Instead (album)
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Instead is the first album by synthpop
duo Onetwo
. It was released as a CD and as a download. The album contains two covers: Pink Floyd
's "Have a Cigar
" and Cat Power
's "I Don't Blame You
".
and Paul Humphreys
, except where noted.
All tracks, except "Signals" and "Heaven", were recorded at Magnetic Fields, London.
Synthpop
Synthpop is a genre of popular music that first became prominent in the 1980s, in which the synthesizer is the dominant musical instrument. It was prefigured in the 1960s and early 1970s by the use of synthesizers in progressive rock, electronic art rock, disco and particularly the "Kraut rock" of...
duo Onetwo
Onetwo (band)
Onetwo is a synth pop group formed in 2000 by singer Claudia Brücken and keyboardist/singer Paul Humphreys . Their collaboration had no name until 2004....
. It was released as a CD and as a download. The album contains two covers: Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
's "Have a Cigar
Have a Cigar
"Have a Cigar" is the third track on Pink Floyd's 1975 album Wish You Were Here. It follows "Welcome to the Machine" and on the original LP opened side two...
" and Cat Power
Cat Power
Charlyn Marie Marshall , also known as Chan Marshall or by her stage name Cat Power, is an American singer/songwriter and occasional actress and model. Cat Power was originally the name of Marshall's first band, but has come to refer to her musical projects with various backing bands...
's "I Don't Blame You
I Don't Blame You
"I Don't Blame You" is a rock song by the American singer/ songwriter, Cat Power . It is the first song on her 2003 album, You Are Free.-Background:"I Don't Blame You" was the last song written for You Are Free...
".
CD: There(There) / TTCDX004
All songs were written by Claudia BrückenClaudia Brücken
Claudia Brücken is a German singer who fronted the synthpop groups Propaganda and Act. Since 1996 she has been working with OMD member Paul Humphreys, first without a name, since 2004 as Onetwo...
and Paul Humphreys
Paul Humphreys
Paul Humphreys is a British musician.-Life and career:He is best known as a member of synth pop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark , which he founded with Andy McCluskey in 1978.He grew up on the Wirral Peninsula in North West England, during which time he developed his interest in German...
, except where noted.
- "The Theory of Everything Part 1" (Humphreys, Jon Russell) – 1:33
- "The Theory of Everything Part 2" (Brücken, Humphreys, Russell) – 3:47
- "Sequential" – 4:54
- "Home (Tonight)" – 5:28
- "Signals" (Brücken, Humphreys, Russell) – 4:37
- "Have a CigarHave a Cigar"Have a Cigar" is the third track on Pink Floyd's 1975 album Wish You Were Here. It follows "Welcome to the Machine" and on the original LP opened side two...
" (Roger WatersRoger WatersGeorge Roger Waters is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. He was a founding member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, serving as bassist and co-lead vocalist. Following the departure of bandmate Syd Barrett in 1968, Waters became the band's lyricist, principal songwriter...
) – 4:27 - "I Don't Blame YouI Don't Blame You"I Don't Blame You" is a rock song by the American singer/ songwriter, Cat Power . It is the first song on her 2003 album, You Are Free.-Background:"I Don't Blame You" was the last song written for You Are Free...
" (Chan MarshallCat PowerCharlyn Marie Marshall , also known as Chan Marshall or by her stage name Cat Power, is an American singer/songwriter and occasional actress and model. Cat Power was originally the name of Marshall's first band, but has come to refer to her musical projects with various backing bands...
) – 3:03 - "Cloud Nine" (Brücken, Martin GoreMartin GoreMartin Lee Gore is an English songwriter, lyricist, singer, guitarist, keyboardist, remixer and DJ. He is a founding member of Depeche Mode and has written the vast majority of their songs...
) – 4:45 - "Anonymous" (Brücken, Humphreys, Andy McCluskeyAndy McCluskeyGeorge Andrew "Andy" McCluskey is the lead singer, bass guitarist, and primary songwriter for the band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark ....
) – 4:47 - "Heaven" (Brücken, Tim NorfolkStartled InsectsStartled Insects was a British New Wave instrumental jazz group. Their music was a unique mix of experimental synthesizer textures and ethnic rhythms.-History:...
