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Various – Maskindans - Norsk Synth 1980-1988

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Label:Hommage Records – HRCD001
Format:
2 x CD, Compilation
Box Set
Country:Norway
Released:
Genre:Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style:Post-Punk, Synth-pop, New Wave, Minimal, Industrial, Avantgarde, Experimental

Tracklist

1-1Kito (3)–Dildo Drumbop
Vocals, Synthesizer, Sequenced By, Drums, Percussion – Kjell Tore Sandersen
Written-By – Sandersen*
4:06
1-2Cirkus Modern–Besettelse
Drums – Ola Snortheim
Keyboards – Mari Wendelbo*
Vocals – Helge Gaarder
Written-By – Cirkus Modern
4:24
1-3Clockwork Orange (3)–Sensation Boys
Producer – Avnskog*, Dybdahl*
Synth – Jan Berg
Synth, Programmed By – Erik Avnskog
Synth, Programmed By, Vocals – Tor Dybdahl
Written-By – Avnskog*, Dybdahl*
3:30
1-4Det Gylne Triangel–Maskindans
Guest, Vocals – Reidunn Lundgen*
Guitar – Terje Nilsen (2)
Synth, Bass, Vocals – Ola Ødegård
Synth, Vocals – Anders Sevaldson
3:36
1-5Beranek–Pictures And Paintings
Synthesizer, Programmed By, Guitar, Vocals, Written-By – Beranek
3:38
1-6Johnny Yen–Bodies In Motion
Electronic Drums [Digital Drums] – Lister
Producer – Yen*, Lister
Vocals, Synthesizer, Drum Programming [Drumatix] – Johnny Yen
2:44
1-7The Cut (2)–Dance On Glass (7" Version)
Bass – Torgrim Eggen
Drums – Arne Lund
Percussion [Water Cymbal, Drum Stick] – Atle Pakusch Gundersen*
Producer, Arranged By – The Cut (2)
Technician – Rolf Kjernet
Vocals, Synthesizer – Volker Zibell
Written-By – Zibell*
4:07
1-8E-Man (7)–Jeg Er Moderne
Electronics – Geir Jenssen
Lyrics By – Roger Høyer
Vocals, Bass – Ragnar Larsen
Written-By – Jenssen*, Larsen*, Høyer*
4:00
1-9Bern Balders–The Alter-Ego Effect
Vocals, Electronics, Piano, Producer – Bern Balders
Written-By – Balders*
5:15
1-10Adrian Cox–Aegina (Part 1)
Synthesizer, Producer – Adrian Cox
Written-By – Hagen*
4:06
1-11Ole I'Dole*–Space, Action, Sex Og Blod
Producer – Ole A. Sørli
Synth – Geir Bjørhovde
Technician – Rolf Kjernet
Vocals – Ole I'Dole*
Written-By – Bjørhovde*, Evenrud*
4:51
1-12Krim U–Fra Min Drøm I Går
Synthesizer, Drum Machine – Tønnes Ingebrigtsen
Vocals, Synthesizer – Vidar Aam
Written-By – Aam*
2:20
1-13Bel Canto–Flowerbeds
Mandolin, Synth – Nils Johansen
Synth, Programmed By – Geir Jenssen
Technician – Gilles Martin
Vocals – Anneli Drecker
Written-By – Drecker*, Jenssen*, Johansen*
3:38
1-14Holy Toy–Down In Japan (12" Version)
Bass, Vocals – Andrej Nebb*
Drums, Keyboards, Percussion – Sven Kalmar
Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion – Bjørn Sorknes
Remix – Bjørn Sorknes
Technician – Audun Strype
Trumpet, Keyboards – Rolf Wallin
Written-By – Nebb*
3:49
1-15Boxbury Beat–Thunder And Lightning
