Ikon - Creation The Early Years 1988-1993 (c) 2018 Nile Artist....: Ikon Album.....: Creation The Early Years 1988-1993 Source....: FLASH Discs.....: 9 Type......: Boxset Tracks....: 114 Genre.....: Gothic Rock Label.....: Nile Catalogue#: n/a Encoder...: LAME 3.100 -V0 Quality...: 249 kbps / 44.1kHz / Joint Stereo URL.......: http://www.ikondomain.com.au/ Tracklist: ---------- Disc 1/9 'As Time Goes By' Recorded at Frontline Sound Studios Melbourne January 1992 16 track reel to reel recording engineered by Sandro Barbagallo Remixed and mastered by Adam Calaitzis at Toyland Studios Melbourne July 2016 Michael Aliani-Vocals Chris McCarter-guitar/keyboards Dino Molinaro-bass Maurice Molella-drums -------- 1. As Time Goes By 2:59 2. Never Ending 3:26 3. Why 3:14 4. Reality Is Lost 4:07 5. Alive 3:13 6. Fear 3:48 7. The Lost 3:37 8. Alone 3:11 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 27:35 Disc 2/9 'As Time Goes By' Recorded live at The Arthouse Melbourne 1.1.1992 8 track recording by Chris McCarter Mixed and mastered by Adam Calaitzis at Toyland Studios 2001 Michael Aliani-Vocals Chris McCarter-guitar/keyboards Dino Molinaro-bass Maurice Molella-drums Who organises a gig on New Years day, evening? IKON do. Even though the band was hung over from the night before, from being out together, this gig actually goes down as one of the best recordings and performances, even though there was hardly anyone there. Most likely partners and a handful of friends. A mix down by Chris in 1992 of 'As Time Goes By', was used as the b-side of 'Why', in desperation. -------- 1. Suicide 3:59 2. Never Ending 3:21 3. As Time Goes By 3:01 4. Why 3:21 5. The Awakening 3:20 6. Alive 3:07 7. Devotion 2:43 8. Alone 3:27 9. Reality Is Lost 4:08 10.The Lost 2:44 11.She Smiles 4:12 12.Fear 4:19 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 41:42 Disc 3/9 `Ikon` as `Death In The Dark` 1988-1990 4 track recordings engineered by Chris McCarter Digital transfer mixing and mastering by Adam Calaitzis at Toyland Studios 2018 The band thought they would never venture into the vaults and release any Death In The Dark material, however Chris agreed on this 30th anniversary occassion that it was time for the World too hear the roots, friendships no expectations, just exploring playing musical instruments. They never thought they would release a single at this point, let aloe multiple albums and tours around the World. -------- 1. Echoes Of The Past (Home Demo 1988) 4:00 2. Gruftgesaenge (Home Demo 1988) 3:06 3. They Walked In Line (Home Demo 1988) 2:51 4. Rising Sun (Home Demo 1988) 2:20 5. Visions (Rehearsal 1989) 3:37 6. Reality Is Lost (Rehearsal 1989) 2:55 7. Is This My Destiny? (Rehearsal 1989) 3:18 8. Tomorrow I Think I Will Die (Rehearsal 1989) 5:21 9. Alone (Rehearsal 1989) 4:02 10.We Walk Alone (Rehearsal 1989) 3:08 11.Why (Rehearsal 1989) 3:28 12.The Lost (Rehearsal 1989) 2:32 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 40:38 Disc 4/9 IKON 'Sketches 1991-1993' All songs recorded on Chris's 8 track between 1991-1993 Mixed and mastered by Adam Calaitzis at Toyland Studios 2018 Chris McCarter-guitar/vocals Michael Aliani-vocals Dino Molinaro-bass Maurice Molella-drums Mid 1991, Chris purchased an 8 track recorder, which cost a complete fortune. So most rehearsals were recorded for fun and to get an idea about the bands progression. Chris never through anything out, so it was a huge task to get through boxes of tapes to find the best versions of most of these songs. Some of this material was only ever played once, the entire band creating as the tape was recording, Every now and then, IKON would go back in time and find a track that was lost and try it again. 