Provided to youtube by awal digital ltd underpass john foxx john foxx 20th century. Underpass underpass well i used to remember now its all go. Underpass underpass well i used to remember now its all gone world war something we were somebodys sons chorus over all the bridges echoes in rows talking at the same time click click drone chorus misty on the glass now rusty on the door here for years now click click drone click click drone click click drone. Listen online and get new recommendations, only at. Initially was planned only a creation of midi file, but this cover version appeared during the process. However, foxx has suggested his departure was inevitable given his desire to pursue his own muse without interference. It was the artists first solo single release after leaving the band ultravox and the first single release from the metamatic album, which was released shortly after the song typically features music made using synthesisers and electronic percussion only, and the vocal in the verses is delivered in a. Metamatic album at john foxx metamatic official youtube channel.
The groove of the song is very robotic and rigid, propelled by a drum machine ticking away at a midtempo speed. Ostensibly, foxx s decision to go solo after ultravoxs brilliant third album, systems of romance, had to do with the bands increasingly difficult circumstances, which included being dropped by their label, island, on the eve of a u. Underpass was one of the first and best examples of british synthesizer driven singles in terms of both sonic and cultural importance. It was his first solo album following his split with ultravox the previous year. London on 5 september 2012 and bestival on 6 september. Read about underpass 2014 remastered version by john foxx and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. We currently dont have any themes associated with this song. Underpass underpass well i used to remember now its all gone world war something we were somebodys sons chorus over all the bridges echoes in rows talking at the same time click click drone chorus misty on the glass now rusty on the door here for years now click click drone click click drone click click drone click click drone click click.
Read about underpass by john foxx and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Available on the new 17 track john foxx compilation album, 21st century. The passions im in love with a german film star duration. John foxx s bmovie ballardian video neuronica was recorded and assembled for a cutup movie by foxx and karborn inspired by the ideas and work of british writer jg ballard. Underpass extended 2018 remastered version by john foxx topic. Official channel for john foxx and metamatic records. Underpass 1980 single edit modern art the very best of john foxx. Originally the front man for ultravox, john foxx left the band in 1979 and immediately began to make waves in the music industry due to his pioneering work in the electronic music field. Jul 27, 2015 metmatic present the first part of a double release spanning thirtyfive years of john foxx as a solo artist. The name metamatic comes from a painting machine by kinetic artist jean tinguely, first exhibited at the. Primarily associated with electronic synthesizer music, he has also pursued a parallel.
Harold budd has quite a few collaborations yet td stands out as a stellar, powerful minimalist atmospheric double album. Underpass song wiki of the arts fandom powered by wikia. Screened as part of brightons cinecity festival in late 2012, the pair presented a film and sound seance manifesting j g ballard neurones. John foxx and the maths featuring gary numan soundcloud. Watch the video for underpass from john foxx s metamatic for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. John foxx underpass original music video 1980 hq youtube. Music is john foxx vs clashcorners underpass 30year anniversary of metamatic richard jeraj added 1 video to classical 7 years ago 4 videos play all. Primarily associated with synthesizer music, he has also pursued a successful parallel career in graphic design. John foxx is the stage name of english musician dennis leigh. Infobox single underpass is a song by uk artist john foxx, and was released as a single in january 1980. The track remains foxx s best known song as is generally considered to be one of the most. It was the artists first solo single release after leaving the band ultravox and the first single.
Em c dm x2 verse em d standing in the dark em d watching you glow em d bm lifting a receiver em nobody i know chorus em c dm underpass em c dm underpass verse em d well, i used to remember em d now its all gone em d bm world war something em we were somebodys sons chorus em c dm underpass em c dm underpass verse em d over all. A departure from the mix of synthesizers and conventional rock instrumentation on that bands work, metamatic was purely electronic in sound. It was the artists first solo single release after leaving the band ultravox and the first single release from the metamatic album, which was released shortly after. Cutting a dashing figure in monochrome metallics, john foxx s classic. Playback options listening on switch spotify device. Underpass extended 2018 remastered version youtube. John foxx, david sylvian, bowie, thomas dolby and the brilliant late mick khan must have known each other in another eletronic alien life.
