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Fad Gadget
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London, United Kingdom (1979 – 1984, 2001 – 2002)
Fad Gadget was the pseudonym used by British musician, synthesizer pioneer, and performance artist Frank Tovey - an influential electronic music/New Wave artist throughout his career- from 1979 till 1984.
Tovey began his musical career after studying performance art at Leeds Metropolitan University but started recording upon his move back to his native London, UK. The songs of his early career (under the pseudonym) all feature synthesizers plus, sometimes, machine sounds like that of an electric razor or of an electric drill. Almost all songs create a dark, mystical atmosphere, with Gadget’s voice hovering monotonously over then unheard of, groundbreaking and still brilliant synthesizer sound effects. The lyrics are either very earnest, discussing subjects like guilt or life and death, or convey a black, sarcastic humour.
Initially, Fad Gadget was merely a moniker for Tovey though as time went on a band was formed (although keeping Tovey as the main focal point). His longest-serving sidekick was drummer Nick Cash. Other members were keyboardist David Simmonds, bassist Peter Balmer, guitarist & bassist David Rogers and viola player & backing vocalist Joni Sackett
Singles included Back To Nature, Ricky’s Hand and Collapsing New People.
Tovey began his musical career after studying performance art at Leeds Metropolitan University but started recording upon his move back to his native London, UK. The songs of his early career (under the pseudonym) all feature synthesizers plus, sometimes, machine sounds like that of an electric razor or of an electric drill. Almost all songs create a dark, mystical atmosphere, with Gadget’s voice hovering monotonously over then unheard of, groundbreaking and still brilliant synthesizer sound effects. The lyrics are either very earnest, discussing subjects like guilt or life and death, or convey a black, sarcastic humour.
Initially, Fad Gadget was merely a moniker for Tovey though as time went on a band was formed (although keeping Tovey as the main focal point). His longest-serving sidekick was drummer Nick Cash. Other members were keyboardist David Simmonds, bassist Peter Balmer, guitarist & bassist David Rogers and viola player & backing vocalist Joni Sackett
Singles included Back To Nature, Ricky’s Hand and Collapsing New People.
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the doors keep slamming
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Diamonds and pearls... Champagne and caviar... Cigars and girls... A private plane, a shiny car...
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i'm in love
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Amo tu música, maldito <.<!
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I finally found Lemmings On Lovers Rock. If anyone wants it, e-mail me.
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neoModern wrote:
you are the greatest, Frank Tovey
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i digt it veryvery much
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Ewige_Ellen wrote:
just striking !
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Still excellent !
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I am astonished...
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watch them... collapsiingg.....collapsing new people...
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