, Bob LockeStartled InsectsStartled Insects was a British New Wave instrumental jazz group. Their music was a unique mix of experimental synthesizer textures and ethnic rhythms.-History:...
, Richard Grassby-LewisStartled InsectsStartled Insects was a British New Wave instrumental jazz group. Their music was a unique mix of experimental synthesizer textures and ethnic rhythms.-History:...
) – 4:02 - "Kein Anschluss" – 4:54
- "The Weakness in Me" (Gary LucasGary LucasGary Lucas is an American guitarist, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, a soundtrack composer for film and television, and an international recording artist with over a dozen solo albums to date. He has been described as "one of the best and most original guitarists in America" ; a "legendary leftfield...
, Brücken, Humphreys) – 3:44 - "A Vision in the Sky" – 6:21
All tracks, except "Signals" and "Heaven", were recorded at Magnetic Fields, London.
Personnel
- Claudia BrückenClaudia BrückenClaudia Brücken is a German singer who fronted the synthpop groups Propaganda and Act. Since 1996 she has been working with OMD member Paul Humphreys, first without a name, since 2004 as Onetwo...
– lead vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, vocal arrangementsArrangementThe American Federation of Musicians defines arranging as "the art of preparing and adapting an already written composition for presentation in other than its original form. An arrangement may include reharmonization, paraphrasing, and/or development of a composition, so that it fully represents...
, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, productionRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - Paul HumphreysPaul HumphreysPaul Humphreys is a British musician.-Life and career:He is best known as a member of synth pop group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark , which he founded with Andy McCluskey in 1978.He grew up on the Wirral Peninsula in North West England, during which time he developed his interest in German...
– lead vocals on "I Don't Blame You", instrumentsMusical instrumentA musical instrument is a device created or adapted for the purpose of making musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can serve as a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. The history of musical instruments dates back to the...
, programmingDrum machineA drum machine is an electronic musical instrument designed to imitate the sound of drums or other percussion instruments. They are used in a variety of musical genres, not just purely electronic music...
, backing vocals, production, engineer - Martin GoreMartin GoreMartin Lee Gore is an English songwriter, lyricist, singer, guitarist, keyboardist, remixer and DJ. He is a founding member of Depeche Mode and has written the vast majority of their songs...
– guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s on "Cloud Nine" - Bob KraushaarBob KraushaarRobert Peter Kraushaar is an English pop music record producer specializing in mixing. Kraushaar has mixed and produced commercially successful songs and albums for numerous British and international artists....
– guitars on "Have a Cigar" and "Home (Tonight)", additional production, mixing - James Watson – remix and additional programming and production on "Signals", production and mix on "Heaven", guitars and pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
on "The Theory of Everything", guitars on "Sequential", keyboards, guitars, programming and backing vocals on "Signals" and "Heaven" - Charles ReevesCharles “Chicky” ReevesCharles “Chicky” Reeves is a producer, recording, mixing and mastering engineer working with famous artists such as Ray Charles, Tito Puente, Johnny Cash, and Radiohead—as well as MTV’s Live at the Ten Spot, VH1 Storytellers, Boyz II Men, Apollo Heights, D-Lite, 247Spys. In 2004, Reeves moved to...
– remix, additional programming and production on "Signals", production and mix on "Heaven", programming, keyboards and guitar on "Signals" and "Heaven" - Gary LucasGary LucasGary Lucas is an American guitarist, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, a soundtrack composer for film and television, and an international recording artist with over a dozen solo albums to date. He has been described as "one of the best and most original guitarists in America" ; a "legendary leftfield...
– guitars and guitar effects on "The Weakness in Me" and "A Vision in the Sky" - Rupert Webster – guitars on "Anonymous", extra guitars on "Cloud Nine"
- Jon Russell – extra keyboards and programming on "The Theory of Everything" and "Cloud Nine"
- Chuck Norman – extra programming and electronics on "Cloud Nine"
- Mike Marsh – mastering at The Exchange, London
- Ian Hazeldine – artwork and sleeve design
- Hege Saebjornsen – photography
- Jimmy King – styling