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Lecture Podcasts RBMA Melbourne 2006

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May 07 2014

In Hour 2 we welcome Stephen Mallinder, a founding member of the hugely influential Cabaret Voltaire, who were pioneers in British experimental electronic, industrial music and visual art. He joins the Solid Steel 25th Anniversary celebrations and says of his mix ;

"A selection of music from peers, associates, co-conspirators, influences and baton-carriers. Starting with early head-turners This Heat (1978) and filtered  through the mix claps from composer Steve Reich (1972) onto post-punkers 23 Skidoo who I'd gigged and recorded with. 
A couple of FSOL tracks - covert Cabs somewhere in there and back up north to Sheffield's first real label WARP - the original Forgemasters reworked by bleepers Unique 3, The Black Dog posse and sonic provocateurs supreme, Autechre. An offering from my own Cabaret Voltaire - a rework of Yashar with the original 70 billion people sample. Keith le Blanc and co - Major Malfunction, classic tough electro, there's a whole history from Sugarhill to Tackhead in there. And rounded  off with our one-time co-conspiritor On-U's Adrian Sherwood's mix of metal-machiners Einstürzende Neubauten, complete with sniff sample.

All spiced with some period spoken word courtesy of Malcolm X, Mr Burroughs and JG Ballard stories and lovingly mixed by hand.
Cheers Mal, Stephen Mallinder"

Cabaret Voltaire # 8385 Collected Works box set is available now and you can follow Stephen Mallinder on Twitter for more information about his solo and collaborative works - https://twitter.com/StephenMal

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PART 3 + 4	-	Stephen Mallinder (Cabaret Voltaire)		
				
This Heat  	_	24-Track Loop	_	These Records
Steve Reich & RussHartenberger     	_	Clapping Music	_	Nonesuch
23 Skidoo 	_	Kundalini	_	Fetish Records
Amorphous Androgynous	_	Ephidrena	_	Quigley Records
Future Sound of London	_	Expander	_	Jumpin' & Pumpin'
Autechre	_	Basscadet	_	Warp
The Black Dog	_	Barbola Work	_	Warp
Forgemasters	_	Track With No Name (Unique 3 mix)	_	Network
Plaid	_	Scoobs	_	General Production
FSOL	_	Calcium	_	Jumpin' & Pumpin'
Cabaret Voltaire	_	Soul Vine	_	Plastex
Doug Wimbish, Keith LeBlanc & Skip McDonald (Major Malfunction) 	_	I'll Come Up With Something	_	World Records
Einstürzende Neubauten	_	Yu-Gung (Adrian Sherwood Mix)	_	Some Bizzare

Solid Steel Radio Show 22/11/2013 Part 3 + 4 - Stephen Mallinder (Cabaret Voltaire)

An interview with Will Gregory of Goldfrapp, conducted by Choler Magazine editor Sean Flinn at the (now defunct) Knitting Factory LA in Hollywood, California.  This took place not long after the US release of Goldfrapp's first album, Felt Mountain, and immediately prior to one of the group's first live appearances in North America.  (Part 1 of 2)

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Goldfrapp - Choler Interview 11.30.2001 - Track 1

An interview with Will Gregory of Goldfrapp, conducted by Choler Magazine editor Sean Flinn at the (now defunct) Knitting Factory LA in Hollywood, California. This took place not long after the US release of Goldfrapp's first album, Felt Mountain, and immediately prior to one of the group's first live appearances in North America. (Part 2 of 2)

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Goldfrapp - Choler Interview 11.30.2001 - Track 2

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Stephen Mallinder Lecture RBMA 2006

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"Deep End of the Ocean" is an original song from Lori's debut EP: Song Singer. Collaboration with Mia Michelle McClain.

