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Big Bang
BIG BANG - Iain Williams and Laurence Malice (with guest vocalist Jasmine Ventura) 1989
BIG BANG - Iain Williams and Laurence Malice (with guest vocalist Jasmine Ventura) 1989
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresBig beat, electronic, synthpop, alternative dance, nu-disco
Years active1988–1991
2013–present
LabelsWM Records, Swanyard Records
MembersLaurence Malice
Iain Williams
Past membersVocalists
Teresa Revill (1989–1991)
Jasmine Duggan (Ventura) (1989–1991)
WebsiteBig Bang Official Archive

Big Bang are a British electronic music duo formed in 1988 by founder of Trade nightclub, Laurence Malice,[1][2] and writer Iain Williams.[3] Based in London, the duo were signed to Swanyard Records and spearheaded the music genre known as big beat.[4]

Career

1988: Formation and early years

Big Bang were formed during the latter part of 1988.

From 1986 to 1988, Malice and Williams were in the band You You You with the vocalist Karen O'Connor and backing vocalist Alice Shaw.[5][6][7] By late 1986, a new clique of club bands were beginning to make an impression in Europe and Scandinavia that were rediscovering and embracing past dance music and taking it forward onto a different level; Army of Lovers in Sweden and Desireless in France were examples. You You You was part of this renaissance.[8]

You You You - Iain Williams (L) Laurence Malice (M) Karen O'Connor (R) promotional photo 1987

You You You gave their first concert at a secret location in Charing Cross Road, London, in early January 1987.[9] News of the gig remained so secretive that band members have since forgotten where the venue was. The show was arranged as an unannounced warm-up appearance before their debut at the Camden Palace on 13 January.[6][10] The band billed their first series of concerts as 'Stage 1' of their 'World Domination Tour' and enlisted the help of illustrator Mark Wardel to design their publicity.[11][12] Their appearance at the Camden Palace attracted over 1,000 people on what the Met Office[13] recorded as one of England's coldest nights of the 20th century.[6][14][15] [16]

You You You built up a strong following performing concerts on the club scene, including three nights at the Hippodrome, London (23 January,[17] 9 February[18] and 6 April),[19][20][21] on 19 February at Anarchy Club at London Astoria,[22] at The Fridge, Brixton on 27 March (where they appeared on stage on a huge, white staircase with a troupe of synchronized dancers and were filmed for Japanese TV),[23] at The Zap Club in Brighton on 18 April (as part of the event 'Return of the Django goes to Brighton'),[24] on 28 April at Paradise Lost in Watford,[25] [26] on 9 May at The Limelight, London, and two shows on 10 July at Paramount City in Soho (formerly the Windmill Theatre), [27] and on 15 July at Le Palace in Paris (hosted by the performance artist Leigh Bowery.[28][29]

The band received an invitation to appear at The Party – a benefit concert held at Wembley Arena on 1 April to help fund AIDS research and awareness.[30][31] It was the first such concert held.[6] Many well-known musicians were on the bill, including Elton John, George Michael, Bob Geldof, Meat Loaf, Ben E. King and Kim Wilde. The show was televised globally to over 100 million viewers. Due to the volume of acts performing, You You You were allotted an appearance at the After-Party show held at a London West End theatre where You You You appeared on stage alongside several pop stars, including George Michael, members from the cast of TV's Coronation Street and EastEnders, and performers from several West End musicals, including 42nd Street (musical) and Nunsense.[32]

On 2 June 1987, during the run-up to the general election, Karen O'Connor co-starred (as a magician's assistant) in the Conservative Party (UK)'s Election Broadcast, which aired on UK national TV. The 8.44-minute film was part of Saatchi & Saatchi's marketing campaign to help re-elect the Conservative Party.[33] On 12 July, You You You made a guest appearance on the Channel 4 TV show Network 7. The band's new pop video for Head Over Heels,[34][35][36][37] directed by Steven Chivers,[38] premiered on the show, and O'Connor was interviewed inside a caravan by presenter Magenta Devine. On 17 December, You You You gave a special Christmas Show at the Hippodrome, London, their 4th appearance at the venue that year.[39]

In February 1988, You You You signed a deal with Orinoco to record a single for Major Productions under the guidance of Orinoco Studios owner Tom Astor. The Lager Brothers – Ken Thomas and Zeke Manyika (from Orange Juice) – produced two tracks with the band.[40] In July, the project halted after O'Connor quit the band to concentrate on her acting career. Soon after the split, Malice and Williams formed Big Bang, using session vocalists for recordings and live performances. The single You You You recorded, How Can This Be Love, was never released.[41]