It was his first solo project following his split with ultravox the previous year. Underpass john foxx to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Sep 12, 2011 it amazes me how littleknown john foxx is these days. Standing in the dark watching you glow lifting a receiver nobody i know underpass underpass well, i used to remember now its all gone world war something we were. When the city stops for snow by john foxx lyrics damnlyrics. A departure from the mix of synthesizers and conventional instruments on systems of romance, his last album with the band, metamatic included a more hardedged electronic sound. John foxxs classic underpass gets a bit of a sinister beef up by fellow pedestrian mark reeder. Subtext, underpass, spoken roses, in mysterious ways, a stray ballardian neurone, biography. Underpass is a song by uk artist john foxx, and was released as a single in january 1980. Song information for underpass john foxx on allmusic. John foxx and gary numan collaborate for the first time. The track remains foxx s best known song as is generally considered to be one of the most iconic songs of the electronic new wave trend. Exclusive numbered gatefold lp edition 180 gram, heavyweight white vinyl.
The noise spans the period from foxx s 1980 debut single underpass right along to his late 90s comeback offerings with louis gordon, shifting city and subterranean omnidelic exotour. I first discovered john foxx years ago through an album called translucence and drift which he made with american piano composer harold budd. Standing in the dark watching you glow lifting a receiver nobody i know. He was the original lead singer of the band ultravox. Three different remixes were issued as mp3 download only.
Hulkkonen played as supporting act to the first john foxx and the maths concert at the roundhouse in 2010 and also joined foxx and the band onstage to perform underpass. After three incredible records with the original incarnation of ultravox, he made one. Primarily associated with electronic synthesizer music, he has also pursued a parallel career in graphic design and education. Metamatic is an album by john foxx, released in 1980. A man, a woman and a city, london overgrown, 20th century. On metamatic, foxx cultivates a curious air of disinterest that never seems truly bored, but is much more extreme than even his unarguably distant vocal style for ultravox it holds up as one of the peaks of the early80s fascination with emotionless, kraftwerkinspired synth pop. While his former band mates along with foxx s replacement, midge ure achieved a great amount of commercial success, foxx created albums that were far more. John foxx underpass 7 version john foxx underpass 7 version skip navigation sign in.
Taken from the album, metamatic 1980 new shows at cargo london on 5 september 2012 and bestival on 6 september. Your 80s alternative to the top20 pop from the decade. Discography, information on upcoming releases and concerts. Find john foxx underpass lyrics and search for john foxx. John foxx born dennis leigh in chorley, lancashire, england, the original vocalist of ultravox, was one. Get all the lyrics to songs on metamatic and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Client discusses his experience training with pickup artist julian foxx. John foxx official website metamatic index john foxx. Vinyl 7 john foxx underpass film 1 1980, vinyl discogs. We dont have this subtext song by john foxx lyrics yet, you can help by submit it after submit lyrics, your name will be printed as part of the credit when your lyric is approved.
Not sure why one of the verses was dropped, time constraint possibly, but well done for. Read or print original underpass lyrics 2020 updated. Provided to youtube by awal digital ltd underpass extended 2018 remastered version john foxx john foxx metamatic. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. Metamatic is the debut solo album by john foxx, released in 1980.
Standing in the dark watching you glow lifting a receiver nobody i know chorus. Return to the dark side of the moon wish you were here again release date. Underpass by john foxx 1979 bad music played loudly. Mar 17, 20 john foxx is a key example of an artist with this kind of mindset. He was the original lead singer of the band ultravox, before leaving to embark on a solo career with midge ure eventually taking his place in ultravox. Amonn listen and stream free music, albums, new releases. Listen online to john foxx underpass and see which albums it appears on. Mar 23, 2010 from the album metatronic, a 30 year celebration of john foxxs metamatic. See more ideas about post punk, electronic music and my music.
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