Decoded Feedback
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Decoded Feedback is a Canadian
musical project
which incorporates styles
of electro-industrial
and aggrotech. The duo currently releases music on the North American distributor Metropolis Records
, and the European record label
Out of Line.
and subsequent review by Belgian
industrial music magazine Sideline. Decoded Feedback was soon signed to Europe
's Hard Records, which released their first full-length CD Overdosinghttp://www.discogs.com/label/Hard+Records, and gained the attention of another prominent European record label, Zoth Ommog. The latter released Decoded Feedback's second disc, Technophoby in 1997. In the vein of releasing CDs that gain the attention of other record labels, Technophoby caught the attention of American
industrial music distributors Metropolis Records
, who released domestic versions of all subsequent Decoded Feedback releases. 1998's Bio-Vital was the first Decoded Feedback album to enter the German Alternative Charts (DAC), and that same year also saw the release of a second album with new tracks and remixes called Evolution.
In 2000, Biagiotti and Dudas signed to the record label Bloodline to release Mechanical Horizon, which was preceded by the first ever Decoded Feedback single, Reflect in Silence. Three years later, Decoded Feedback switched to what is now their current record label, Out of Line, and released Shockwave, which again was preceded by a single, Phoenix. In 2005, the duo released Combustion as well as the soundtrack for the Cindy Murdoch's short zombie film, Red Men Rising. 2010 saw release of Aftermath. Silent Killer EP and a new album are on the way.
and Sonar
and again in 2003 with Haujobb
. They have also played the M'era Luna Festival
, the Blacksun Festival
in the USA, Infest 2005, and the Out of Line Festival, as well as touring with fellow Metropolis Records label mates God Module
and Blutengel
. Played in Toronto, Canada's EBM Fest 2008 as a DJ set because the singer was not present. Performances for Australia and Japan are being considered.
, with "interwoven dance floor textures and symphonic melodies". http://www.decodedfeedback.com/bio.html This sound culminated with Mechanical Horizon, but turned sharply with Shockwave, an album that was seen as somewhat of a return to an older style. http://www.decodedfeedback.com/bio.html The duo's most recent release, Combustion, continues in this trend.
Both members have also cited the tensions that exist between genders and international boundaries, as well as their own unique backgrounds, as a driving force behind their music - especially in an attempt to create their own unique style. http://www.decodedfeedback.com/bio.html Decoded Feedback's music is popular within the darker electronic music scene, especially among fans of electro-industrial
music. Comparable artists include fellow Metropolis Records
label mates Haujobb
, Wumpscut, Suicide Commando
, and Front Line Assembly
, as well as Zoth Ommog label mates X Marks the Pedwalk
and Evil's Toy.
The above soundtracks have not been released in any format other than in the movies themselves. Hyberia is a short 3 minute film by Francist (who directed the music videos for the Decoded Feedback songs "Phoenix" and "Hyberia", the latter of which uses audio elements from the soundtrack). Red Men Rising is a 15 minute film about zombies, the soundtrack to which was done by Yone Dudas.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
musical project
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
which incorporates styles
Music genre
A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other types of music...
of electro-industrial
Electro-industrial
Electro-industrial is a music genre drawing on EBM and post-industrial that developed in the mid-1980s. While EBM has a minimal structure and clean production, electro-industrial has a deep, complex and layered sound. The style was pioneered by Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, and other groups,...
and aggrotech. The duo currently releases music on the North American distributor Metropolis Records
Metropolis Records
Metropolis Records is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based record label, distributor, and mail-order store specializing in the post-industrial field such as electro-industrial, synthpop, futurepop, darkwave, and gothic musical genres....
, and the European record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
Out of Line.
