Absolute Body Control
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- synthpop project by Dirk ivens and Eric Van Wonterghem, Absolute Body Control was formed in the early 1980’s.Biography Absolute Body Control was formed in the early 1980’s. Achieving an underground cult following, they took their influence from bands such as Suicide, D.A.F, and the UK electronic scene. 4 years later, after releasing a 7 inch and several tapes, the band members all went their separate ways, with Dirk Ivens and Eric Van Wonterghem finding successes in other influential acts such as The Klinik, Dive,... See More Description Absolute Body Control is an electronic (minimal wave/synthpop) project started in 1980 It is notable as the first significant project of musicians Dirk Ivens and Eric Van Wonterghem. History Having previously played in minor punk and new wave bands, Dirk formed Absolute Body Control as a project more influenced by the prototype synthpop sound being produced by the likes of Suicide and D.A.F. The project originally feature Marc De Jonghe (synths) and Veerle De Schepper (backing vocals), though Mark was replaced in 1981 by Eric Van Wonterghem. The project released a number of cassettes, but only one 7" (Is There An Exit?) and no studio albums during its brief lifespan. Dirk and Eric later joined forces with Marc Verhaeghen in The Klinik. and they would later collaborate on other projects most notably Sonar and also having their solo projects Dive and Monolith. A compilation of Absolute Body Control tracks entitled 'Eat This' was eventually released in 1993 (VUZ records) A more comprehensive 2CD compilation 'Lost/Found' was issued in 2005. A 5LP box set of all their cassette releases followed in 2007.(Vinyl on Demand) Dirk and Eric also took the project back on stage in 2006 and continue to tour with the project. In 2007, after 22 years on hold, Absolute Body Control re-formed and released Wind[Re]Wind, which contains newly recorded versions of their best tracks so far next to the brand new EP "Never seen", containing a remix by The Horrorist. A new album came out in 2010 named Shattered Illusion & Sorrow. In 2011 came the album Mindless Intrusion & Surrender No Resistance with remix by the famous French MIllimetric. (Daft / Sleepless Records) 2013 saw the project remix tracks by post-punk/electro-wave bans Section 25, namely "Microgroove" on the "Invicta Max" 10" and "Beating Heart" on the 2013 remix CD "Eigengrau". Other remixes appear for Slave Repuplic, Suicide Commando and The Arch .. Impressum contact: [email protected]