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|years_active = 1986–1994
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'''A.R. Kane''' (or '''A R Kane''' or '''A.R.Kane''') were a ] ] duo consisting of Alex Ayuli and Rudy Tambala that formed in 1986. Their name was partially derived from their first names, the "A" in Alex and the "R" in Rudy. The duo hailed from East ]. Ayuli and Tambala were also part of the one-off recording collective ], which included the group ], in 1987. Their song "]" became a surprise worldwide number one chart hit. '''A.R. Kane''' (sometimes stylized as '''A R Kane''' or '''A.R.Kane''') were a British ] duo formed in 1986 by Alex Ayuli and Rudy Tambala.


Pioneers in the development of ] (a term first coined by the group themselves), A.R. Kane have also been acknowledged as an important precursor to such musical developments as ], ], ], and ].<ref></ref> The duo have been described as "arguably the most criminally under-recognized band of their era."<ref></ref>
⚫ ==History==


Ayuli and Tambala were also part of the one-off recording collective ], whose influential 1987 single "]" became a surprise worldwide number one chart hit.<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ar-kane-mn0000921542/biography</ref>
Critic Jason Ankeny<ref></ref> describes A.R. Kane as "arguably the most criminally under-recognized band of their era," suggesting that the duo's innovative music was a seminal influence on later developments such as ], ], ], and ]. Their lyrics which frequently dealt with such topics as water/oceans, love, colours, childhood, and dreams were often surrealist. Their music was usually danceable, due in part to its strong ] influence, and ethereal.


⚫ ==History==
Alex was formerly an advertising copywriter, one of the very few black creatives working in the London ad business (1983–1990). He started his ad career at ] before moving on to ] where he was associated with the creation of two pan-European Lego TV commercials. The director of one of these commercials, Matt Forrest, invited Alex and his art director team mate to write a music video for ] track "Unkiss that Kiss". The music video was filmed inside and outside the historic ] restaurant in London's Soho.

===Recordings===


Ayuli is of ] descent, while Tambala was born to a ] father and English mother.<ref>http://thequietus.com/articles/10306-a-r-kane-interview</ref> The two first met as schoolchildren in East London, becoming friends at the age of eight.<ref>http://thequietus.com/articles/10306-a-r-kane-interview</ref> Both were involved in formative music scenes as adolescents, with Ayuli part of a ] ] and Tambala immersed in the local ] scene.<ref>http://www.theguardian.https://music/2012/sep/19/ar-kane-rudy-tambala</ref>
A.R. Kane began by releasing two 12" singles, each on a trend-setting U.K. indie label (] and ]).
The duo then released a string of singles and two ground-breaking albums on ] - 1988's ''sixty-nine'' and 1989's ''"i"''. Critics found both albums difficult to define, genre-wise. ''sixty-nine'' was more consciously rock-based, and its sound could be likened to the nascent ] movement; ''"i"'' was more slick/poppy, covering a wide variety of styles over twenty-six tracks (ten of which were short noise interludes). ''"i"'' also spawned what is arguably A.R. Kane's best-known song, "A Love From Outer Space". Both albums achieved wide critical acclaim, particularly in UK magazine '']'', where they were championed especially by critic ]. The 6-track ''rem"i"xes'' EP featured remixes of songs from the ''"i"'' LP, done by ] of ] and by A R Kane themselves.


A.R. Kane began by releasing two 12" singles, each on a trend-setting UK indie label (] and ]). This was followed by string of EPs and two albums on ] – 1988's '']'' and 1989's '']'', the latter of which spawned what is arguably A.R. Kane's best-known song, "A Love From Outer Space." Both albums achieved wide critical acclaim, particularly in UK magazine ''],'' where they were championed most prominently by critic ]. Their "oceanic sound"<ref></ref> drew comparisons to a broad range of styles, including ], ], ], and ].<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/sep/19/ar-kane-rudy-tambala</ref>
⚫ Rough Trade went bankrupt in 1991, hindering the band's momentum and leaving them label-less. In 1992, ]'s record label, ], released a 15-song U.S. retrospective of the band's work, entitled ''Americana''.


⚫ Rough Trade went bankrupt in 1991, hindering the band's momentum and leaving them label-less. In 1992, ]'s record label, ], released a 15-song US retrospective of the band's work, entitled ''Americana''. After an early-1990s hiatus, follow-up album ''New Clear Child'' (1994) was released to mixed reception.
After an early-1990s hiatus, follow-up album ''New Clear Child'' (1994) was not received as well due to a seeming lack of a coherent direction and a feeling that the ideas were merely re-hashes of works that were completed more succinctly in the earlier two albums.


A.R. Kane's first two albums were reissued in the U.S. by One Little Indian in 2004, and ''New Clear Child'' was reissued by 3rd Stone in 2000. A.R. Kane's first two albums were reissued in the US by One Little Indian in 2004, and ''New Clear Child'' was reissued by 3rd Stone in 2000. The singles compilation ''Complete Singles Collection'' was released in 2012.


