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Black Tape for a Blue Girl
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darkwave, ethereal, gothic, dark ambient, ambient… see all
United States (1986 – present)
Black Tape For a Blue Girl is a band from the USA formed in 1986. Their music incorporates elements of gothic, ethereal, ambient and neo-classical music.
Fronted by Projekt Records manager Sam Rosenthal, the band’s lineup has changed significantly over time. The current lineup has Rosenthal on programming and keyboards, Lisa Feuer on flute and vocals, Elysabeth Grant on vocals and violin, Bret Helm (of Audra) on vocals, and Michael Laird (of Unto Ashes) on acoustic guitar and vocals. The most notable former member of the band is their long time vocalist, Oscar Herrera. Former Cellist, Mera Roberts, is currently the lead singer/multi-instrumentalist for Mercurine and Oblivia.
The style of black tape for a blue girl is generally described as “gothic”, though their long catalog of music does not often gel with all of the contemporary standards of gothic or darkwave music over time. Their sound could be described accurately as an ambient soundscape of analog synth and old world instruments (both real and synthesized), mixed with vocals of poetic and melancholy themes. Much of the lyric writing is done by Rosenthal himself and often explores powerful emotions of love, vulnerability, isolation, loss, jealousy, and passion.
Fronted by Projekt Records manager Sam Rosenthal, the band’s lineup has changed significantly over time. The current lineup has Rosenthal on programming and keyboards, Lisa Feuer on flute and vocals, Elysabeth Grant on vocals and violin, Bret Helm (of Audra) on vocals, and Michael Laird (of Unto Ashes) on acoustic guitar and vocals. The most notable former member of the band is their long time vocalist, Oscar Herrera. Former Cellist, Mera Roberts, is currently the lead singer/multi-instrumentalist for Mercurine and Oblivia.
The style of black tape for a blue girl is generally described as “gothic”, though their long catalog of music does not often gel with all of the contemporary standards of gothic or darkwave music over time. Their sound could be described accurately as an ambient soundscape of analog synth and old world instruments (both real and synthesized), mixed with vocals of poetic and melancholy themes. Much of the lyric writing is done by Rosenthal himself and often explores powerful emotions of love, vulnerability, isolation, loss, jealousy, and passion.
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black tape for a blue girl - wings tattered, fallen
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Black Tape for a Blue Girl - All my Lovers
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Black Tape For A Blue Girl- Given
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Black Tape for a Blue Girl - Halo Star
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Scarecrow
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All My Lovers
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With My Sorrows
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Redefine Pure Faith
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Remnants of a Deeper Purity
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Shadow of a Doubt
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Knock Three Times
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The Lie Which Refuses to Die
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Kinski
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Ashes in the Brittle Air
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Fitful
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Wings Tattered, Fallen
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The Scavenger Bride
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Shoutbox
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Symphonic_ wrote:
beautiful music!
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ingnosis wrote:
why don't I already know about this?
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Aztech74 wrote:
My band open up for black tape for a blue girl about 8 years ago, there not to bad
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dark_tower wrote:
Some of the best music I ever found out. Period.
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Empathy82 wrote:
The Glass Is Shattered is more than beautiful!!!
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Euthanasian wrote:
Your One Wish - the most beautiful their song
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maddsurgeon wrote:
I don't think I've seen that movie. I guess I should check it out, as "Again, to Drift" is my favorite Black Tape song.
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RichieTozier wrote:
"Again, to drift" remembers me of my favourite movie: "Cries and whispers" by Bergman, besides it is one of my fav songs ever. <3
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chisette wrote:
i rly luv bands with so long and unusual names, yeah :D
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Alfa-Beta wrote:
Fabulous music!
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speedy15 wrote:
We have deviant music tastes! Bite us¡ You may fit in and improve the charts. Welcome!
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Trelogy wrote:
Do you know 2nd CD of Remnants of a Deeper Purity? http://www.amazon.com/Remnants-Deeper-Purity-10th-Anniversary/dp/B000GW8PQ8/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1208926485&sr=8-1
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Veladorn wrote:
do you know any similar music to Remnants of a Deeper Purity, especially 'I Have No More Answers'?
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Gurthaur wrote:
A perfect name for a wonderful band.
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LordDream wrote:
free tracks can be found here: http://www.blacktapeforabluegirl.com/freemp3.html love the photo but cannot believe Dulcinea and Rusia aren't in the top 10.
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amigoacido_ wrote:
my favorite band ever, Sam is a genius!!!
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Trelogy wrote:
Remnants of a Deeper Purity is so Nice!
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rafaelsimmons wrote:
I have the album Halo Star. Is cool, not reallt fantastic, but cool. Damn Swan! is a cool music :D
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jeleffto wrote:
that's the appeal to me. minimalism. just gorgeous.
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Pozito wrote:
Oh, and title track was fine too
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