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SPOOKY
Electronica / Ambient / Electro

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LONDON, London and South East
United Kingdom

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   SPOOKY: General Info
Member Since2/12/2006
Band Websitespooky.uk.com
Band MembersCHARLIE MAY AND DUNCAN FORBES
InfluencesEverything
Record Labelspooky.uk.com
Type of LabelIndie





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   About SPOOKY
Charlie May and Duncan Forbes signed to Guerilla Records in January 1992 for their first single "Don't Panic" under the name "Spooky". From the release of their first single, Spooky went from strength to strength and by the end of the year had finished recording the debut album "Gargantuan". From the moment of it's release Gargantuan received widespread critical acclaim and became a landmark album of it's time but still sounds as fresh today as it did then. Following a succuessful release in the UK for Gargantuan, licences were obtained around the world including IRS in America and Play it Again Sam in Germany and the Netherlands as well as Virgin in France.

Spooky then set about creating a live set up with which they could take "Gargantuan" to the live arena. Their first gig was to be at "Renaissance" at it's original home in Mansfield, the gig was given the gig of the week in Melody Maker. The second was at Roskilde in Denmark , on stage after Jamiroquai which earnt them product licence for Scandinavia as well as a short tour of Denmark with Aphex Twin and Autechre. Over the next five years Spooky continued to expand their live concept over three UK tours as well as two european tours and took part in the Midi Circus alongside Orbital, Underworld, Aphex Twin and the Drum Club. They also played many festivals around Europe including Glastonbury, Roskilde, Lowlands, Sonoria, Esential, Earth Energy, Womad, Phoenix, Live Link and the ET Jam in Prague to name but a few.

They remixed tracks for the likes of Ultramarine, William Orbit, Sven Vath, Lush, Natacha Atlas as well as various collaborations with other artists. Spooky were stopped in their tracks by the untimely demise of the Guerilla Label . Picking themselves up out of the ashes of Guerilla Records they eventually reappeared in a new guise with their own "Generic" label through A&M releasing a set of three Ep's, one of which ( "Stereo") became Radio One's evening session single of the week.

The Ep's were then followed by the album "Found Sound" with which Spooky obtained their highest critical acclaim. A twenty-five minute short film was made for parts of "Found Sound" and was given video of the year at MTV Europe. The film was made by Grant Gee who then went on to make videos for Radiohead. The film was displayed on a continuous loop outside the Pompadou centre in Paris as part of it's re-opening display.

After Found Sound Spooky spent several years pursuing separate projects.

Charlie met Sasha in 1998 and the two collaborated on a range of projects including the soundtrack to Wipeout 3 for playstation and the Xpander (Xpander was a reworking of a Spooky track that was part of the Spooky live set but had never been released) and Scorchio ep's both of which attained top 40 positions in the UK. The culmination of this period of collaboration resulted in the album "Airdrawndagger" in 2003. Charlie and Sasha continue to work closely on various recordings including the recent "Involver" album on Global Underground.

Duncan began working on a new album on his own. He then joined up with Laurant Webb and together they completed the album "Tempting Fate" under the name Animated. Skelectro - the first Animated 12" was released on Dust 2 Dust records. Tempting Fate was released in 2000 on Deviant Records and the singles Wired, Container No.2 (which included an animated video made by the artist Mark Wigan) and "Grab The Rope. 2003 saw the release of "Quivver" a 4 track vinyl only ep again on Deviant.

In 2002 Spooky began working together again and later that year "Belong" was released on Deviant records and received much airplay by day as well as night on Radio 1 in the UK . John Digweed included one of the mixes on his compilation MMII. Sasha then remixed Belong and included it on his Global Underground Cd "Involver".

2005 saw them team up with Sasha at their studio in London and together they did 2 remixes of Depeche Mode's single Precious - they were released as Sasha's Spooky and Gargantuan mixes.

Spooky have since finished recording an album called Open with Julie Daske ( who sang on Belong ) and Celestine Gordon. Open is released on the 4th June 2007 with New Light on 26th May 2007. The last single to be released off Open was Shelter in October 2007. lookout for COMA, PARK IT IN THE SHADE AND WHO KILLED SPARKY WHICH THEY CO-WROTE AND PRODUCED FOR SASHA'S NEW LABEL EMFIRE. They will be based in the USA for the first part of 2008 finishing off Involver 2.

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SPOOKY's Friends Comments
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Sasha





Apr 10 2008 10:04 AM

UK DJs are the BEST!!!!
Dr-KAOLIMBA


Is Online


Mar 19 2008 8:08 PM

Hello! from Japan!

Have a wonderful week!

Peace!!! ^^/

☆ I&I Musical Instrument ☆
P E R F E C T SPEED





Mar 10 2008 1:55 AM

super Spooky .
good vibes...........
TERESA





Mar 12 2008 8:08 AM

when do u come back to monterrey, mexico!...i saw you past year with sasha..and you were amazing...like it a lot!
hope to see you soon!
SUPERSIZING





Feb 18 2008 10:18 AM

great tunes
WeKi





Feb 17 2008 9:29 AM

Thanks for add.
Regards from Prague;-)
Super Greg





Feb 16 2008 7:08 PM

Loved the "Umbrella" remix you guys did. Stay fresh.