Prior to You You You, Malice had hosted the Pyramid Club at Heaven,[42] and Williams had been a solo singer-songwriter and model,[43] as well as a member of the London-based bands Dance on a Telephone and One by One, the latter of which he recorded the 1984 single I Kept My Promise.[44]

In January 1984, Williams recorded the dance track Love Is Suicide at Trident Studios in Soho under the provisional title Iain Williams & the 1984 Project.[45] Williams penned the track and co-produced it along with Fiachra Trench. The 9-minute recording based on repetitive chord structures was an experiment in producing a rhythmic, minimalistic dance track aimed explicitly at dance clubs.[46] Musicians on it include Hans Zimmer on Fairlight CMI synth and LinnDrum, guitarist Alan Murphy (later of the band Level 42), lead vocal by Lelo (of Lelo and the Levants), and backing vocals by Shirley and Dee Lewis, with Williams playing the Trident Studio grand piano on which Rick Wakeman played on David Bowie's recording of 'Life On Mars'.[45]

In 1985, Williams produced and co-wrote the single The Boys Were There for London-based performance artist Yvette the Conqueror. The record was released on the Fridge nightclub indie label Latex Records.[47][48]

1989: Swanyard Records,Voulez-Vous and big beat

‘Big Bang were a combination of everything prior and a signpost for what lay ahead,’ explains Iain. ‘We arrived at exactly the right time. We were also at the forefront of the ABBA revival.’

—Iain Williams.[49]

Big Bang signed with Swanyard Records at the start of 1989. Margarita Hamilton, the owner of Walton Castle, founded the label. Big Bang were the first band signed to the company. In June 1989, Big Bang released their Arabic-inspired version of ABBA's Voulez-Vous, B-side Cold Nights In Cairo.[50] It reached #101 in the BBC national chart.[51] Big Bang and Steev Toth produced the single. 7" and 12" versions (plus a 12" extended 'Imagine Mix') were released. Lead vocals on Voulez-Vous were shared by Jasmine Duggan Ventura[52] and Teresa Revill, with backing vocals shared by Williams and Malice. Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor plays guitar on the track.[53] A 12" white label had previously been released several months earlier.[54] Mixed by Democratic 3, Voulez-Vous (Democratic 3 Mix) reached #1 in several club charts throughout the UK and #27 in the Record Mirror chart.[55] The single charted at #14 in London's (1989) end-of-year club chart.[56]

Iain Williams coined the musical term big beat to describe the band's sound. He explained the concept during an interview with the journalist Alex Gerry in London's Metropolitan magazine under the heading, 'Big Bang in Clubland. Could Big Beat be the 1989 answer to Acid House?'.[57] Big Bang's sound consisted of various experimental musical elements, including heavy hard rock drum beats and synthesizer-generated loops, as well as an added suggestion of European influences that, at times, had a trance-like quality. Their agent, 10 x Better, released a press release detailing their musical influences that included Dalida, Warda Al-Jazairia, ABBA, Tamla Motown, and 70s Euro disco.[58] Big Bang always stated Cold Nights In Cairo gave a better impression of the big beat sound they were aiming for than their recording of Voulez-Vous did. Club DJs picked up on this, and both tracks became club floor-fillers. The concept of the big beat sound was later adapted and became widely used by many musicians throughout the 1990s.[59]

1989: Arabic Circus Tour

Big Bang - Arabic Circus Tour with circus performers and aerialists 1989-90
Iain Williams on stage, Arabic Circus Tour, 1989

During 1989, Big Bang publicized the release of Voulez-Vous by producing their lavish Arabic Circus Tour. On stage, the band was joined by the vocalists Teresa Revill and Jasmine Ventura and a company of circus acts, including acrobats, one-wheel bicycle riders, fire-eaters, jugglers, flying trapeze artists and a belly-dancing troupe.[60] Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, through her outfits, gave the band and the tour a strong, distinctive image.[61] The Arabic Circus Tour appeared at the Hippodrome in London's Leicester Square, where Visage frontman Steve Strange hosted the night and, it was said, the singer Grace Jones threatened to jump on stage to upstage the band,[62] and at Paramount City in Soho (formerly the Windmill Theatre), at the Hammersmith Palais, and on 18 November at a fetish Ball in ‘a mysterious cavern somewhere on the west side of London’ hosted by the performance artist Leigh Bowery, with experimental musician/vocalist Danielle Dax and American punk singer and former Andy Warhol protégé Jayne County appearing as supporting artists on the bill,[63] and at Heaven nightclub with DJ's Mark Moore (of S'Express) and Colin Faver.[64][65][66]

