Chic?

On the Neworder Story vid, both Arthur Baker and Bernard himself mention something about Bernard's guitar playing as being influenced by Chic - I'm no muso by a long stretch, but the only track where I've noticed this immediately is 'State of the Nation'.

Could any of you experts out there point me in the direction of some other tracks? :)

Not more trams Kezzie ?

Not sure but ACR's Do the Du has the 'Chic vibe' to it though.

Look, I try and post a vaguely sensible thread that is actually about music and this is what I get....;)

But no, have had no tram incidents recently. Have learned my lesson not to listen to anything New Order related in their vicinity :)

Originally posted by Paul Carbury Not sure but ACR's Do the Du has the 'Chic vibe' to it though.

You know what (true confession time) I've never actually heard anything by ACR (not to my knowledge anyway) :o Think I will have to hunt out something of their's - people keep telling me I'll like them!

There's a load of their stuff on Audiogalaxy. I can't see what all the fuss is about them though, never liked them 15 years ago, wouldn't cross a road to see 'em now. But I do have a lot of Fall albums and a Sunderland shirt, so what do I know ?

Fall albums I can handle....but a Sunderland shirt??? What WERE you thinking??!

Originally posted by Kezzie Fall albums I can handle....but a Sunderland shirt??? What WERE you thinking??!

Legacy of my appearance for their reserves 14 years ago in a trial - so bad I was subbed after ten mins !

Kezzie, Chic were a really great band.

Nile Rogers is whom Bernard often cites as being a major influence on his playing. If you listen closely to the original mix of True Faith you can hear exactly what he means. As you have already indicated, State of The Nation is the most obvious call. Also check out the fury on display towards the end of Sunrise.

You may still be able to get hold of some of their material. Well recommended is the 1983 Stateside release 'Believer' which is a belter of a record.

Take care, James.

Is this the same guy who posted all that offensive crap the other month? Blimey....

Hate to bring them up, but Kezzie knows exactly what im like...

Chic are actually one of the main iunfluences of Duran Duran (help me here Muffy!) and Nile Rogers actually produced "The Reflex"...

Simon Le Bon (swoon) actually did a rather cracking version of "Do that Dance" with Chic and rocking it was too....

I agree with the State of the Nation, deffo Chic influences there...

Liv

Kezzie, cannae wait until next week fella, im sure we'll have a right giggle! and we need our New Order night soon! Love ya mate xx

Me too. Was a big CHIC admirer when I was a lot younger (all that funk certainly did me the world of good then!!). Their best two albums remain "C'est Chic" and "Risqué". Seek them out!! On these, you'll find their all time classics Le Freak, I Want Your Love, and Good Times. Remember Good Times lent its riff to the Sugarhill Gang and, ultimately of course, Hip Hop! Result!!! :) :) :)

I too adore Chic (have spent many a drunken evening dancing giddily to 'Good Times' et al), and that's kind of why I asked the question....the fact that New Order (apparently)took influences from the early 80's seedy New York disco scene is one of the reasons I love them so much! :)

Liv - Didn't know about the Duran - Chic connection! No wonder 'The Reflex' is my fave Duran song ;) Nile Rodgers also produced 'Like A Virgin', which was officially my fave album when I was 7 years old Look forward to seeing you next week pet - I'll give you a bell over the weekend to make arrangements :)

Electronic wanted Nile Rogers to collaborate on Raise The Pressure but apparantly after one phone call they thought he was a twat and fucked off the idea. have seen interviws with him and he seems a bit up his own arse.

Originally posted by Hubert Mickle Is this the same guy who posted all that offensive crap the other month? Blimey.... F*** me, you look like one of the Motley Squad who used to be Morrisey's backing band!!!!

F*** me, you look like one of the Motley Squad who used to be Morrisey's backing band!!!!

My chum here called them Morrissey and his band of rockabilly orphans. I always liked that description.

I like to picture Moz picking them like kittens out of a cardboard box with "Free Band Members" written on the side in crayon.

yeah,nile rodgers was a great guitarist.the smiths first 2 albums are a better example of his legacy than n.o.some of johnny marrs work on the likes of barbarism begins at home and this night has opened my eyes are pure nile rodgers.

Originally posted by Ian Curtis F*** me, you look like one of the Motley Squad who used to be Morrisey's backing band!!!!

Thanks for the compliment pal, but me thinks there is a big difference between a skinhead and a rockabilly you know....! :D

remember chic in high school...hey green your my age, what ya think...

Originally posted by Jim Giliberto remember chic in high school...hey green your my age, what ya think...

What do I think? If I could think, I wouldn't be here! (one of my fave lines, sorry bout that!)

Definitely preferrable to the miserable mainstream rock radio back then; livened up the dances back then as well. Best part is they still sound as good today as they did back then.

Don't forget the Sugarhill connections with regards to the audio experiments of Adrian Sherwood and the On-U Sound crew by using their rhythm section of Doug Wimbish and Keith LeBlanc. Mind at the end of the tether indeed!