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{{Short description|Scottish musician}}
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| caption = Helen Marnie at [[Ottawa Bluesfest]] in 2008
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| birth_name = Helen Lindsay Marnie
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1978}}
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| origin = [[Glasgow]], Scotland
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| associated_acts = [[Ladytron]]
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'''Helen Marnie''' (born 21 February 1978)<ref>{{citation|title=Sin the Sizer (Happy Birthday Helen Marnie)!!!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssMNnWScbjY|language=en|access-date=2019-11-30}}</ref> is a Scottish musician, known as the lead vocalist and one of the keyboardists and songwriters of the [[electronic music|electronic]] band [[Ladytron]]. In 2012, she started a solo career as '''Marnie''' and released her debut solo album ''[[Crystal World]]'' on 11 June 2013. Her second solo album, ''[[Strange Words and Weird Wars]]'', was released on 2 June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/marnie|title=Marnie - A Badge of Friendship|access-date=25 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301010620/http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/marnie|archive-date=1 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''Helen Lindsay Marnie'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://repertoire.bmi.com/Search/Catalog?num=tKBzPelvDTiuVdMH76OJ0A%253d%253d&cae=mFYgOQP%252b58eSmQp97GHAtQ%253d%253d&partType=WriterList&search=%7B%22Main_Search_Text%22%3A%22helen%20marnie%22%2C%22Sub_Search_Text%22%3A%22%22%2C%22Main_Search%22%3A%22Writer%2FComposer%22%2C%22Sub_Search%22%3Anull%2C%22Search_Type%22%3A%22all%22%2C%22View_Count%22%3A20%2C%22Page_Number%22%3A0%2C%22Part_Type%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Id%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Id_Sub%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Name%22%3Anull%2C%22Part_Cae%22%3Anull%2C%22Original_Search%22%3Anull%2C%22DisclaimerViewed%22%3Anull%7D&resetPageNumber=True&partIdSub=YO0HedHMatLb45JzS23DVw%253d%253d|title=Writer/Composer: Marnie Helen Lindsay|publisher=Broadcast Music Inc.|accessdate=5 November 2023}}</ref> (born 1978) is a Scottish musician, known as the lead vocalist and one of the keyboardists and songwriters of the [[electronic music|electronic]] band [[Ladytron]]. In 2012, she started a solo career as '''Marnie''' and released her debut solo album ''[[Crystal World]]'' on 11 June 2013. Her second solo album, ''[[Strange Words and Weird Wars]]'', was released on 2 June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/marnie|title=Marnie - A Badge of Friendship|access-date=25 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301010620/http://www.abadgeoffriendship.com/artists/marnie|archive-date=1 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Helen Marnie was born in Glasgow, Scotland,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/102242-interview-ladytrons-helen-marnie|title=Interview: Ladytron's Helen Marnie - The Skinny|publisher=theskinny.co.uk}}</ref> and grew up in the same city. She is a classically trained pianist.<ref name=TheGuardian>{{cite news|title=Home entertainment: Ladytron – Culture – The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2002/nov/29/artsfeatures5|accessdate=23 March 2013 | location=London|first=Will|last=Hodgkinson|date=4 December 2002}}</ref><ref name="liv">{{cite web|url=http://www.liv.ac.uk/media/livacuk/insight/Insightautumn06.pdf|title=The University of Liverpool: Insight Autumn 2006 – PDF page 11|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909235918/http://www.liv.ac.uk/media/livacuk/insight/Insightautumn06.pdf|archivedate=9 September 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Marnie studied classical piano at the [[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland|Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama]] in Glasgow.<ref name=HeraldScotland>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/arts_ents/13127705.album-with-sci-fi-sheen-marks-a-new-beginning/|title=Album with sci-fi sheen marks a new beginning|website=HeraldScotland}}</ref> She dropped out of university in Glasgow before going on to study music at the [[University of Liverpool]], England where she received in 1999 a BA in pop music.<ref name="liv" /><ref name=HeraldScotland />
