Bone Symphony
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Bone Symphony were a short-lived synthpop
/New wave
active in the early 1980s. The group consisted of Scott Wilk on lead vocals and synthesizer, Marc Levinthal
(bass synthesizer and sequencer, drum machine, 808
programming) and keyboard artist Jacob Magnusson (Iceland). All band members played synthesizer keyboards. They were signed to Capitol Records
and released only one record, Bone Symphony EP
, in 1983
They are most famous for their song "One Foot in Front of the Other" which appeared in the film Revenge of the Nerds, and an episode of Family Guy. Scott Wilk and Marc Levinthal also wrote the score for the film Valley Girl
, which featured Nicolas Cage
in his first starring role.
Synthpop
Synthpop is a genre of popular music that first became prominent in the 1980s, in which the synthesizer is the dominant musical instrument. It was prefigured in the 1960s and early 1970s by the use of synthesizers in progressive rock, electronic art rock, disco and particularly the "Kraut rock" of...
/New wave
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
active in the early 1980s. The group consisted of Scott Wilk on lead vocals and synthesizer, Marc Levinthal
Marc Levinthal
Marc Levinthal is a Los Angeles guitarist, composer and writer.His most recent music involves an array of electronic devices used to loop, drone, stretch and otherwise manipulate the output of his guitar and various other sound sources...
(bass synthesizer and sequencer, drum machine, 808
Roland TR-808
The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer was one of the first programmable drum machines . Introduced by the Roland Corporation in early 1980, it was originally manufactured for use as a tool for studio musicians to create demos. Like earlier Roland drum machines, it does not sound very much like a real...
programming) and keyboard artist Jacob Magnusson (Iceland). All band members played synthesizer keyboards. They were signed to Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
and released only one record, Bone Symphony EP
Bone Symphony EP
Bone Symphony EP is an EP by Bone Symphony released in 1983. It was their only commercial release.-Track listing:#"It's A Jungle Out There" - 4:55#"Everything I Say Is A Lie" - 3:52#"I'll Be There For You" - 3:54#"Piece Of My Heart" - 4:10...
, in 1983
- "It's A Jungle Out There" - 4:55
- "Everything I Say Is A Lie" - 3:52
- "I'll Be There For You" - 3:54
- "Piece Of My Heart" - 4:10
- "Dome Of Spheres" - 5:33
They are most famous for their song "One Foot in Front of the Other" which appeared in the film Revenge of the Nerds, and an episode of Family Guy. Scott Wilk and Marc Levinthal also wrote the score for the film Valley Girl
Valley Girl (film)
Valley Girl is a 1983 romantic comedy film, starring Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Elizabeth Daily, Cameron Dye, and Joyce Heiser. The film was the directorial debut of Martha Coolidge, and was the first film in which Nicolas Coppola was billed as Nicolas Cage.The American release of Valley Girl...
, which featured Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage is an American actor, producer and director, having appeared in over 60 films including Raising Arizona , The Rock , Face/Off , Gone in 60 Seconds , Adaptation , National Treasure , Ghost Rider , Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans , and...
in his first starring role.