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Dreamshow
''Dreamshow'' is a live DVD by Siouxsie Sioux, Siouxsie, released in 2005. It was filmed at the Royal Festival Hall in London in October 2004. The songs are performed on stage with the Millennia Ensemble orchestra. The setlist incorporates music from her bands Siouxsie and the Banshees and the Creatures. Budgie (musician), Budgie, drummer and composer in the two bands, was the musical director on this tour; he re-orchestred the songs with Siouxsie. As said in the interviews present in the bonus of the DVD, this concert represents a musical achievement for Siouxsie and Budgie as they had always wanted to perform on stage with Leonard Eto, a Japanese Taiko drummer previously of the Kodō (taiko group), Kodo Drummers. Siouxsie added that this show was a dream come true as they also played with a fifteen piece orchestra including two percussionists, a brass section and a string section. Budgie concluded the interview stating that the collaboration with Eto and an orchestra, was two dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Creatures
The Creatures were an English band formed in 1981 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie (musician), Budgie of the group Siouxsie and the Banshees. The Creatures released their first extended play, EP ''Wild Things (EP), Wild Things'' in 1981. They recorded four studio albums: ''Feast (The Creatures album), Feast'' in 1983, ''Boomerang (The Creatures album), Boomerang'' in 1989, ''Anima Animus'' in 1999 and ''Hái!'' in 2003. With ''Feast'', the band dabbled in exotica.Raggett, Ned"''Feast'' – review" Allmusic. Retrieved 10-8-2015 On ''Boomerang'', they added a Spanish-tinged vibe to their music, with elements of flamenco, blues and jazz. In the late 1990s, they developed a more urban sound; ''The Times'' then described their music as "adventurous art rock built around Siouxsie's extraordinary voice and drummer Budgie's battery of percussion". In their last work, they returned to their roots while heading east, with an ode to Japanese minimalism. They disbanded in 2005. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siouxsie Sioux
Susan Janet Ballion (born 27 May 1957), known professionally as Siouxsie Sioux, is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. She was the lead singer of the rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees (1976–1996). They released 11 studio albums, and had several UK Top 20 singles including " Hong Kong Garden", "Happy House" and " Peek-a-Boo", plus a US ''Billboard'' Top 25 hit, " Kiss Them for Me". Siouxsie also formed a second group, the Creatures (1981–2005). With the Creatures she recorded four studio albums and the hit single " Right Now". After disbanding the Creatures in the mid-2000s, she has continued as a solo artist, only using the name Siouxsie, and released the album '' Mantaray'' to critical acclaim in 2007. AllMusic named Siouxsie as "one of the most influential British singers of the rock era". Her songs have been covered by Jeff Buckley, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Budgie (musician)
Peter Edward Clarke (born 21 August 1957), known professionally as Budgie, is an English drummer best known as the drummer in Siouxsie and the Banshees. He is also the co-founder of the Creatures. He was the drummer of the Slits in 1979. He was then a member of the band Siouxsie and the Banshees from 1979 to 1996. Budgie worked with other musicians including John Cale, Leonard Eto (formerly of the Kodo Drummers), John Grant and Anohni with Hercules and Love Affair. ''Spin'' rated him at No. 28 in their list of "The 100 Greatest Drummers of Alternative Music", writing: "Post-punk introduced a lot of amazing drummers, but none more influential than Budgie. With the Banshees, Budgie didn't just play rhythms—he played hooks and leads, brilliant parts that set the songs on fire. His tom-tom-intensive approach, asenlightened by his awareness of world music". ''Spin'' considered his "most booming moment" to be "Into the Light", from 1981's '' Juju'', saying: "Budgie drums up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Kiss In The Dreamhouse
