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)
Mein Leben
Neo Lyrics
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Ich blätter' durch die Seiten tiefen in mir
Ich lese diese Zeilen der Vergangenheit
Ich lese vom Gewinnen und Verlieren
Das Schicksal hat es oft nicht gut gemeint
Und schlug mir ziemlich heftig ins Gesicht
Und auch wenn viele tausend Peitschen auf mich niedergehen
Beugen werde ich mich nicht
Denn ganz egal was ihr versucht, ganz egal was ihr auch wollt
Ihr könnt mir alle Knochen brechen, aber niemals meinen Stolz
Ihr seid bei weitem nicht die ersten, Leute gingen Leute kamen
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
Meine Geschichten haben Ecken und auch Kanten
Ich weiß ich bin kein unbeschriebenes Blatt
Sie können lesen, können urteilen, können klagen
Doch wer die Feder führt, der hat die macht
Ja, das Schicksal hat es oft nicht gut gemeint
Und schlug mir ziemlich heftig ins Gesicht
Und auch wenn viele tausend Peitschen auf mich niedergehen
Beugen werde ich mich nicht
Denn ganz egal was ihr versucht, ganz egal was ihr auch wollt
Ihr könnt mir alle Knochen brechen, aber niemals meinen Stolz
Ihr seid bei weitem nicht die ersten, Leute gingen Leute kamen
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
Denn ganz egal was ihr versucht, ganz egal was ihr auch wollt
Ihr könnt mir alle Knochen brechen, aber niemals meinen Stolz
Ihr seid bei weitem nicht die ersten, Leute gingen Leute kamen
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
Ich habe diesen Pakt mit mir geschlossen
Ich habe den Vertrag mit mir gemacht
Egal wie oft sie mir das Herz auch brechen
Mein Leben, mein Wille, meine Kraft
Mein Leben, mein Wille, meine Kraft
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
Denn ganz egal was ihr versucht, ganz egal was ihr auch wollt
Ihr könnt mir alle Knochen brechen, aber niemals meinen Stolz
Ihr seid bei weitem nicht die ersten, Leute gingen Leute kamen
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
Denn ganz egal was ihr versucht, ganz egal was ihr auch wollt
Ihr könnt mir alle Knochen brechen, aber niemals meinen Stolz
Ihr seid bei weitem nicht die ersten, Leute gingen Leute kamen
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
In "Mein Leben," Néo discusses his experiences and hardships from the past. The lyrics describe how he examines his life closely by opening the books of his life and flipping through the pages deep within himself. Néo states he has read about past victories and defeats. Although fate has not always been kind to him and has hit him hard, he refuses to be beaten down. He declares that he will not yield, even if he is hit by thousands of lashes. In the chorus, Néo states that no matter what anyone tries to do, they cannot break his pride, and they are not the first, nor will they be the last, to try.
Néo acknowledges that his stories have flaws, but he is not an unwritten page. Others can read, judge, and complain about his imperfections, but that will not change the fact that he holds the power of the pen. Once again, Néo reflects on how fate has not always been kind to him but remains steadfast in his beliefs. He is confident that he will not bend or break, no matter how much is thrown his way.
This song is a hymn to anyone who has ever faced adversity and has been able to withstand it. It highlights the importance of not letting anyone take away your pride or reconcile your reputation as your own.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich lese aus den Büchern meines Lebens
I am reflecting on my past experiences
Ich blätter' durch die Seiten tiefen in mir
I am delving deep into my psyche
Ich lese diese Zeilen der Vergangenheit
I am reading about my past mistakes and victories
Ich lese vom Gewinnen und Verlieren
I am reading about my successes and failures
Das Schicksal hat es oft nicht gut gemeint
Fate has often been unkind to me
Und schlug mir ziemlich heftig ins Gesicht
And has hit me hard
Und auch wenn viele tausend Peitschen auf mich niedergehen
Even when faced with immense difficulties
Beugen werde ich mich nicht
I will not give up or bend under pressure
Denn ganz egal was ihr versucht, ganz egal was ihr auch wollt
Regardless of what you try, what you want
Ihr könnt mir alle Knochen brechen, aber niemals meinen Stolz
You can break my bones, but not my pride
Ihr seid bei weitem nicht die ersten, Leute gingen Leute kamen
You are not the first ones, people have come and gone
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
You can insult me, but don't tarnish my reputation
Meine Geschichten haben Ecken und auch Kanten
My stories have imperfections, just like me
Ich weiß ich bin kein unbeschriebenes Blatt
I am aware that I am not a blank slate
Sie können lesen, können urteilen, können klagen
They can read, judge, and complain
Doch wer die Feder führt, der hat die macht
But whoever holds the pen has the power
Ich habe diesen Pakt mit mir geschlossen
I made a deal with myself
Ich habe den Vertrag mit mir gemacht
I made a contract with myself
Egal wie oft sie mir das Herz auch brechen
No matter how many times my heart is broken
Mein Leben, mein Wille, meine Kraft
My life, my will, my strength
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
You can insult me, but don't tarnish my reputation
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Spuckt mir ins Gesicht, doch befleckt nicht meinen Namen
You can insult me, but don't tarnish my reputation
Lyrics © Melodie Der Welt GmbH
Written by: Pascal Bock, Maximilian Beuster
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