A Split-Second
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A Split-Second was a Belgian
electronic body music
band
. The duo — Marc Ickx and Peter Bonne (under the artist name Chrismar Chayell) — were active from their debut in 1986 until they split up in 1991, and A Split-Second continued as an Ickx solo project.
After signing to Antler Records, A Split-Second made their debut in 1986 with the single
, "Flesh". It was followed the next year by another single, "Rigor Mortis", and the album Ballistic Statues.
In 1988, they were signed to the American
label
, Wax Trax! Records
, and released the albums A Split-Second and From The Inside in the US
. The singles "Rigor Mortis", "Mambo Witch" and "Colosseum Crash" (featuring guest vocals by Dead Kennedys
frontman Jello Biafra
) were also chart-topping hits. New members Fedjean Venvelt (guitars) and Peter Boone (keyboards) joined the band for their first US tour.
Their 1990 album, Kiss of Fury, featured the track "The Parallax View", which was also a successful single and saw the band moving towards more of a guitar-based sound. Nicolas Mansy (keyboards) joined the band for their second US tour. "Flesh" peaked in the UK Singles Chart
at #68 in December 1991.
In 1991, Bonne became involved in a side project, Wasteland, which soon became more important for him than A Split-Second. The duo split up, with Ickx continuing A Split-Second as a solo project. Another album, Vengeance, was released in 1995.
A Split-Second's debut single "Flesh" is credited with starting the New Beat
genre, when DJ
Marc Grouls played the 45 rpm single
at 33 rpm, in the Boccaccio
nightclub
in Ghent
.
In 2002, Perfecto Records
released a progressive trance remix
of "Flesh", produced
by Paul Oakenfold
.
Singles
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
electronic body music
Electronic body music
Electronic body music or industrial dance is a music genre that combines elements of industrial music and electronic dance music...
band
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
. The duo — Marc Ickx and Peter Bonne (under the artist name Chrismar Chayell) — were active from their debut in 1986 until they split up in 1991, and A Split-Second continued as an Ickx solo project.
After signing to Antler Records, A Split-Second made their debut in 1986 with the single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, "Flesh". It was followed the next year by another single, "Rigor Mortis", and the album Ballistic Statues.
In 1988, they were signed to the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
, Wax Trax! Records
Wax Trax! Records
Wax Trax! Records was an independent record label in the United States. Wax Trax! began as a record shop in Denver, Colorado opened by Jim Nash and Dannie Flesher. They sold the store in 1978 and, in November of that year, opened a new one under the same name at 2449 North Lincoln Avenue in...
, and released the albums A Split-Second and From The Inside in the US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The singles "Rigor Mortis", "Mambo Witch" and "Colosseum Crash" (featuring guest vocals by Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys
Dead Kennedys are an American punk rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. The band became part of the American hardcore punk movement of the early 1980s. They gained a large underground fanbase in the international punk music scene....
frontman Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys...
) were also chart-topping hits. New members Fedjean Venvelt (guitars) and Peter Boone (keyboards) joined the band for their first US tour.
Their 1990 album, Kiss of Fury, featured the track "The Parallax View", which was also a successful single and saw the band moving towards more of a guitar-based sound. Nicolas Mansy (keyboards) joined the band for their second US tour. "Flesh" peaked in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
at #68 in December 1991.
In 1991, Bonne became involved in a side project, Wasteland, which soon became more important for him than A Split-Second. The duo split up, with Ickx continuing A Split-Second as a solo project. Another album, Vengeance, was released in 1995.
A Split-Second's debut single "Flesh" is credited with starting the New Beat
New Beat
New Beat is a term that was used in the 1980s to refer to two different genres of electronic dance music. It also refers to an underground 1980s Belgian music style.- Terminology :...
genre, when DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
Marc Grouls played the 45 rpm single
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
at 33 rpm, in the Boccaccio
Boccaccio (nightclub)
Boccaccio was a nightclub in Destelbergen, near Ghent, Belgium.The club is known being the breeding ground for New Beat. It was a diamond shaped venue which was crowded at the time, with people from all over Europe wanting to hear this kind of new music. Based on electronic body music but played...
nightclub
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
in Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
.
In 2002, Perfecto Records
Perfecto Records
Perfecto Records is a United Kingdom based Trance record label founded by Paul Oakenfold in 1989.-History:Perfecto was founded by electronic music record producer and DJ Paul Oakenfold in 1989...
released a progressive trance remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
of "Flesh", produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Paul Oakenfold
Paul Oakenfold
Paul Mark Oakenfold is a British record producer and a trance DJ.-Early Career: 1979–84:Paul Oakenfold's career was set to be a chef, after having hopes of becoming part of a band. He describes his early life as a "bedroom deejay" in a podcasted interview with Vancouver's 24 Hours, stating he grew...
.
Discography
Albums- Stained ImpressionsStained ImpressionsStained Impressions is the first album by Belgian electro group A Split Second. It was self-released by the group and was a cassette.-Track Listing:# Resignation# Night Closes In# Hunger# Fade To Black# Teargas And Champagne# Neurobeat# Short Cut...
- 1985 - Ballistic Statues - 1987
- ...From The Inside - 1988
- Kiss Of Fury - 1990
- Flesh & Fire - 1991 Remixes - 1991
- Introversion (Lay Back And Join) - 1991
- Vengeance C.O.D - 1993
- Megabite - 1995
- Transmix - 2001
Singles
- Flesh - 1986
- Rigor Mortis - 1987
- Smell Of Buddha - 1987
- Mambo Witch - 1988
- Scandinavian Bellydance - 1988
- The Colosseum Crash - 1989
- Another Violent Breed - The Live Versions - 1989
- Firewalker - 1990
- Backlash - 1990
- The Parallax View - 1991