Thursday, June 27, 2013

William Mysterious: Security of Noise 7'' (1982)


 (all scans and rips by Roberto!)

William Mysterious (a.k.a. Alastair Donaldson) who played with Scottish folk band Silly Wizard before becoming the bassist (and sax player) for both The Rezillos and The Revillos has died (obituary). His role in The Rezillos and The Revillos was no mystery; he had to keep the flighty zaniness of Fay Fife and Eugene Reynolds grounded. And oh did he lash their day-glo flights-of-fancy like "(My Baby Does) Good Sculptures" right to the earth so they could bounce around in front of our ears.





This obscure 1982 single on Mysterious' own Mezzanine Records, featuring a backing assist by Fay Fife and The Revettes, is Mysterious' sole solo release.





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Posted by jeffen at 7:47 AM
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13 comments:

  1. jeffenJune 27, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    We hope you'll leave a thought for the benefit of Mr. Mysterious!
    http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/87464075/file.html

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  2. styreneboyJune 27, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    One of THE bassists of the whole punk/new wave scene, he could have played with virtually any band and improved them. Very sad news. I'll raise a glass this evening.

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  3. JayJune 27, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks for sharing this. Wm. Mysterious was one of the greatest, one of my all time bass heroes.

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  4. ppulidogJune 27, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    "Can’t Stand the Rezillos" has the hottest bass ever.

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  5. DougJune 27, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Jeffen

    Thanks for this ... RIP Alastair.

    Doug

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  6. LewddJune 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Sad news. Rezillos were a great band. Thanks for sharing the single.

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  7. AnonymousJune 27, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Awful news. Thanks for the link to the story, the DL, and all the good work you do

    -- Snatzo

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  8. AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    sad news, the bass playing on "can't Stand" was one of the main reasons I picked up the bass in the first place (way back in my school days in the late 70's).
    Bob

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  9. AnonymousJune 30, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    Thanks,for this and the whole Rezillos/Revillos series a while back. And a belated thanks for the SLF series.

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  10. NeilJuly 7, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    Sad news, I always loved hid bass playing. Thanks for the post Jeffen.

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  11. jeffenJuly 26, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Thanks for the kinds words for Mr. Mysterious and The Rev/Rev-illos.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    I love everything that is Rezillos related.I have heard their album like a thousand times.Too bad they didnt produce a second Rezillos lp.

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  13. AnonymousOctober 20, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    VERY appreciated! THANK YOU!

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