Alan recently hooked up with one of his old cohorts - Dean Garcia (ex of Curve). Dean played bass and guitar on several tracks from Recoil's 'Liquid' album and has recently contributed to one of Recoil's submissions for the upcoming Talk Talk tribute album 'Spirit Of Talk Talk'. Curve sadly disbanded but it doesn't mean that Dean hasn't been busy since then. Far from it. Amongst many, we were very excited to hear about his current project - SPC ECO - and wanted to give it a good old plug here. Spc Eco is a real family affair with his own daughter Rose Berlin on lead vocals.
Follow the links below to find out more - there's a free download - and don't forget to also download the latest album 'You Tell Me' which is highly recommended by Alan.
14/02/12 - Talk Talk tribute album and book - new update
Following the recent news about the book, Fierce Panda have announced more details about the upcoming Talk Talk tribute album 'Spirit of Talk Talk'.
Here is a summary of the info released by the record company.
Well we've been keeping it under our furry hat but the truth will always out. And so it is that likes of Pitchfork have picked up on the factette that we have been working on in our top secret bunker - a compilation tribute album to those abstract '80s wonders TALK TALK. It was 1982 when Mark Hollis and pals first soared into view with a slew of deceptively commercial hit singles. However by the time Talk Talk delivered the seminal 'The Colour Of Spring' album, which brilliantly merged pop instinct with experimental flair, they'd long since shed any hint of being mere also (Duran Du)rans.
After then - in a career shift eerily similar to that of future labelmates Radiohead - Hollis and co turned their backs on the mainstream and made three albums (two as Talk Talk, one solo) of breathtaking scope and mind-blowing minimalism before completely fading from view. The compilation album entitled 'Spirit Of Talk Talk' is a mighty affair which, in testament to Talk Talk's 30th anniversary, will feature artists, acts and personalities including King Creosote, Recoil, Jason Lytle, Zero 7, Linton Kwesi Johnson, White Belt Yellow Tag, Joan As Policewoman, Electric Soft Parade, Goldheart Assembly and many, many more guests from Bon Iver to Arcade Fire covering close to 30 Talk Talk tunes from 'Today' via 'Life's What You Make It' to 'After The Flood'.
The album is slated for release on May 28th on double CD and download and will be accompanied by a lavish book, also called 'Spirit Of Talk Talk', which features eulogies from, among others, the likes of Guy Garvey (Elbow), Richard Wright (Pink Floyd), Karl Hyde (Underworld), Wild Beasts and James Lavelle (UNKLE). The artwork for both artefacts is provided by original Talk Talk illustrator James Marsh and the book features all manner of Mark Hollis-related delights for music lovers old and new to swoon over, such as lost photos and handwritten lyric sheets. There is also a plan to feature a Roll Of Honour listing the names of fans who pre-order the book.
Here at Shunt we will let you know the exact track listing once everything has been finalised and approved. To help keep the quality as high as possible, in his own meticulous and pedantic way, Alan has been helping out as music supervisor and is currently involved in the compiling and mastering process.
He says: "It's already proving quite a complicated process collecting all the mixes and final masters from each artist, deciding (with Toby the organiser) which work best, and which can be elegantly edited and tweaked in order to fit so many exciting contributions on, whilst retaining a pleasurable and balanced overall album experience. We want to avoid just throwing out a mish-mash of different styles without considering the continuity from which any album should benefit. I hope this fine tuning, along with so many great versions, will help to ensure 'Spirit Of Talk Talk' becomes one of the very best tribute albums ever made."
More news will follow in the next few weeks.
Check out www.spiritoftalktalk.com to get a flavour for the project and sign up to register your interest.
The Shunt staff
21/12/11 - New Recoil remix for SONOIO - available now!
Alan Wilder recently completed his version of 'Minutes' (expansion mix) for the new NON SONOIO remix album. SONOIO is the project of Alessandro Cortini - former member of Nine Inch Nails.
The release also includes re-workings and remixes by Eric Avery, Telefon Tel Aviv, Drumcell, Daniel Myer, Mark Verbos, Gino Robair, Baseck, Except the Cat & Ian Curtis.
NON is available in the following packages:
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1. Free download album - mp3 format.
2. Hi-def digital upgrade (format of your choice: mp3, apple lossless, flac or source wav) for $5.
3. Very limited (350), numbered and signed 7 inch for 'Scientist': red vinyl, artwork by Caspar Newbolt (includes 'Scientist' (album version) and the Drumcell remix. $8.
