I wasn't even born when Fad Gadget made this masterpiece, but I love it! Definitely the hardcore of that time. I used to putvit at the end of the parties when I was a dj, back the late 90's, beginning 2000's. The people were tripping as hell on this tune.
...I still remember that September 2001 when Fad Gadget played live on stage during Depeche Mode's Exciter tour. It was in Hamburg, pouring rain, ass cold...and during Ricky's Hand that Frank threw his blood-soaked rubber hand into the crowd and fucking hit me...I looked like having had an accident...it felt good and the rest of the evening was brilliant knowing Ricky's Hand was in my pocket...
Video created by film director Alex Proyas. Sad to think that Frank has been dead 8 years now - and never got the MASSIVE recognition his work deserved. I saw him play live twice back in the 80's, and he was simply awesome - a real force of nature. I miss his idiosyncratic music, another one-off, gone.
@brianartillery You know, it truly saddens me to know that I never had the chance to hear his music live... From his CD music/videos I became quite fond of fad gadget and always knew the talent he possessed, but to find out he was dead 5-6 years before I started listening kills me. Although music is eternal, I'm glad he will always be with me...
I saw Fad Gadget 6 months before he tragically died at the Depeche Mode Exciter tour in Manchester 2003. I must admit i'd never heard any of his stuff before but when opened with this song, i was blown away! Damn shame:(
Interesting imagery. Sydney and Melbourne and Brisbane locations and skylines. For a British band's song that, as far as I know, never made it to Australia.
Now I see where the idea to one of Depeche Modes first tracks, "Photographic", came from. Especially when that lead Synth is playing an interim melody!
gosh. sydney. I don't remember fad gadget touring here back then - I guess he must have - this track was popular in Aus at the time... was this the original video, or made later? (or just a you-tube cut-up?)
@HAL0INREVERSE you have a good point there about proto futurepop, if you listen to many of the tunes that have some elements of new wave or old school ebm but not exactly called that, so where do they fit? neither are they synthpop neither so they could be called proto futurepop. Its a bit like the italodisco and eurodisco and a bit like italodisco and synthpop. The thing is proto sounds a good word to fit sounds that were not invented back then, well done
Video is an early project of Alex Proyas (Dark City, Knowing, the Crow, I Robot ...) called "neon" (see beginning of video) with Ricky's Hand as an inspiration/soundtrack.The Blood definitively ripped off Fad Gadget's tune/melody: Ricky's hand 1980; Stark Raving Normal 1983. Now, please, y'all go buy some Fad Gadget songs to feed his family! (no second hand records/CDs)
@HAL0INREVERSE i know what you mean by synthpop, however synthpop is somewhat smoother in the melodies. When i heard this i did not think synthpop as i heard a bit of melodic industrial in the tune and neither did i want call it that, so i called it melodic futurepop. Saying that futurepop didn't exist then, but i still will call it that
Yeah Moroder used loops too, appregiators very similar to what Tovey would have used. Before that King Tubby used cut audio tape. But I hear what you're saying.
@kombikrajsta I never liked EBM as a description for any type of music... but if you like it, hey go nuts. Personally I'd file Fad gadget under darkwave or proto-industrial.
![Fad Gadget - Lady Shave [1986]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/QiXDGo7W_nQ/mqdefault.jpg)
I wasn't even born when Fad Gadget made this masterpiece, but I love it! Definitely the hardcore of that time. I used to putvit at the end of the parties when I was a dj, back the late 90's, beginning 2000's. The people were tripping as hell on this tune.
I found these guys by accident 5 years ago and it blew my mind how good it is.
Your interest in Fad Gadget is commendable..."these guys" are actually one guy...Frank Tovey
...I still remember that September 2001 when Fad Gadget played live on stage during Depeche Mode's Exciter tour. It was in Hamburg, pouring rain, ass cold...and during Ricky's Hand that Frank threw his blood-soaked rubber hand into the crowd and fucking hit me...I looked like having had an accident...it felt good and the rest of the evening was brilliant knowing Ricky's Hand was in my pocket...
Better than a lucky guitar pick
I just saw Ministry tonight and they closed with this song.
That's awesome, @flare435 !
Video created by film director Alex Proyas. Sad to think that Frank has been dead 8 years now - and never got the MASSIVE recognition his work deserved. I saw him play live twice back in the 80's, and he was simply awesome - a real force of nature. I miss his idiosyncratic music, another one-off, gone.
This video really beautifully sums up so many of the dystopian ideas that were at the core of early British new wave.
My favourite Tovey song back in the early eighties, sad that he's gone.
I have some old single 33’s ; Rickys Hand , The Box... He was brilliant, so good . wish I’d gotten to see him perform. R. I. P. Fad Gadget
⚙️⚡️🤚🏻🪚🪤
Nice 2 hear someone is keeping his spirit alive, great stuff u do, keep it up!
Most underrated musician ever...
This is one of the best songs we used to dance on in the Domino dancing in Antwerp.
Unforgettable!
Great song by a great artist!
A treasure of my 80's Heydays
this song bring out lot of memories
This sounds like a mix of Throbbing Gristle and Skinny Puppy.
..in other words, "FFFFUUUUUUCK YEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!"
I just saw Ministry tonight and they closed with this song.
Never noticed, but seems like the music in Escape from New York uses these exact same synths.
@brianartillery You know, it truly saddens me to know that I never had the chance to hear his music live...
From his CD music/videos I became quite fond of fad gadget and always knew the talent he possessed, but to find out he was dead 5-6 years before I started listening kills me.
Although music is eternal, I'm glad he will always be with me...
Highly under-rated - excellent band!
