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London, England (1999 – present)
Goldfrapp is an electronic music duo, formed in 1999 in London, England, and made up of Alison Goldfrapp (vocals, songwriter) and Will Gregory (songwriter, producer). Goldfrapp’s musical style has changed over time, from a cinematic ambient sound, through electropop, glam rock influenced sound, folktronica to 80s synthpop.
The majority of the band’s songs are composed by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, although they have collaborated with session musician Nick Batt several times. They have called their writing sessions a “democratic affair”, playing off one another while in the recording studio. While writing, Alison uses her vocals to create melodies and drumbeats. Will composes his music on vintage keyboards, interpreting the mood of Goldfrapp’s lyrics.
Alison Goldfrapp was inspired by artists like Serge Gainsbourg, Donna Summer, Kate Bush, T. Rex, Iggy Pop. While traveling through Europe in the early 90s, she also began listening to Polish disco music and cabaret music from the Weimar Republic. Will Gregory’s musical background was classical music and has cited Ennio Morricone as his main influence. They also draw inspiration from surrealism, nature and movies (like Cul-de-sac, The Wicker Man and the James Bond franchise).
Alison Goldfrapp began her musical career in the early 90s as a guest vocalist with the electronic band Orbital and trip-hop artist Tricky. In 1999, she was introduced to composer Will Gregory after he had listened to an early version of the song “Human”.
The majority of the band’s songs are composed by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory, although they have collaborated with session musician Nick Batt several times. They have called their writing sessions a “democratic affair”, playing off one another while in the recording studio. While writing, Alison uses her vocals to create melodies and drumbeats. Will composes his music on vintage keyboards, interpreting the mood of Goldfrapp’s lyrics.
Alison Goldfrapp was inspired by artists like Serge Gainsbourg, Donna Summer, Kate Bush, T. Rex, Iggy Pop. While traveling through Europe in the early 90s, she also began listening to Polish disco music and cabaret music from the Weimar Republic. Will Gregory’s musical background was classical music and has cited Ennio Morricone as his main influence. They also draw inspiration from surrealism, nature and movies (like Cul-de-sac, The Wicker Man and the James Bond franchise).
Alison Goldfrapp began her musical career in the early 90s as a guest vocalist with the electronic band Orbital and trip-hop artist Tricky. In 1999, she was introduced to composer Will Gregory after he had listened to an early version of the song “Human”.
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deeexter wrote:
twist is my favorite song from them, really miss it in the singles :~
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roybromwell wrote:
She's like a little bird...
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matt_white wrote:
I'd tottaly love if they made an electronic shoegaze/dream pop album [2] I highly doubt they would make a shoegaze album, but a dream pop album a la Mazzy Star or Galaxie 500 I could see happening
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lets_makelove_ wrote:
the singles ♥
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MarcosSena wrote:
I'd tottaly love if they made an electronic shoegaze/dream pop album
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MarcosSena wrote:
I really don't get the hate on Believer...
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overdramaticc wrote:
the singles <3
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XDRory wrote:
Yellow Halo.
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Firulicious wrote:
<3
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trent576 wrote:
The Singles: Take off Believer, add on Human, Pilots, Clowns, and Alive plz k thx. [2]
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MarcosSena wrote:
Felt Mountain > Seventh Tree = Black Cherry > Head First > Supernature
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human-nature wrote:
Yellow Halo is great
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Der_Cibble wrote:
The Singles: Take off Believer, add on Human, Pilots, Clowns, and Alive plz k thx.
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Ge-R wrote:
Aaaaaaaaah I'm feeling alive again, alive agaaaaaaain!
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modern_thing wrote:
nothing can be better than Felt Mountain. it's their best album, without a doubt.
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rainy-dog wrote:
i can understand feeling ambivalent to head first but to actively dislike it, you'd surely have to actively dislike great pop music.
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rrique wrote:
"caravan girl" not included on "the singles": bitch, please
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matriccs wrote:
We are walking the road to somewhere
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android1985 wrote:
head first is better than supernature, at the very least. [2] All their albums are best, even Head First. [3] =D
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hipersonico wrote:
FELT MOUNTAIN >>> Black Cherry > Seventh Tree >>> Supernature >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Headfirst
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Goldfrapp Announce Will Gregory's "Piccard in Space" - update
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UPDATE 21/03:Piccard in Space was included in the BBC Today
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