Adam Blake (musician)
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Adam Blake is an English
musician
and songwriter
, best known as founder member, producer
and drummer
of the electronic music
band Zoot Woman
. He produces remixes under the alias Paper Faces
with Stuart Price
. They have reworked tracks for Zoot Woman as well as other established recording artists such as Madonna
, Scissor Sisters
, Armand Van Helden
, Chromeo
and Frankmusik
. In an interview with Universal Audio
, he discusses recording techniques.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, best known as founder member, producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
of the electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
band Zoot Woman
Zoot Woman
Zoot Woman are a British electronic music band consisting of Adam Blake, Johnny Blake and Stuart Price.Known for their live shows, the group has gained a worldwide following. With the album Living In A Magazine Zoot Woman established themselves on the music scene.Credited by many within the...
. He produces remixes under the alias Paper Faces
Paper Faces
Paper Faces are British electronic music producers Adam Blake and Stuart Price. They have remixed tracks for Zoot Woman as well as other established recording artists such as Madonna, Scissor Sisters, Armand Van Helden, Chromeo and Frankmusik.-Remixography:...
with Stuart Price
Stuart Price
Stuart Price is a three time Grammy-winning British electronic musician, songwriter, and record producer whose remixing and production skills are in demand by artists including New Order, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Missy Elliott, Scissor Sisters, The Killers, Pet Shop Boys, Brandon...
. They have reworked tracks for Zoot Woman as well as other established recording artists such as Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters are an American band "spawned by the scuzzy, gay nightlife scene of New York" who took their name from a sexual position between two women also known as tribadism...
, Armand Van Helden
Armand Van Helden
Armand Van Helden is a record producer, DJ and remixer whose biggest commercial successes came from his remixes of the 1996 Tori Amos song "Professional Widow" , which reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1997, and his own track "U Don't Know Me ", which went to number 1...
, Chromeo
Chromeo
Chromeo is an electrofunk duo formed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 2004.-History:Chromeo is composed of P-Thugg on keyboards, synthesizers, and talk box, and Dave 1 on guitar and lead vocals...
and Frankmusik
Frankmusik
Vincent Frank born Vincent James Turner is known professionally as Frankmusik is an English electropop musician. The name "Frank" is derived from the surname of his grandfather, whose name he took in tribute.-Early life:...
. In an interview with Universal Audio
Universal Audio (company)
Universal Audio is a designer and manufacturer of audio signal processing hardware and software founded in 1958. The current incarnation of the company was re-established in 1999 by brothers Jim Putnam and Bill Putnam, Jr., sons of the original founder Bill Putnam...
, he discusses recording techniques.
Albums
- 2009 - Things Are What They Used To BeThings Are What They Used To Be (album)Things Are What They Used to Be is the third full-length studio album by British alternative rock / electronica band Zoot Woman. The album spawned five singles, videos were created for "We Won't Break," "Memory" and "Saturation."-Track listing:...
(ZWR) - 2003 - Zoot WomanZoot Woman (album)Zoot Woman is the second proper release as studio album by British alternative electronic band Zoot Woman. Featuring singles "Grey Day", "Taken it All" and "Gem"...
(Wall of SoundWall of Sound (record label)Wall of Sound is an independent record label based in London, England. It is part of the [PIAS] Entertainment Group, a European independent music company....