Arranged By – Boxbury Beat, Løvbak*
Bass, Programmed By – Einar Øverenget
Guitar, Synth [Synth Guitar] – Kent Maurstad
Technician – Jan Egil Løvbak
Vocals, Programmed By – Helge Hellebust
Written-By – Øverenget*, Hellebust*, Maurstad*
3:50
1-16Famlende Forsøk–Tror Nok Jeg Levde... Engang
Producer – Dave*
Synth, Synthesizer [Minisynth], Tape, Performer [Rhythms], Backing Vocals – Lumpy Davy
Vocals – Brt
Written-By – Jørgensen*, Ommundsen*
3:57
1-17ExLex*–Kast, Lek, Eventyr
Guest, Vocals – Aslak Nygren
3:20
1-18Grå–Plastic (Live)
Drums [Snare], Performer [Rhythm Box] – Erik Lundeby
Vocals – Kjetil Korslund
Written-By – Sæterbakken*
3:54
1-19Ym:Stammen*–Menneskene På Broene
Producer – Solberg*, Mathiesen*
Synthesizer [Casio Vl-1], Bass – Svein Solberg
Vocals, Drum, Banjo [Indian] – Trygve Mathiesen
Written-By – Mathiesen*
3:02
1-20Svart Klovn–Knust Knekt
Technician, Producer – Trond Borge
Vocals, Bass, Synth, Programmed By – Svenn Jakobsen
Written-By – Jakobsen*
2:34
1-21Bearburger–With Two Mouths Biting
Synth, Vocals, Producer, Recorded By – Bjørn Sorknes
Written-By – Sorknes*
4:37
2-1Ulf Knudsen–Høstland
Mixed By [With] – Thanasis Zlatanos
Vocals, Synth, Programmed By, Producer – Ulf Knudsen
2:45
2-2Thorbjørn Grønning–Europa
Technician – Bjørn Eie, Ola Selvær
Vocals, Synth, Performer [Rhythm Machine], Producer – Thorbjørn Grønning
Written-By – Grønning*
4:59
2-3Vidar Og Gærne–Pleide Å Våkne
Programmed By, Technician – Gærne
Synth, Vocals – Vidar Aam
Written-By – Aam*
4:49
2-4Jørgen Knudsen–Between Staying And Going
Instruments [Machines] – Jørgen Knudsen
Written-By – Knudsen*
1:51
2-5Brød & Sirkus–Hvite Skygger
Drums – Espen Holmberg
Guitar, Vocals – John Josephsen
Mixed By – Gullovsen*, Thomas*
Recorded By – Jan Harry Gullovsen
Synth – Thomas Robsahm
Written-By – B&S*, Robsahm*
3:16
2-6Downers–December Rain
Guest, Synth, Programmed By – Erik Avnskog
Guitar, Synth – Geir Sinding
Producer – Avnskog*, Dybdahl*
Technician – Avnskog*
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Programmed By – Tor Dybdahl
Written-By – Sinding*, Dybdahl*
5:33
2-7Head Set Junta*–Siste Tango
Producer – HSJ*
Vocals – Zetlitz*
Written-By – Robsahm*
4:00
2-8Den Tredje Generasjon–Sterk Som
Guitar – Pål Mugaas
Mixed By – Pål Mugaas
Other [Mentor] – Sveinung Hustveit
Vocals, Synth – Ivar Otto Ekker
Written-By – Den Tredje Generasjon, Ekker*
2:10
2-9Fra Lippo Lippi–Tap Dance For Scientists
Guitar – Bjørn Sorknes
Producer – Fra Lippo Lippi
Synth, Programmed By – Morten Sjøberg, Rune Kristoffersen
Written-By – Sorknes*, Sjøberg*, Kristoffersen*
2:48
2-10Headcleaners (3)–When Love Just Walks Away
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Cool Kat (2)
Producer – Kat*, Lump*
Synth, Organ, Drum Machine [Rhythms], Backing Vocals – Lumpy Davy
