OUR DARKNESS ::: ANNE CLARK

[Insert pseudonym here]

Through these city nightmares you'd walk with me
And we talk of it with idealistic assurance
That it wouldn't tear us apart.
We keep our heads above the blackened water
But there's no room for ideals in this mechanical place
And you're gone now
and you're gone now
Through a grimy window that I can't keep clean
Through billowing smoke that swallowed the sun
You're nowhere to be seen
you're nowhere to be seen
Do you think our desires still burn?
I guess it was desires that tore us apart.
There has to be passion
there has to be passion
A passion for living
sunriving and that means detachment.
Everybody has a weapon to fight you with
To beat you with when you are down.
There were too many defences between us.
Doubting all the time
fearing all the time
Doubting all the time
fearing all the time
fearing all the time
That like these urban nightmares;
we blacken each other's skies.
When we pass the subways we try to ignore our fate there.
A written threat on endless walls
Unjustified crimes carried on stifled calls.
Would you walk with me now through this pouring rain?It used to mingle with our tears
Then dry with the hopes that we left behind.
It rains even harder now
it rains even harder now

*****
Our Darknesson Techno House 3 ( I think this is the original... I'm not sure)

Our Darkness on The Best Of Hardfloor
Our Darkness '97 Version featured on Kai Tracid - DJ Mix

*****

This has to be one of the "most eclectic" tracks I've ever dance to... her voice is very haunting. I think (this is just my opinion) it ranked right up there with "Walk the Night/ Nightstalker" - as far as being considered disco/house; but daring and alternative.

*****

If you want to know more about Anne Clark, she has a website http://www.anneclark.com/.

[ August 06, 2003, 12:24 PM: Message edited by: Insert pseudonym here ]

[JMJ]

Does anybody else have the Razormaid remix of Our Darkness on clear vinyl??? That's my favorite version......JMJ

[Insert pseudonym here]

Originally posted by JMJ:
Does anybody else have the Razormaid remix of Our Darkness on clear vinyl??? That's my favorite version......JMJ This may be a silly question... but is that the version that Farley Jackmaster Funk used to play on BMX? To my knowledge there are 3 remixes to the song, I may be wrong. Don't know. I never knew the actual name of the mix that Farley played, however I found it on vinyl in Chicago (on a white label) for $5.00.

If you know, please let me know. Thanks. graemlins/grinyes.gif

[ August 06, 2003, 12:29 PM: Message edited by: Insert pseudonym here ]

[JMJ]

Originally posted by Insert pseudonym here:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by JMJ:
Does anybody else have the Razormaid remix of Our Darkness on clear vinyl??? That's my favorite version......JMJ This may be a silly question... but is that the version that Farley Jackmaster Funk used to play on BMX? </font>[/QUOTE]Not sure. I know he had it, because we got ours at the same time. It was a limited edition set that also included Raised By Snakes - Telex, You Spin Me Round - Dead Or Alive, Can't You See - Vicious Pink amongst others......JMJ

[MusicFilter]

Originally posted by JMJ:
Does anybody else have the Razormaid remix of Our Darkness on clear vinyl??? That's my favorite version......JMJ Dam! you know that's one record I DO NOT OWN! I remember that song too. Where I'm at in my life now, those lyrics really make sense now.

Yo JMJ can I get a copy from you?

[JMJ]

Originally posted by chgodj3:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by JMJ:
Does anybody else have the Razormaid remix of Our Darkness on clear vinyl??? That's my favorite version......JMJ Dam! you know that's one record I DO NOT OWN! I remember that song too. Where I'm at in my life now, those lyrics really make sense now.

Yo JMJ can I get a copy from you? </font>[/QUOTE]On CD I presume?? Yes.......JMJ

[MusicFilter]

Originally posted by JMJ:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by chgodj3:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by JMJ:
Does anybody else have the Razormaid remix of Our Darkness on clear vinyl??? That's my favorite version......JMJ Dam! you know that's one record I DO NOT OWN! I remember that song too. Where I'm at in my life now, those lyrics really make sense now.