4. An even more limited run of 6 test pressings from the vinyl manufacturing plant (includes the above mentioned 7 inch and download). $30.
Happy Xmas to all Recoil fans, and thanks as always for all your support. Here's to 2012!
The Shunt staff
11/12/11 - RECOIL TOUR T-SHIRTS - now on sale
Just added at the Recoil store, we have the last few T shirts from Recoil's 'Selected Events' tour, in two different designs. These are the last in stock and will not be re-manufactured, so if you didn't manage to pick one up on the tour, here is your chance. Unfortunately, we only have a limited amount so they will probably go fast.
'COLLECTED +' DVD & CALENDAR - last few available!
Xmas is approaching so if you're looking for a gift, we are now down to just a handful of Recoil Calendars & DVDs at the store.
Collected + features the remastered version of Martin Vladar's documentary film which accompanied the AW/DM auction earlier this year. This updated disc features additional unseen footage and a photo gallery, as well as a video summary of the auction day in Manchester. There's even a new edit of an instrumental-only mix of Recoil's 'Intruders'.
Click here to view the teaser video showing some of the updates.
The last few prints of the Recoil Calendar 2012 presenting 13 large photographs by Steve Gullick are also available. We literally only have about 20 left now. The A3 calendar is produced using waterproof, resin-coated, high gloss photographic paper. Don't miss out!
We recommend you get your orders in very soon in order to meet the Xmas deadline. All items are only purchasable from the Recoil Official Store. All transactions will be processed via PayPal.
The Shunt staff
08/12/11 - New Talk Talk book and website - register now
Remember we brought you news that Recoil has recorded two covers for a forthcoming Talk Talk tribute album? Well we can now bring you much more news about the accompanying book which Alan has also contributed to, with its expected publication scheduled for Spring 2012.
'The Spirit of Talk Talk' is a richly illustrated, beautifully designed publication celebrating the music and art of the legendary group Talk Talk.
Celebrated illustrator, and Talk Talk cover artist, James Marsh has remastered and chronicled all of the iconic artwork that he produced for the band throughout their 10 year reign in the 80's. The book will feature James original cover concept sketches, hand written lyrics from Mark Hollis, as well as various ephemera, posters, and related items of interest to fans. It will also feature unseen group photos from 3 sessions with photographer Richard Haughton.
Renowned rock music writer and enormous Talk Talk fan Chris Roberts is writing the main essay and there are also 80 written contributions from bands, label owners, DJs and creatives, all of whom have been inspired or influenced by the music and art of Talk Talk.
Says Alan: "The Spirit of Talk Talk has been lovingly compiled with unqualified enthusiasm and meticulous research. It is the most comprehensive retrospective look at the legacy of one of Britain's most important, influential and inexplicably underrated bands. Long overdue and unmissable. Sign up now to register your interest and to get it published as soon as possible."
As Alan suggests, please visit the official website and register your interest. Registering does not commit you to purchase the book but simply helps the publisher gauge the print run required. You will be kept informed about developments right up to publication.
Finally, regarding the album, this is now very close to completion with a large array of eclectic artists involved. We will be bringing you more news on this very soon.
07/11/11 - 'FAN' - new film featuring Alan Wilder interview
Now available to view at YouTube, a brand new Polish film directed by Grzegorz Radziejewski has been released featuring interviews with Alan Wilder, Gareth Jones, Adrian Sherwood and many others.
Shot in Lodz, Poland between August 2009 & November 2010, the film focuses on trying to explain the subculture surrounding Depeche Mode and its followers, how that came into being and what it all means. Alan recorded his interview for Grzegorz at the Andels hotel in April 2010 when Recoil visited Lodz to present 'A Strange Hour'.
Says Radziejewski : "Initially, the general idea of the movie was to portray just the fans. It seemed relatively easy, but it was not! The troublesome issue was how to depict the fans without showing their beloved band? This problem was solved as the former DM member, Alan Wilder, came to Lodz. He agreed to a long interview. While working on the movie I was given a unique chance to speak with several other people who also worked closely with the band."
'FAN' is a non-commercial project made without any budget, just with a lot of love & desire. Here at Shunt, we feel Grzegorz's team has done a great job creating this heartfelt documentary - not dissimilar in approach to Jeremy Deller & Nick Abraham's 'The Posters Came From The Walls'.
