Heaven 17, British Electric Foundation and Illustrious Company's Martyn Ware talks to the famous artists from the worlds of music, art, film, comedy, TV and cre...
Today’s episode features multi-talented Mancunian poet Mike Garry.
Mike began by reading his own poems to the hundreds of young people who attended his Library Homework Centre. They loved what they heard and encouraged him to perform them at live poetry events and Slams, which he did, instantly winning fans and prizes throughout the UK. His gritty poetry has won admiration far and wide and his collaboration with Joe Duddell and New Order in New Yorks Carnegie Hall in 2014 received five-star reviews.
Championed by Philip Glass for whom Mike has written a libretto that premiered at the 2015 Days and Nights Festival in The Big Sur. Mike has worked in thousands of schools and his three books, Men’s Morning, Mancunian Meander and God is a Manc have become schemes of work in schools throughout the UK and his poetry is regularly heard on BBC Radio and TV.
Ladies and gentlemen – prepare to be entertained – meet Mike Garry...
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EP225: Joe Goddard
Today’s exciting Electronically Yours episode features Joe Goddard of iconic electronic synthpop band Hot Chip.
Since 2000, their unique brand of funky house and disco influenced beats combined with a certain refined, soulful and melodic vocals (courtesy of Alexis Taylor) has created a legacy of instantly identifiable pop classics including ‘Over and Over’, ‘Ready For The Floor’ and ‘Boy From School’.
They are DJing and performing around the world continuously, and are still extremely prolific in the recording studio.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Joe Goddard.
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EP224: George Underwood
This episode features George Underwood, album cover designer, artist and early schoolmate of David Bowie.
After deciding that the music business was not for him, George returned to art studies and then worked in design studios as an illustrator. Initially he specialised in fantasy, horror and science fiction book covers.
Most significantly, his art work for the first T Rex album and later David Bowie’s Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust album covers established him as a leading and highly creative illustrator. Over this period George produced literally hundreds of book covers, LP and CD covers, advertisements, portraits and drawings, and today George is a fully recognised fine artist.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the very talented George Underwood.
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EP223: Michael Mertens and Ralf Dorper / Propaganda
Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features two of Martyn’s oldest friends – Michael Mertens and Ralf Dorper from Propaganda, famous for a string of ’80s hits that include “Dr. Mabuse,” “Duel,” and “p:Machinery.” And their alliance with producer Trevor Horn. The classic lineup split in 1987 amid legal disputes with their label ZTT.
At last they have some excellent new material, featuring a new lead singer, Thunder Bae!
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the enduring talent of Propaganda.
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EP222: Ghislaine Boddington
Today’s guest is Ghislaine Boddington, a passionate advocate for transforming the living body into an interactive digital canvas.
As a leading expert in digital identity and virtual interaction, she has captivated audiences since the early 1990s with her visionary insights into the digital representation of our future selves.
Through her dynamic roles as a speaker, researcher, podcaster, consultant, and curator, Ghislaine explores the fascinating fusion of our physical and digital identities, continually reshaping our understanding of interaction and identity within a vibrant, hybrid society.
Ladies and gentlemen – welcome to the future – meet Ghislaine Boddington.
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Heaven 17, British Electric Foundation and Illustrious Company's Martyn Ware talks to the famous artists from the worlds of music, art, film, comedy, TV and creativity that he's encountered during his 40 year career. These interviews are rare and precious gems, featuring a raw and sometimes irreverent take on life and the things that make life worth living, Diving deep into the biographical ocean, these podcasts are an unmissable insight into a series of fascinating lives...
Production and occasional musical interludes by Charles Stooke
Engineer - Charles Stooke, Artwork - Malcolm Garrett.
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