) - 2001 - Living In a Magazine (Wall of Sound)
Singles and EPs
- 2010 - "More Than Ever"
- 2009 - "Memory"
- 2009 - "Just a Friend of Mine"
- 2009 - "We Won't Break (redone)"
- 2009 - "Saturation"
- 2008 - "Live In My Head"
- 2007 - "We Won't Break"
- 2004 - "Taken It All"
- 2003 - "Grey Day"
- 2003 - "Gem"
- 2001 - "Living In a Magazine"
- 2001 - "You & I"
- 2000 - "It's Automatic"
- 1997 - "Chasing Cities"
- 1996 - "Sweet to the Wind"
Remixography
| Year | Artist | Song | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Akasha Akasha Akasha is the Sanskrit word meaning "aether" in both its elemental and metaphysical senses.-Hinduism:... feat. Maxi Jazz Maxi Jazz Maxwell Alexander Fraser , better known as Maxi Jazz, is an English rapper. He is best known as the lead vocalist of British band Faithless.- Biography :... |
"Maximum Karma" (Sloop John Barillo Remix) | 4:29 |
| 2000 | Leroy Hanghofer | "Pin" (Jacques Lu Cont and Sloop John Barillo Mix) | 6:21 |
| 2001 | Zoot Woman Zoot Woman Zoot Woman are a British electronic music band consisting of Adam Blake, Johnny Blake and Stuart Price.Known for their live shows, the group has gained a worldwide following. With the album Living In A Magazine Zoot Woman established themselves on the music scene.Credited by many within the... |
"It's Automatic" (Paper Faces Paper Faces Paper Faces are British electronic music producers Adam Blake and Stuart Price. They have remixed tracks for Zoot Woman as well as other established recording artists such as Madonna, Scissor Sisters, Armand Van Helden, Chromeo and Frankmusik.-Remixography:... Mix) |
5:54 |
| 2001 | Zoot Woman | "Living In a Magazine" (Paper Faces Mix) | 7:15 |
| 2002 | Themroc Themroc Themroc is a 1973 French film by director Claude Faraldo. It was produced by François de Lannurien and Helène Vager and its original music was composed by Harald Maury. Made on a low budget with no intelligible dialog, Themroc tells the story of a French blue collar worker who rebels against modern... |
"Gold Is Your Metal" (Paper Faces Mix) | |
| 2003 | Zoot Woman | "Grey Day" (Paper Faces Mix) | 7:11 |
| 2003 | Zoot Woman | "Gem" (Paper Faces Mix) | 7:47 |
| 2003 | Scissor Sisters Scissor Sisters Scissor Sisters are an American band "spawned by the scuzzy, gay nightlife scene of New York" who took their name from a sexual position between two women also known as tribadism... |
"Comfortably Numb" (Paper Faces Mix) | 8:25 |
| 2004 | Scissor Sisters | "Laura" (Paper Faces Remix) | 7:49 |
| 2005 | Scissor Sisters | "Filthy/Gorgeous" (Paper Faces Full Length Mix) | 8:53 |
| 2005 | Scissor Sisters | "Filthy/Gorgeous" (Paper Faces Vocal Edit) | 4:33 |
| 2005 | Chromeo Chromeo Chromeo is an electrofunk duo formed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 2004.-History:Chromeo is composed of P-Thugg on keyboards, synthesizers, and talk box, and Dave 1 on guitar and lead vocals... |
"Needy Girl" (Paper Faces Mix) | 7:17 |
| 2005 | Felix da Housecat Felix da Housecat Felix da Housecat is an American DJ and record producer, mostly known for house music and electroclash. His name was inspired by Felix the Cat.... |
"Ready 2 Wear" (Paper Faces Mix) | 7:31 |
| 2006 | Scissor Sisters | "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" (Paper Faces Mix) | 6:35 |
| 2006 | Madonna Madonna (entertainer) Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... |
"Let It Will Be" (Paper Faces Vocal Edit) | 5:24 |
| 2006 | Madonna | "Let It Will Be" (Paper Faces Mix) | 7:28 |
| 2006 | Armand Van Helden Armand Van Helden Armand Van Helden is a record producer, DJ and remixer whose biggest commercial successes came from his remixes of the 1996 Tori Amos song "Professional Widow" , which reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1997, and his own track "U Don't Know Me ", which went to number 1... |
"Sugar" (Paper Faces Dub) | 6:36 |
| 2006 | Armand Van Helden | "Sugar" (Paper Faces Remix) | 6:37 |
| 2008 | Frankmusik Frankmusik Vincent Frank born Vincent James Turner is known professionally as Frankmusik is an English electropop musician. The name "Frank" is derived from the surname of his grandfather, whose name he took in tribute.-Early life:... |
"3 Little Words" (Paper Faces Remix) | 7:16 |
| 2009 | Felix da Housecat | "We All Wanna Be Prince" (Paper Faces Remix) | 6:39 |