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Originally "Fractured Glass" came together by way of former band mates as a full band unit rather then
the duo which it has 'over the years' become most recognized. Although the original intention for the line up would be more
operational as a live act, its most creative and positive juncture was the scaled down size of only two individuals.
The saga of "Fractured Glass" had many issues and because of no other recourse, faded silently. I never sought closure for
"Fractured Glass" in fact, I felt a reverence in its silence which
somehow generated a longevity for its music. From its very first conception, colleagues would often ask about the meaning
behind the name and its visual presents as since, it shared a somewhat 'Darkish' atmosphere incomparable to what others were
doing back then `especially hailing from central Jersey. Truthfully there had been no hard planned thought process behind
"Fractured Glass" except to make obscure music which people needed to think about rather then just hear.
I find it interesting when younger people today see the pictures or hear the music and remark on its resemblance with 'Gothic'
music. Ironically,
I never flew that type of banner over "Fractured Glass".
I simply created music I felt close to. Likewise, after some 20 years later and listening to the first single, 'Land of Make
Believe' does give hints of a 'Gothic' sound scape. Amazingly, 'Gothic' music did not have its trend setting poise until the
mid 1980's.
'Land of Make Believe' was written in 1979 and recorded in 1980. For the second single 'Push Up, Push Down' I wanted a biting
electronic back beat within a synthesized groove after which, proved to be the groundwork for what "Fractured Glass" hoped
to become. Unfortunately, the next few recordings; 'Doomsday House' and 'Can We connect' had never been officially released
or made available. The influences behind "Fractured Glass" were varied and ranged from groups like; 'Theater of Hate','DAF'
to Visual musicians 'Japan' and 'Human League' as well as several commercial artists of the times including both rock and
etc.
As mentioned above 'Gothic' music really had no forethought within the band. During it's prime "Fractured Glass" opened for
many past era bands as well as headlining in prior legendary venues along the east coast New York and New Jersey. It was not
until a few years back that I started to learn of the interest from past listeners whom I had 'no-idea' existed. However,
I am extremely honored to have left such an impression on fans around the world whether or not "Fractured Glass" had been
considered 'Gothic' or otherwise - Cheers !
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