Deep End of the Ocean

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Sights (Remixes)

Sights (Andy C Remix)

Medical Records presents two of the most striking and iconic reissues in its catalog. The first of the two Severed Heads reissues is 1983’s “Since The Accident”. Severed Heads are one of the most diverse and expert sound palette engineers and are also repeatedly overlooked and far underrated. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, they formed in 1979. The band was composed of many different members though it’s existence but Tom Ellard has always been the constant since 1979 when he joined the band. The group’s early recordings were characterized by manipulated tape loop experiments, cleverly modulated noise elements and repetition.  This period is very well suited to the early industrial period. Over time, the sounds morphed into more melodic leanings with pop elements and more prominent synth leads and backbone.  “Since The Accident” was released in 1983 on UK “Ink” records.  The LP exemplifies the transition point between experimental structure and loops into the catchy pop hooks that would later define such releases as “Rotund For Success”. Difficult to classify, it is a masterpiece of electronic music.  The opening track “Relic Of The Empire” is a slow sequenced magnificent piece with time-stretched samples overlaid with multiple tracks to create a symphony quite unlike anything heard before.  The hit “Dead Eyes Opened” (charted in 1985 as a single) is a dance floor friendly track with crafted synth hooks fused with bursts of noise intertwining with interesting vocal samples.  “Gashing The Old Mae West” is a perfect example of how the record can take a dark turn into the style of the earlier Sev Heads with jagged industrial crunched out tape loops and folding in and out samples.  Though signed to 80’s industrial label icon Nettwerk in North America and often classified in the same vein, these records are not easily definable and actually have a life of their own. Though commonly misclassified with a lot of the late 80s industrial/goth scene (as well as touring with Skinny Puppy at one point), Severed Heads would be more accurately in good company with acts such as Cabaret Voltaire, early Coil, Chris & Cosey (and CTI), and the like.  Long out of print and a rarity on the collector’s market, it is presented with original repro jacket.   Remastered by Tom Ellard form the original source masters. Presented on high-quality 180gram heavyweight black and white vinyl.  Features bonus LP insert compiled by Tom Ellard with ephemera from the time.  Limited Edition.

Severed Heads - Dead Eyes Opened (MR-034)

“City Slab Horror” was released in 1985 on UK “Ink” records.  The LP though 2 years after “Since The Accident” continues to carry the torch illustrating the evolving transition between experimental structure and loops into the catchy pop hooks that would later define such releases as “Rotund For Success”.   This LP seems to move slightly into darker territory in general with it’s synth textures and slower tempo tracks but overall has a nice “continuation” feel from “Since The Accident” yet with obvious technological evolutions. The opening track “Spasm” drags the listener down the Sev Head mental rabbit hole instantly with it’s heady samples and eloquent drum machine rhythm.  “Spitoon Thud’ is a rambunctious affair with it’s cacophony of samples and percussion.  “4.W.D.” is a great sneak peak into the sound of the Sev Heads LPs to come with it’s treated vocals and pop hooks (perfected on later records such as “The Big Bigot”).  Next to last is the amazing “Goodbye Tonsils” track which is unstoppably catchy and features more of the creative use of samples which made this group so interesting. Though signed to 80’s industrial label icon Nettwerk in North America and often classified in the same vein, these records are not easily definable and actually have a life of their own. Though commonly misclassified with a lot of the late 80s industrial/goth scene (as well as touring with Skinny Puppy at one point), Severed Heads would be more accurately in good company with acts such as Cabaret Voltaire, early Coil, Chris & Cosey (and CTI), and the like.  Long out of print and a rarity on the collector’s market, it is presented with original repro jacket.   Remastered by Tom Ellard form the original source masters. Presented on high-quality 180gram heavyweight bone white vinyl. Features bonus LP insert compiled by Tom Ellard with ephemera from the time.  Limited Edition.

Severed Heads -  4.W.D. (MR-035)

Medical Records presents the debut full length release of Kline Coma Xero. A self-titled LP influenced largely by the sterile and isolated iconography of authors such as Philip K. Dick, William Gibson and JG Ballard (from whence the bands name is derived). Formed in 2012, Kline Coma Xero is a group whose work embraces elements of early minimal synth wave with distinctively thoughtful lyrics and evocative melodies. Kline Coma Xero's Tony Williams has had his roots planted in various projects in the past, spanning a realm of styles from experimental noise, tape loops and early industrial. Using a writing style that employs the use of hardware sequencers driving analog instruments rather than computers, Kline Coma Xero produces a uniquely oblique interpretation of past-meets-present in modern electronic music. Previously Kline Coma Xero debuted in 2013 with the track "Left Behind" which was included on the Circuit D'Actes 3 - La Forme Lente label compilation which is the opening track on this LP. The 2nd track “Rewind” is amazingly catchy and reminiscent of the best hybrid of analog synth pop overlaid with Front 242 style vocals. Other standout tracks are the 2nd side opener “Mannequins” with it’s razor sharp lead synths as well as the dark and brooding “Casualty Ward”. Kline Coma Xero will certainly appeal to fans of analog minimal synth, EBM, and the more melodic side of industrial as well as specific acts such as Fad Gadget, Suicide, John Foxx, or Martial Canterel. Presented on high-quality 180gram heavyweight colored splatter on opaque white vinyl and features a bonus LP insert. Mastered by Martin Bowes at the Cage, UK. Limited Edition.
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Kline Coma Xero -  Photo Falling (MR-036)