Vocals – Zetlitz*
Written-By – Jørgensen*, Bjørnsen*
5:36
2-11Blue Mathue–Perfect Pictures
Producer – Blue Mathue
Synth, Programmed By, Backing Vocals – Pål Helmersen
Synth, Programmed By, Vocals – Jan Berg
Written-By – Berg*, Helmersen*
4:27
2-12Jeg Falt–Safe Ground
Producer – Jeg Falt
Strings, Bass, Guitar, Programmed By [Rhythm] – Gærne
Vocals, Percussion – "H"*
Written-By – Jørgensen*, Høyer*
3:36
2-13White Lord Jesus–Showtime! (Live)
Producer, Mixed By – Cool Kat (2)
Synth, Drum Machine – Thomas*
Vocals – Tristan Christ
Written-By – Skancke-Knutsen*, Robsahm*
4:15
2-14Mørkelagt Bevegelse–A Loss Of Memories
Synth, Programmed By – Jan Olav Sjåvik
Vocals, Guitar – Ole Henrik Brekke
Written-By – Sjåvik*, Brekke*
3:18
2-15Horsemen–Mr. Sunrise
Guitar, Strings, Synth – Rune Annaniassen
Technician – Erik Avnskog
Vocals, Programmed By – Tor Dybdahl
Written-By – Annaniassen*, Dybdahl*
4:11
2-16El (3)–Visshet
Guitar, Synth, Drum Machine – Håkon Johnson
Producer – Generasjon?
Synth – Stein Viem
Synth, Bass, Vocals – Askild Hagen
Written-By – Hagen*, Johnson*
3:43
2-173rd Man–Oral Pleasure
Drums – Morten Sjøberg
Producer – 3rd Man
Synth, Guitar, Vocals – Bjørn Sorknes
Written-By – Sorknes*, Sjøberg*
6:17
2-18Guttene Fra Gokkohjørnet–Ikke Vær Redd
Producer – Lister
Synth, Drum Machine – Stig Sæterbakken
Vocals – Kjetil Korslund
Written-By – Korslund*, Sæterbakken*
2:00
2-19Im Nebel–Blind Ekstase
Drums – Morten Jackman
Guitar, Bass – Haakon Larsen
Producer – Im Nebel, Øyvind Vie
Sequenced By [Sequencer] – Eystein Kvarven
Synth [Roland String Synth] – Bengt Olav Hansen*
Technician – Øyvind Vie
Vocals, Guitar – Johnny Hazard Liadal*
Written-By – Larsen*
6:00
2-20PLX 15–Min Undertrykte Kjærlighet (?)
Producer – Remi Larsen
Synth – Remi Langmo
Synth, Cello – Jon Hveding
Written-By – Hveding*, Langmo*
2:28
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  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Hommage Records
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  • Recorded At – Busk Lydstudio
  • Recorded At – Mistlur Studios
  • Recorded At – Ny York Studio
  • Recorded At – Viking Studio
  • Recorded At – Arne Bendiksen Studio
  • Recorded At – In A Glasshouse Studio
  • Recorded At – Daylight Studio
  • Recorded At – Adlib Studio
  • Recorded At – Loud Level Studio
  • Recorded At – SHiT Studio
  • Recorded At – Underground Studio, Hamar
  • Recorded At – Bel Studio
  • Recorded At – Staccato Studio
  • Recorded At – Lydskolen, Oslo
  • Recorded At – Wide Studio
  • Recorded At – Talent Studio
  • Recorded At – Creative Studios, Kolbotn
  • Mixed At – Weird Studios
  • Mixed At – Staccato Studio
  • Mastered At – Strype Audio
  • Engineered At – Strype Audio
  • Engineered At – bARLEY bLAIR pROD