'For Eterntiy' was only ever written as a rough demo, in 1995, Chris found the tape and thought it would be great to try again. he Same goes for 'Burning Desire', that was written in 1992 and never ysed again until 2002. The band are proud of their roots, we hope you can follow their journey from high school friends, to one of Australia's most succesful darkwave/gthoic bands of this generation. -------- 1. As Time Goes By (Home Demo 1991) 4:09 2. The Dream (Home Demo 1991) 4:08 3. Mortal Soul (Home Demo 1991) 5:13 4. Never Ending (Home Demo 1991) 3:08 5. So Far Away (Home Demo 1991) 3:40 6. She Smiles (Home Demo 1991) 3:31 7. Belief (Rehearsal 1991) 3:25 8. Headspin (Demo 1992) 3:24 9. Remember Me (Demo 1992) 3:59 10.For Eternity (Rough Demo 1992) 4:51 11.Burning Desire (Rehearsal 1992) 6:41 12.Never Too Much (Rough Sketch 1992) 3:12 13.Under The Watchful Eye (Rough Sketch 1992) 3:05 14.Come With Me (Rehearsal 1992) 5:45 15.Persuasion (Demo 1993) 3:56 16.Echoes Of Silence 3:13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 65:20 Disc 5/9 'Blurred Visions' Tracks 1-5 recorded live at IKON's debut gig at The Arthouse Melbourne 11.12.1991 Tracks 6-11 recorded live at IKON's second gig at The Council Hall in Coburg 13.11.1991 Home movies recorded during rehearsals and session 1991, 1993 'Never Ending' was done as a joke at Chris''s place June 1992 All edited and mastered by Adam Calaitzis at Toyland Studios 2018 -------- 1. Reality Is Lost 4:21 2. The Lost 3:40 3. Solitude 4:21 4. The Awakening 3:08 5. Sister Ray 6:10 6. Never Ending 2:56 7. As Time Goes By 3:16 8. Why 3:16 9. Fear 3:54 10.Reality Is Lost 4:09 11.The Lost 3:42 12.The Awakening 3:07 13.Sister Ray 5:17 14.Home Movies 1991-1993 30:24 15.Never Too Much (Home Clip 1992) 3:39 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 85:20 Disc 6/9 Death In The Dark Odditieis 1988-1989 All songs mastered by Adama Calaitzis 2018 Chris McCarter Dino Molinaro Michael Aliani A selection of material from rehearsal tapes and sessions dating back to the very start, that were rejected for the deluxe 3 disc set.Sadly the master tape for 'The Last Song' is long gone, hard to imagaine it was written way back then, rediscovered by Chris in 2013 and included on 'Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends' album. -------- 1. Mortal Soul (First Rehearsal February 1988) 2:26 2. Figurehead (Rehearsal March 1988 Dino On Vocals) 3:46 3. The Only Time (Rehearsal May 1988) 3:59 4. Just By Night (Demo April 1988) 3:12 5. A Shadow Takes Over (Demo May 1988) 2:36 6. Shadowplay (Michaels House Demo 1989) 4:08 7. Changing (Rehearsal July 1989) 2:47 8. I Travel (Rehearsal July 1989) 3:23 9. Is This My Destiny? (Rehearsal July 1989) 3:30 10.In My Mind (Rehearsal July 1989) 2:18 11.The Last Song (Demo 1988) 3:04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 35:09 Disc 7/9 Death In The Dark live at The Royal Artillery Hotel Melboure 25.9.1989 Michael Carrodus-vocals Chris McCarter-guitar,keybaords Dino Molinaro-bass Rick-drums Recorded low-fi on a walkman by Maurcie Molella Mastered by Adam Calaitzis at Toyland Studios 2018 As Death In The Dark, not so many live shows were performed. We had fun playing covers and struggling our own songs. Most of our shows were recorded by Maurice, who went on to become our drummer 2 years later. Like majority of the material on this release, it gives an insight into the foundation stones of IKON. -------- 1. Reality Is Lost 2:49 2. Shadowplay 4:18 3. A Forest 5:35 4. Changing 2:55 5. I Travel 4:21 6. Alone 3:39 7. Love Will Tear Us Apart 3:54 8. Foxy Lady 2:54 9. Is This My Destiny? 