Comissioned by Austrian public radio FM4, I made this sonic essay  honoring the music of Grace Jones and the album "Island Life".

Tracklist:

Skit #1 Rodger MacFarlane On Grace Jones from BBC's documentary "Queens of Disco” 	
Skit #2 US TV Documentary on “Vamp” 	
Skit #3 On Grace Jones from BBC's documentary "Queens of Disco” 	
Gregory Issacs 	Mr. Know It All
Skit #4 On Grace Jones from BBC's documentary "Queens of Disco” 	
Skit #5 Grace Jones Interview on “Queens of Disco” 	
Grace Jones 	I Need A Man
Skit #6 On Grace Jones from BBC's documentary "Queens of Disco” 	
Skit #7 Interview Jean-Paul Goude 1982, Youtube 	
Grace Jones 	La Vie En Rose
Skit #8 Tom Moulton Interview 	
Skit #9 Paul Cooke + Grace Jones Conversation from “Slave To The Rhythm” album 	
Skit #10 Paul Morley + Grace Jones Conversation from “Slave To The Rhythm” album 	
Grace Jones 	Pull Up To The Bumper
Skit #11 On Grace Jones from BBC's documentary "Queens of Disco” 	
Skit #12 Sly + Robbie Interview Main Doc 	
Skit #13 Chris Blackwell from BBC's documentary "Queens of Disco” 	
Skit #14 Grace Jones 	
Skit #15 Paul Morley + Grace Jones Conversation from “Slave To The Rhythm” album 	
Grace Jones 	Private Life
Skit #16 Sly + Robbie Interview Main Doc 	
Skit #17 Interview Jean-Paul Goude 1982, Youtube 	
Skit #18 Grace Jones on the Joan Rivers Show, Youtube 	
Skit #19 Grace Jones Interview on Australian TV 1984 	
Grace Jones 	Libertango (Hell + Pulsinger Edit)
Skit #20 Grace Jones Interview on Australian TV 1984 	
Skit #21 Grace Jones Interview on Australian TV 1985 	
Skit #22 Chris Blackwell Interview 1998, Youtube 	
Grace Jones 	Walking In The Rain
Skit #22 On Grace Jones from BBC's documentary "Queens of Disco” 	
Skit #23 Grace Jones Interview on from BBC's documentary "Queens of Disco” 	
Skit #24 Grace Jones + Eddie Murphy movie scene from “Boomerang” (1991) 	
Skit #25 Grace Jones live in Jamaica 	
Grace Jones 	My Jamaican Guy
Skit #26 Main Doc Grace Jones 	
Grace Jones 	Love Is The Drug
Skit #27 Trevor Horn conversation w/ Pete Tong, Ibiza 2015 	
Grace Jones 	Slave To The Rhythm
Skit #28 Grace Jones on BBC Radio 6 2015 	
Skit #29 Paul Cooke + Grace Jones Conversation from “Slave To The Rhythm” album 	
Skit #30 Ian MacShane from “Slave To The Rhythm” album 	
Skit #31 Paul Morley + Grace Jones Conversation from “Slave To The Rhythm” album

Grace Jones "Island Life" Sonic Essay

The tumblefish made its way slowly downstream, away from the ferocious rapids of the mountainside and into spacious open deeper waters. It had been swimming away from troubled waters for its own life but now it was finally begin to reach a place in which it might be able to build a foundation, a place to breathe, a place to call home. This lake would be its resting place for now, the rippling current and the slow moving drift of the leaves floating above the waters surface. 

