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The Shamen were an experimental acid house/techno band, initially formed in Aberdeen, Scotland by Colin Angus (b. 24 August, 1961), Derek McKenzie (b. 27 February, 1964), Keith McKenzie (b. 30 August, 1961) and Peter Stephenson (b. 1 March, 1962) in 1985 as a psychedelia-influenced indie rock act. They found underground credibility as an acid house act and a pioneer of the dance/rock crossover, before moving on to international commercial success with Ebeneezer Goode and the Boss Drum album.
The Shamen were preceded by Alone Again Or, the Love-inspired name under which they recorded their first singles. After their name change, further singles picked up airplay from John Peel. Released in June 1987, The Shamen’s first album Drop illustrated their love of 60s psychedelia, with influences such as Love, Pink Floyd and the 13th Floor Elevators.
By mid-1987, frontman Colin Angus was discovering the sounds of early house music pioneers such as S-Express and M/A/R/R/S and increasing his knowledge of the latest studio gadgetry. By September 1987, the Shamen were applying these techniques to their own music, mixing rock guitars, techno and hip-hop rhythms and sampled radio voices to create the prototype rock-dance sound which was to prove so influential to other indie dance groups like Pop Will Eat Itself, Jesus Jones and EMF. However, the newfound sound proved too radical for co-founder and vocalist Derek McKenzie, who the left the band in late 1987 to study at university. The Shamen were suddenly one crucial player short.
The Shamen were preceded by Alone Again Or, the Love-inspired name under which they recorded their first singles. After their name change, further singles picked up airplay from John Peel. Released in June 1987, The Shamen’s first album Drop illustrated their love of 60s psychedelia, with influences such as Love, Pink Floyd and the 13th Floor Elevators.
By mid-1987, frontman Colin Angus was discovering the sounds of early house music pioneers such as S-Express and M/A/R/R/S and increasing his knowledge of the latest studio gadgetry. By September 1987, the Shamen were applying these techniques to their own music, mixing rock guitars, techno and hip-hop rhythms and sampled radio voices to create the prototype rock-dance sound which was to prove so influential to other indie dance groups like Pop Will Eat Itself, Jesus Jones and EMF. However, the newfound sound proved too radical for co-founder and vocalist Derek McKenzie, who the left the band in late 1987 to study at university. The Shamen were suddenly one crucial player short.
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Acidman131 wrote:
rememder slam 3d at inglestone 1990 there was you's, mike pickering, dave clarke! what a nite!!!!!
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thechasboi wrote:
Shamen is a super splendid band, no comparison to their amazing combinations of beat, sounds and lyrics.
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shamenofficial wrote:
socialize with the shamen; come by and; like us on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/TheShamen1 or twitter http://twitter.com/#!/shamen1 or watch us on http://www.youtube.com/ShamenTV
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shamenofficial wrote:
Vote The Shamen in mixmag greatest dance acts http://www.facebook.com/MixmagMagazine?sk=app_220006991381259&app_data=118-0-0
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risK49 wrote:
@phoustsince1991, agreed I would have had that many plays myself easily, back in the day....!! Ee, when ah were a lad!
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phoustsince1991 wrote:
I never expected them to have so few plays. 804,449 plays (130,345 listeners) 15 Oct 2011
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slidein wrote:
Oh my God,welcome back to 90's!
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PiersSixx wrote:
Knature of A Girl. Such a good band, once.
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chrisxanthus wrote:
I met Mr. C last night!
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fernbom wrote:
Så j*vla bra! 90s rule!
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MilkLizard92 wrote:
Hes Ebeneezer Goode!
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mattischrome wrote:
I wrote about Arbor Bona Arbor Mala on my blog: http://www.mattischro.me/2010/12/understated-classics-6/
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Claudiar71 wrote:
I can Move Any Mountain ;)
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Rovlanik wrote:
"Drop" is magic.
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zephranthes wrote:
Shit, I didn't realize they were Scottish, and from Aberdeen of all places! The things you learn each day...
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shivahacke wrote:
Fantastic band. From Drop to Hempton Manor. No matter what musical style they were into. Love it all!
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mikesport wrote:
Hempton Manor !
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bobbyb1974 wrote:
I once owned a four 10 inch collection of 21 different Move any Mountain remixes called Progeny....Quality, wish I still had it.......
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johnny8ball wrote:
'Four Letter Girl' anyone? Smooth and sinister...
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chrisxanthus wrote:
Technorave with yes a lyrical singing in a MC style!! Love these guys!! Totally RAVE and not no cheesy eurodance like Dizzy suggests. They are unique because they were originators!!
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The Shamen Live @ Camden Palace 1989
12 Nov 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/shamen1
The Shamen "Re-Raptyouare " Live @ Feet First , Camden Palace
1989 - song taken from the mini album "phorward on moksha rec.
http://youtu.be/bh9QeeKnQls
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