1) A Budapest, Hungary elec… Read Full Bio ↴Neo is a name of at least nineteen acts:
1) A Budapest, Hungary electro / rock band, formed in 1998. They are best known for "Kontroll" (Dec 2003, Magneoton), a Hungarian film soundtrack.
Sites: Discogs, MySpace and Neo.Hu (official)
2) An early new wave band which was part of the English musical scene originated by punk in the 1970s. The group was formed by the American-born singer Ian North, who was the frontman and the only continuous member from the band formation in 1977 to the end in 1979.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neo_(UK_band)
3) A pseudonym of Linus Ingelsbo, a Swedish pop / dance singer who participated in the Melodifestivalen 2010 ESC qualifications.
Sites: Sv.Wikipedia and NeoMusic.Se (official)
4) A Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia band (aka The Neo), which plays funk and roots.
Sites: MySpace and TheNeo.com (official)
5) A Lithuanian electronica band (aka New Electronic Opus).
6) A eurobeat artist.
7) A Belgian musician / producer / remixer, the artist behind electronica project Infrabuse.
8) A Toronto, Canadia producer of hip-hop / experimental / electronic music.
9) An Indonesian hip-hop group.
10) A British progressive rock band.
11) A Romanian rock band.
12) A Hamburg, Germany rapper and part of the Headliners.
13) A Brazilian pop rock / progressive rock band.
14) A Belarusian pop rock band.
15) A Finnish rapper / producer.
16) A Seattle, WA, USA space rock band.
17) A eurobeat singer.
18) An Terracina, Italy blues / punk / jazz band, with members: Carlo Conti (tenor sax), Manlio Maresca (guitar) and Antonio Zitarelli (drums).
19) A Japanese visual kei band.
20) A French progressive / rock band.
21) An NeoClassical artist from Iran.
Sites: MySpace
* 2) An early new wave band which was part of the English musical scene originated by punk in the 1970s. The group was formed by the American-born singer Ian North, who was the frontman and the only continuous member from the band formation in 1977 to the end in 1979.
In 1976, Ian North (lead vocals, guitar) travelled with the band Milk 'N' Cookies for which he was the guitarist, to London to record a new album but they never made it and the group took separate ways. Only North stayed in London, meeting Brian Eno and Martin Gordon (bass), who a few years previously had founded, with ex John's Children's Andy Ellison, the glam band Jet. North created a new band called Radio and invited Paul Simon (drums), who formed part of Limmie Funk Limited (with Limmie Snell) to join them and completed the line-up. The band was post-punk, but after only one gig, supporting Ultravox! in November 1976, Gordon dropped out. The band recruited George Dyner to replace Gordon, but in April 1977, North took his place on bass and continuing singing, and Paul's brother Robert was introduced on guitar.
According to Paul Simon, Radio (nowadays credited as Ian North's Radio) recorded some songs in the studio, which he remastered in 2007. In mid 1977, Paul Simon accompanied Martin Gordon, forming part of Radio Stars and recording with them "Good Personality", a 7" single, and other tracks, some of which were eventually released on Radio Stars' compilation "Somewhere There's A Place For Us". He was asked to stay with them, but preferred continuing with North in Neo.
Neo
As a three piece band, Radio immediately transformed to Neo. North became the bassist, and in this way the group continued until February/March 1978, when Robert Simon dropped out and formed part of Ultravox. North sacked Paul Simon, and included session players in his project: ex-ZZebra members, Steve Byrd on guitar and John McCoy on bass, and Bryson Graham on drums. They recorded an album in Ian Gillan's studio, and after Gillan heard them, he hired Byrd and McCoy away from North. Gillan and the ex-Neo musicians formed Gillan. Only Graham stayed with North.
North renewed Neo again with Steve Wilkin (ex-Wired and Masterwitch) on guitar, Nick South on bass and Graham on drums, but shortly afterwards South and Graham were replaced by Mik Sweeney and Derek Quinton, respectively. Later Dan Black completed the line-up as keyboardist. That line-up toured with Magazine, doing gigs promoting their single "Tran-Sister", released that year.
After changes of line-ups, Neo split up in 1979 because North had to return to the US. Sweeney joined The News and, later, Classix Nouveaux, Steve Wilkin joined Random Hold, Quinton joined Sector 27, with Tom Robinson, and Black formed Psychic TV.
Following his return to the US, Ian North became a hairdresser and artist.
Discography
Live At The Vortex (songs "Small Lives" and "Tell Me The Truth") (Nems Records, December 1977)
Tran-Sister (7" single)(Jet Records, 1978)
Neo (only as Ian North as artist name) (Aura, 1979)
Diskhead
Neo Lyrics
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You don't wear no lipstick
Still you're gonna risk it as whiskeys sink at the stereo bar
Now you get the wizzdom
Just melt into the system
You've nothing to lose but your chains and
blues but don't take it too far
You never knew this could be alright
Drop one biscuit to the diskhead,
that's where it's at, go risk it!
