Kuruki
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Kuruki is/ was a minimal wave
(coldwave
, electronic
, new wave
, minimal synth, electropop, and minimal electronic) project spearheaded by Ghent
-based musician Gerry D'Haeyer and Alain Bureau (Sally Joy).
The band was founded in the early 1980s. Its first release, the single "Crocodile Tears," was the band's single hit and appeared on a number of compilations. Afterwards several singles and 10 inches were released, though none matched the success of the first single. In 1981 the band released the aforementioned Crocodile tears and the 12 inch maxi single "Such A Liar". After intensive touring a new single “Just a cat” was released in 1983. In 1984, they released three records: Action, a 12-inch which was recorded with Chris Whitley
; a single "Souvenir/Souvenir," and the LP TV Scape, their final release. As a live band at that time they were also joined by Alan Gevaert, from Deus, and again Chris Whitley, who were active at that time as Noh Radio.
Gerry D'Haeyer later went on to play drums with bluesmusician Roland Van Campenhout, Roland and the bluesworkshop, Wim De Craene
. He was also a member of Hubble Bubble
where he was replaced by Plastic Bertrand
while doing his army service. He is currently a drummer with Catfish, The Usual Suspects, and the Jill Hilliger band.
In 2010, TV Scape was re-released by the small Belgian label Onderstroom, which re-issues classic Belgian New wave and minimal wave groups. The band is currently having renewed success especially in the America's, where they were picked up by minimal wave dj Veronica Vasicka
. At the moment their label is creating a compilation of all their singles.
Minimal Wave
Minimal Wave is a contentiously named genre of electronic music which focuses on electronic, pre-MIDI instrumentation and themes of sincere, rather than ironic, detachment...
(coldwave
Coldwave
Coldwave, also written as Cold Wave, is the French variant of Dark Wave, gothic rock and post-punk music, primarily spread in France, South Belgium and Romandy.- History :...
, electronic
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...
, 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...
, minimal synth, electropop, and minimal electronic) project spearheaded by Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
-based musician Gerry D'Haeyer and Alain Bureau (Sally Joy).
The band was founded in the early 1980s. Its first release, the single "Crocodile Tears," was the band's single hit and appeared on a number of compilations. Afterwards several singles and 10 inches were released, though none matched the success of the first single. In 1981 the band released the aforementioned Crocodile tears and the 12 inch maxi single "Such A Liar". After intensive touring a new single “Just a cat” was released in 1983. In 1984, they released three records: Action, a 12-inch which was recorded with Chris Whitley
Chris Whitley
Christopher Becker Whitley was an American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist.Whitley changed his sound frequently, and achieved modest mainstream success while maintaining a small but devoted following...
; a single "Souvenir/Souvenir," and the LP TV Scape, their final release. As a live band at that time they were also joined by Alan Gevaert, from Deus, and again Chris Whitley, who were active at that time as Noh Radio.
Gerry D'Haeyer later went on to play drums with bluesmusician Roland Van Campenhout, Roland and the bluesworkshop, Wim De Craene
Wim De Craene
Wim De Craene was a Belgian singer. His most famous songs were Rozane and Tim.-Suicide:In 1990 De Craene died. He committed suicide...
. He was also a member of Hubble Bubble
Hubble Bubble
Hubble Bubble is generally an uncontrolled mixture and this dish is similar to Bubble and Squeak in that it is an English dish containing leftover food items such as potatoes, cabbage, brussel sprouts, carrots and onion but with the addition of baked beans in tomato sauce.While the ingredients of...
where he was replaced by Plastic Bertrand
Plastic Bertrand
Plastic Bertrand is a Belgian musician, songwriter, producer, editor and television presenter, best known for the 1977 international hit single "Ça plane pour moi".-Early life and bands:...
while doing his army service. He is currently a drummer with Catfish, The Usual Suspects, and the Jill Hilliger band.
In 2010, TV Scape was re-released by the small Belgian label Onderstroom, which re-issues classic Belgian New wave and minimal wave groups. The band is currently having renewed success especially in the America's, where they were picked up by minimal wave dj Veronica Vasicka
Veronica Vasicka
Veronica Vasicka was born in New York City to an Uruguayan mother and Czech father. At an early age, she had a passion for music and photography. She studied photography at the Rhode Island School of Design and later co-founded East Village Radio. Inspired by the music she gathered for her weekly 2...
. At the moment their label is creating a compilation of all their singles.
Discography
- "Crocodile Tears/W.S. remake" (7", 1981)
- "Just A Cat/Marina key" (7", 1983)
- Such A Liar/Crocodile Tears (12", 1983)
- "Action I/Action II" (7", 1983)
- T.V. Scape (LP, 1984)
- "Souvenir" (7", 1984)