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)
Nutman
Neo Lyrics
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Blew away my mind
Some people warned me
I think they're blind
I travel through peculiar places
Listen to the rhythm of the storm
I'm runnin' with untied laces
Am I losing all I have?
No, (I lose) nothing!
Wonder if you go there
Wonder what you know
Wonder if you ever cared
No wonder if you don't...
Wonder if you're sober
Wonder if I'm stoned
Wonder if you ever dared
No wonder if you don't...
Buzz like a king-bee
Thoughts in my mind
I'm feeling so free
See what I've found
I travel through peculiar places
Listen to the rhythm of the storm
I'm runnin' with untied laces
Watch me I never fall
Am I losing all I have?
No, (I lose) nothing!
Wonder if you go there
Wonder what you know
Wonder if you ever cared
No wonder if you don't...
Wonder if you're sober
Wonder if I'm stoned
Wonder if you ever dared
No wonder if you don't...
The lyrics of "Nutman" by Neo are about breaking free from the constraints of society and following one's own path. The first stanza talks about how the singer has been called by a voice that has blown his mind, and how people warned him but they are blind to what he can see. He then talks about traveling through peculiar places and listening to the rhythm of the storm, which symbolically represent the challenges of life that he is facing. However, he is running with untied laces and never falls, indicating that he is confident in his ability to handle such challenges. The chorus talks about the singer wondering if someone else would care about his journey, and concludes that it doesn't matter if they don't.
The second stanza starts with the singer feeling free and buzzing like a king-bee, reflecting the excitement and satisfaction he feels for living life on his own terms. He repeats the same pattern of talking about peculiar places and the rhythm of the storm, emphasizing how he is not afraid of the unknown or the hardships that may come his way. The chorus is repeated with an added line about wondering if the singer is sober and the other person is stoned, which suggests that they are on different wavelengths and may not understand each other.
Overall, the song appears to celebrate individuality, independence, and the courage to take risks despite opposition or skepticism from others. It portrays a positive outlook on life and a belief in one's own ability to overcome obstacles and pursue one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Some voice has called me
I am motivated by an inner voice, guiding my actions.
Blew away my mind
It has had a powerful effect, removing my doubts and hesitation.
Some people warned me
Others have expressed concern about my choices.
I think they're blind
But I am confident in my vision and trust my instincts.
I travel through peculiar places
I am on a unique journey, encountering strange and wondrous sights.
Listen to the rhythm of the storm
I am attuned to the powerful natural forces around me.
I'm runnin' with untied laces
I am moving forward boldly and without fear of stumbling.
Watch me I never fall
I am confident in my ability to handle any challenge.
Am I losing all I have?
Despite the risks I face, I am not losing anything of value.
No, (I lose) nothing!
My strength and determination keep me from suffering loss.
Wonder if you go there
I question whether you have shared my experiences.
Wonder what you know
I am curious about your knowledge and understanding.
Wonder if you ever cared
I am uncertain whether you have ever shown concern for me.
No wonder if you don't...
But I accept that your perspective may differ from mine.
Wonder if you're sober
I question whether you are in a clear state of mind.
Wonder if I'm stoned
I acknowledge that I may be under the influence of mind-altering substances.
Wonder if you ever dared
I am unsure whether you have ever taken bold risks.
No wonder if you don't...
But I recognize that not everyone is driven by the same motivations as me.
Buzz like a king-bee
I feel powerful and confident, like the buzzing of a dominant bee.
Thoughts in my mind
My mind is active and alert, full of ideas and inspiration.
I'm feeling so free
I am unencumbered and unburdened by doubts or worries.
See what I've found
I have discovered something valuable or interesting on my journey.
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