Helden (band)
| Helden | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Synthpop New Wave |
| Years active | 1980–c.1983 |
| Labels | ZiCa, EMI |
| Associated acts | Ultravox, Zaine Griff |
| Past members | |
| Warren Cann Hans Zimmer |
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Helden was an electronic New Wave project formed in the summer of 1980 by future successful film-musician Hans Zimmer and then Ultravox drummer Warren Cann. The project also featured guest participations of singers Zaine Griff and Linda Hardim.
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[edit] Biography
During 1979 and 1980, Zimmer and Cann were constantly working along as part of the backing band of New Zealand singer Zaine Griff, and were also doing TV presentations as part of the guest lien-up of musicians with The Buggles. With Griff, the duo were touring in 1979, and played for his debut album Ashes and Diamonds, released in 1980.
In the summer of 1980, Zimmer and Cann established a 'changing project' (not a band) while discussing the possibility of writing and recording an 'adventure' album.[1]
In the next autumn, the project began to work, recording material. In March 1983, the forthcoming album was destined to be called Spies, but the project ended shortly afterwards and the album was unofficially released as bootleg. Another parts of their repertoire and some live interviews that are compiled into a compilation album called Radio One Saturday Live. The band's two singles, Holding On and Stranded, were officially released,.[2]
Helden material featured Zaine Griff, Linda Hardim, Eddie Maelov (of Gloria Mundi and Eddie And Sunshine), Ronny, Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson,[3] among others.[4][5]
By the time Cann and Zimmer ended the project, both went to collaborate with Spanish New Wave band Mecano in their 1984-85 tour. Part of the tour were featured on the live album Mecano: En Concierto, released in 1985.
Ultravox official fan page announced the Spies album will be released on CD for first time, with bonus material. The date isn't exact but it's in plans since 1993.
[edit] Discography
- Holding On 7" & 12" singles (ZiCa, 1983)
- Stranded 7" single (198?, re-released 2009)[6]
- Spies album (bootleg)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Ultravox official page For more information about the forthcoming Helden album on CD
- [6]
- Hans-Zimmer.com Discography - Helden
