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Microdisney
Microdisney were an Irish rock band formed in Cork in 1980. They were founded and led by songwriters Cathal Coughlan (keyboards, vocals) and Sean O'Hagan (guitar). Originally typeset as Micro Disney, the band had become Microdisney by the time they (Coughlan and O'Hagan) had relocated to London in 1983 and signed to Rough Trade Records. Between 1983 and 1986 the band recorded six Peel Sessions for BBC Radio and released their debut album for Rough Trade called ''Everybody Is Fantastic''. In 1985, their album ''The Clock Comes Down The Stairs'' reached number one in the UK Indie Chart, and they reached the Irish top 40 with the 1987 single "Town to Town". They were one of the few Irish bands of the 1980s to achieve international success with "Town to Town" reaching number 55 in the UK Singles Chart. This single, released by Virgin Records, was followed into the UK chart by "Gale Force Wind" in March 1988. That 1 July, days after supporting David Bowie at London's Dominion Thea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathal Coughlan (singer)
Cathal Coughlan (16 December 1960 – 18 May 2022) was an Irish singer and songwriter from Cork, best known as the frontman of the band Microdisney, formed with Sean O'Hagan in 1980. Their second album ''The Clock Comes Down the Stairs'' reached number one in the UK Indie Chart. They developed cult followings in the Irish and UK indie music scenes before breaking up in 1988. Coughlan went on to lead the harder-edged The Fatima Mansions, who found critical success with their aggressive live shows and five consistent albums, but broke up in 1995. In the following years Coughlan released intermittent solo material with musicians such as O’Hagan, Jonathan Fell and Nick Allum. His solo career and reputation peaked in 2021 with the well received album ''Song of Co-Aklan'' (composed from the point of view of his alter ego "Co Aklan") which was released to critical acclaim fifteen years after his previous solo album ''Foburg'' (2006)."There's an Ironic Symmetry there, and I feel pret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Compton (UK)
James Compton (born 1 December 1959 in North Tawton, Devon, England) is a British musician, composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and actor. Biography Compton moved to London in 1980 and joined his first professional band, Darts, on his 21st birthday. Three years later the entire band was cast in ''Yakety Yak'', a musical featuring the songs of Leiber and Stoller. The band split in 1986. Later that year he joined Microdisney, an Irish indie band, going on to contribute to three singles and five albums. Throughout his career, Compton has produced six albums and co-produced ten singles. In 1990 he returned to the stage and went on to become musical supervisor of sixteen more musicals, eight of which had successful West End runs. Compton was responsible for all the music and soundscapes in ''Morecambe'' (a tribute to the British comedian Eric Morecambe) which won a Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment for its r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean O'Hagan
Sean O'Hagan (born 1959) is an Irish singer, songwriter, and arranger who leads the avant-pop band the High Llamas, which he founded in 1992. He is also known for being one half of the songwriting duo (with Cathal Coughlan) in Microdisney and for his work with the English-French band Stereolab. Background Sean O'Hagan was born in England to Irish parents, moving to Cork as a teenager. Career O'Hagan is a founding member of the Irish indie band Microdisney, alongside Cathal Coughlan; the band initially formed in Cork but was based in London from 1982 until their split in 1988.McClintock, J. ScottSean O'Hagan Biography, AllMusic. Retrieved 20 August 2013 He released a solo album titled ''High Llamas'' in 1990, which would become the name of a band he subsequently formed. The High Llamas were influenced by the Beach Boys, Ennio Morricone, Antonio Carlos Jobim and avant-garde electronica. He has also collaborated extensively with Stereolab, he was an official member from 1993 to 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Hate You South African Bastards!
