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Martin Rev
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Rev performing at Le Confort Moderne in Poitiers, France in 2012
Background information
Birth nameMartin Reverby
Born (1947-12-18) December 18, 1947 (age 76)
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres Proto-punk, electronic, experimental, minimal, minimal synth, no wave, industrial, synth-punk, synth-pop
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s) Keyboard
Years active1966–present
Labels ROIR, Puu, Lust/Unlust, New Rose

Martin Reverby, better known by his stage name Martin Rev, (born December 18, 1947) is an American musician who was one half of the influential synth-punk band Suicide. [1] Rev has also released several solo albums for a number of record labels, including ROIR and Puu. His style varies widely from release to release, from harsh and abrasive no wave (Martin Rev) to light bubblegum pop (Strangeworld) to heavy synthesizer rock (To Live).

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He was a student of Lennie Tristano. [2]

Rev also works with Stefan Roloff, doing soundtracks for Roloff's video work. [3] [4] He contributed to the Raveonettes' 2005 album, Pretty in Black . [5]

In 2008, while Rev was working on the album Stigmata, his wife Mari died. [6] The album, dedicated to her, is strong in religious imagery with most songs being titled in Latin. [6] Kris Needs called the album a "brilliantly executed excursion into modern electronic classical music". [6]

Discography

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Rev, live in Madrid, September 10, 2005

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References

  1. ↑ Palmer, Robert (January 23, 1981). "MUSIC OF SUICIDE DUO AN AFFIRMATION OF LIFE". The New York Times . p. 15.
  2. ↑ Alexandre Breton. Alan Vega - Conversation with an Indian. Le Texte Vivant. ISBN   9782367230443.
  3. ↑ "Videos". when6is9.de.
  4. ↑ Dave Maher (September 30, 2008). "Suicide's Martin Rev Releases New Solo Album". Pitchfork . Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  5. ↑ David Fricke (November 19, 2004). "The Raveonettes Go Pop". Rolling Stone . Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 Kris Needs (January 2010). "Martin Rev - Stigmata". Record Collector . Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  7. ↑ Martin Rev (May 26, 2017). "Martin Rev DISCOGRAPHY Demolition9". Martin Rev. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
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