History
Decoded Feedback was formed in 1993 by Marco Biagiotti of Italy and Yone Dudas of Hungary (both live in Canada). The two gained quick prominence after the release of their self-titled demo tapeDemo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
and subsequent review by Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
industrial music magazine Sideline. Decoded Feedback was soon signed to Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
's Hard Records, which released their first full-length CD Overdosinghttp://www.discogs.com/label/Hard+Records, and gained the attention of another prominent European record label, Zoth Ommog. The latter released Decoded Feedback's second disc, Technophoby in 1997. In the vein of releasing CDs that gain the attention of other record labels, Technophoby caught the attention of American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
industrial music distributors Metropolis Records
Metropolis Records
Metropolis Records is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based record label, distributor, and mail-order store specializing in the post-industrial field such as electro-industrial, synthpop, futurepop, darkwave, and gothic musical genres....
, who released domestic versions of all subsequent Decoded Feedback releases. 1998's Bio-Vital was the first Decoded Feedback album to enter the German Alternative Charts (DAC), and that same year also saw the release of a second album with new tracks and remixes called Evolution.
In 2000, Biagiotti and Dudas signed to the record label Bloodline to release Mechanical Horizon, which was preceded by the first ever Decoded Feedback single, Reflect in Silence. Three years later, Decoded Feedback switched to what is now their current record label, Out of Line, and released Shockwave, which again was preceded by a single, Phoenix. In 2005, the duo released Combustion as well as the soundtrack for the Cindy Murdoch's short zombie film, Red Men Rising. 2010 saw release of Aftermath. Silent Killer EP and a new album are on the way.
Live
Decoded Feedback have played several live shows throughout Europe. The band spent the greater part of 2001 touring with NoisexNoisex
Noisex is the name of a power noise and industrial music act from Germany. It has long been releasing music on the Ant-Zen record label and Rudy Ratzinger's label, Mental Ulcer Forges.-Members / history:...
and Sonar
Sonar (band)
Sonar is the name of a Belgian musical group, combining rhythmic noise, soundscapes, and industrial music. It was formed as a side-project of noise artists Dirk Ivens and Patrick Stevens.- Members / History :...
and again in 2003 with Haujobb
Haujobb
Haujobb is a German musical project whose output has ranged drastically within the electronic music spectrum, from electro-industrial to IDM and techno...
. They have also played the M'era Luna Festival
M'era Luna Festival
The M'era Luna is a festival of goth, metal and industrial music. It is held annually on the second weekend of every August, in Hildesheim, Germanyat Flugplatz Hildesheim-Drispenstedt, a former British Army airbase....
, the Blacksun Festival
Blacksun Festival
thumb|200px|right|Scan of the 2005 Blacksun Festival program cover.The Blacksun Festival was an annual 3-day goth and industrial music international festival held in New Haven, Connecticut spread out between several different venues. The festival started in 2005...
in the USA, Infest 2005, and the Out of Line Festival, as well as touring with fellow Metropolis Records label mates God Module
God Module
God Module is a United States-based Dark Electronic band founded in Orlando, Florida in 1999, relocating to western Washington in 2006. The band is currently signed to Metropolis Records in the U.S. and Out of Line Music in Germany. God Module's founding members were Jasyn Bangert and Andrew Ramirez...
and Blutengel
Blutengel
Blutengel is a German Darkwave musical group. It was formed by singer Chris Pohl after he had to leave Seelenkrank due to contractual and legal problems...
. Played in Toronto, Canada's EBM Fest 2008 as a DJ set because the singer was not present. Performances for Australia and Japan are being considered.
Philosophy and style
Biagiotti and Dudas originally experimented with the fusion of punk and electro, but over time developed a more cold, industrial-oriented sound. By the time Evolution was released, they had attempted to create a blend of industrial and electronic body musicElectronic body music
Electronic body music or industrial dance is a music genre that combines elements of industrial music and electronic dance music...
, with "interwoven dance floor textures and symphonic melodies". http://www.decodedfeedback.com/bio.html This sound culminated with Mechanical Horizon, but turned sharply with Shockwave, an album that was seen as somewhat of a return to an older style. http://www.decodedfeedback.com/bio.html The duo's most recent release, Combustion, continues in this trend.