Credits

Notes

Comes in a slipcase containing the two discs housed in Digipak-style sleeves plus a 52-page booklet.
Sound restoration by Fridtjof A. Lindeman at Strype or Sven Terje Bang at bARLEY bLAIR pROD.
This compilation ℗ & © 2009 Hommage Records. Made in Norway.

Additional info from booklet:
1-1: Recorded at Busk Lydstudio, Porsgrunn, 1982. Taken from the compilation MC "Flash!", 1982.
1-2: Recorded at Mistlur Studio, Stockholm, November 1983. Taken from the LP "Cirkus Modern", Sonet 1984.
1-3: Instruments recorded at Erik's home on a Tascam 4-track, vocals at Tor's home on a Fostex 4-track, 1984. Demo version. Previously unreleased.
1-4: Recorded at Ny York Studio, Oslo 1981. From 7", MAI 64.
1-5: Recorded 1981. From the LP "Sound Of Danger". Medicine Records MELP 001.
1-6: Recorded 1984 at home on a portastudio, overdubbed and produced at Lister's. Taken from the LP "Pop'Cycles", YEN8000, 1985.
1-7: Recorded Easter 1982 at Viking Studio and Arne Bendiksen Studio. From 7", Sonet T 9600, 1982.
1-8: Recorded on a Teac 4-track at Elverhøy Studenthjem, Tromsø, 1983. From MC, LIKV4025, 1984.
1-9: Recorded late summer 1981 at In A Glasshouse Studio, Dragvoll. From 7", DoReMix Records HISS MINI 01-81, 1981.
1-10: Recorded in his apartment, Oslo, autumn 1985. This version of the song is from the compilation MC "FFFFF", Yeech Tapes YEECH 702, 1986.
1-11: Recorded at AB Studio, autumn 1982. From the "Blond Og Billig" LP, NotaBene Records NBLP 007, 1983.
1-12: Recorded 1982 at Vidar's home on Gærne's teac. Previously unreleased.
1-13: Recorded at Daylight Studio, Brussels, May 1988. Previously unreleased.
1-14: Recorded at Adlib Studio, Oslo, October 1982. From "Meeting II" 12" Uniton U 022, 1983.
1-15: Recorded 1984-5 at Loud Level Studios, Hjellum. Previously unreleased.
1-16: Recorded at SHiT Studio, 1982. From the MC "En Overraskende Måte Hvorpå Man Kan Kaste En Person Overende", SHiT 010, 1984. [The title is written as "(Tror Nok) Jeg Levde (Engang)" in the booklet.]
1-17: Recorded at home on a portastudio, Lillestrøm 1983. Released on the MC "brumaire/frimaire", eget selskap ES 001 / Likvidér LIKV 4022, 1984.
1-18: Recorded live at Tretten Samfunnshus 16.04.83. Previously unreleased.
1-19: Recorded November 14-16 1983 at Underground Studio, Hamar. From "Overvintrende" MC, Likvidér LIKV 4009, 1984.
1-20: Recorded at Bel Studio, 1982. From 7", Uniton Records U 016, 1983.
1-21: Released on MC, Uniton U.018, 1983.

2-1: Recorded in Schweigaardsgate, January 1982. Mixed at Weird Studios, April 1982. Mastered 1984 at Lister's. Taken from the "Zink Zamler" MC, Likvider LIKV4002.
2-2: Recorded and mixed at Staccato studio, Stavanger, May 1981. Released on 7" Rille Records 8125, 1981.
2-3: Recorded 1982 at Vidar's home on Gærne's 4-track. Previously unreleased.
2-4: Recorded at home in Fyllingsdalen, 1983, on two cassette recorders, tape loops and flangers. Previously unreleased.
2-5: Recorded on a 4-track Portastudio, 29.06-02.07.82. From "Far Familie Flagg" MC, Neronastri NN01/82.
2-6: Recorded at Lydskolen, Oslo, autumn 1985. Demo version - previously unreleased.
2-7: Recorded at SHiT Studio, Silicon City, March 1983. From "Musikk For De Intime Salonger" MC, Neronastri 03/83 SHiT Tapes 008, 1983.
2-8: Recorded at Wide studio, 1984. From MC "Aktivitet", Wide Rec. WIDE 02, 1985.
2-9: Recorded at their own 4-track studio, November 1980. Released on 7" EP Private Records 20180, January 1981.
2-10: Recorded at SHiT Studio, Silicon City, summer 1982. From "Zink Zamler", Likvidér LIKV 4002, 1982.
2-11: Recorded at Haystack Studio, aka at Pål's home, Linderud, on a 4-track. Vocals overdubbed at Talent Studio, 1983. From 12" EP, Uniton Records U.019, 1983.
2-12: Recorded on a 4-track Teac at Gærne's home, Narvik, spring 1983. From "Boredom" MC, Nirvana Tapes 0-1, 1983.
2-13: Recorded at the Sprø Musikk festival in Arendal, Aust-Agder Museum, 14.07.84. From "Sprø Musikk Festivalen 83-84" 2xMC; a compilation on the labels SHiT, Likvidér and Neronastri in 1985.
2-14: Recorded at Sagene, March 1983 on Jokke's Teac 4-track. Mastered at Lister's 25.04.84. Taken from "En Side Hver", split-MC with Lister, LIKV 4011, 1984.
2-15: Recorded at Creative Studio, Kollbotn, 1987. Raw mix of 7", Temptation Records 003, 1987.
2-16: Recorded and mixed at Wide Studio, Blitz, 1987. From ""Et Hvilested"" EP, Piivv Grill 01.
2-17: Recorded on a 4-track at Steinstova, Nesodden, 1982. From 7", Uniton Records U 006, 1982.
2-18: Recorded at Lister's studio, 1986. Previously unreleased.
2-19: Recorded on TEAC 4-track in Hazard's basement living room, Haugesund, February 12 1984. Taken from MC "Mutasjon 7". MUT 007.
2-20: Recorded at Ringkjøb studio, Bodø, May 16 1986. Previously unreleased.