Yo JMJ can I get a copy from you? </font>[/QUOTE]On CD I presume?? Yes.......JMJ </font>[/QUOTE]Yes o' great one hail.gif check your pm's

[Terry James]

I seen Andre with it at Hot Jams...will cost you your first born though graemlins/mecry.gif

[Insert pseudonym here]

Originally posted by JMJ:
Does anybody else have the Razormaid remix of Our Darkness on clear vinyl??? That's my favorite version......JMJ JMJ... may I pick your brain for a second? Now, along the lines of Our Darkness, there was another song that was often played in Chicago... no one could sing the chorus because to the European/British accent the lead singer had... however the most distinctive characteristic of this song was the COWBELL! The cowbell was rang at the beginning and the end. To people in my age group and social circle, it became known as the "COWBELL" song. I know, shame we just nicknamed it without any further research. About 5 years ago, I got the song on vinyl and guess what, it was an unofficial label and the words were smudged out on the label. So, even though I own it and have danced to it a million times --- I don't know it's formal name.

If this jogs your memory, can you please provide me with the title?

[Jacques de Doozu]

how much does the 'our darkness' 12 go for these days (the one with her face on the cover)? i know a guy who sells his copy, but he's asking some $$ for it...
anybody?
peace

[JMJ]

Originally posted by Insert pseudonym here:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by JMJ:
Does anybody else have the Razormaid remix of Our Darkness on clear vinyl??? That's my favorite version......JMJ JMJ... may I pick your brain for a second? Now, along the lines of Our Darkness, there was another song that was often played in Chicago... no one could sing the chorus because to the European/British accent the lead singer had... however the most distinctive characteristic of this song was the COWBELL! The cowbell was rang at the beginning and the end. To people in my age group and social circle, it became known as the "COWBELL" song. I know, shame we just nicknamed it without any further research. About 5 years ago, I got the song on vinyl and guess what, it was an unofficial label and the words were smudged out on the label. So, even though I own it and have danced to it a million times --- I don't know it's formal name.

If this jogs your memory, can you please provide me with the title? </font>[/QUOTE]Liquid Liquid - Optimo/Cavern........JMJ

['Magic' Juan]

Originally posted by Terry J:
I seen Andre with it at Hot Jams...will cost you your first born though graemlins/mecry.gif Is this the Razormaid version you speak of, or the one that has the blue color label on the record (I think the label was Virgin ... I may be wrong about that).

magic_juan

[Terry James]

Originally posted by Magic Juan:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Terry J:
I seen Andre with it at Hot Jams...will cost you your first born though graemlins/mecry.gif Is this the Razormaid version you speak of, or the one that has the blue color label on the record (I think the label was Virgin ... I may be wrong about that).

magic_juan </font>[/QUOTE]It's the 1 with her face on the cover.

['Magic' Juan]

Ok, thanks! smile.gif

I saw some bootleg the other day that had that one and 'Street Player' by Chicago on the B-side. Seemed to be a more DJ friendly re-edit with the break at the intro.

magic_juan

[Jolyon]

If I Could by Anne Clark is also a cool track...it's on one of my mixes on unheardhousedjs...balearic beats 2 I think.

[Nege]

my favoutrite was always Sleeper in Metropolis.

[Terry James]

Hmmm..... Our darkness vs Spyz which?

[Jolyon]

Do you mean Spys by Ronni Griffiths? Great track!

[Terry James]

Originally posted by Jolyon:
Do you mean Spys by Ronni Griffiths? Great track! Yep!! Which would you roll with if only could choose 1?

[Jolyon]

Spys!


They're looking for yooooooooou....

[Martin Red]

Originally posted by Jolyon:
Spys!


They're looking for yooooooooou.... graemlins/thumbsup.gif

I was speaking to Roni's nephew on a German message board last year, well that's what he claimed.

[Number Two]

Originally posted by Nege:
my favoutrite was always Sleeper in Metropolis. That track used to KILL me!!! I loved the dramatic synth bass and strings and the freestyle 808 on it. I liked it more than Our Darkness. Sleeper had a more raw energy to it. I lost my copy and wouldn't mind another copy if someone has one to spare. I wont give my left knut for it though.

