Big Arm - Flashbacks - Video

Big Arm
Flashbacks
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Paul Ryder, the man who formed, named and helped create a sound for a generation with his old band Happy Mondays, is back with new band Big Arm.

This time the Ryder brother with the good voice supplies lead vocals, and the dynamic and iconic bass sound that is Ryder's own, firmly underpins debut Big Arm album Radiator. Curiously his vocals sound like himself, his brother Shaun, with a pinch of the legend that is Ian Curtis.

With his track record of co-writing four top 10 albums and seven hit singles, Ryder's new outfit is destined to follow suit with its ground-breaking groove-ful fusion of electro-funked-up upbeat tunes that get right under your skin.

Old Skool Mondays fans will not be disappointed and Northern Soulers will get on the groove in this hybrid fusion of f**ked-up fatness and souled-up chill. Paul is joined by fellow Big Arm founder and legendary techo guru Pete Smith, aka DJ Blue, mastermind of Manchester hip hop outfit P Love and Blue. Pete has written with Moloko's Roisin Murphy and has collaborated with St. Etienne, ACR, Mike Joyce, Lamb and Icelandic groovesters Gus Gus.

Manchester luminary Daz Gilkinson adds slick guitar riffs to the Big Arm sound in his own unique and funky style while drum veteran Danny Short keeps the beat and his ass on the seat whilst delivering backing vocals.

Lea Mullen, former Happy Mondays percussion player completes the rhythm section.

Production on the debut album was by Manchester's most wanted Producer, Martin Hannett protege and Moby's favourite, John Pennington.