  • Big Bang on stage during their Arabic Circus Tour, 1989
    Big Bang on stage during their Arabic Circus Tour, 1989
  • Laurence Malice on stage at the Hippodrome during Big Bang's Arabic Circus Tour
    Laurence Malice on stage at the Hippodrome during Big Bang's Arabic Circus Tour
  • Teresa Revill of Big Bang dressed in Vivienne Westwood
    Teresa Revill of Big Bang dressed in Vivienne Westwood
  • Iain Williams on stage at the Hippodrome during Big Bang's Arabic Circus Tour, 1989
    Iain Williams on stage at the Hippodrome during Big Bang's Arabic Circus Tour, 1989

1990–91: Recording their album & the International Song Festival

1990: Throughout 1990, Big Bang concentrated on writing and recording new material for an album. In October, Malice opened Trade nightclub at Turnmills in London. Trade was Britain’s first licensed all-night after-hours club.[67][68]

Also, in 1990, Malice had a guest appearance in the Dead or Alive video for "Your Sweetness (Is Your Weakness)" from Fan the Flame (Part 1). Malice appears in drag playing the cello in the nightclub scenes.[69]

On 16 November 1990, Big Bang, accompanied by vocalist Jasmine Ventura[70] flew to Ireland to represent the UK in the 13th International Song Festival, where they performed their self-penned song One More Chance.[71] It was the first time the song had been heard in public. The festival was held in Cavan over two days and compered by the Irish commentators George Hamilton and Larry Gogan. The Romanian singer Ricky Dandel gave a guest performance. The final took place on 17 November.[72][73] The Earl Gill Orchestra accompanied Big Bang on stage. Malta won the contest.[74] Big Bang came second in the competition and first for their performance.[75]

Upon their return to London, Big Bang parted company with Swanyard Records over musical differences. The band immediately secured interest from London Records, who commissioned them to record a single at The Music Station in Fulham. Here, Big Bang laid down the track One More Chance with a new producer.

1991: Although Big Bang never officially disbanded, at the tail end of 1991, Malice and Williams decided to concentrate on their careers away from the band. The new material they wrote and recorded for their intended album (tentatively titled Theory) was never released.

1992: In 1992, Big Bang’s vocalist Teresa Revill released the single ‘Shine’[76] under the name Teresa Revelle on Subrosa Records.[77] The House track, written and produced by Leee John and Adam Pense, has a distinct Arabic feel to it.

2008: In 2008, one week before Trade closed its doors for the final time, Malice was interviewed on Gaydar Radio by DJ Gary H in a two-hour, two-part documentary about his music career, Trade, and clubbing history—how it all started, the highs and lows, and everything else in between.[78][79]

2012: In July 2012, Big Bang released DJ promotional copies of a previously unreleased 12" rare mix of Voulez Vous.[80]

2013: I Really Miss U

Big Bang - "I Really Miss U" (ft. Teresa Revill)[81]

On 26 August 2013, Big Bang issued a press statement announcing the release of their first single in over two decades. I Really Miss U features lead vocals by Teresa Revill. The 'media' dubbed it a 'nu-disco' track.

2014: Arabic Circus // The Dawn Rising (EP)

On 1 July 2014, Big Bang released a new six-track EP. Arabic Circus // The Dawn Rising is Big Bang's first EP and is a collection of songs/tracks taken from the soundtrack of their Arabic Circus Tour. The EP is 21 minutes in length.

Arabic Circus // The Dawn Rising track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)ArrangementLength
1."Voulez Vous[82]"Benny Andersson and Björn UlvaeusBig Bang / Steev Toth3:48
2."Tell Me"Iain Williams and Laurence MaliceIain Williams / Simon Thomas4:07
3."Higher and Higher" (Democratic 3 mix)Iain Williams and Laurence MaliceIain Williams / Simon Thomas/ Democratic 34:06
4."Cold Nights in Cairo" (S. Proctor mix)Big BangBig Bang / S. Proctor3:40
5."TM2" (Sahara City mix)Iain WilliamsIain Williams / Simon Thomas3:59
6."Trail of the Bedouins" (The Badawī (بدوي) Mix)Iain WilliamsIain Williams1:23
Total length:21:03

Arabic Circus // The Dawn Rising - release history

Arabic Circus // The Dawn Rising was released on WM Records in various countries worldwide in 2014.

