12/3/2023 0 Comments Ultravox vienna music video![]() The Scotsman was a world of difference from the lanky Foxx, sporting a less idiosyncratic if equally powerful vocal style and lacking about a foot in height! Sure, it was work, but the end result sounded so strong!Īs the song faded back down to just the CR-78, jagged guitar chords herald the next number, wherein the world got introduced to James “Midge” Ure as the new Ultravox vocalist. Billy Currie really shines here with a robust electric violin and ARP solo with his now trademark pitch bending giving his leads the vibrant quality that almost no other synthesizer players bothered to have. The album began with the distinctive dit-dit-dit of the CR-78 laying down a nice synthetic hi-hat pulse that anchors the long, but definitely not boring, instrumental “Astradyne.” At nearly seven minutes in length, it was their longest waxing since “I Want To Be A Machine” on the debut album. They quickly wrapped up what was then called the “Vienna” album after waffling over the title “Torque Point” for a little while until Chrysalis put their foot down, much to the joy of history. Chrysalis asked for a demo and got their first single master delivered instead. They managed to get signed to Chrysalis on the strength of the finished master for “Sleepwalk,” which they recorded and mixed in two days with Conny Plank again manning the boards. Having not sold large numbers and carrying debt, there weren’t many takers. They tried to hit the ground running to the best of their ability. Eventually, they took the bait and Ure was in as the new front man. Visage drummer Rusty Egan opined to Currie that in Midge Ure, he had both the vocalist and guitarist that Ultravox were starting to look around for. The song was “Fade To Grey” and was a huge hit that heralded the nascent New Romantic movement into the mainstream. When Currie next moved to working on the Visage studio project, he brought forth the demo that fellow Visage member Midge Ure, fresh from stints with The Rich Kids and Thin Lizzy, managed to help him finish up for the Visage album. While on tour with Numan, Currie was working out some ideas on the side with fellow keyboardist Chris Payne. Irony of ironies, Billy Currie found himself recruited by über-fan Gary Numan for his top selling “Pleasure Principle” album and tour. Kevin's website: Kevin's fab e-book autobiography "Spacecake" available PayPal donations gratefully received.After the band got shelved for a while following the departures of Foxx and Simon, the members all scattered to their own respective gigs to keep some income flowing. The Police - Every Breath You Take (audio commentary) Status Quo - Something 'Bout You Baby I Like Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight (1986) Godley & Creme - An Englishman In New York Was an absolute pleasure to speak to Mr G. So much great music and great visuals discussed. The discussion focuses exclusively on his music video directing career (bar the opening chat around a 10cc track). Pt 1 of chat with 25% of original 10cc line up and 50% of Godley & Creme, the 100% Kevin Godley. ![]() We Have The Same Intrigue As A Court of Kings x Paypal donations to keep the chin above the podcast waters at many thanks Robert and yes, I'm working on it.) Howling At The Moon (unmade film project)īand Aid II - Do They Know It's ChristmasĬheck out Kevin and read his excellent e-book autiobiography, Spacecake at ![]() The Day The Dream Died (JFK Assassination Documentary) NYNEX Yellow Pages Ad - Furniture Stripping The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me '86 So many great videos of great songs so delay no more and dive in.įrankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes (destructo mix) (audio commentary) Pt II of chat with Kevin Godley on his music video career in the 80s. ![]()
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