New album from John Foxx, feat Steve jansen, Harold Budd…
Out now is “D.N.A”, a new double disc set (CD & DVD) which features unique collaborations between John Foxx and some of his favourite film-makers, with all of the short movies on the DVD being made especially for this project. The CD features the music from some of the films, plus tracks that Foxx had recorded as ‘possibilities’ for soundtracks.
The final track on the disc, “Over the Mirage” is a new collaboration between John Foxx, Harold Budd and Ruben Garcia, while both parts (“2” & “7”) of “A Secret Life” and “Violet Bloom” were recorded with Steve D’Agostino.
Ex-Japan percussionist Steve Jansen also features on the “A Secret Life” instrumentals. The artwork for the project has been designed by Jonathan Barnbook, who has previously worked with Damien Hirst and David Bowie.
Gary Numan talks about John Foxx
Gary Numan discusses John Foxx’s music, in particular the impact that early Ultravox! had on his own work. The interview was filmed at Benge’s studio in Shoreditch where Foxx is currently recording a new album. Gary is really one cool guy!
John Foxx plays live at Roundhouse electronica festival Short Circuit
John Foxx will perform a unique analogue synthesizer show to mark his 30th anniversary as a solo artist. He and a one-off group of special guests will assemble on stage for the first time with the machines used on his 1980 debut solo album, Metamatic – the Moogs, ARPs and drum machines that created the sound of the future – to perform material from Metamatic and a selection of early Ultravox music. Also former Ultravox guitarist Robin Simon has been confirmed as special guest to perform on a selection of material including songs from the band’s pioneering 1978 album, Systems of Romance.
The set will also include brand new material created in collaboration with Paul Daley from Leftfield, along with new songs by John Foxx & The Maths – an all-analogue synthesizer project with London-based artist Benge.
Equipment list:
Synthesizers and Sequencers:
ARP Odyssey x 2
ARP Sequencers x 2
Crumar Multiman
EDP Wasp
Korg MonoPoly
Korg 700
Logan String Machine
Moog Mini x 2
Moog Modular plus Sequencers
Moog Opus 3
Roland Modular System 100m x 10 Modules
Roland SH2
Roland SH-101
Roland Juno 60
Sequential Circuits Multitrack
Drum machines:
Amdek Percussion Synthesiser
Boss Dr Rhythm
Linn Drum
Klone Drum
Roland CR78
Roland TR808
John Foxx Underpass – Mark Reeder’s Dark Long & Sinister Remix
John Foxx Underpass – Mark Reeder’s Dark Long & Sinister Remix.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3-oPzE0jic&feature=player_embedded
John Foxx is playing a one-off analogue synthesizer show at the Roundhouse London on 5 June. Guests include Dubterror and Gary Numan/Ade Fenton DJ set.
via SHOCKELECTRIK
Buy Tickets http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/productions/john-foxx-4616.
To order Album go http://www.townsend-records.co.uk/product.php?pType=1&pId=6768416
Listen samples go http://www.myspace.com/foxxmetamatic
Mark Reeder site http://www.myspace.com/markreedermfsflesh
From the album Metatronic, a 30 year celebration of John Foxx’s Metamatic. John Foxx’s Classic Underpass gets a bit of a sinister beef up by fellow pedestrian Mark Reeder.
More old men reunited – Ultravox back on tour
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For the first time since the “Live Aid” show in 1985, the classic line-up of Midge Ure, Billy Currie, Warren Cann and Chris Cross will get back together for a UK tour with Ultravox in April 2009. They will play a total of 14 shows during the “Return to Eden” tour. This is of course connected to the re-releases of their classic albums.
You can read our review of the new “definitive remastered edition” of “Rage in Eden” here.
And speaking of “Rage in Eden”, Billy Currie will release a new solo album on April 6, and at least one of the tracks is said to be inspired by that album.
I still hoped that John Foxx would join as well 
New stuff from John Foxx and Blancmange
September 22 we will get a new collection by John Foxx from label Demon/Edsel. “Glimmer: The Best of John Foxx” will be a double-CD with material from his entire career including singles, album tracks, re-works of old Ultravox tracks, new remixes and his ambient “Cathedral Oceans” project. That project is also going to be re-released by the same label in 2009 and 2010.
And they don’t stop there, classic synthpop duo Blancmange will have their albums “Happy Families”, “Mange Tout” and “Believe You Me” released in new, fresh versions. The exact date is not set as of now, but it’s clear that they will all include the 12” mixes and some B-sides. The band is also said to be working on new material.
John Foxx performing “Plaza” at Cargo in London with Louis Gordon on 08.10.07 as part of a performance of the entire Metamatic album including related tracks.
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And of course and old Blancmange video:
Here is the last video from the Blancmange Video 45 VHS. This is Living on the Ceiling. Classic synthpop from a band that disappeared but now is back. Check out their stuff on MySpace. I wonder if they have their own website… should check on that.
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John Foxx tour dates announced
Live shows in Australia during 2008…
John and Louis are going to be embarking on a tour of Australia in May. The shows at selected venues will be augmented with performances of Tiny Colour Movies. Below are the dates which have so far been confirmed…
For those of you who don´t know who John Foxx is, one should at least know that he is a former Ultravox member and that he has released a number of nice albums past those days. Read more here >>
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