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Encyclopedia > Blonde Redhead
Blonde Redhead
Left to right: Kazu Makino, Simone N. Pace, Amedeo F. Pace
Left to right: Kazu Makino, Simone N. Pace, Amedeo F. Pace
Background information
Origin New York City, New York
Genre(s) Rock, Indie rock, Alternative rock
Years active 1993-present
Label(s) 4AD Records
Website Official site
Members
Kazu Makino
Amedeo Pace
Simone Pace
Former members
Maki Takahashi

Blonde Redhead is an alternative rock or indie rock band. It was formed by Kazu Makino, Maki Takahashi and Italian twin brothers Simone and Amedeo Pace. They take their name from a song by DNA, a 70's and 80's no wave band from New York. Kazu Makino is married to Amedeo Pace. Image File history File links Blonderedhead. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... NY redirects here. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... Alternative rock (also called alternative music or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The British indie rock record label 4AD Records was started in 1979 by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent, funded by Beggars Banquet Records. ... Alternative rock (also called alternative music or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... DNA was a short-lived but influential New York rock band, associated with the no wave movement. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979. ... This article cites very few or no references or sources. ... No Wave was a short-lived but influential music and art scene that thrived briefly in New York City during the late 1970s and early 1980s alongside the punk scene there. ... NY redirects here. ...

Contents

History

Amedeo and Simone Pace were born in Milan and grew up in Montreal, but moved later on to Boston to study jazz. After earning their Bachelor's degrees, they began playing in the New York City underground music scene. The Pace brothers and Kazu Makino and Maki Takahashi - Japanese art students - formed the band in 1993 after a chance meeting at an Italian restaurant in New York. This article is about the city in Italy. ... Nickname: Motto: Concordia Salus (in unity, prosperity) Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Quebec Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1][2][3]  - City 365. ... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ... Jazz is a musical art form that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States around the start of the 20th century. ... A bachelors degree (Artium Baccalaureus, A.B. or B.A.) is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three, four, or in some cases and countries, five or six years. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ...


Blonde Redhead caught the attention of Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelley, who produced their self-titled debut in 1993. Shortly afterwards, Maki Takahashi left the band, and the remaining band members continued as a trio. On their third album, Fake Can Be Just as Good, they were joined by Vern Rumsey of Unwound as a guest bassist. After this, they continued without a bass player for the release of the remainder of their albums. On their fourth album, In an Expression of the Inexpressible, Guy Picciotto of Fugazi was hired as producer, as well as contributing to / singing on the song "Futurism vs. Passeism Part 2". Guy Picciotto also produced their records, Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons and Misery Is a Butterfly. Alan Moulder (Nine Inch Nails, U2, Smashing Pumpkins) produced their most recent record, 23. Sonic Youth is a seminal American alternative rock group formed in New York City in 1981. ... Steve Shelley is a drummer born 23 June 1963 in Midland, Michigan. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Fake Can Be Just as Good is an album by Blonde Redhead, released in 1997. ... Vern Rumsey was the bassplayer for the band Unwound, he also is a recording engineer who has worked with bands such as Blonde Redhead, KARP, Enemymine, Novex, Replicator and others. ... // Unwound was a U.S. post-hardcore/ noise rock band based in Tumwater/Olympia, Washington. ... The electric bass guitar (or electric bass) is a string instrument played with the fingers by plucking, slapping, or using a pick. ... In an Expression of the Inexpressible is an album by Blonde Redhead, released in 1998. ... Guy Picciotto (born September 17, 1965) is an American musician from Washington, DC. He is most widely known for his roles as the guitarist and vocalist for the groups Fugazi, and Rites of Spring. ... Fugazi may refer to: an Italian slang term for something that is fake/not authentic. ... Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons is the fifth album from Blonde Redhead. ... Misery Is a Butterfly is the sixth full studio album by Blonde Redhead. ... Alan Moulder (born 11 June 1959) is one of Britains premier alternative rock record producers. ... 23 is an upcoming album by Blonde Redhead. ...


Blonde Redhead has slowly built a sizable fanbase in the underground music scene. Their early music has been described as emulative of Sonic Youth, but their more recent releases have diverted from this generalization. Kazu Makino is noted for her high, eerie voice, which hovers over melodic guitar riffs and clockwork drum beats. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Bass drum made from wood, rope, and cowskin A drum is a musical instrument in the percussion group that can be large, technically classified as a membranophone. ...


The large span of time between Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons and Misery Is a Butterfly is attributed to Makino's recovery time after being trampled by a horse.[1] Much of Misery Is a Butterfly's imagery and illustration is equestrian or reflective of the accident. A young rider at a horse show in Australia. ...


Their most recent album, 23, was released on 4AD in April, 2007. 23 is an upcoming album by Blonde Redhead. ... The British indie rock record label 4AD was started in 1979 by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent, funded by Beggars Banquet Records. ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...


