WAIST HIGH: Nude

9/08/2010

Electronically Yours.

German breakbeat experimentalists Nude have covered The Human League's 1978 classic "Being Boiled," which will appear on their forthcoming second album Basic Guerrilla Moves.

Set to be released in October, Basic Guerrilla Moves will also feature the band's cover of Heaven 17's "Let Me Go."

According to a press release "Let Me Go" was released digitally in Europe on Monday and four different mixes are now available via several sites including iTunes.

"Being Boiled" did not chart on its first release in 1978 but went to #6 when it was re-released in 1982. "Being Boiled" was composed by Ian Craig Marsh, Martyn Ware, and Phil Oakey, and is notable for being one of the first singles to feature only electronic instruments. The original sleeve of "Being Boiled" bared the words "Electronically Yours."

"Originally formed in 2007 and based in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, Nude’s musical roots is steeped in various genres including Breakbeat, BigBeat, ElectroPunk and Drum N Bass. In the tradition of Basement Jaxx, Chemical Brothers, Underworld, Faithless and the Prodigy, Nude entertains their fans with addictive dance music, adrenalin beats, hooks and melodies."

Watch the Nude video for "Being Boiled" here.

Photo: Nude Official

Quoted material: Noble PR

6/29/2010

Electropunk Band Nude Rework Heaven 17's "Let Me Go."

"Drum'n Bass smashers, Electro and Bigbeat, Breakbeat and psycodelic" band Nude have covered Heaven 17's 1982 classic "Let Me Go," and according to the band Glenn Gregory has personally approved the remix.

Nude said on Monday, "The main intention why we made a remix or adaption of 'Let Me Go' is that (I) loved this song for a very long time. We didn't just want to do a remix, but a new song with our own 'nude touch' if I might say so."

The single has 4 different tracks, "featuring Nude's new member Tweeky from Sweden. Nude are Isabelle Gernand, Georgie Weeratunga, Marc Werner, David Ahlund, Johannes Buchner and Flo Stossberg. The backing vocals on this cover were by Beatrix Thomas and Lee Weeratunga."

The official video for Nude's cover of "Let Me Go" can be found here.

Photo & quotes: Nude

CAST OF CHARACTERS

THE KERN COUNTY DRUNKARD
Everything at Waist High is a long story, and the story of The KCD is no exception. After this individual told Waist High in December of 2003 that she was going to kill her, "Waist High" the blog was born. Please do not tell Waist High the person that you are going to kill her or she will create "Waist High" the blog and write nasty things about you! Including the time you stunk up the bathroom at The Alley Cat. The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" detailed the drunken comings and goings of the live-in love interest of one of Waist High's most cherished male friends. Never has Waist High met anyone who drank as much as or as often as The KCD. The KCD, because she was an insecure drunk, hated Waist High for most of her decade long relationship with Waist High's most cherished male friend. She hated Waist High for the obvious reason: Waist High is hot. A one time source of much of the material for Waist High the blog, The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" was permanently retired in March 2005 when Waist High's most cherished male friend finally came to his senses and kicked her ass to the curb.

RAMPART
Rampart is the first ex-husband of Waist High. She refers to him as her first ex-husband because she knows there will eventually be a second. Rampart grew up on the mean streets of Bakersfield and claims to have been the co-discoverer of the well known 1980s dirt field party spot known as "The Place." Rampart's 1987 directive to Waist High, "Drink this six pack before I get back!" made both Waist High and Rampart parents at age 20. Rampart currently resides 4.5 miles from Waist High in the wilds of Oregon and is an enduring fixture at their local Cigs For Less shop. Once a Bakersfield Del Taco associate, Sail Thru Hamburgers drive up dude, and Wible Road AM/PM graveyard worker, Rampart claims to now net $49,000 per month. But only to impress people, not when required.

(THE FORMER) LOVELY TEENAGED DAUGHTER
Not your average 37 year old. Born to Waist High as a "Miracle on 34th Street" in Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on 34th Street, LTD is on the board of MAC cosmetics. Not really, but she swears allegiance only to them. When LTD's mother once purchased LTD some eye shadow from Target, LTD threatened to call the police. Sweeter than Tupelo Honey, with the attitude of a feral cat, LTD is disgusted with most things. Including being forced to live with Waist High from 1988-2005. The child at one time even had her own blog, "Living With Waist High," which detailed her misery. A graduate of the oldest institution in the Oregon University System, LTD kept her promise of not getting knocked up at age 20 like Waist High did.

THE STRANGER
Oh God bless The Stranger. The Stranger was one of Waist High's most loyal confidants during some of the darker periods of the blog. Although his fierce allegiance to really bad music was a great source of aggravation for Waist High, The Stranger gave her a much needed look at life. Through the eyes of someone not yet bitter. The Stranger was almost pushed out of a moving vehicle when he revealed to Waist High that not only did he not know who Barry Manilow, Captain & Tenille, or Spandau Ballet were, but that he literally had no clue what Trail Mix was.

"TRI-TIP"
Special Correspondent to Waist High, and one of Waist High's most cherished friends. Used to live with The Kern County Drunkard. Was a Special Correspondent to Waist High for 9 months before knowing it. Long story. This individual coined the ultimate mid '80s Bakersfield drinking phrase, "Lock hubs. Party!"

DESI
Waist High's former work spouse. Cares about Waist High so much that he once took Waist High with him on a smoke break the very next day after she spent $250 for hypnotherapy TO QUIT SMOKING. Was the first person in conversation to introduce Waist High to concepts like "The Dirty Sanchez," "Dog In A Bathtub," "Tea Bagging," and "The Shocker." Reminds Waist High as often as possible that if women "neglect the balls," their men will leave them.