The Black Ghosts
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The Black Ghosts are a United Kingdom
-based electronic music
duo composed of Theo Keating
and Simon William Lord
, formed in 2006. They are currently signed to Southern Fried Records
in the UK and IAMSOUND Records
in North America. Keating and Lord had previously been in the bands The Wiseguys
and Simian
, respectively. Keating is well known for his other recording synonyms Touche and Fake Blood.
The Black Ghosts released a series of singles followed by the DJ mix
titled Mixtape and the well-received EP Anyway You Choose to Give It. Their self-titled debut album was released on July 8, 2008. The lead single "Repetition Kills You" features Damon Albarn
as guest vocalist. The song "I Want Nothing" is currently featured on the Triple J
Hit List. Each track from the album is to be accompanied by a music video
. The song "Full Moon" is featured in the 2008 film Twilight
and its accompanying soundtrack album
.
In March 2008, Lord performed a three-song live video set for LiveDaily Sessions during the South by Southwest
music festival in Austin, Texas
. The set included the songs "Some Way Though This", "Anyway You Choose to Give It" and "Something New", which premiered on August 14, 2008.
In March 2011 Annie Mac played a new song called "Water Will Find A Way" courtesy of Lord, announcing a new album released in June of the same year. The album has been given the name "When Animals Stare".
Singles
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
-based 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...
duo composed of Theo Keating
Theo Keating
Theo Keating, also known as Touché and Fake Blood, is a British DJ, musician and music producer who made his name as one half of The Wiseguys, a British hip hop/big beat band, together with Paul Eve...
and Simon William Lord
Simon William Lord
Simon William Lord is an English musical composer, record producer and musician. Lord was a member of the group Simian and now produces music as Lord Skywave and is one half of The Black Ghosts.-Lord Skywave:...
, formed in 2006. They are currently signed to Southern Fried Records
Southern Fried Records
Southern Fried Records is a London-based independent electronic dance music record label founded and owned by Norman Cook, better known by his stage name, Fatboy Slim...
in the UK and IAMSOUND Records
IAMSOUND Records
IAMSOUND Records is a Los Angeles-based independent record label. Started as a part of Worlds End Management , one of the largest producer management companies in America, it was created in 2006....
in North America. Keating and Lord had previously been in the bands The Wiseguys
The Wiseguys
The Wiseguys was a British electronica and hip hop band that was responsible for creating the song "Start the Commotion" that was in a Mitsubishi TV advertisement, as well as the films Lizzie McGuire, Zoolander and Kangaroo Jack; and "Ooh La La", which was used in Budweiser commercials...
and Simian
Simian (band)
Simian was an English electronic rock band, formed in Manchester in 2000.-Personnel:*Simon William Lord *James Ellis Ford *Alex MacNaghten *James Anthony Shaw -History:...
, respectively. Keating is well known for his other recording synonyms Touche and Fake Blood.
History
Keating and Lord discovered each other through the Internet and had only physically met after they had worked on a significant amount of material together. The Black Ghosts' style was described as being "perverse, personal pop music", a tendency that has its roots in both Keating and Lord's early childhood. Keating was encouraged by his mother to watch horror movies at a young age; Lord's grandmother was considered psychic.The Black Ghosts released a series of singles followed by the DJ mix
DJ mix
A DJ mix or DJ mixset is a sequence of musical tracks typically mixed together to appear as one continuous track. When a DJ mix or DJ mixset is recorded onto some medium, it is often referred to as a mix tape...
titled Mixtape and the well-received EP Anyway You Choose to Give It. Their self-titled debut album was released on July 8, 2008. The lead single "Repetition Kills You" features Damon Albarn
Damon Albarn
Damon Albarn is an English singer-songwriter and record producer who has been involved in many high profile projects, coming to prominence as the frontman and primary songwriter of Britpop band Blur...
as guest vocalist. The song "I Want Nothing" is currently featured on the Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
Hit List. Each track from the album is to be accompanied by a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
. The song "Full Moon" is featured in the 2008 film Twilight
Twilight (2008 film)
Twilight is a 2008 American romantic vampire film based on Stephenie Meyer's popular novel of the same name. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, the film stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. It is the first film in The Twilight Saga film series...
and its accompanying soundtrack album
Twilight (soundtrack)
The Twilight soundtrack is the official music for the 2008 film Twilight. The score was composed by Carter Burwell, with the rest of the soundtrack chosen by music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas. The album was released on November 4, 2008 by Patsavas' Chop Shop label in conjunction with Atlantic...
.
In March 2008, Lord performed a three-song live video set for LiveDaily Sessions during the South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
music festival in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
. The set included the songs "Some Way Though This", "Anyway You Choose to Give It" and "Something New", which premiered on August 14, 2008.
In March 2011 Annie Mac played a new song called "Water Will Find A Way" courtesy of Lord, announcing a new album released in June of the same year. The album has been given the name "When Animals Stare".
Discography
Albums- Mixtape (DJ mix) (2008)
- The Black Ghosts (2008)
- When Animals Stare (2011)
Singles
- "Face" (2006)
- "Anyway You Choose to Give It" (2007)
- "It's Your Touch" (2007)
- "Some Way Through This" (2007)
- "Repetition Kills You" (2007)
- "I Want Nothing" (2008)
- "Full Moon" (2009)