this in Dallas...they just dont know what synthpop is... but we had a very successful club night and all 3 Djs have been received very well...everyone had a great time and no one stopped dancing...Faith Assembly, Echo Image, Cosmicity, and the Nine were just a few ADD artists that were played and everyone enjoyed it...
Everyone..and i mean EVERYONE
danced to Cosmicity...now it was Hold Me Now..but EVERYONE danced to it...so
that was nice.