synth/darkwave/electronic/lo-fi

Lyrics:

If you changed your mind, would you take me back?
And if I called after hours, would you pick up?
And I'm not sure if this is what I want,
But if I'm to tell the truth I still miss you.

Tell me what to do to make this work,
And I'll try a little harder to make it right,
And my biggest regret was walking away,
I'm not trying to say that I didn't mess up

But if I'm to tell the truth, I still miss you

Let's make it work (Wish I could change, your mind)


Let's Make It Work (Demo)

The only single released from the 1980 LP, The Absence of a Canary by Ceramic Hello:

Climatic Nouveaux

BUY VINYL: 
http://www.darkentriesrecords.com/store/dark-entries/victrola-maritime-tatami-12

For our 55th release we are launching a special series called Dark Entries Editions, dedicated to 12" singles made for the dance floor. The first release in this series is Victrola, the duo of Antonio "Eze" Cuscinà and Carlo Smeriglio from Italy. The band formed in Messina, but later relocated to Florence to join the rich musical scene there with Neon, Pankow, Alexander Robotnick and Diaframma. Beginning as a 4-piece combo (two guitarists, bassist, drummer) in 1979, they slimmed down to a synthesizer and guitar-based duo a few years later.
Their sole release was the "Maritime Tatami"/"A Game Of Despair" EP, from 1983. Using an array of now-classic Roland synthesizers (TR 606, TR 303 Bassline, Juno 6) plus a Korg Polysix and Fender Stratocaster, they crafted two darkwave ballads. "Maritime Tatami" engulfs the listener with trance-inducing synth lines and melancholic vocals over its epic 8 minutes. Oblique minor-key bass lines provide an anchor while snappy, brittle 606 rhythms propel the track along. The lyrics tell the story of Tatami, a boy from a fishing town who yearns for a new life in the big city. "A Game of Despair", on the flipside, is a haunting crawl through the eyes of a woman left by her lover. An angular guitar riff repeats hypnotically, as fragile icy synth lines chime emptily above it.
Each song has been carefully remastered for vinyl by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. The vinyl comes housed in an exact replication of the original jacket, and includes an insert with lyrics and never-before-seen photos. Victrola's only release is a truly singular and timeless masterpiece—it’s from a dimension of its own.

Victrola - Maritime Tatami

from the new album "Cobra Juicy" coming October 23 2012.  
available on Vinyl/CD at http://www.radcult.net

Black Moth Super Rainbow - Dreamsicle Bomb

Deux - Sex And Trouble

u couldn't

No resulta, ¿no lo ves? Es muy tarde ya…
It's not working, can't you see? It's too late now…
No resulta, ¿no lo crees? Se apagó el amor…
It's not working, don't you think? The love has faded…

Es inútil sostener, lo que está al caer…
It's useless to hold on to what's about to fall... 
Es bobada prolongar, lo que va a acabar…
It's foolish to prolong what's going to end...

Es muy fácil prometer, de esto sabes bien…
It's easy to make promises, you know that well…
Este juego entre tu y yo, una perdición…
This game between you and me, a downfall…

No concibo otra elección, que decirte adiós… 
I can't imagine any other choice but to say goodbye... 
El camino ahora son dos, los que quieras tú…   
Now there are two paths, whichever ones you choose...

Me viene a la memoria alguna situación…
A certain situation comes to mind… 
De esos grandes momentos, que el tiempo nos dejó…
One of those great moments that time has given us…
Quedarme con lo bueno, quizás sea lo mejor…
 Holding on to the good is perhaps the best thing…
No vivir del pasado, y aprender del error…
Not dwelling on the past, and learning from our mistakes…

Es inútil sostener lo que está al caer…
It's useless to try to hold up what's about to fall... 
Es bobada apuntalar lo que va a acabar… 
It's foolish to prop up what's going to collapse...

No lo veo, no lo ves…
I don't see it, you don't see it…
Todo terminó…
It's all over…

No resulta

Undertow, Warpaint

Deux - Decadence

Techno Primitiv

Morning

from 'Danza Meccanica Vol.2 Italian Synth Wave 1981-1987 LP' MNQ 022 

buy: http://mannequinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mnq-022-va-danza-meccanica-italian-synth-wave-vol-2-1981-1987-lp

Jeunesse D'Ivoire - A Gift Of Tears (Silent Version)

from the new album "Cobra Juicy" coming October 23 2012.  
available on Vinyl/CD at www.radcult.net

official video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L1jQ-VV9Fs

single out on itunes August 28 2012 with remixes by Odd Nosdam, Longmont Potion Castle, and more

Black Moth Super Rainbow - Windshield Smasher

BUY VINYL: http://www.darkentriesrecords.com/store/vinyl/victrola-born-from-the-water-2xlp/
Victrola is the duo of Antonio "Eze" Cuscinà and Carlo Smeriglio from Messina, Italy. The band formed in 1979 but shortly thereafter relocated to Florence take part in a rich musical scene alongside Neon, Pankow, Alexander Robotnick, and Diaframma. Beginning as a 4-piece (two guitarists, bassist, drummer) they slimmed down to a synthesizer and guitar-based duo by 1982. Their sole release was the now classic ”Maritime Tatami"/"A Game Of Despair" EP from 1983, which we reissued in 2012. 

‘Born From The Water’ is a 12 song collection of unreleased demos recorded between 1983 and 1985. The band sent us over 100 cassettes, through which we dug to compile the first volume of their archival darkwave ballads. They used an array of Roland synthesizers (TR-606, TB-303, TR-909, Juno 6) plus a Korg Polysix, Yamaha DX7, Casio VL-Tone VL-1, DR-55 Dr. Rhythm, and Fender Stratocaster and Jazz Bass. Some of the songs would later appear on various compilations, but the versions presented here are unique. Victrola engulfs the listener with trance-inducing synth lines, oblique minor-key bass lines, angular guitar riffs, and melancholic vocals. The songs tell tales of youth, love, karma, and the decline of civilization in modern times. Each song has been carefully remastered for vinyl by George Horn at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. The records come housed in a jacket designed by Eloise Leigh, which uses motifs from the band’s sole release and includes an insert with liner notes and photos.

Born From The Water

Victrola - Tenderface

Dark Young Hearts

frYars - Visitors

Elisa Waut

Russia

Band : Les Visiteurs du soir
Artists : Jean-Christophe Goleau & Pascal Fauchard


"Je t'écris d'un pays pas ordinaire où les gens ne se font plus la guerre.
Je t'écris d'un pays tout petit petit, je t'écris d'un coin de ma folie."

Deux - Decadence

Deniz Alpateş

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