Region Date Label Format Catalog
Australia, New Zealand 4 August 2014 WM Records Digital download WMR0003
Japan 4 August 2014 WM Records Digital download WMR0003
United Kingdom, Europe 4 August 2014 WM Records Digital download WMR0003
United States, Canada 4 August 2014 WM Records Digital download/CD WMR0003

2015-present

‘I have also been in a couple of bands in my time, the biggest being ‘Big Bang’ back in the late 80s. We were an electronic duo. I have a varied, yet always creative past.’

—Laurence Malice, 2015[83]

Destiny by Francon

In 2015, Williams released the song "Destiny" under the alias FRANCON with featured vocals by Keith Pemberton.[84] 'Destiny' is co-written by Williams and Monty Norman and contains the famous four-chord progression from Norman's James Bond Theme.[85] The accompanying video was filmed in Worthing, West Sussex, and uses interior shots in the unique Dome Cinema, Worthing.[86] A JB-007 (Instrumental) mix was also released.

Alice Shaw

On 28 July 2016, the media reported that Alice Shaw (former backing vocalist in You You You) committed suicide on 27 July 2016.[87][88][89][90]

Discography

Year Single Peak positions Label
UK
1989 "Voulez-Vous" 12" single #27 (Record Mirror chart)[91] White Label
"Voulez-Vous"/"Cold Nights in Cairo" 7" single #101 (BBC chart)[92] Swanyard Records
"Voulez-Vous"/"Cold Nights in Cairo" 12" single #14 (end of year club chart)[93] Swanyard Records
Year Single Peak positions Label
UK US
2013 "I Really Miss U" (ft. Teresa Revill) single download single download WM Records
Year EP Peak positions Label
UK US
2014 "Arabic Circus // The Dawn Rising" EP download EP download WM Records

Music videos

Band Year Title Director
You You You 1987 "Head Over Heels" Steven Chivers

Tours

  • You You You – 'Stage I' World Domination Tour (1987)
  • Big Bang – Arabic Circus Tour (1989)

Band members timeline

You You You / Big Bang

Timeline

Further reading

  • Hoy, Rory. The Little Big Beat Book, published 10 September 2018, New Haven Publishing Ltd, ISBN 9781912587094, pages 48–50, outlines Big Bang's involvement in the development of Big Beat as a musical genre and charts the history of Big Beat.[94][95]
  • Hoy, Rory. The Story of Big Beat: Bookazine, published 30 July 2019, New Haven Publishing Ltd, ISBN 978-1949515091
  • Jones, Dylan. Sweet Dreams, Faber (2020) ISBN 0571353436, Karen O’Connor interviewed re: her life in London, pages 92–93, 177, 634, 674: Sweet Dreams

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  52. ^ Jasmine Joanna Duggan (b 29 Feb 1968) and her mother (actress) Viviane Ventura (photograph): https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/anthony-and-cleopatra-party-london-uk-20-jun-1986-9789286s
  53. ^ Big Bang quote: 'Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor plays guitar on the track.'
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  62. ^ Capital newspaper, page 15, 15 December 1989
  63. ^ Big BangSex Maniacs Fetish Ball, 18 November 1989
  64. ^ Big Bang Arabic Circus Tour Ticket
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  77. ^ Teresa Revelle
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External links

  • You You You (Band) 1987-1988 official archive: Images and press cuttings of the UK band detailing their 1987 'Stage 1' World Domination Tour, and history.[1]
  • Big Bang discography:[2]
  • Big Bang: Arabic Circus//The Dawn Rising:[3]
  • Big Bang: Arabic Circus//The Dawn Rising – Credits:[4]
  • Love Is Suicide by Iain Williams & the 1984 Project[5]
  1. ^ You You You – (Band), official archive (retrieved Sept. 17, 2022:https://imageshack.com/a/K9YW7/1
  2. ^ "Big Bang [UK] - Voulez Vous?". 45cat.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Arabic Circus/The Dawn Rising - Big Bang". AllMusic.
  4. ^ "Arabic Circus/The Dawn Rising - Big Bang". AllMusic.
  5. ^ "Love Is - Iain Williams & the 1984 Project (ft. vocals by Lelo)". Retrieved 28 February 2018.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bang_(British_band)

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