Kliché
Kliché was a Danish rock band from Aarhus (1977-1985), formed by Lars H.U.G., Johannes (Johnny) Voss, Jens Valo, and Anders Brill. The group's original members met and formed the band while studying at the Aarhus Art Academy.[1] Nils Torp, Steffen Brandt, and Hilmer Hassig later played with the group as well.[2]
Kliché | |
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Origin | Aarhus, Denmark |
Genres | Rock, New Wave |
Years active | 1977-1985 |
Associated acts | Voss/Torp/Brill Voss/Torp Souvenirs tv·2 Love Shop |
Past members | Lars H.U.G. Johnny Voss Jens Valo Nils Torp Anders Brill Steffen Brandt Hilmer Hassig Kaj Finger |
Kliché was known for their avant-garde and postmodern musical style. In performance, the group wore uniforms or overalls in order to reflect a factory, even going so far as to use a metal grinder as an instrument. They ironically quoted Mao Zedong and Buddha in several of their songs and frequently made politically charged music.[3] Their first album Supertanker entered the Danish Culture Canon in 2006 because of its influential status and expression of emerging post-modernity in early 1980's Denmark.[4]
The band dissolved in 1985 when Lars Hug left the group to pursue a career. The group's former members went on to various careers:
- Nils Torp formed the duo Souvenirs with Sofie Bonde.
- Jens Valo joined the band Grind in the 1990s, performing under the name Jens Danielsen.
- Anders Brill worked as journalist after leaving the music industry. He died of cancer in 2009 at the age of 62.
Voss/Torp/Brill
Voss/Torp/Brill | |
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Origin | Denmark |
Genres | Rock |
Years active | 1984-1987 |
Members | Johannes Voss Nils Torp Anders Brill Gilberg |
After Hug left the band, the remaining members three members of the band—Johannes Voss, Nils Torp, and Anders Brill—continued to collaborate under the name Voss/Torp/Brill. They released a single album titled Dobbelt Plus in 1984.
The trio broke up again not long thereafter. Voss and Torp reformed as the duo Voss/Torp and released their album Den Store Lysfest in 1987.[5]
Discography
Albums
- 1980: Supertanker
- 1982: Okay Okay Boys
Singles
- 1979: "Militskvinder" / "Farvel"
- 1980: "Aldrig mere" / "Militskvinder"
- 1982: "Bravo Charlie" / "Patrulje"
- 1982: "Patrulje" / "Okay Okay Boys"
- 1982: "Bravo Charlie" / "Oppenheimers formiddag"
- 1985: "Shooting Star"
Compilation Album
- 2010: De Samlede Klichéer
References
- Lerche Kristiansen, Annegerd (2011-03-29). "Lars H.U.G.: Kliché kunne ikke spille musik". DR (in Danish). Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- Rosenstand Svidt, Ole (2011-03-08). "Klichés samlede værker genudgives". gaffa.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "Kliche - Super Tanker". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- "Supertanker" (in Danish). Danish Ministry of Culture. 2006. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- Lynggaard, Klaus (2011-03-17). "Som en pil på himlen". Information (in Danish). Retrieved 2020-06-10.