Equipment

  • Custom Hiwatt Cabinet
  • Fender amp
  • Fender amp
  • Marshall speakers
  • Vox Speaker
  • Gibson SG
  • Gibson Les Paul (Studio)
  • Fender Jaguar Baritone Custom
  • Gretsch drums
  • Paiste Cymbals
  • Vic Firth drumsticks
  • Zyldjian Serie K Hit-Hat
  • Remo Ambassador Drumhead
  • Roland Electronic Drumkit
  • Clavia Nord Electro 2 Keyboard
  • Digitech Whammy pedal
  • Line 6 DL-4 Delay
  • MXR Distortion II
  • Tech 21 XXL distortion
  • Lexicon PCM60 Reverberator
  • Empirical Labs EL-8 Distressor Compressor
  • Voodoo Lab - Pedal Power AC
  • Eventide Foot pedal
  • electro-harmonix Holier Grail reverb

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Discography

Albums

See also: 1995 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1995 Record labels established in 1995 1990s in music. ... Blonde Redhead is the eponymous debut album from the band, Blonde Redhead. ... See also: 1995 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1995 Record labels established in 1995 1990s in music. ... La Mia Vita Violenta (Italian: My Violent Life) is the second studio album of indie rock band Blonde Redhead. ... See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic... Fake Can Be Just as Good is an album by Blonde Redhead, released in 1997. ... See also: 1998 in music (UK) other events of 1998 Musical groups established in 1998 Record labels established in 1998 list of years in music 1990s in music // February 15 - Sir Edward Elgars unfinished third symphony, completed by Anthony Payne is performed for the first time at the Royal... In an Expression of the Inexpressible is an album by Blonde Redhead, released in 1998. ... See also: 2000 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels established in 2000 2000s in music. ... Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons is the fifth album from Blonde Redhead. ... See also: 2004 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels established in 2004 2000s in music. ... Misery Is a Butterfly is the sixth full studio album by Blonde Redhead. ... // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... 23 is an upcoming album by Blonde Redhead. ...

EPs & Singles

  • 1993 - Amescream / Big song - 7" Single - Oxo Records (SLR007)
  • 1994 - Vague / Jet star - 7" Single - Smells Like Records (SLR007)
  • 1995 - 10 Feet High / Valentine - 7" Single - Single - Smells Like Records (SLR014)
  • 1995 - Flying Douglas / Harmony 7" Single - Rough Trade (45rev36)
  • 1997 - Symphony of Treble / Kasuality - 7" Single - Touch & Go Records (TG168)
  • 1998 - Limited conversation / Slogan - 7" Single - Touch & Go Records (TG188)
  • 2000 - Melodie Citronique - 12"/CD EP - Touch & Go Records (TG219)
  • 2004 - Elephant Woman - 7" Single - 4AD/Beggars Banquet (BAD2408)
  • 2004 - Equus - 7" Single - 4AD/Beggars Banquet (AD2415)
  • 2005 - The Secret Society of Butterflies - CD EP - 4AD/Beggars Banquet (BAD 2503)
  • 2007 - 23 - 7" Single - 4AD (AD2714)
  • 2007 - Silently - 7" Single - 4AD (AD2720)

See also: 1993 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1993 Record labels established in 1993 1990s in music. ... See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 other events of 1994 list of years in music 1990s in music // January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los... See also: 1995 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1995 Record labels established in 1995 1990s in music. ... See also: 1995 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1995 Record labels established in 1995 1990s in music. ... See also: 1996 in music, other events of 1997, 1998 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 9 - David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert (the day after his birthday) at Madison Square Garden, with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic... See also: 1998 in music (UK) other events of 1998 Musical groups established in 1998 Record labels established in 1998 list of years in music 1990s in music // February 15 - Sir Edward Elgars unfinished third symphony, completed by Anthony Payne is performed for the first time at the Royal... See also: 2000 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels established in 2000 2000s in music. ... Mélodie Citronique is an EP by Blonde Redhead. ... See also: 2004 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels established in 2004 2000s in music. ... See also: 2004 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels established in 2004 2000s in music. ... See also: 2005 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2005 Record labels established in 2005 2000s in music. ... // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ... // January George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queens New Year Honours List. ...

External links

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Reviews


  Results from FactBites:
 
Blonde Redhead - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (395 words)
Blonde Redhead is an alternative rock or indie rock band.
It was formed by Kazu Makino, Maki Takahashi and Italian twin brothers Simone Pace and Amedeo Pace born in Milan.
Blonde Redhead caught the attention of Sonic Youth's drummer, Steve Shelley, who produced their first self titled album in 1993.
* Dusted Reviews - Blonde Redhead * (584 words)
Sure, there was a lot of noise in Blonde Redhead's early years (particularly in their excellent self-titled first album), but there were also lovely melodies and logical, minor- and diminished-chord progressions that Sonic Youth could never have written.
Blonde Redhead's open-ended, jazzy rhythms on their first two records and the complex, precise post-punk charge on their next two were also far more elegant than Sonic Youth's plodding beats.
Blonde Redhead's first four albums featured nice chord progressions, but the band's sound was given shape by its sophisticated rhythmic sense and its noisy eccentricities.
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