3:46 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 34:11 Disc 8/9 IKON Oddities 1991-1993 8 track demos and rehearsals engineered by Chris McCarter All songs mixed and edited by Adam Calaitzis at Toyland Studios Melbourne 2018 With Chris going through his tape collection over the last 2 years, so much extra material was found for the 'Sketches & Blurred Visions' release, it was impossible to include it all on the release. So the USB idea was once again utilized,so nothing was wasted. This gives an even more indepth view into the development of the band. Going from Death In The Dark to IKON, the progression once Maurice joined the band. Tracks 17-19, were from the aborted attempt by the band to record their debut album themselves. -------- 1. Suicide (Original Sketch 1991) 3:30 2. She Smiles (Original Sketch Bare Home Demo 1991) 3:08 3. Vimanna (Original Sketch Home Demo 1991) 3:03 4. Solitude (Demo 25.11.1991) 4:47 5. We Walk Alone (Rehearsal 06.11.1991) 3:08 6. Tomorrow I Think I Will Die (Rehearsal 1991) 5:53 7. So Far Away (Rehearsal 1991) 3:52 8. Untitled Jam 1 (Rehearsal 1991) 15:35 9. Feel (Home Demo 1991) 5:12 10.Walking In Shadows (Home Demo 1991) 3:29 11.Untitled Jam 2 (Rehearsal May 1992) 16:19 12.Persuasion (Instrumental Rehearsal 1992) 4:10 13.The Seeker (Home Demo 1992) 5:27 14.As The Reaper Calls (Home Demo 1992) 5:39 15.Forgotten Angel (Home Demo 1992) 3:40 16.Treason (Rehearsal 1992) 6:33 17.Devotion (Demo 1993) 2:55 18.Dreaming (Demo 1993) 3:56 19.Suicide 2 (Demo 1993) 3:41 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 103:57 Disc 9/9 IKON-Live at The Arthouse 22.9.1992 Recorded on 8 track by Chris McCarter Mixed and mastered BY Adam Calaitzis at Toyland Studios 2017 One of IKON's many gigs at The Arthouse in Melbourne. Quiete a few of the shows were recorded by Chris on his 8 track which was a lot of hard work to play and record at the same time. Took away from the performance. This is a previously unreleased recording trying out some new material. 'Burning Desire', was written the week before and only ever played live once during the early years of IKON. The cover of 'Transmission', IKON played live from time to time. This recording was overloooked, as it's quite rough and not as good sounding as the New Years Day one. -------- 1. As Time Goes By (Instrumental Soundcheck) 5:17 2. Burning Desire (Instrumental Soundcheck) 4:55 3. Burning Desire 4:50 4. Alive 3:22 5. Why 3:22 6. Never Ending 3:31 7. I Have Been 2:52 8. Persuasion 4:21 9. Ask The Question 3:16 10.Never Too Much 3:49 11.Under The Watchful Eye 1:36 12.Transmission 4:06 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 45:17 Total:882.34MB / 479:09 Release Notes: -------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We do not want our rips on a website. Support the artist and buy the music you like. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For this special release........ All source files were taken from an USB stick as WAV 44,1khz. The tracklist shown at Discogs is wrong. Described as one of the premier Goth bands, Melbourne based IKON formed in 1991 from the ashes of Death In The Dark. Chris McCarter (vocals, guitar), Dino Molinaro (bass) and now with the recent return of Clifford Ennis (guitar) and David Burns (drums). The band make a striking blend of gothic/darkwave music, following in the footsteps of Joy Division and early New Order with a touch of Death In June.