Band of Gypsies
The Band of Gypsies were originally called 3 Man Island, and since then have also been known as Rhythm Street, Geiger, Picos de Europa, Hoodoo Child and Tantrik. They are Nigel Swanston and Tim Cox; original member Mike Whitford left and became Trauma Club. They wrote and produced the early Rozalla hits "Everybodys Free", "Are You Ready To Fly" and "Faith". "Everybodys Free" has sold over a million copies around the world and has been used in numerous films. A cover version by "Quindon Tarver" was used in the soundtrack of "Romeo and Juliet" by film director Baz Luhrman. A remix of this version, "Everybodys Free To Wear Sunscreen" went on to become a worldwide hit, reaching number one in the United Kingdom. The Band of Gypsies have also written and produced for artists such as Jeany Tracy, Kim Syms, Sabrina Johnson, Sonique(Sexpress), Erire, Sue Challoner, Abigail and Diane Charlemagne.
Taken from Band of Gypsies @ Soundclick.com
12": Travels in Hyper Reality
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Released 1991 on Pulse 8 Records (UK) as 2x12". Licensed from Peer Music/Upfront Music 1991. Written by Swanston and Cox. Produced and mixed by Band of Gypsies. The first 12" features the original and, in my opinion, the best mix of 'Travels in Hyper Reality', an early '90s Whirl-Y-Gig classic.
12": Travels in Hyper Reality (Remix)
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Released 1991 on Pulse 8 Records (UK). Licensed from Peer Music/Upfront Music 1991. Written by Swanston and Cox. Produced and mixed by Band of Gypsies. Further mixes of 'Travels in Hyper Reality' can be found on this second vinyl.
12": Face The Sun
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Released 1990 on Big One Records (UK). Licensed from Peer Music/Upfront Music 1991. Written by N. Swanston and T. Cox. Produced and mixed by Band of Gypsies. The better of the three is 'Journey into Nomads Land', featuring all the familiar samples that feature in 'Travels in Hyper Reality' combined with some excellent vocal chants.
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For further information on the Band of Gypsies and downloads see their site at Soundclick.com.