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  • hysteric's avatar
    hysteric
    Amongst the greatest synth/wave/etc compilations ever released: track after track of Norwegian post-punk gold.
    I come back to revisit this every year or so and continually find new gems I'd previously overlooked.
    No bad tracks to be found here but my personal favourites are Clockwork Orange - "Sensation Boys", Johnny Yen - "Bodies In Motion", Ole I'Dole - "Space, Action, Sex Og Blod", Downers - "December Rain" and 3rd Man - "Oral Pleasure".
    • Mike777's avatar
      Mike777
      this compilation is excellent. some stuff of it, i heard on john peels programme.
      • Betabox's avatar
        Betabox
        Edited 12 years ago
        For 80's synth pop aficionados this is a must have. Norwegian teenage angst translated into synth pop. Some tracks can be childish and simplistic but that is not uncommon in this genre. The compilation as a whole lives up to expectations pretty well. If you like Der Plan, Guyer's Connection, the Flexipop compilations or labels like Annalogue Records, Kernkrach, Minimal Wave etc then you'll dig this release.
        • AnnaLogue's avatar
          AnnaLogue
          “If you can dream it, you can do it!” That must have been what dear Øystein must have had in mind when starting his label Hommage Records and coming up with the rather weird idea of releasing a double CD being “a comprehensive guide exploring the electronic post punk of Norway in the 1980s”. Well, Norway is indeed not known for ever having revolutionized pop music whatsoever, but a small number of connoisseurs and collectors of rather unusual musical paths have ever been aware of the fact that there was quite a number of fine Norwegian artists that have created some honest and wonderful music, unfortunately almost always in vanishingly little editions. Fortunately the synthesiser was a present instrument here and there. So this compilation delivers an almost complete overview of the Norwegian underground electropop music, with many obscure but brilliant artists: Kito, Cirkus Modern, Clockwork Orange, Det Gylne Triangel, Beranek, Johnny Yen, The Cut, E-Man, Bern Balders, Adrian Cox, Ole I'Dole, Krim U, Ym:Stammen: Menneskene På Broene, Holy Toy, Boxbury Beat, Famlende Forsøk, ExLex, Grå, Bel Canto, Svart Klovn, Bearburger, Ulf Knudsen, Thorbjørn Grønning, Vidar & Gærne, Jørgen Knudsen, Brød & Sirkus, Downers, Head Set Junta, Den Tredje Generasjon, Fra Lippo Lippi, Headcleaners, Blue Mathue, Jeg Falt, White Lord Jesus, Mørkelagt Bevegelse, Horsemen, El, 3rd Man, Guttene Fra Gokkohjørnet, Im Nebel, PLX 15. Example: listen to E-Man, oh boy this is eternal synthesiser bliss!!! So: Norway, 12 points! MUST-HAVE!!!

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