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Your Personal Soundtrack - Art of Noise: Close (To the Edit)

posted by Jinny on June 25, 2008 9:08 AM in Music

I found out about Art of Noise today, just moments ago. After watching this video, they remind me of a cross between The Knife and Justice. It's hard to believe that this song was originally released in 1987. When I realized Trevor Horn was involved, my disbelief was suspended somewhat, but I'm still inclined to agree with my friend John, who introduced me to the song, that they were creating music way ahead of their time. As for the video, I have no clue as to why they are hacking at a grand piano with chainsaws, electric sanders, and what appears to be a lamp stand, among other things, but it seems to go with the song somehow. Perhaps the piano was too grand to exist?

[Thanks for the tip, John!]

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SecksCab says:

posted June 26, 2008 4:23 AM

How the HELL have you not heard this before? Art of Noise is on my top ten groups of all time list. They were the first to remix, pioneers in sampling and just generally awesome. Their remix of Duran Duran's Bond theme, View to a Kill, is fucking EPIC.

Jinny says:

posted June 26, 2008 8:23 AM

I'm a noob?

WANTED says:

posted July 2, 2008 11:05 PM

Wow. I'm actually surprised you haven't heard or seen this before either but yet again, I show my age. Loved the Art of Noise back in the days. This is the one I loved the most - Beat Box

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCyGdk23KNU&feature=related

Might I include another favorite from late 80s to early 90's. 808 State. Who else can have a song called "Donkey Doctor" and be greatness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUDXw79O13g&feature=related

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