I saw Fad Gadget 6 months before he tragically died at the Depeche Mode Exciter tour in Manchester 2003. I must admit i'd never heard any of his stuff before but when opened with this song, i was blown away!
Damn shame:(
yep, love it....shared to the Netshows Radio "Program 105" Playlist on youtube
Loved this song for as long as I can remember.
Interesting imagery. Sydney and Melbourne and Brisbane locations and skylines. For a British band's song that, as far as I know, never made it to Australia.
Oh I DO like this
Now I see where the idea to one of Depeche Modes first tracks, "Photographic", came from. Especially when that lead Synth is playing an interim melody!
Fad Gadget is so badass!
Long Live Frank!
cant get this out of my head , love the look of the video aswell
This song always lifts my spirits
gosh. sydney. I don't remember fad gadget touring here back then - I guess he must have - this track was popular in Aus at the time... was this the original video, or made later? (or just a you-tube cut-up?)
Amazing!!!!!! Speed freak music!!!!!!!
Fad Gadget never got the credit he deserved.
LOVE IT TOTAL WEIRD IN A GOOD WAY weird, eccentric, bizarre, odd, creative, interesting, unusual melodic futurepop, awesome
Excellent track.
Makes Sydney look so awesome. love it
great to find this track again
Love this guy. He was a god............
@deanyweany70 A Black & Dekker V8 Double Speed Electric one indeed!
Yep, it’s listed on the credits!🔩
Hi,does anyone know where this video was taken as the roads look familiar but i can't think where,thanks.
Love this song do you know where i can download this video and others from fad gadget.
Ranger.
I agree! No one wants to be creative and different in fear of not being considered "hip."
Fad Gadget is a genius
Ministry's covering this on the next album. Uncle Al performed it as the encore on this year's tour (2023).
I just saw Ministry tonight and they closed with this song.
played this song with repeat one night, high volume and fell asleep!!! nearly got evicted.
if i'm not mistaken this song was released years before the blood was even formed.
REST IN PEACE !!!
I do not know about the video, but the music is ...Super incredible...
@MushroomBluex MGMT is an 'indie' band.
@HAL0INREVERSE you have a good point there about proto futurepop, if you listen to many of the tunes that have some elements of new wave or old school ebm but not exactly called that, so where do they fit? neither are they synthpop neither so they could be called proto futurepop. Its a bit like the italodisco and eurodisco and a bit like italodisco and synthpop. The thing is proto sounds a good word to fit sounds that were not invented back then, well done
@djmusicjac I get you. I do agree it's closer to futurepop than synthpop. Perhaps...'proto-futurepop', ha!
i agree, but there was loops way befor midi.
with Analog tape and analog sequencer. :)
Alex Proyas directed a Fad Gadgets video? Didn't knew that!
2:34
the devonshire st tunnel at Central tunnel..it looks so cool in this video
Video is an early project of Alex Proyas (Dark City, Knowing, the Crow, I Robot ...) called "neon" (see beginning of video) with Ricky's Hand as an inspiration/soundtrack.The Blood definitively ripped off Fad Gadget's tune/melody: Ricky's hand 1980; Stark Raving Normal 1983. Now, please, y'all go buy some Fad Gadget songs to feed his family! (no second hand records/CDs)
Superb macabre track.
"Reggae Time" :D
Now that kids is why you shouldn’t drink and drive
Much much much better than Depeche Mode.
Matt Galvao they’re good too.
lovely Sydney!
@HAL0INREVERSE i know what you mean by synthpop, however synthpop is somewhat smoother in the melodies. When i heard this i did not think synthpop as i heard a bit of melodic industrial in the tune and neither did i want call it that, so i called it melodic futurepop. Saying that futurepop didn't exist then, but i still will call it that
brilliant tune !!
Wow good call! It's a similar progression too.
Yeah Moroder used loops too, appregiators very similar to what Tovey would have used. Before that King Tubby used cut audio tape. But I hear what you're saying.
Cool, its kinda funny my name is Ricky Hand lol
btw rip frank :(
Love this stuff.
Ah the video was made by Alex Proyas from Australia who went on to do Hollywood films such as 'I Robot'.
@TheNineinchsnails wuts mgmt?
best video ever!!!
I just Luuuuuvv IT! xD Go Go; Fad!!
Ah, a young Salik Silverstein at work( director of Trojan Warrior, producer of Dead End).
Correction, i meant 2001 and he didnt open with this song it was state of the nation. Still a good show though!
This is mind blowing
great track
A vibe and it’s how today’s music is
Excelente video
Ah, a young Alex Proyas at work (director of Dark City and I, Robot).
@Fekall
Absolutely, couldn't have said it better. KILLER KICK ASS!
Ministry brought me here 🍻
Super Mucke !!
the last 150 views are mine !:))))
@djmusicjac Not futurepop, synthpop. :)
A middle point bewteen Synth pop and Minimal Wave(Or electro maybe).
Fad Gadget ebm lol you guys are nut
wave-wave
Great i have this on 7in :)
Frank Tovey R.I.P.
@kombikrajsta I never liked EBM as a description for any type of music... but if you like it, hey go nuts. Personally I'd file Fad gadget under darkwave or proto-industrial.
A # 1; no heap necessary!
fad gadget excellent
I likeed totaly
Deserves more than 240p. sigh
neon ultra laters..
brilliant
Bright lights, dark room... Oh, sorry, wrong song!
@nitrovo should say central station
@Hanglands I would DIE without a turntable!
forget the radio! :-)
Sure do, got it tucked away somewhere =)
Reminds me of a Joy Division early demo song?
Never got the credit he deserved.
cold wave
fun stuff
Luna Park very briefly at about 0:49 =D