-Super Greg
karin_style





Feb 13 2008 7:57 AM

rose of love
Nicy [the OFFICIAL myspace]





Feb 13 2008 3:46 AM

Heyyyy! I love your music! Keep it up!
Hugs and kisses from Italy!
Nicy ;-P
James Blonde





Feb 12 2008 2:41 PM

all the bEST! James
-Thierry-





Feb 12 2008 2:27 PM

Thanxs for adding me to your friends.
Keep the MuSiC Alive !
Greetings from France
@+ Thierry
christian





Feb 12 2008 1:46 PM

HI THANK YOU FOR THE ADD.
urbanground





Feb 12 2008 1:38 PM

Thanks for the add!Greetings from DC!
Mistress Andy Christ





Feb 3 2008 9:33 AM

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HAVE A GREAT WEEK
James P.





Jan 30 2008 10:37 PM

lOVE THE MUSIC...
2b silver





Jan 22 2008 7:50 AM

The sound that SPOOKY creates calmly turns ahead.
Starting afresh is always taught.
Respect
jue





Jan 13 2008 3:23 AM

THE BIG GREETING FORM CHINA


2b silver





Jan 13 2008 1:53 AM

It renews・・・.
Thank you for approval.
SPOOKY is rogressive foresight.
found sound... your album is story.
Mixed In Key Software





Jan 12 2008 1:52 PM

Greets, and thanks for the add!

Chad - Mixed In Key
Tekk





Jan 12 2008 6:48 AM

Thanks for the add!!
Best wishes for the new year!!!
Bosz





Jan 12 2008 2:45 AM

Thanx for the support, and a happy 2008 with lots of new tunes!

Cheers,
Bosz

Also check: http://myspace.com/backplay
2b silver





Jan 11 2008 9:28 PM

Thank you for approval.I like SPOOKY.
Found sound is especially and "Album".
The Tangerine Man In Toytown





Jan 2 2008 4:19 PM

GREETINGS SPOOKY
WISHING YOU A HAPPY AND CREATIVE 2008

Drop by my page to hear two new tunes:
''Gymkhana Firefly'' and ''Something For The Weekend''

All the best,
Kandyman
Andrea Kis





Dec 30 2007 11:26 AM

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Comment Graphics

Comments & Glitter Graphics for Myspace, Hi5, Orkut, Friendster
Amirali McNoun





Dec 22 2007 2:28 AM

hi spooky just to wish u + your families a merry xmas.

amirali
david





Dec 15 2007 1:04 AM

yo yo
how you doing ??
thank you for the good time in atl
david aka frenchy ha ha
Michael Briscoe





Dec 10 2007 5:25 PM

Greeting Charlie..... Just wanted to drop you a line and see if you and Duncan were making it out to LA for NYE????
Hope all is well....
Best Regards
-Michael
ChriS AllisoN





Dec 4 2007 9:19 PM

love the music new and old little bullit forever
RICOCHET





Nov 29 2007 5:38 AM

Look forward to a visit out to New Yoik,meantime catch you by the fuzz at crimble !ps Love 'Park it in the shade Pedro'
Lazarus





Nov 24 2007 4:00 PM

Swingin' by to say, Whacha! Hope you lads are doing fab for gearing-up to the holidays. When you getting your tail-feathers to Manhattan, eh? Dunx, you *promised* LOL! Standing by ...

--That Grrl
S.COSTELL





Nov 23 2007 9:06 AM

Thanks for the add.My compliments FOR UR LARGE CONSTRIBUTION to electronic evolution.Your work is just so great,that my words can be meaningless to describe it.wish u all the best
dust





Nov 22 2007 11:55 PM

Hello friends
i wish you all the best and the same for your music!
Have a great weekend!
DUST
Dj Woz





Nov 20 2007 7:55 PM

Regards from Melbourne :)
your music production is so good
i love playing your tunes out !!
Thankyou Regard DJ WOZ
VEGA





Nov 19 2007 9:07 AM

Hello SPOOKY !
How are you?
Thanks for the add, it's cool!
Soon musically,
Goodbye,
Toni





Nov 15 2007 9:51 AM

so great to finally see you guys in new york a few weeks ago! come back soon please ;)
beatbigot





Nov 14 2007 2:19 PM

Hello Charlie and Duncan,

I am the proud owner of a promo copy of 'Found Sound' which I nicked off one of my mates just after he first received it!

All the best,Jon.

P.S.Please check out my D.I.Y
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Beat Bigot - Schizoid - E.P
AIRELIBRE!





Nov 12 2007 8:59 AM

THANKS FOR ADD!
ALL THE BEST FROM ARGENTINA!
GOOD ELEKTRO!
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Thomas





Nov 8 2007 10:34 PM

Your music has touched me. Thank you for creating OPEN. It is the album of the year without a doubt in my mind. Just chilling...

Thanks again for everything guys.
Doug





Nov 8 2007 8:14 AM

I saw Sasha and yourself at Wetbar in Atlanta recently. Thanx for the awesome night and for also putting me on the list!!
annawhity





Nov 7 2007 12:46 AM

Hi Spooky
thanks for the add.
cool beatz there.
all the best,
annawhity
Mister Ice





Nov 7 2007 3:05 PM

Hi Spooky.Thank you for having me united to your list of friends.I wish you a good day and good music.Mister Ice from Italy.
Dirk


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Oct 29 2007 1:20 PM

hey charly and duncan
how are you?
thanx for adding me
YOUR TRAXX ARE AMAZING
LITTLE BULLIT is one of the favorite-classics!
wish u a great week
greetz
MySpace Comments / Glitter Graphics
Louis Heel





Oct 29 2007 3:34 PM

Hello Hello
Roman