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Old 17-10-2009, 02:56
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So, inspired by BBC4's excellent programmes, which classic British electronic acts float your boat most? The more mainstream 'usual suspects' such as Gary Numan and the Human League?

Or, like me, were you pleasantly surprised to see footage of the likes of Cabaret Voltaire and Throbbing Gristle?

Who should they have focused on more? Or who wasn't included that should have been?

Or if you just want to wax lyrical about the the above and more, feel free...
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Old 17-10-2009, 13:34
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I watched this last night on a major nostalgia OD.

The soundtrack of my life - I'm such a synth whore .
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Old 17-10-2009, 17:03
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I have heard a lot about this from my mates on Twitter and Facebook. It sounds like it was an awesome show.
I did see a trailer. Didn't Wolfganf Flür look fat!!
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Old 17-10-2009, 17:35
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I have heard a lot about this from my mates on Twitter and Facebook. It sounds like it was an awesome show.
I did see a trailer. Didn't Wolfganf Flür look fat!!
Have you not seen it yet RF? it was pretty good.

What struck me most about Flür's appearance more than anything was his slightly 'caught in a windtunnel' expression, has he had a bit of work done there?

Anyhow great show, was surprised Bowie's Scary Monsters wasn't mentioned. I always under the impression that it was Bowie's absorption of Kraftwerk (in particular on SMSC album) that was the catalyst for artists such as Gary Numan - Bowie was the missing link and though referenced via film clips Bowie role wasn't mentioned.
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Old 17-10-2009, 17:42
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was surprised Bowie's Scary Monsters wasn't mentioned. I always under the impression that it was Bowie's absorption of Kraftwerk (in particular on SMSC album) that was the catalyst for artists such as Gary Numan - Bowie was the missing link and though referenced via film clips Bowie role wasn't mentioned.
Personally, I've always considered "Scary Monsters" quite a guitar-y album.

"Low" on the other hand......
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Old 17-10-2009, 17:52
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Was this included:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIXGK...eature=related
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Old 17-10-2009, 17:54
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Personally, I've always considered "Scary Monsters" quite a guitar-y album.

"Low" on the other hand......
I was thinking in regards to Ashes to Ashes in particular but on reflection you're right, the album Low is definitely more relevant, again though, I thought it was odd that Bowie wasn't mentioned much.
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Old 17-10-2009, 20:10
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Have you not seen it yet RF? it was pretty good.

What struck me most about Flür's appearance more than anything was his slightly 'caught in a windtunnel' expression, has he had a bit of work done there?

Anyhow great show, was surprised Bowie's Scary Monsters wasn't mentioned. I always under the impression that it was Bowie's absorption of Kraftwerk (in particular on SMSC album) that was the catalyst for artists such as Gary Numan - Bowie was the missing link and though referenced via film clips Bowie role wasn't mentioned.

No, I don't have access to iPlayer out here and just can't be bothered hinding my proxy and all that jazz!
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Old 17-10-2009, 20:31
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No, I don't have access to iPlayer out here and just can't be bothered hinding my proxy and all that jazz!
it appears that most of it has made it's way to youtube, all be it in clips.
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