You still may be a misfit (looking groovy)
Almost drowned by lipstick (like in movies)
Your moves are fantastic, yeah, you've been
Tested you're the video tzar
Maybe you're a godhead
And everybody knows it
But when you fall on the floor with a brain sore
you might not feel holy, anymore
Don't stop when the music is done
The lyrics to Neo's song "Diskhead" seem to be addressing someone who may feel like an outsider or a "misfit." The first line, "You ain't no misfit, you don't wear no lipstick," suggests that the person being addressed doesn't conform to societal norms or stereotypes. However, despite not fitting into the expected mold, they are encouraged to take risks and not be afraid to embrace their true selves.
The mention of whiskey sinking at the stereo bar implies a sense of escapism or rebellion, where the person can find solace and freedom from societal constraints. The lyrics suggest that by immersing oneself in music and the system, they can attain wisdom and gain a sense of liberation. The idea of melting into the system may symbolize surrendering to the power of music and the transformative experience it can provide.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of taking risks and stepping outside of one's comfort zone. The "diskhead" is a metaphorical figure representing someone who is immersed in music and willing to explore new sounds and experiences. Dropping a biscuit to the diskhead signifies embracing this mindset, acknowledging that there is something liberating and exciting about being different and not conforming to societal expectations.
The second verse suggests that the person being addressed may still feel like a misfit, but this is presented as a positive attribute. The mention of almost drowning in lipstick could suggest being overwhelmed by societal pressures or expectations of beauty. However, the person's moves are described as "fantastic" and they have been tested, which implies that they have proven themselves worthy of admiration and recognition.
The bridge of the song introduces the concept of being a "godhead," possibly referring to someone who is seen as extraordinary or exceptional. However, even with this perception, the lyrics caution that when faced with personal challenges or struggles ("falling on the floor with a brain sore"), their sense of holiness or superiority might falter. This suggests that no matter how talented or unique someone is, they are still vulnerable and human.
The final line, "Don't stop when the music is done," serves as a reminder to continue embracing one's individuality and taking risks even after the music fades. It encourages the listener to carry the spirit of self-expression and liberation beyond the boundaries of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't no misfit
You don't conform to society's norms
You don't wear no lipstick
You don't try to fit into traditional beauty standards
Still you're gonna risk it as whiskeys sink at the stereo bar
Despite not conforming, you're willing to take chances and embrace the unknown
Now you get the wizzdom
You've gained a deeper understanding of life
Just melt into the system
Embrace and become one with the technological world
You've nothing to lose but your chains and blues but don't take it too far
You have the freedom to break free from your past struggles, but be careful not to go too far
Alright, drop one biscuit to the diskhead
Okay, surrender yourself to the digital realm
You never knew this could be alright
You didn't realize how liberating it could be
That's where it's at, go risk it!
That's where the excitement lies, take the chance!
You still may be a misfit (looking groovy)
You might not fit in, but you're still cool and unique
Almost drowned by lipstick (like in movies)
The pressures of conformity almost overwhelmed you, like in movies
Your moves are fantastic, yeah, you've been tested you're the video tzar
Your actions are amazing, you've faced challenges and proven yourself as a leader in the digital world
Maybe you're a godhead
Perhaps you have a divine essence within you
And everybody knows it
And it's evident to everyone
But when you fall on the floor with a brain sore you might not feel holy, anymore
However, when you're exhausted and mentally drained, you may question your sense of divinity
Don't stop when the music is done
Keep going even when faced with challenges or setbacks
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Milkovics Mátyás, Moldvai Márk, Szűcs Krisztián, Szűcs B. Krisztian
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
black_shark
highend production!
Krisztián Vigh
Tokaj, Hegyalja fesztivál. Nem tudom mi alapján sodorta ide a youtube, de örülök, mert szép emlékek rohantak meg, köszönöm az algó ritmusoknak . ;)
László Müller
Egyik legjobb magyar szám!
robert hadnagy
👍👍
Mihály Bankrupt
Ez miért nem világhírű?!
Attila Papp
Jó zene, rossz helyen, rossz időben. Amikor a NEO-nak ez a korszaka volt (big beat), akkor Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers és társai uralták azt a piacot. Nem volt bandcamp, beatport és nem voltak promo DJ podcastek, amin keresztül ma már pillanatok alatt népszerűsíteni lehetne az igényes zenét. (Bár a mai rendszernek is megvannak az árnyoldalai. De ez egy téma máskorra.)
johny. tayl.
mert magyar és senki nem ismerni...nem volt marketingje.
Globallynonsense
Így is felismertük Krisztiánt a HS7-ből. :D
ugyszintén cibi
az egyetlen magyar zene ami adja
Katalin Alexa
Legjobbbbb!!!!!!