![]() To date, Billy has eight solo albums to his credit. Alongside his sharp soloing however, be it on violin or synthesizers, there’s also the alto voicing of his viola playing, often understated and played legato – adding yet another dynamic to his sound. On an instrument that perhaps lends itself more to virtuosity than others, he has also given scope to some of the most meaningful and unique aspects of ULTRAVOX compositions, when considering the eloquent melodic violin sequences contained within the vast majority of their earlier material. His profound blends of some of the most harmonious and expressive sounds, have not only helped establish him as a player with a unique charismatic edge, and one of unprecedented musical sophistication, but have also brought a somewhat striking shade to the colourful threads that were interwoven to form the music of ULTRAVOX.Īs a violinist, Billy would create a stylish, yet subtle classical inflection that still manages to leave a glaze all of its own, some three decades-plus later. Now a long-standing member (since 1974) of the new wave electronic rock/pop synth pioneers ULTRAVOX, Billy has long since been associated with the technical side of song crafting, without a doubt becoming ULTRAVOX’s very own virtuoso of counterpoint and melody, and indeed famed for delivering sounds of radical contrast, all of which seem to hold that air of suggestive spontaneity.īilly is typically noted for his trademark soloing, which in the main, was created using his ARP Odyssey synthesizer. ![]() He was also a member of VISAGE – a studio-based project fronted by New Romantic icon Steve Strange, and co-wrote the smash hit single Fade to Grey with Chris Payne and Midge Ure. He didn’t go far wrong and since then, he’s worked with TUBEWAY ARMY and subsequently toured with GARY NUMAN’s band in 1979. He opted not to go the prospect of regimented training and academics being promptly traded for a more creative and experimental outlook. With a serious musical background, he was once offered a place at London’s prestigious Royal Academy of Music back in 1969. Wave 2.2, Oberheim OB-X, CME, NovationĪn Interview with ULTRAVOX’s Billy Currieīilly Currie is a classically trained, multi-talented instrumentalist/composer. April, Huddersfield, UKįirst record bought: Tchaikovsky, Violin Konzert in Dīands: Company, Ritual Theatre Group, Tubeway ArmyĪRP ODYSSEY, Yamaha CS20/40, Yamaha SS30, Yamaha CP70 Piano, Yamaha CS80, Yamaha GS1, Yamaha DX7, ELKA String Machine, Technics PX1 digital piano, OSCar Monosynth, Prohpet T8, P.P.G. ![]() Real Name: William Lee Currie, geb. am 01. ![]()
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