''A Kiss in the Dreamhouse'' is the fifth studio album by British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. It was released on 5 November 1982 by Polydor Records. The record marked a change of musical direction, as the group used strings for the first time and experimented in the studio. Guitarist John McGeoch played more instruments, including recorder and piano. For Julian Marszalek of ''The Quietus'', the release proved the Banshees to be "one of the great British psychedelic bands." Both a critical and commercial success, ''A Kiss in the Dreamhouse'' peaked at No. 11 on the UK Albums Chart. In August 2007 it was ranked No. 1 on ''Mojo'' magazine's list of the best albums of 1982. A 180g vinyl LP reissue of the album, remastered from the original ¼” tapes and cut half-speed at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell, was released in September 2018. Background, production and music The band held back from writing after the success of 1981's '' Juju''. During the spring of 1982, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Face To Face (Siouxsie & The Banshees Song)
"Face to Face" is a song recorded by English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. It was composed by the group along with Danny Elfman and was produced by Stephen Hague. The track was featured in the 1992 film '' Batman Returns'' and is included on its soundtrack. Film director Tim Burton asked the band to compose the main song of the movie. The track later appeared on the band 1992's compilation album '' Twice Upon a Time - The Singles'' and was remastered in 2002 for '' The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees''. Upon its release in July 1992, the song entered the singles chart in the UK and in Europe. In the US, tension between people working at the film studio division of Warner Bros. and the executives of Warner Bros. Records label occurred, and the song was ultimately released a few weeks after the film opening date, and only on cassette. Geffen, the band's US record company, didn't get the license to release the song. Music and background The song featured strings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy House
"Happy House" is a song written by Siouxsie Sioux and Steven Severin and recorded by their band Siouxsie and the Banshees. It was released as a single in March 1980 by record label Polydor, then later included on the band's third album, ''Kaleidoscope''. "Happy House" was the group's first record made with guitarist John McGeoch and drummer Budgie. Background and recording "Happy House" and the ''Kaleidoscope'' album marked a change in musical direction for Siouxsie and the Banshees due to the arrival of two new musicians: drummer Budgie, previously of the Slits, and guitarist John McGeoch, previously of Magazine. Budgie, who was interested in African polyrhythms, used a reggae vibe on the song, while McGeoch played both atmospheric and edgy guitars. Siouxsie stated that the band almost invented a new sound with this single: It was "Banshees – phase two". When asked if "Happy House" was a cynical song, Siouxsie replied: "It is sarcastic. In a way, like television, all the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2nd Floor (The Creatures Song)
"2nd Floor" is a song recorded by English band the Creatures (aka singer Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie). It was co-produced by Warne Livesey. It was the lead single of ''Anima Animus'', the third album by the Creatures.Williamson, Nigel. "The Big Interview: Siouxsie Pseud?". ''Metro''. 10 October 98 Prior to this release, the band had already issued a stand-alone single, "Sad Cunt", in a limited edition in May 1998 and the ''Eraser Cut ''Eraser Cut'' is an EP by the Creatures, consisting of singer Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie formerly of Siouxsie and the Banshees. It contains four unreleased songs taken from the ''Anima Animus'' recording sessions which took place in 199 ...'' EP in August. "2nd Floor" was released in two formats. The 7" vinyl edition included "2nd Floor" and "Turn It On (Bound 'N' Gagged Mix)". The CD single included those two tracks as well as "2nd Floor (Girl Eats Boy's Remix)". A 12" edition was issued in the U.S. in 1999. Notes 1998 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Through The Looking Glass (Siouxsie And The Banshees Album)
