BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984
“Fantasy” is a single by Angela a studio project of husband/wife duo Angela and Ingo Werner formed in 1981 in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Ingo had classical training in bassoon and piano at the Akademie für Tonkunst in Darmstadt from 1966-70. He joined Krautrock band My Solid Ground in 1971 before going on to form his own project Baba Yaga in 1974. In the late 70s, he formed the ensemble AIR with Armin Stöwe and Reinhard Karwatky. The project debuted with a concert at ARS Electronica Competition in Linz, Austria 1980, which they won. Klaus Schulze was on the jury with Wendy Carlos and Robert Moog – but more importantly, Angela was in the audience. Two days later, Ingo told the band he needed a singer, so they asked Angela and recorded two albums for RCA between 1981-82 before being dropped. Ingo wanted to work on a new project that involved dancers and live video. They recruited American performance artist Jyl Porch, who was living in Munich, to assist with choreography with her friend Kirsten McKenley. Jyl ended up recording her own album first, which gained interest from Klaus Schulze, who helped them secure a deal with EMI in 1983. Later that year, the trio recorded 4 songs that would be released on Angela ‘Fantasy’ single on 7” and 12” formats in 1984.
The music on ‘Fantasy’ was completely created with computer software of Ingo’s own design. The concept of a polyrhythmic, polyphonic, and poly dynamic sequencer was realized by Ingo after a visit to Wolfgang Palm in Hamburg. He paired his sequencer with Palm’s legendary PPG Wave Computer System, allowing for more dynamic and nuanced programming. Angela programmed the music, sang, and wrote the lyrics to “Painted Love”, while Ingo arranged and played all electronics and keyboards. Jyl wrote the lyrics for “Fantasy” and the slow and sleazy, electronic disco B-side “I Gotta Little Love”, where she also sings background vocals and the “hot little flame” rap.
SIDE A:
Fantasy 4:00
Painted Love 3:46
SIDE B:
I Gotta Little Love 6:40
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EMI Electrola – 1C K 062 20 0355 6
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: Germany
Released: 1984
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Arranged By, Music By – Ingo Werner
Lyrics By – Angela Werner (tracks: A2), Jyl Porch (tracks: A1, B)
Music By – Angela Werner
NOTES:
DMM™ Direct Metal Mastering
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
DAC/Phono Pre-amp: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Username: btg
Password: burningtheground
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OMG< do you know how rare this 12″ vinyl is? Just look at Discogs! Thanks for another rarity DJ PaulT. Stay safe!
It is one of my ultimate prized possessions and pretty underrated.
Thanks Paul for this rare gem.
Angela aka JYL released another rare LP in 1984 excellent piece of work highly recommended
https://www.discogs.com/Jyl-Jyl/master/54313. Thanks again Paul.
Interesting wish she had released some singles from that. Will have to check it out. Thanks Robert 🙂
So great to have a high quality rip of this one. She looks fierce. Nicely done once again sir!
Thank you mothloop 🙂
Thank you very much Paul!
Angela had released 2 LPs in german language in the early 80s wich are very popular in our collector’s scene.
You’re welcome 🙂
Hi Paul.. This is completely new to me. Checked it on Ytube.. and absolutely love her(them). Once again you’ve introduced me to a new musical gem ! Many thanks from me, and also for your very informative write-up. Keep up all your great efforts, and stay safe my friend. oxo
Thank you Jay. Stay safe 🙂
Gotta add to what Daniel said. I’m very familiar with German and UK singers and bands, but had never heard of this. It was absolutely new and surprising. What a simple, catchy fun song that I now must add to my collection thanks to you, Paul. Your collection and knowledge of the influential as well as the obscure continues to blow me away! Thanks for bringing back the memories and creating new ones with previously unknown gems like this! Cheers!
Thank you dugn 🙂
Paul you did it once again. I have always lived near the german border and I know myself fairly well in German 80s music but this one is totally new to me. Never heard of this project. It would probably remain lost forever without your intervention. So thanks a million Paul for introducing me to Angela. Thanks to you we get this hidden treasure in pristine quality. You are my hero 🙂
Now she is getting a new audience loving the feedback. Thank you Daniel 🙂
Just by the description alone, I am intrigued and anticipating loving this one. Your credentials of being the catalyst for 80’s unheard treasures are to be celebrated and exalted. Thanks so much Paul for sharing all these delightful tracks with us.
Jeff
You’re welcome, Jeff I hope you are staying safe 🙂