Klaus Nomi - "Valentine`s Day" from "The Unfinished Opera" called ZA BAKDAZ
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KLAUS NOMI
Klaus Nomi (born Klaus Sperber) (January 24, 1944-August 6, 1983) was a German countertenor performer, noted for his remarkable vocal performances and unusual stage persona. He became one of the first celebrities to die of AIDS, in 1983.
Nomi moved from Germany to New York City in the mid-1970s. He began his involvement with the art scene based in the East Village. After a chance meeting in a nightclub, David Bowie hired him and Joey Arias as back-up singers for a performance on Saturday Night Live on December 14, 1979. Nomi also collaborated with famed producer Man Parrish.
Nomi is remembered for his bizarrely theatrical live performances, sporting heavy make-up, unusual costumes, and highly-stylized hairdos. His songs were just as unusual, ranging from synthesizer-laden interpretations of classic opera to covers of songs like Chubby Checker's The Twist.
In the 1990s, Nomi was frequently mentioned in Dennis Miller's monologues as one of his favorite obscure references.
Klaus Nomi - Valentine`s Day:
ZA BAKDAZ
Heliocentric CD (31:51)
Digipak with 14 page Nomi file booklet
01. High Wire 2:04
02. Valentine's Day 2:50
03. Enchante 4:32
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ZA BAKDAZ:
04. Overture 2:42
05. Cre Spoda 3:04
06. MetroNomi 2:44
07. Intermezzzo 1:16
08. Za Bakdaz (Live) 3:09
09. Perne-A-Gyre 2:56
10. Finale 2:35
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11. Rubber Band Laser 2:21
12. Silent Night 1:38
Klaus Nomi Links:
http://www.myspace.com/klausnomioracle
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/klaus.nomi/
http://www.last.fm/music/Klaus+Nomi
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