Released today (November 1st) the new Collected + DVD is ready for shipping. As well as the remastered version of Martin Vladar's 'Collected' film, this updated disc features additional unseen footage and a photo gallery, as well as a video summary of the recent auction day in Manchester. There's even a new edit of an instrumental-only mix of Recoil's 'Intruders'. And we included English subtitles as an option with all the footage for those who may have trouble catching the complete dialogue.
Click here to view a brand new teaser video showing some of the updates.
Most copies of this limited release have already been sold on pre-order so if you want to secure yours, we recommend you get your orders in very soon. The DVD will ONLY be purchasable from the new Recoil Official Store. All transactions will be processed via PayPal. Click the link for full details.
All regions : PAL 16:9 : PCM Stereo : Subtitles: English
(Note: 'All region' discs will play in any DVD player)
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Also now in stock and ready to ship - the brand new Recoil Calendar 2012 presenting 13 large photographs by Steve Gullick, all chosen by Alan. The A3 calendar is produced using waterproof, resin-coated, high gloss photographic paper. If you need an Xmas present for your fellow Recoil friends, here it is! Order yours soon as this is a very limited run up until the new year.
On November 1st, Dentez Lab and Shunt will release a limited edition, remastered DVD of Martin Vladar's documentary film which accompanied the AW / DM historic equipment, vinyl and memorabilia auction.
Thank you for all the feedback following our request for a response on this. As the original auction run proved so popular and to satisfy many who missed out, we have decided to produce this superior quality transfer of the film. Based on your comments, we are manufacturing a limited run of 1000 copies, with extra material available, entitled 'Alan Wilder Collected +'
Directed and edited by Vladar and featuring new artwork and photo manipulations by Akos Szenasi, the 'Collected +' DVD comes shrink-wrapped in a cardboard sleeve and includes 4 extra scenes of unseen footage - with more Emax demos from Alan, other outtakes which never made the final cut, a film review of the day at Zion in Manchester, and a 67-shot photo gallery. Total running time - about 62 minutes.
You can pre-order your copy right now! The DVD will ONLY be purchasable from the new Recoil Official Store. All transactions will be processed via PayPal. Click the link for full details.
All regions : PAL 16:9 : PCM Stereo : Subtitles: English
(Note: 'All region' discs will play in any DVD player)
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Also available for pre-order at the store (shipped from November 1st) - the brand new Recoil Calendar 2012 presenting 13 large photographs by Steve Gullick, all chosen by Alan. The A3 calendar is produced using waterproof, resin-coated, high gloss photographic paper. If you need an Xmas present for your fellow Recoil friends, here it is! Order yours soon as this is a very limited run up until the new year.
The Shunt team plans to bring more items to the store in the future, including a new selection of T-shirts and some other merchandise. Keep checking back and let us know which products you would most like to see appear there. Contact: shunt@recoil.co.uk
Omega recently made available the last of the 'Collected' DVDs from the auction which sold out within a few hours. As these have proved so popular and to satisfy those who missed out, we are thinking of producing a better quality transfer of Martin Vladar's 'Collected' documentary on a brand new DVD, with additional content and all-new artwork in a cardboard sleeve. This would include some extra footage with Emax demos from Alan, other outtakes which never made the final cut, a film review of the day at Zion in Manchester and a photo gallery. All running at about one hour in total.
If you would be interested in purchasing something like this, let us know by either clicking 'like' or drop us an email at:shunt@recoil.co.uk so we can gauge how many to produce.
Rather than using eBay, we plan to open a new, user-friendly Recoil Official Store in order to fulfil any orders.
Paul Kendall has released a new album called 'Angleterror', available now as a digital download. Paul, as you all must know, has been working with Recoil for many years now and recently accompanied Alan on his 'Selected Events' tour presenting 'A Strange Hour' around the world. But this is a man of many talents, and you can view his new viral video right here (no doubt filmed and edited by Olivia Louvel) where he 'kind of' explains his latest project.
The majority of the work was created between 2002-2007 during Paul's sojourn in Paris and informs the title. We love it here at Recoil central and highly recommend Mr Kendall's manglings. A mere 8 quid for 5 years work can only be a bargain. Immediate download of 7-track album in your choice of MP3 320, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire. Go get...
