No-Man
Biography
As No-Man is an Island, Tim Bowness (b. Warrington, England) vocals/lyrics, met multi-instrumentalist Steve Wilson, guitar/bass/keys programming/mixing etc., through an avid interest in all kinds of music. Cross breeding is a particular forte, for example, it is not uncommon to hear a dance beat, a violin and a sprawling guitar solo on the same track. Influences range from Arvo Part to Talk Talk. For a time the duo were complimented by violinist Ben Coleman. Although several minor releases came in the mid-late eighties, it's really in 1990 the no-man catalogue begins with a cover of Donovan's "Colours." Next was the "Days in the Trees," now long since deleted, this remains one of no-man's most memorable recordings. In 1992 the band found themselves playing live shows with ex-Japan maestros Steve Jansen, Richard Barbieri and Mick Karn, who also guest on much of no-man's output beginning with 1993 debut Loveblows and Lovecries. For their second album, 1994 masterpiece Flowermouth, help was also enlisted in the form of Robert Fripp, his old colleague Mel Collins and jazz musician Ian Carr. A remix edition entitled Flowermix was issued the following year, featuring a stunning ten minute re-working of "You Grow More Beautiful," re-titled "Faith in You.
Selected Discography
So no-man fans, Pandora has finally added 'Flowermouth ' to the repertoire. I am very happy about that (it only took about 9 months since I emailed them-see below). There is so much more superb music by no-man. I guess it's time for another email. Persistence pays off. Looking forward to the DVD, Mixtaped.
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Hypnotic...m e s m e r i s i n g . . . e n t r a n c i n g . . . b e w i t c h i n g . . . c a p t i v a t i n g . . . e n c h a n t i n g . . . . e n t h r a l l i n g . . . r i v e t i n g . . . s p e l l b i n d i n g . . .
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Pandora needs to add additional no-man material to their library. Together We're Stranger, which is one of their best, is the only album they play, apparently. My favorite band besides PT these days. The new release, Schoolyard Ghosts continues the excellence found throughout their catalogue. By the way, I previously emailed Pandora about the lack of material to which they replied and indicated it might take some time.
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yes,i like them-a way of mathemetical thinking,bin g e drinking,sou l sinking and in that black water I was going in and then I thought why is no one stopping me and then obviously didn't do it. that was 1989 and my depression lasted ten years-i don't wish that on my worst enemies. together were stranger, apart-were in danger.
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The best band that noone has ever heard of! They are not so much a band than a way of life.
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