Steve Cobby and Mallinder have collaborated for a new ep which is being released by the Throne Of Blood camp. It will feature remixes by Max Pask, Mark E and Man Power.

PREMIERE: Cobby & Mallinder - Tumblefish [Throne Of Blood]

Richard H. Kirk - Hollywood Babylon

Sandoz - Armed Response 1

Sandoz - Orgasmatron

Sandoz - White Darkness (Electronic Eye Remix)

Sandoz - Inner Rhythms

Born in Sheffield UK, Stephen Mallinder is a founder-member of pioneering electronic act Cabaret Voltaire; regarded as one of the key influences on contemporary electronic and popular music culture.

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Our Ice Machine sublabel is thrilled to present a new, deluxe reissue of “Pow Wow”, the debut 1982 solo LP from Cabaret Voltaire’s Stephen Mallinder. Now expanded to a double-LP, and also released on CD/digital, it’s a definitive reissue which now includes Mallinder’s early solo discography in its entirety. This collection of mutant dub/funk/postpunk sounds just as fresh and contemporary in 2020 as it did in 1982 (note Autechre’s inclusion of standout cut “Del Sol” in a mix earlier this year), and highlights Mallinder’s crucial contributions to Cabaret Voltaire.

Some words from Mr.Mallinder on the scene and era from which “Pow Wow” was born: “It was an interesting, and inspiring, time. The primal caterwaul of punk was dying and lots of really significant things were emerging from the fires. Much looser vibes were in the air and there was a much more exploratory feel. Punk had championed a visceral, anti-intellectual approach but in truth the real characters brought so much more to the table, and what began to happen - from people like The Pop Group to Throbbing Gristle, and emerging scenes from No New York to Factory Records - is we began to embrace the art of it all. There was acknowledgement of the importance of books, films, graphic art, and experimentation with all those mediums. We were just as interested in turning over rocks to see what lay beneath, as throwing them. There was a sense of new magik emerging.”

“Pow Wow” was commissioned by the Fetish Records label, and recorded at the Cabs’ Western Works studio, where Mallinder would spend his days recording with Cabaret Voltaire, and continue on alone into night recording his debut solo material. “I slept very little in those days,” he adds, continuing: “It was done on 8 track and very multi-tracked, so lots of recording, then bouncing, and overdubbing, to get the integrated feel of the tracks. I became very adept at pressing record then jumping onto equipment to play it - it was actually a very 'live' record in that sense. I've always seen rhythm at the core of what I do so I loved the layering of counter rhythms. The sequence/arpeggiator parts were all drum machine triggers that were played live. It was about creating a distinct groove so arrangements came from weaving in and out of those linear grooves. It was fun to play everything from drums, guitars, keys, trumpet, percussion, tapes… and record and produce it all. Prince got it from me!”

Surprisingly, Mallinder’s first solo LP would also prove to be his last - that is, until last year’s critically-acclaimed solo return “Um Dada”, on Dais.

This new edition of “Pow Wow” contains 14 songs, and is housed in a recreation of the original, iconic Neville Brody jacket, painstakingly recreated using scans of Brody’s original artwork elements. The 2LP vinyl edition (with the direct-order-exclusive BABY-BLUE-VINYL edition limited to 300 copies) is in a reverse board, thick-spine jacket, and adds a 12”x24” folded poster/insert, featuring unused elements from Brody’s original designs, sketches, and instructions for the LP. The CD edition comes in a reverse board, 6-panel digipack.

Tracklisting:

1 - Cool Down (edit)
2 - The Devil In Me
3 - 0-58
4 - Pow-Wow
5 - Three Piece Swing
6 - 1-20
7 - 1-37
8 - In Smoke
9 - 1-59
10 - Length Of Time
11 - Going Out
12 - Del Sol
13 - Temperature Drop
14 - Cool Down

2-11 from the Pow-Wow LP on Fetish Records, 1982.
13-14 from the Temperature Drop / Cool Down 12” on Fetish Records, 1981.
12 from the Fetish Records compilation The Last Testament, 1983.
1 edit from the Pow-Wow Plus LP on Fetish Records (Japanese pressing), 1984.

Stephen Mallinder - "Cool Down (Edit)" (iMach004)

Techno surrealism with the Cabaret Voltaire cofounder. 

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