''We Hate You South African Bastards!'' is the second album by the Irish band Microdisney. It was re-issued on CD with the title ''Love Your Enemies'' to reflect post-Apartheid South Africa. The album consists of early recordings of Microsdisney before they moved from Cork to London. The cover art was designed by the Welsh musician and artist Jon Langford, a founding member of the Mekons and the Three Johns. McDermott, Paul.The story of Microdisney (Part 2). Medium, 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2020 Track listing All tracks composed by Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan # "Helicopter of the Holy Ghost" (3:53) # "Michael Murphy" (2:08) # "Love Your Enemies" (3:12) # "Fiction Land" (2:28) # "Pink Skinned Man" (4:08) # "Patrick Moore Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore (; 4 March 1923 – 9 December 2012) was an English amateur astronomer who attained prominence in that field as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter. Moore was president of the Brit ... Says ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The High Llamas
The High Llamas are an Anglo-Irish avant-pop band formed in London circa 1991. They were founded by singer-songwriter Sean O'Hagan, formerly of Microdisney, with drummer Rob Allum and ex-Microdisney bassist Jon Fell. O'Hagan has led the group since its formation. Their music is often compared to the Beach Boys, a band he acknowledges as an influence, although more prominent influences were drawn from bossa nova and European film soundtracks. O'Hagan formed the High Llamas after the breakup of his group Microdisney. The band initially played in a more conventional acoustic pop style, but after he joined Stereolab as a keyboardist, he was inspired to revamp the group's music closer to the electronic and orchestral sound he preferred. Their second album, ''Gideon Gaye'' (1994), anticipated the mid 1990s easy-listening revivalist movement, and its follow-up ''Hawaii'' (1996) nearly led to a collaboration with the Beach Boys. Since then, the High Llamas' albums have been more electro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The High Llamas
The High Llamas are an Anglo-Irish avant-pop band formed in London circa 1991. They were founded by singer-songwriter Sean O'Hagan, formerly of Microdisney, with drummer Rob Allum and ex-Microdisney bassist Jon Fell. O'Hagan has led the group since its formation. Their music is often compared to the Beach Boys, a band he acknowledges as an influence, although more prominent influences were drawn from bossa nova and European film soundtracks. O'Hagan formed the High Llamas after the breakup of his group Microdisney. The band initially played in a more conventional acoustic pop style, but after he joined Stereolab as a keyboardist, he was inspired to revamp the group's music closer to the electronic and orchestral sound he preferred. Their second album, ''Gideon Gaye'' (1994), anticipated the mid 1990s easy-listening revivalist movement, and its follow-up ''Hawaii'' (1996) nearly led to a collaboration with the Beach Boys. Since then, the High Llamas' albums have been more electro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaught At The Kampus
''Kaught at the Kampus'' is a live compilation 12-inch EP conceived and organised by Irish promoter Elvera Butler, and released in 1981 on her Reekus Records label. A showcase of then emerging Cork city punk and post-punk bands, it contains tracks by Nun Attax (later known as Five Go Down to the Sea?), Mean Features (featuring Mick Lynch (vocals) and Liam Heffernan (guitar)), Urban Blitz (who later became Cypress, Mine!) and Microdisney (whose members Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan later formed The Fatima Mansions and The High Llamas respectively.) The album was recorded live at the Arcadia Ballroom (commonly known as the Arc), Cork, Ireland, on 30 August 1980. Nun Attax were at the time scene leaders, and given three tracks on side one. Microdisney went on to international recognition with their 1985 album ''The Clock Comes Down The Stairs''. Following reissued of stock copies in 2015 and 2020, the compilation was re-pressed on vinyl and fully reissued in 2021 on its 40t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fatima Mansions
