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[The Human League]
[Travelogue] [1980.05.14]
[Virgin – V 2160]
[B2 - TR. 7] [3m20s]
[Parralox version 3m49s]
Frank Paglianite
This is probably my favorite of the Travelogue project. John's touch exemplifies how Touchable could have been a big hit for The Human League. Wonderful sing along.
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Imagine it's 1981 and Martin Rushent and Giorgio Moroder produced Travelogue.
What would that sound like?
Parralox have produced a loving recreation of The Human League's classic 2nd album "Travelogue" using analog synths including the Roland System 100, Fairlight CMI30A, Matrix Brute, Sequential Circuits Pro One and Jupiter 8.
Travelogue is also available as a Limited Edition 4 CD (Super Deluxe Fan Bundle)" and features 3 Bonus Limited Edition CD-Rs:
The Touchables
Written by Philip Oakey, Ian Craig Marsh, Adrian Wright & Martyn Ware.
Speaking of which, what is your choice
Your conversation will suffice
I feel the need that's known to all
Better use it up before the levels fall
You can take me back to the primal drive
You can carry on until we arrive
Hypnotised inside
Now I'm not young and you're not old
I'd rather purchase than be sold
Crazed friends so bold
It's not easy to conceal
When you're so touchable
People will hide indifference
Just to be touchable
They still emit split second screams
When they are touchable
Under the surface just for kicks
Sincerely touchable
You say it's okay, but what do I feel
Guilt, compassion, or Achilles Heel
Little feet march down grey matter hill
Then panic occurs, no seeds to spill
What's the matter now
Please look up and speak
Your spirit's wilting and your flesh is weak
Eight days a week
I can't imagine what'll happen now
I wonder when and I wonder how
The end will come
It's not easy to conceal
When you're so touchable
People will hide indifference
Just to be touchable
It's not easy to conceal
When you're so touchable
People will hide indifference
Just to be touchable
They still emit split second screams
When they are touchable
Under the surface just for kicks
Sincerely touchable
The final answer to all our fears
Abrupt conclusion to all our years
Still touchable but no one hears
They carry on hypnotised inside
credits
released November 12, 2021
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Dedicated to Ruby Wax
Producer, Synthesizer + Vocals - John von Ahlen
Engineer - Juan del Toro
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Dedicated to Jennifer Saunders
Producer - John von Ahlen
Engineer - Juan del Toro
Vocals and Synthesizers - John von Ahlen
Roland System 100 and Fairlight CMI30A courtesy of Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio.
Recorded at Subterrane Recording Studio, Melbourne, Australia.
Original version appears on "Travelogue" (Album)
Original File Information :
Name: Parralox - 219 - The Touchables V4 - 2020 08 12.wav
Size: 62.90 MB
Length: 3:49
Sample Rate: 48 KHz
Sample Size: 24 bit
Bit Rate: 2,304 kbps
If ever there was a new electronic pop band to encapsulate and emulate the legendary stylings of Depeche Mode, The Human
League, Erasure, New Order, Pet Shop Boys and the spirit of Madonna in her 80s day-glo era, then Australia’s Parralox are that modern-day reincarnation....more
supported by 23 fans who also own “The Touchables”
A Secret Wish is still an album I play to this day. It has never waned. I actually think it has got better with age. I'm not a fan generally of live recordings but this is one I love listening to. And Disziplin is on here too. Just as I remember it on The Tube. Who could ask for anything more? Just wish I would have been there but this is the next best thing. ❤ bazgray
supported by 18 fans who also own “The Touchables”
Bandcamp is my favorite app. Without Bandcamp I would missed out on a lot of great music like Empathy Test! A wonderful album. Occasionally bombastic with nice synths and the voice of Isaac Howlett on top. Well done guys💪🏽 Fredschuit
Lean, cutting synthwave with an industrial edge from this California artist, with icy keys slashing across thumping beats. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 22, 2021
Synthwave goes pop on the latest from UK artist LAU: Irresistible cotton-candy vocal melodies, and electronics that go off like fireworks. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 20, 2021