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)
Record Straight
Neo Lyrics
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2 for the show
Time to put your record straight
That?s right, here we go
Make a brand new start
No need to cry
Got a hundred reasons
To give a try
Your guiding star
The whole wide world is at your feet
And nothing?s too far
Music is grave infesction
I?ve got to hold onto it
When you close your eyes
You feel vibration int he air
When you close your I-s
The sound of sphere spreads everywhere
1 for the money
2 for the show
Time to put your record straight
That?s right, here we go
The opening lines of the song "Record Straight" by Neo are a classic reference to Elvis Presley's famous song "Blue Suede Shoes." The lines "1 for the money, 2 for the show" were used by Presely to introduce the song and Neo is paying homage to the King of Rock and Roll by using these lines to begin his song. The rest of the song is a motivational anthem about starting anew and following your passion, with music being the guiding star.
Neo encourages listeners to "make a brand new start" and "rely on music" to find their way. He compares music to a "grave infection" indicating that it is something that cannot be ignored or avoided, but rather must be embraced wholeheartedly. The chorus is repeated several times to drive home the message of taking control of your life and using music to guide you.
The additional lines "When you close your eyes, you feel vibration in the air. When you close your I-s, the sound of sphere spreads everywhere" are Neo's way of saying that music is not just something you hear, but something you feel and experience, and it surrounds us all the time.
Overall, "Record Straight" is a powerful motivational song that encourages listeners to take control of their lives and let music guide them. Whether you're starting over or just need a little inspiration, this song is sure to get you moving in the right direction.
Line by Line Meaning
1 for the money
Starting fresh and reinventing oneself can have financial and personal benefits.
2 for the show
Making a strong impression in one's new endeavors is important.
Time to put your record straight
It's time to correct any misconceptions or misunderstandings about oneself.
That's right, here we go
Let's begin the process of setting the record straight with enthusiasm and confidence.
Make a brand new start
It's essential to start anew and leave the past behind.
No need to cry
There's no need to mourn the past or dwell on it.
Got a hundred reasons
There are countless reasons to pursue new opportunities and make changes in one's life.
To give a try
It's worth making an effort, even if success is not guaranteed.
Rely on music
Music can be a source of comfort and inspiration during difficult times.
Your guiding star
Music can provide direction and guidance in life.
The whole wide world is at your feet
There is endless potential for success and happiness in the world.
And nothing's too far
Anything is attainable with the right mindset and determination.
Music is grave infection
Music can have a profound impact on individuals and can be difficult to let go of.
I've got to hold onto it
The singer must hold onto music as a source of strength and motivation.
When you close your eyes
Music can deeply affect one's senses and emotions.
You feel vibration in the air
Music can be physically felt and elicit a visceral response.
When you close your I-s
Closing one's eyes can increase the intensity of a musical experience.
The sound of sphere spreads everywhere
Music has the power to fill a space and touch everyone who hears it.
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