==Post-breakup and influences== ==Post-breakup and influences==
Since the dissolution of A.R. Kane, Tambala made ambient- and dub-based music with his sister Maggie under the alias Sufi<ref></ref> and released the 1995 album ''Life's Rising'' on ]. Tambala is currently working for ] as Head of New Media, and has previously worked for ] in non-musical related roles. He currently records as MusicOne.<ref></ref> Since the dissolution of A.R. Kane, Tambala made ambient- and dub-based music with his sister Maggie under the alias Sufi<ref></ref> and released the 1995 album ''Life's Rising'' on ]. Tambala is currently working for ] as Head of New Media, and has previously worked for ] in non-musical related roles. He currently records as MusicOne.<ref></ref>


Ayuli was known to be a museum curator in the U.S. He put out releases under the name Alex!.<ref></ref> In 2006, Ayuli contributed vocals on two tracks ("Soulsong" and "Passage") of the album "Primario" by the Mexican record label Static Discos artist Fax. He will also appear on Fax's forthcoming album, Zig Zag.<ref>. March 26, 2009.</ref> Ayuli appears in Beautiful Noise, the documentary on the ] music scene of the 1990s <ref></ref> Ayuli was known to be a museum curator in the US He put out releases under the name Alex!.<ref></ref> In 2006, Ayuli contributed vocals on two tracks ("Soulsong" and "Passage") of the album "Primario" by the Mexican record label Static Discos artist Fax. He will also appear on Fax's forthcoming album, Zig Zag.<ref>. 26 March 2009.</ref> Ayuli appears in ''Beautiful Noise'', the documentary on the ] music scene of the 1990s<ref></ref>


Bands such as ], ], ], ], ] and ] have cited A.R. Kane as an influence. Bands such as ], ], ], ], ] and ] have cited A.R. Kane as an influence.
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===Albums=== ===Albums===
* '']'' CD/LP - 1988 - Rough Trade, Rough 119 (Reissued on One Little Indian, 2004) * '']'' CD/LP – 1988 – Rough Trade, Rough 119 (Reissued on One Little Indian, 2004)
* '']'' CD/LP - 1989 - Rough Trade, Rough 139 (Reissued on One Little Indian, 2004) * '']'' CD/LP – 1989 – Rough Trade, Rough 139 (Reissued on One Little Indian, 2004)
* ''New Clear Child'' CD/LP - 1994 - Luaka Bop, (Reissued on 3rd Stone, 2000) * ''New Clear Child'' CD/LP – 1994 – Luaka Bop, (Reissued on 3rd Stone, 2000)


===EPs, Singles=== ===EPs, Singles===
* ''When You're Sad'' 12" - 1986, One Little Indian, 12 TP 2 * ''When You're Sad'' 12" – 1986, One Little Indian, 12 TP 2
* ''Lollita'' 12" - 1987, 4AD, BAD 704 * ''Lollita'' 12" – 1987, 4AD, BAD 704
* ''Up Home!'' 12" - 1988, Rough Trade, RTT 201 * ''Up Home!'' 12" – 1988, Rough Trade, RTT 201
* ''Listen Up!'' 12" - 1988, Rough Trade, 229 * ''Listen Up!'' 12" – 1988, Rough Trade, 229 (under the name ARK)
* ''Love-Sick'' 12" - 1988, Rough Trade, 231 * ''Love-Sick'' 12" – 1988, Rough Trade, 231
* ''Pop'' CD/12" - 1989, Rough Trade, RT 239 * ''Pop'' CD/12" – 1989, Rough Trade, RT 239
* ''rem"i"xes'' CD/12" - 1990, Rough Trade Deutschland, RTD 171 (Germany/ U.K.) * ''rem"i"xes'' CD/12" – 1990, Rough Trade Deutschland, RTD 171 (Germany/ UK)
* ''A Love From Outer Space'' CD/12" - 1992, Luaka Bop/ Sire * ''A Love From Outer Space'' CD/12" – 1992, Luaka Bop/ Sire


===Compilation=== ===Compilation===
* ''Americana'' CD/LP - 1992, Luaka Bop/ Sire * ''Americana'' CD/LP – 1992, Luaka Bop/ Sire
* ''Complete Singles Collection'' 2xCD - 2012, One Little Indian * ''Complete Singles Collection'' 2xCD – 2012, One Little Indian


==References== ==References==

Revision as of 05:55, 31 December 2014

A.R. Kane
Rudy Tambala (L) and Alex AyuliRudy Tambala (L) and Alex Ayuli
Background information
OriginEast London, England
GenresDream pop, experimental pop, art rock, alternative dance
LabelsRough Trade, 4AD, One Little Indian, Luaka Bop/Sire
Past membersAlex Ayuli
Rudy Tambala

A.R. Kane (sometimes stylized as A R Kane or A.R.Kane) were a British dream pop duo formed in 1986 by Alex Ayuli and Rudy Tambala.