Peace.

[Nege]

yeah,
same music was used in Karen Finlay's Tales Of Taboo.

[Number Two]

Originally posted by Nege:
yeah,
same music was used in Karen Finlay's Tales Of Taboo. Seemed like Karen was more sampled than James Brown back then.

[Insert pseudonym here]

Originally posted by JMJ:
Liquid Liquid - Optimo/Cavern........JMJ Thank you, I really appreciate it. graemlins/remybussi.gif

[Nege]

Originally posted by Walter Jones:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Nege:
yeah,
same music was used in Karen Finlay's Tales Of Taboo. Seemed like Karen was more sampled than James Brown back then. </font>[/QUOTE]heh heh,
I guess cuz those lyrics were a little out of the ordinary.
;)

[Martin Red]

Originally posted by Insert pseudonym here:
... no one could sing the chorus because to the European/British accent the lead singer had
Originally posted by JMJ:
Liquid Liquid - Optimo/Cavern........JMJ Efab
Liquid Liquid = New Yorkers graemlins/thumbsup.gif

[Insert pseudonym here]

Originally posted by Martin Red:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Insert pseudonym here:
... no one could sing the chorus because to the European/British accent the lead singer had
Originally posted by JMJ:
Liquid Liquid - Optimo/Cavern........JMJ Efab
Liquid Liquid = New Yorkers graemlins/thumbsup.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Thanks Martin...

Is there any information regarding the lead singer, I could've swore he had some type of weird accent. Or rather maybe I just didn't understand him at the time because the whole song is constructed on non-syncopated beats and timing.

Last question: Do you think DMF would have any items along the Rock Pop/ Nu Wave lines? (ie Anne Clark, Liquid Liquid, etc)

I'm interested in purchasing some additional items from this genre... I think I'm going through an electro/ rock/ nu wave phase right now. Would like to see where it takes me?

Thanks graemlins/thumbsup.gif

[ August 07, 2003, 03:17 AM: Message edited by: Insert pseudonym here ]

[Jacques de Doozu]

is the version on 'ten records' or on 'ink records' the one to get? or are these just us and uk pressings?

[Martin Red]

Originally posted by Insert pseudonym here:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Martin Red:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Insert pseudonym here:
... no one could sing the chorus because to the European/British accent the lead singer had
Originally posted by JMJ:
Liquid Liquid - Optimo/Cavern........JMJ Efab
Liquid Liquid = New Yorkers graemlins/thumbsup.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Thanks Martin...

Is there any information regarding the lead singer, I could've swore he had some type of weird accent. Or rather maybe I just didn't understand him at the time because the whole song is constructed on non-syncopated beats and timing.

Last question: Do you think DMF would have any items along the Rock Pop/ Nu Wave lines? (ie Anne Clark, Liquid Liquid, etc)

I'm interested in purchasing some additional items from this genre... I think I'm going through an electro/ rock/ nu wave phase right now. Would like to see where it takes me?

Thanks graemlins/thumbsup.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Try Swordfish, they are more of an Indie shop.

[Number Two]

Originally posted by Insert pseudonym here:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Martin Red:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Insert pseudonym here:
... no one could sing the chorus because to the European/British accent the lead singer had
Originally posted by JMJ:
Liquid Liquid - Optimo/Cavern........JMJ Efab
Liquid Liquid = New Yorkers graemlins/thumbsup.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Thanks Martin...

Is there any information regarding the lead singer, I could've swore he had some type of weird accent. Or rather maybe I just didn't understand him at the time because the whole song is constructed on non-syncopated beats and timing.

Last question: Do you think DMF would have any items along the Rock Pop/ Nu Wave lines? (ie Anne Clark, Liquid Liquid, etc)

I'm interested in purchasing some additional items from this genre... I think I'm going through an electro/ rock/ nu wave phase right now. Would like to see where it takes me?

Thanks graemlins/thumbsup.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Check out this (http://www.lexiconmagazine.com/NWC/complex/intro.html) link.

[RX]

i absolutely LOVE when threads about anne clark comes up...that's when the heads come out...