''Through the Looking Glass'' is the eighth studio album by English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. The album is a collection of cover versions. It was co-produced with Mike Hedges and released in March 1987 on Polydor. ''Through the Looking Glass'' was preceded by the single "This Wheel's on Fire". It was the second and final album recorded with guitarist John Valentine Carruthers. Some of their cover songs were praised by the original artists themselves. History The title of the record, ''Through the Looking Glass'', referred to Lewis Carroll's book of the same name. The band had already been inspired by Carroll's work when naming their label, Wonderland, which was derived from ''Alice's Adventures in Wonderland''. The record was also an ode to David Bowie's ''Pin Ups'', a covers album recorded in the early 1970s. After spending more than a year working on 1986's ''Tinderbox'', the Banshees wanted spontaneity, and quickly returned to the studio after the tour, to record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trust In Me (1967 Song)
"Trust in Me (The Python's Song)" is a song in the popular Walt Disney film '' The Jungle Book'', from 1967. The song was sung by Sterling Holloway playing the part of Kaa, the snake. The song was written by Disney staff songwriters Robert and Richard Sherman. In the song, Kaa quickly hypnotizes Mowgli into a calm, soothing, relaxing trance, sending Mowgli walking along his body until he finally coils himself around Mowgli just like he did before. As the song concludes, Kaa readies himself to devour the boy, only to be stopped by Shere Khan the tiger in his search for Mowgli.Sherman, Robert B., '' Walt's Time: from before to beyond'', Camphor Tree Publishers, Santa Clarita, California, 1998, p 86., Composition The Shermans were brought onto the film by Walt Disney, who felt that the film in keeping with Rudyard Kipling's book was too dark for family viewing. In a deliberate effort to keep the score light, this song as well as the Sherman Brothers' other contributions to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eraser Cut
''Eraser Cut'' is an EP by the Creatures, consisting of singer Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie formerly of Siouxsie and the Banshees. It contains four unreleased songs taken from the '' Anima Animus'' recording sessions which took place in 1995–1996. This EP was later included on the compilation ''U.S. Retrace''. After the last Banshees tour, the Creatures reconvened in autumn 1995. In April 1996, when the Banshees officially called it a day, Siouxsie and Budgie announced that the Creatures were now their full-time effort. This EP was the first release of the Creatures since 1989's '' Boomerang''. ''Eraser Cut'' was released in August 1998 on both 10-inch vinyl and CD. Prior to that, a stand-alone single "Sad Cunt" had been issued in a limited edition a few months earlier in May and given away at two Creatures concerts in London. Track listing All songs written and composed by Siouxsie and Budgie Budgie may refer to: Arts * Budgie (album), ''Budgie'' (album), the debut a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anima Animus
''Anima Animus'' is the third studio album by British duo the Creatures, consisting of Siouxsie Sioux and musician Budgie, released in 1999. The title of the album was inspired by Carl Jung's concept of anima and animus ("the woman inside the man, the man inside the woman"). Recorded in France and England, the album was a departure from previous Creatures works. While still retaining a percussive element, the music had a more urban sound. Upon its release, the record was well received by critics. ''Anima Animus'' was later hailed by peer PJ Harvey, who selected it in her Top 10 Albums of 1999."7th January 2000 - PJ selects her Top 10 Albums of 1999" Pjharvey.net. 7 January 2000. Retrieved 15 December 2009. Featuring The Creatures (a.k.a. Siouxsie and Budgie) for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prettiest Thing
"Prettiest Thing" is a song recorded by English band the Creatures (aka singer Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie). It was co-produced by Ian Caple. It was the third single from their album ''Anima Animus''. It was released in both vinyl and CD formats. The 10" vinyl contained "Prettiest Thing (Howie B's Hormonal Mix)" on side A and "Prettiest Thing (Subsonic Legacy Remix)" on side B. Of the two CD editions, CD1 included both remixes and an edit of the album version, while CD2 featured "Prettiest Thing (Superchumbo's Waking Dream Mix)", "Turn It On (Emperor Sly's Elemental Mix)" and "Guillotine (Bitten by the Black Dog)". ''Uncut Uncut may refer to: * ''Uncut'' (film), a 1997 Canadian docudrama film by John Greyson about censorship * ''Uncut'' (magazine), a monthly British magazine with a focus on music, which began publishing in May 1997 * '' BET: Uncut'', a Black Enter ...s Chris Roberts described "Prettiest Thing" as "a malevolent mini-movie".Roberts, Chris. "Brute's Foresig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