Both members have also cited the tensions that exist between genders and international boundaries, as well as their own unique backgrounds, as a driving force behind their music - especially in an attempt to create their own unique style. http://www.decodedfeedback.com/bio.html Decoded Feedback's music is popular within the darker electronic music scene, especially among fans of electro-industrial
Electro-industrial
Electro-industrial is a music genre drawing on EBM and post-industrial that developed in the mid-1980s. While EBM has a minimal structure and clean production, electro-industrial has a deep, complex and layered sound. The style was pioneered by Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, and other groups,...
music. Comparable artists include fellow Metropolis Records
Metropolis Records
Metropolis Records is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based record label, distributor, and mail-order store specializing in the post-industrial field such as electro-industrial, synthpop, futurepop, darkwave, and gothic musical genres....
label mates Haujobb
Haujobb
Haujobb is a German musical project whose output has ranged drastically within the electronic music spectrum, from electro-industrial to IDM and techno...
, Wumpscut, Suicide Commando
Suicide Commando
Suicide Commando is a Belgian electro-industrial act created by Johan van Roy in 1986.- History :Johan van Roy, Suicide Commando's only member, began experimenting with electronic music in 1986. Three years later he released his first tape under the moniker Suicide Commando, and made an appearance...
, and Front Line Assembly
Front Line Assembly
Front Line Assembly is a Canadian electro-industrial band formed by Bill Leeb in 1986 after leaving Skinny Puppy. Influenced by early Industrial acts such as Cabaret Voltaire, Portion Control, D.A.F., Test Dept, SPK, and Severed Heads, FLA has developed its own unique sound while combining...
, as well as Zoth Ommog label mates X Marks the Pedwalk
X Marks the Pedwalk
X Marks the Pedwalk ) is a German band whose styles range from post-industrial dance to electronic body music...
and Evil's Toy.
Members
- Marco Biagiotti - vocals, lyrics, samples, sequences, arrangement, basses, and drums.
- Yone Dudas - keyboards, sequences, arrangement, samples, basses, drums, and lyrics. http://www.decodedfeedback.com/bio.html
Discography
- Decoded Feedback - (CS) 1993 - no label
- Elektroküte – (CS Mini Album) 1994 - no label
- OverdosingOverdosing (album)Overdosing is the name of the first release by electro-industrial duo Decoded Feedback. It was the first to gain wide attention, and was originally released by Hard Records in Europe and Cleopatra Records in North America...
– (CD Album) 1996 - Hard Records, Cleopatra • (CD Album) 2002 - Dying Culture - TechnophobyTechnophobyTechnophoby is the fourth album by electro-industrial duo Decoded Feedback. It is their second widely known release, and marks their first appearance on Germany's Zoth Ommog records...
– (CD Album) 1997 - Zoth Ommog, Metropolis - Bio-VitalBio-VitalBio-Vital is the fifth album by electro-industrial duo Decoded Feedback. Bio-Vital was the second Decoded Feedback release on Germany's Zoth Ommog record label, and was distributed in North America by Metropolis Records.-Track listing:# "Breathe"...
– (CD Album) 1998 - Zoth Ommog • 1999 Metropolis - EVOlutionEvolution (Decoded Feedback album)Evolution is the sixth album by electro-industrial duo Decoded Feedback, the fourth full-length CD, and the third released on Germany's Zoth Ommog record label.# "Evolution"# "Endless Light"# "Infect Me"# "Bodies of Seals"# "Frozen"# "Re/animation"...
– (CD) 1999 - Zoth Ommog, Metropolis - Mechanical HorizonMechanical HorizonMechanical Horizon is the seventh album by electro-industrial duo Decoded Feedback, the fifth full-length CD, and the first released on Germany's Bloodline record label.-Track listing:# "Reflect in Silence" – 6:35# "Atlantis" – 5:28...
