Having interviewed three members of the band 'Creep Show' (John Foxx, Stephen Mallinder and John Grant) I planned to ask Martyn Ware during our discussion when he'd interview Benge, the fourth member of the super-group. Low and behold the interview is here today, speaking to the undisputed king of synthesized sorcery!

 

If you've not seen his MEMETUNE Programme get ready to sink into one of the deepest cuts of VHS-inspired synth exploration. He's worked with a tonne of artists over the years, as well as releasing his own music - and has one of the most formidable synth collections on land and sea. Here's more:

 

This episode features legendary electronic musician, producer and synth nut Benge.

His works with John Foxx and the Maths and Hannah Peel are outstanding, also Wrangler, OMD, Blancmange and Creep Show with Mal from Cabaret Voltaire, John Grant and Phill Winter.

He also runs a label - MemeTune Recordings, as well as a YouTube series MemeTune, semi-ironically exploring the history of synthesisers...

Ladies and gentlemen - prepare to geek out - meet Benge.

 

Listen on Podbean here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/t7xif-17a879/Electronically-Yours-with-Martyn-Ware-Podcast

 

Creep Show - Yawning Abyss

 

 

Listen on Podbean here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/t7xif-17a879/Electronically-Yours-with-Martyn-Ware-Podcast

 

 

More from Creep Show: https://www.creepshowmusic.com/

 

 

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