Miranda Sex Garden
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| Miranda Sex Garden | |
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| Origin | London |
| Genres | A cappella, Gothic rock, Darkwave, Dream pop |
| Years active | 1990–2000 |
| Labels | Mute Records |
| Website | http://www.mirandasexgarden.com |
Miranda Sex Garden were a music group from London, England. Formed in 1990, they were originally a trio of madrigal singers. Their first album, Madra (1991), was entirely a cappella, with the songs all based on traditional English verse. By their second release, Iris (1992), the sound evolved into a blend of their madrigal-styled vocals with sounds reminiscent of gothic rock, darkwave, ethereal wave and industrial music. Their sound became increasingly dark and sophisticated over the years. Around the time of their third album, Fairytales of Slavery, they said they wanted to create music that evoked a "seductive garden of earthly delights, full of colour and chaos."[citation needed]
[edit] Members
The members in the group changed significantly over time; only Katharine Blake remained in the group for their entire run. The performers on their last album, Carnival of Souls, were:
- Katharine Blake (vocals, 1991–2000)
- Trevor Sharpe (drums, 1992–2000)
- Ben Golomstock (guitar, 1992–2000)
- Teresa Casella (bass guitar, 2000)
- Mike Servent (keyboards, 2000)
- Barney Hollington (violin and Hammond organ, 2000)
Former members:
- Kelly McCusker (vocals, 1991–1994)
- Jocelyn West (vocals, 1991)
- Donna McKevitt (vocals, 1992–1994)
- Hepzibah Sessa (vocals and keyboards, 1994)
Katharine Blake released her debut solo album, Midnight Flower, in 2007
[edit] Discography
- Madra (1991)
- Iris (EP, 1992)
- Sunshine (EP, 1993)
- Suspiria (1993)
- Fairytales of Slavery (1994)
- Carnival of Souls (2000)