– (CD Album) 2000 - Metropolis, Bloodline - Reflect in SilenceReflect in Silence"Reflect in Silence" is the name of the first single by industrial music duo Decoded Feedback. The original song appears on their album Mechanical Horizon.-Track listing:# "Reflect in Silence"# "Reflect in Silence "...
– (CD Maxi) 2000 - Bloodline - Phoenix – (CD Maxi) 2002 - Out of Line
- ShockwaveShockwave (album)Shockwave is the eighth album by Electro-Industrial duo Decoded Feedback, the sixth full-length CD, and the first released on Germany's Out of Line record label.-Track listing:# "Phoenix"# "Bondage"# "Democracy"# "The Fruit of Wisdom"# "Heaven"...
– (CD Album, Enhanced) 2003 - Metropolis • (CD Album, Enhanced) 2004 - Irond - BioMechanic – (2xCD) 2004 - Metopolis
- Combustion – (CD Album, Enhanced) 2005 - Out of Line, Metropolis • (CD Album, Enhanced) 2005 - Irond
- Aftermath – (CD Album) 2010 - Metropolis RecordsMetropolis RecordsMetropolis Records is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based record label, distributor, and mail-order store specializing in the post-industrial field such as electro-industrial, synthpop, futurepop, darkwave, and gothic musical genres....
- Silent Killer - (CD Maxi) 2011 - unknown label
- Unnamed Album - (CD Album) 2011 - unknown label
Compilation appearances
- Body Rapture 6 – (CD) 1996, Track #8 "Mother Tenebrarum" - Zoth Ommog
- Hard Target: A Collection of Electronic and Industrial Music from Hard Records – (CD) 1996, Track #12 "Mother Tenebrarum" - Cleopatra
- Body Rapture 7 – (2xCD) 1997, Disc #2, Track #6 "The Birth of a Nation" - Zoth Ommog
- Industrial Madness – (3xCD + random surprise bonus CD) 1997, Disc #3, Track #6 "Death Call" - Cleopatra
- Something for Your Mind – (CD, Ltd. Edition) 1997, Track #7 "Bodycell" - Zoth Ommog
- Sound-Line Vol. 6 – (CD) 1997, Track #6 "Corrosion" - Side-Line
- Hard Industrial Work - 5 Year Anniversary of Hard Records – (3xCD) 1998, Disc #1, Track #5 "No Way Out" - Cleopatra
- Body Rapture 8 – (2xCD) 1999, Disc #2, Track #5 "Passion of Flesh" - Zoth Ommog
- Deejay Tribe 2 – (2xCD) 1999, Disc #2, Track #14 "Corrosion" - Credo
- Electro Club Attack - Shot One – (2xCD) 1999, Disc #2, Track #10 "Bio-Vital" – XXC
- Elegy - Numéro 7 – (CD Sampler) 1999, Track #11 "Evolution" - Elegy
- Music Research Promotional CD MIDEM '99 Alternative – (2xCD, Promo) 1999, Disc #1, Track #9 "Ragescape" - Music Research
- Sonic Seducer Cold Hands Seduction Vol. I – (CD Sampler) 1999, Track #3 "Infect Me" - Sonic Seducer
- Base Asylum: Sounds from the Asylum Two – (CD Enhanced + CD) 2000, Disc #2, Track #4 "Evolution" - Base Asylum
- Critical M@55 – (CD) 2000, Track #11 "Endless Light" - Metropolis
- Cyberpolis - A Darker Dancefloor Vol 1 – (CD) 2000, Track #3 "Lifeless" - Cyberpolis
- Music Research/Alternative – (CD Promo) 2000, Track #9 "Ragescape" - Zoth Ommog
- Pleasure and Pain Volume Two – (CD) 2000, Track #15 "Reflect in Silence (Alpha Mix)" - Bloodline
- The Challenge from Beyond: A Tribute to H.P. Lovecraft – (CD) 2000, Track #1 "Re-animation" - Dion Fortune