Pioneers in the development of dream pop (a term first coined by the group themselves), A.R. Kane have also been acknowledged as an important precursor to such musical developments as shoegaze, trip hop, post-rock, and acid house. The duo have been described as "arguably the most criminally under-recognized band of their era."

Ayuli and Tambala were also part of the one-off recording collective MARRS, whose influential 1987 single "Pump Up the Volume" became a surprise worldwide number one chart hit.

History

Ayuli is of Nigerian descent, while Tambala was born to a Malawian father and English mother. The two first met as schoolchildren in East London, becoming friends at the age of eight. Both were involved in formative music scenes as adolescents, with Ayuli part of a dub sound system and Tambala immersed in the local jazz-funk scene.

A.R. Kane began by releasing two 12" singles, each on a trend-setting UK indie label (One Little Indian and 4AD). This was followed by string of EPs and two albums on Rough Trade Records – 1988's sixty-nine and 1989's "i", the latter of which spawned what is arguably A.R. Kane's best-known song, "A Love From Outer Space." Both albums achieved wide critical acclaim, particularly in UK magazine Melody Maker, where they were championed most prominently by critic Simon Reynolds. Their "oceanic sound" drew comparisons to a broad range of styles, including avant-garde jazz, dub music, neo-psychedelia, and electronic dance music.

Rough Trade went bankrupt in 1991, hindering the band's momentum and leaving them label-less. In 1992, David Byrne's record label, Luaka Bop, released a 15-song US retrospective of the band's work, entitled Americana. After an early-1990s hiatus, follow-up album New Clear Child (1994) was released to mixed reception.

A.R. Kane's first two albums were reissued in the US by One Little Indian in 2004, and New Clear Child was reissued by 3rd Stone in 2000. The singles compilation Complete Singles Collection was released in 2012.

Post-breakup and influences

Since the dissolution of A.R. Kane, Tambala made ambient- and dub-based music with his sister Maggie under the alias Sufi and released the 1995 album Life's Rising on Caroline Records. Tambala is currently working for Ministry of Sound as Head of New Media, and has previously worked for Virgin Digital in non-musical related roles. He currently records as MusicOne.

Ayuli was known to be a museum curator in the US He put out releases under the name Alex!. In 2006, Ayuli contributed vocals on two tracks ("Soulsong" and "Passage") of the album "Primario" by the Mexican record label Static Discos artist Fax. He will also appear on Fax's forthcoming album, Zig Zag. Ayuli appears in Beautiful Noise, the documentary on the shoegazing music scene of the 1990s

Bands such as Long Fin Killie, Slowdive, Dubstar, The Veldt, Apollo Heights and Seefeel have cited A.R. Kane as an influence.

Discography

Albums

  • sixty-nine CD/LP – 1988 – Rough Trade, Rough 119 (Reissued on One Little Indian, 2004)
  • "i" CD/LP – 1989 – Rough Trade, Rough 139 (Reissued on One Little Indian, 2004)
  • New Clear Child CD/LP – 1994 – Luaka Bop, (Reissued on 3rd Stone, 2000)

EPs, Singles

  • When You're Sad 12" – 1986, One Little Indian, 12 TP 2
  • Lollita 12" – 1987, 4AD, BAD 704
  • Up Home! 12" – 1988, Rough Trade, RTT 201
  • Listen Up! 12" – 1988, Rough Trade, 229 (under the name ARK)
  • Love-Sick 12" – 1988, Rough Trade, 231
  • Pop CD/12" – 1989, Rough Trade, RT 239
  • rem"i"xes CD/12" – 1990, Rough Trade Deutschland, RTD 171 (Germany/ UK)
  • A Love From Outer Space CD/12" – 1992, Luaka Bop/ Sire

Compilation

  • Americana CD/LP – 1992, Luaka Bop/ Sire
  • Complete Singles Collection 2xCD – 2012, One Little Indian

References

  1. A.R. Kane biography at Allmusic.com
  2. A.R. Kane biography at Allmusic.com
  3. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ar-kane-mn0000921542/biography
  4. http://thequietus.com/articles/10306-a-r-kane-interview
  5. http://thequietus.com/articles/10306-a-r-kane-interview
  6. http://www.theguardian.https://music/2012/sep/19/ar-kane-rudy-tambala
  7. A.R. Kane biography at Allmusic.com
  8. http://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/sep/19/ar-kane-rudy-tambala
  9. Sufi's profile on MySpace
  10. MusicOne profile on MySpace
  11. Alex! profile on MySpace
  12. "The Fax Returns!" at Static Discos website. 26 March 2009.
  13. Beautiful Noise entry on imdb.com

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