1. Holy Cow! They're played this live? Full kudos for attempting that in 1984, I can't trust my laptop to print a photo 30yrs later. 2. There are 3 Fairlight computers on the stage, each costing a small house. I didn't know there were that many in the UK then... must have nicked Peter Gabriel;'s. 3. Trevor Horn was obviously too busy ruling the 1980's to turn up.
I've been a fan of Art of Noise since this song was a new release, but this performance is just awful. As absolutely TERRIBLE of a live performance as this is, it's interesting to think these guys paved the way for bands like Igorrr to do what they're doing today.
OMG, Art of Noise/ Beatbox LIVE! I’m bugging right now. I bump this song in the morning on my way to work sometimes. Getting the day started with a bang ‼️
Just love it so much. There is just something about vintage synths that is magical. I could sit here all evening watching you play these classic machines. Just like the way you set this up with all these synths doing their part. I still think these synths sound like the future or it just me who thinks that. As always love what you do and the time you spend doing it. Thank you and I really appreciate it.
Here is Close (to the edit) from the same session where you can see a better view of all the equipment they use on the stage. Especially the 3 Fairlights 🙂 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jvnRwBmJQng.html
too bad if you have only one of this bee gee keyboards. it would be more practical if ralf's minimog could be separated from the main console. then quick set it up on front stage or carry it around as a keytar.
The stories of these guys working together are legendary. Ike a rec softball team and one shows up to rehearsal with a “I’d like to give it a go and try replacing the B block with what we’ve been working on in the D block.” Afterwards I have ideas for songs so bring in the trash cans and the cheese grater.
Muchas máquinas y pocos cables. ¡Qué bonito es el playback! Mi grupo “Cyborg” en 1986 llevávamos dos ordenadores MSX para directos y estaban conectados al mixer como apoyo a las interpretaciones.
Anyone in here remembers when Penny Marshall did a break dance routine on I think it was Saturday Night Live in 84 or 85 to “Beat Box”? She did pretty good.
yes! that was the first time I ever heard AON and it blew me away. it took me about a year to figure out who the band was (pre-web, and friends didn't know). the show was not SNL, but rather an SNL spin-off for prime time by Lorne Michaels, called The New Show. 1984. the crew was The Dynamic Breakers.
