Mark Brydon
Encyclopedia
Mark Errington Brydon is an English bassist
, guitar
ist, composer
, arranger
, recording engineer, remix
artist and producer
best known as a member of the group Moloko
.
, but established himself in the Sheffield
music scene, most notably with the funk
band Chakk whose advance from MCA Records
financed the building of Fon Studios. Before its bankruptcy, Brydon had divested himself of his interests in legendary FON studios, for which he did everything from designing the studio architecture to hand-choosing equipment.
Brydon made significant contributions to the 1987 British pop hit "House Arrest" by Krush
. He furthered his career with contributions to records and remixes such as "The Funky Worm" and efforts by The Human League
, Psychic TV
, Boy George
, Art of Noise and other groups. As a bass player and producer he was a member of Cloud 9 and Chakk.
, with whom he formed Moloko, at a cocktail party. The two hit off immediately, and began working together first as a duo for two albums, then bringing in a full line-up to tour and record the last two Moloko albums. Moloko went on indefinite hiatus after the release of "Statues
" in 2003, followed by a successful tour and the release of the full length concert video 11,000 Clicks
in 2004 (filmed at their final performance in Brixton
, at the end of the Statues
tour).
Following Moloko's indefinite break-up, Brydon is focusing his energies on the design of a new studio. He also continues a side career as a remixer under such aliases as DJ Plankton.
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
ist, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, arranger
Arranger
In investment banking, an arranger is a provider of funds in the syndication of a debt. They are entitled to syndicate the loan or bond issue, and may be referred to as the "lead underwriter". This is because this entity bears the risk of being able to sell the underlying securities/debt or the...
, recording engineer, remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
artist and 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...
best known as a member of the group Moloko
Moloko
Moloko were an Anglo-Irish electronic/pop duo consisting of Róisín Murphy from Wicklow, Ireland and Mark Brydon, from Sunderland, England.- Origin of band name :...
.
Previous work
He comes from Sunderland, EnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, but established himself in the Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
music scene, most notably with the funk
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
band Chakk whose advance from MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
financed the building of Fon Studios. Before its bankruptcy, Brydon had divested himself of his interests in legendary FON studios, for which he did everything from designing the studio architecture to hand-choosing equipment.
Brydon made significant contributions to the 1987 British pop hit "House Arrest" by Krush
Krush
Krush were a UK dance music group, who had a crossover hit single with "House Arrest" in 1987.-Career:The group consisted of musicians Mark Gamble, Cassius Campbell and record producers Mark Brydon and Robert Gordon. Their second single "Walking On Sunshine" was a club hit in 1992, and peaked at...
. He furthered his career with contributions to records and remixes such as "The Funky Worm" and efforts by The Human League
The Human League
The Human League are an English electronic New Wave band formed in Sheffield in 1977. They achieved popularity after a key change in line-up in the early 1980s and have continued recording and performing with moderate commercial success throughout the 1980s up to the present day.The only constant...
, Psychic TV
Psychic TV
Psychic TV or PTV, is a video art and music group that primarily performs psychedelic, punk, electronic and experimental music...
, Boy George
Boy George
Boy George is a British singer-songwriter who was part of the English New Romantic movement which emerged in the early 1980s. He helped give androgyny an international stage with the success of Culture Club during the 1980s. His music is often classified as blue-eyed soul, which is influenced by...
, Art of Noise and other groups. As a bass player and producer he was a member of Cloud 9 and Chakk.
Moloko
His biggest contribution to British art pop to date would come as a result of meeting Róisín MurphyRóisín Murphy
Róisín Marie Murphy is an Irish singer-songwriter and record producer, known for her electronic style.Murphy first came to note as part of the electronic music duo Moloko. Her partner in the band was then-boyfriend Mark Brydon. After the two ended their romantic relationship, Murphy released her...
, with whom he formed Moloko, at a cocktail party. The two hit off immediately, and began working together first as a duo for two albums, then bringing in a full line-up to tour and record the last two Moloko albums. Moloko went on indefinite hiatus after the release of "Statues
Statues (album)
-Weekly charts:-Certifications:-Year-end charts:...
" in 2003, followed by a successful tour and the release of the full length concert video 11,000 Clicks
11,000 clicks
11,000 Clicks is a DVD release from the musical group Moloko, and their final release other than the compilation album Catalogue. It was recorded at Brixton Academy in London and also contains a documentary titled "Ed's Film" filmed by Eddie Stevens which contains footage shot by the band both...
in 2004 (filmed at their final performance in Brixton
Brixton
Brixton is a district in the London Borough of Lambeth in south London, England. It is south south-east of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London....
, at the end of the Statues
Statues (album)
-Weekly charts:-Certifications:-Year-end charts:...
tour).
Following Moloko's indefinite break-up, Brydon is focusing his energies on the design of a new studio. He also continues a side career as a remixer under such aliases as DJ Plankton.
External links
- Mark Brydon discography at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...