The Loved One is in the process of digitally remastering the entire catalogue of THE LOVED ONE for its' first appearance on CD (Aside from The Some Bizarre output). . . . . The albums "An Example of the Species . . ." (1979),” . . . . Further Observations" (1982), Locate and Cement (1985), The Radio Fantazias (1994) are due 2008 on a rolling release. . . . . A new album "SET" will be released in 2010. . . . .
Recordings with ZWANG TABOO! - "Fixing it up with Zwang Taboo!" (1998) should be available in 2011! - As will "Let it Ring" (Oxford version (1988) & Rheims version (2005)), plus Dryden Hawkins’ film work with Aldous Eveleigh & Gilles Blaize - "Incidental Music".
An animation to accompany Radio Fantazia No. 3 has been completed by Pema Wangye. It can now be seen at :- http://www.animook.com/namook/gh.php
During 2003 - 2005 Dryden Hawkins worked on two films of animated paintings and sketches by the Artist Aldous Eveliegh; "A short stretch of the Thames" and "Aldous in London" . . . .Both films can be seen online at http://www.animook.com
The Loved One began in 1976 by Dryden Hawkins. The first recordings began in 1978 and culminated in the first release "An Example of the Species......" a collection of electronic songs and music. This album was well received and established The Loved One as one of the early pioneers of underground electronic music in England at that time. Zeb Yek joined The Loved One playing guitar and electronics in late 1979.
The Loved One impressed a dj called Stevo who went on to promote electronic music and subsequently set up a record company Some Bizarre Records. The first album release on that label was "Some Bizarre Album" and featured for the first time Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, The The, The Loved One + others. The Loved One continued to compose and perform and develop their individual style from there on as a totally independent deep underground electronic band.
They used unusual sound sculptures built by the Artist Peter Appleton in their recordings and stage shows. The Loved One has continued to record and produce music for almost 30 years, and has appeared at major Music Festivals and venues.
A new album called "SET" is still in preparation. This was due to be released in 2007 but now it seems may not be available until 2010!
The Loved One plans to perform throughout the World again in 2010 - though a few appearances may happen before what will be their first tour since 1991!
Recordings
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“An Example of the Species . . . . . . “ | 1978 | Metaphon |
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“ . . . . . . Further Observations” | 1982 | Metaphon |
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Locate and Cement | 1985 | Metaphon |
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The Radio Fantazias | 1994 | Metaphon |
| “SET” | TBC | Metaphon |
Compilations
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Some Bizarre Album | 1981 | Some Bizarre Records |
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Life at the Top | 1984 | Third Mind Records |
Guest Sessions
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The Flavornaughts “My Inbred Pedigree Chums” |
1999 | Ninebar Records |
Zwang Taboo “Fixing it up with Zwang Taboo” |
2001 | Metaphon |
Some Notable Performances
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“Some Bizarre Tour” | 1981 | |
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Oxford World Music Fair | 1983 | |
| Diorama Arts Centre | 1985 | ||
| Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival | 1985 | ||
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“A Noise in Your Eye” UK Gallery Tour | 1986 | |
| “The Recurring Technicolour Dream” I.C.A. | 2001 |