The Fatima Mansions were an Irish rock band formed in 1988 by Cork singer/keyboardist Cathal Coughlan, formerly of Microdisney. Career The original line-up consisted of Coughlan, Nick Allum, Jonathan Fell, Zac Woolhouse and Aindrias O'Gruama. They took their name from the Fatima Mansions corporation flats in Rialto, Dublin.Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, , p. 281-282 The Fatima Mansions were a popular live band, and gained indie chart success with their albums ''Viva Dead Ponies'', ''Bertie's Brochures'', ''Valhalla Avenue'' and ''Lost in the Former West''. They entered the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart in 1992 with a heavily reworked version of Bryan Adams' song " (Everything I Do) I Do It for You", taken from an ''NME'' tribute album in aid of the charity, the Spastics Society. The single was a double A-side; the flip-track, Manic Street Preachers' version of " Suicide Is Painless" received most of the radio airplay. They also gaine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fatima Mansions
The Fatima Mansions were an Irish rock band formed in 1988 by Cork singer/keyboardist Cathal Coughlan, formerly of Microdisney. Career The original line-up consisted of Coughlan, Nick Allum, Jonathan Fell, Zac Woolhouse and Aindrias O'Gruama. They took their name from the Fatima Mansions corporation flats in Rialto, Dublin.Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, , p. 281-282 The Fatima Mansions were a popular live band, and gained indie chart success with their albums ''Viva Dead Ponies'', ''Bertie's Brochures'', ''Valhalla Avenue'' and ''Lost in the Former West''. They entered the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart in 1992 with a heavily reworked version of Bryan Adams' song " (Everything I Do) I Do It for You", taken from an ''NME'' tribute album in aid of the charity, the Spastics Society. The single was a double A-side; the flip-track, Manic Street Preachers' version of " Suicide Is Painless" received most of the radio airplay. They also gaine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giordaí Ua Laoghaire
Giordaí Ua Laoghaire is an Irish songwriter and guitarist best known as a founding member of Nine Wassies From Bainne (formed 1992), who released the album ''Ciddy Hall'' in 1998.O’Mahony, Don.B-Side the Leeside: Nine Wassies from Bainne - A quirky slice of creativity. ''Irish Examiner'', 3 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020. Born in Ovens, County Cork in the early 1960s, he has played with Five Go Down to the Sea? (1979–1980), Microdisney (mid-1980's) and Soon (late-1980's). The Wassies, formed in the early 1990s, were primarily an instrumental and live band, and recorded only a single album. Musically diverse, Ua Laoghaire cites Rory Gallagher, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Planxty, Yes, Frank Zappa Frank Vincent Zappa (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, composer, and bandleader. His work is characterized by wikt:nonconformity, nonconformity, Free improvisation, free-form improvisation, sound experimen ... and punk rock as influences. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cork (city)
Cork ( , from , meaning 'marsh') is the second largest city in Ireland and third largest city by population on the island of Ireland. It is located in the south-west of Ireland, in the province of Munster. Following an extension to the city's boundary in 2019, its population is over 222,000. The city centre is an island positioned between two channels of the River Lee which meet downstream at the eastern end of the city centre, where the quays and docks along the river lead outwards towards Lough Mahon and Cork Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Originally a monastic settlement, Cork was expanded by Viking invaders around 915. Its charter was granted by Prince John in 1185. Cork city was once fully walled, and the remnants of the old medieval town centre can be found around South and North Main streets. The city's cognomen of "the rebel city" originates in its support for the Yorkist cause in the Wars of the Roses. Corkonians sometimes refer to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stump (band)
Stump were an Irish-English indie/experimental/rock group consisting of Mick Lynch (musician), Mick Lynch (vocals), Rob McKahey (drums), Kev Hopper (bass) and Chris Salmon (guitar). Their music has been described as a mixture of Captain Beefheart and The Fall (band), The Fall, and they are best known for their influential, critically acclaimed, but poor selling 1988 album, ''A Fierce Pancake''. Early years Their first release was a four track EP ''Mud on a Colon'' issued in 1986 through the Ron Johnson Records, Ron Johnson record label. This was followed by a self released mini album, ''Quirk Out'', produced by Hugh Jones (producer), Hugh Jones, which included their cult hit "Buffalo". "Buffalo" appeared on ''NME'' 's influential ''C86 (music), C86'' compilation, and a video was made by Channel 4 which was shown on ''The Tube (TV series), The Tube''. Continuous UK touring, regular coverage in the UK music press - including cover features in both the ''NME'' and ''Melody Maker'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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