- Clubline Volume 2 – (CD) 2001, Track #7 "Reflect in Silence" - Bloodline
- Clubline Volume 3 – (CD) 2001, Track #4 "Immortal" - Bloodline
- Electro Club Attack - Shot Four – (2xCD) 2001, Disc #2, Track #2 "Reflect in Silence" - XXC, Zoomshot Media Entertainment
- Euro Rock Fest VL 2001 – (2xCD) 2001, Disc #2, Track #4 "Reflect In Silence (Alpha Mix)" - Angelwings, Zoomshot Media Entertainment
- Metropolis 2001 – (CD Sampler) 2001, Track #10 "Atlantis" - Metropolis
- New Forms of Electronic Body Music – (CD) 2001, Track #14 "Lifeless" - Bloodline
- Critical M@55 Volume 4 – (CD Enhanced) 2002, Track #4 "Phoenix" - Metropolis
- Dark Awakening Vol. 1 – (2xCD) 2002, Disc #1, Track #3 "Refelct in Silience (Original Version) - COP International
- Machineries of Joy Vol. 2 – (2xCD) 2002, Disc #2, Track #3 "Phoenix" - Out of Line
- :Per:Version: Vol. 6 – (CD Enhanced) 2002, Track #15 "Phoenix (Imperative Reaction Remix)" - :Ritual:
- Awake the Machines Vol. 4 – (CD) 2003, Track #4 "Heaven (Edit)" - Out of Line
- Electro Götter – (CD) 2003, Track #4 "Phoenix (Angels & Agony Mix)" - Four.Rock
- Metropolis 2003 – (CD Sampler) 2003, Track #11 "Euthanasia (Shockwave Mix)" - Metropolis
- The Future Sound of Electro Vol. 1 – (CD Sampler) 2003, Track #8 "Birth of a Nation (Original)" - Black Hill Recordings
- Zillo Club Hits 8 – (CD) 2003, Track #3 "Phoenix" - Zillo
- ZilloScope: New Signs & Sounds 08-09/03 – (CD Sampler Enhanced + VCD) 2003, VCD Track #2 "Phönix" - Zillo
- Into the Darkness Volume 1 – (DVD) 2004, Track #6 "Phoenix" - Nightclub Records
- Machineries of Joy Vol. 3 – (2xCD, Ltd. Edition) 2004, Disc #2, Track #4 "Supernova" - Out of Line
- Awake the Machines Vol. 5 – (2xCD, Ltd. Edition) 2005, Disc #2, Track #6 "Birth of a Nation (Rebirth Mix)" - Out of Line
- Celebrate the Machines: An Out of Line 10th Anniversary Megamix! – (CD, Ltd. Edition) 2005, Track #19 "Phoenix" - Out of Line
- E:O:D Vol. 1 – (2xCD) 2005, Disc #2, Track #7 "Phoenix" - Excentric Records
- Out of Line Festival Vol. 2 – (DVD) 2006, Track #4 "Bio-Vital", Track #7 "Monument" and Track #11 "Phoenix" - Out of Line
- Machineries of Joy Vol. 4 – (2xCD, Ltd. Edition) 2007, Disc #2, Track #16 "Where I Am" - Out of Line
Other projects
- Hyberia – 2005, Soundtrack
- Red Men Rising – 2005, Soundtrack, (Yone Dudas solo)
The above soundtracks have not been released in any format other than in the movies themselves. Hyberia is a short 3 minute film by Francist (who directed the music videos for the Decoded Feedback songs "Phoenix" and "Hyberia", the latter of which uses audio elements from the soundtrack). Red Men Rising is a 15 minute film about zombies, the soundtrack to which was done by Yone Dudas.
External links
- Decoded Feedback's official website
- Decoded Feedback entry at Metropolis RecordsMetropolis RecordsMetropolis Records is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania based record label, distributor, and mail-order store specializing in the post-industrial field such as electro-industrial, synthpop, futurepop, darkwave, and gothic musical genres....
' website