Helen Marnie was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/102242-interview-ladytrons-helen-marnie|title=Interview: Ladytron's Helen Marnie - The Skinny|publisher=theskinny.co.uk}}</ref> She is a classically trained pianist.<ref name=TheGuardian>{{cite news|title=Home entertainment: Ladytron – Culture – The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2002/nov/29/artsfeatures5|accessdate=23 March 2013 | location=London|first=Will|last=Hodgkinson|date=4 December 2002}}</ref><ref name="liv">{{cite web|url=http://www.liv.ac.uk/media/livacuk/insight/Insightautumn06.pdf|title=The University of Liverpool: Insight Autumn 2006 – PDF page 11|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140909235918/http://www.liv.ac.uk/media/livacuk/insight/Insightautumn06.pdf|archivedate=9 September 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Marnie studied classical piano at the [[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland|Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama]] in Glasgow.<ref name=HeraldScotland>{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/arts_ents/13127705.album-with-sci-fi-sheen-marks-a-new-beginning/|title=Album with sci-fi sheen marks a new beginning|website=HeraldScotland|date=18 October 2013 }}</ref> She dropped out of university in Glasgow before going on to study music at the [[University of Liverpool]], England where she received in 1999 a BA in pop music.<ref name="liv" /><ref name=HeraldScotland />


In the summer of 1999, English producers and DJs [[Daniel Hunt]] and [[Reuben Wu]] met students Helen Marnie (through various DJ gigs)<ref name="nettskinny">{{cite web |url=http://nettskinny.com/release/20110214/329-ladytron-best-00-10 |title=3/29 – Ladytron – 'Best Of: 00 – 10' |work=Nettwerk Press Blog |date=14 February 2011 |accessdate=8 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110841/http://nettskinny.com/release/20110214/329-ladytron-best-00-10 |archive-date=24 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and [[Mira Aroyo]] (through a mutual friend).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.videovision.org/vv_interviews-ladytron.html |title=Videovision: Ladytron interview|year=2002 |accessdate=8 May 2013}}</ref> Sharing similar interests in music, they formed the [[electronic music|electronic]] band [[Ladytron]] in the same year. Since then, Marnie has performed as the lead singer of the band, and also plays synthesizers and contributes to songwriting.
In the summer of 1999, English producers and DJs [[Daniel Hunt]] and [[Reuben Wu]] met students Helen Marnie (through various DJ gigs)<ref name="nettskinny">{{cite web |url=http://nettskinny.com/release/20110214/329-ladytron-best-00-10 |title=3/29 – Ladytron – 'Best Of: 00 – 10' |work=Nettwerk Press Blog |date=14 February 2011 |accessdate=8 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110841/http://nettskinny.com/release/20110214/329-ladytron-best-00-10 |archive-date=24 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and [[Mira Aroyo]] (through a mutual friend).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.videovision.org/vv_interviews-ladytron.html |title=Videovision: Ladytron interview|year=2002 |accessdate=8 May 2013}}</ref> Sharing similar interests in music, they formed the [[electronic music|electronic]] band [[Ladytron]] in the same year. Since then, Marnie has performed as the lead singer of the band, and also plays synthesizers and contributes to songwriting.
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On 16 September 2012, Marnie set up a [[PledgeMusic]] account to help fund the making of her album.<ref name="pledgemusic">{{cite web|url=http://pledgemusic.com/projects/marnie|title=Marnie: New Album|website=PledgeMusic|access-date=6 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410052658/https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/marnie|archive-date=10 April 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album was produced in 2012 in [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]] by her bandmate [[Daniel Hunt]] in collaboration with the Icelandic musician [[Barði Jóhannsson]].<ref name=TheElectricityClub>{{cite web|title=An Interview with MARNIE – The Electricity Club|url=http://www.electricity-club.co.uk/blog/an-interview-with-marnie-2/|accessdate=23 March 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130222224649/http://www.electricity-club.co.uk/blog/an-interview-with-marnie-2/|archivedate=22 February 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Regarding her album, Marnie said that she wanted "to create an electronic album with more of a pop element and pristine vocals".<ref name="pledgemusic" />
On 16 September 2012, Marnie set up a [[PledgeMusic]] account to help fund the making of her album.<ref name="pledgemusic">{{cite web|url=http://pledgemusic.com/projects/marnie|title=Marnie: New Album|website=PledgeMusic|access-date=6 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410052658/https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/marnie|archive-date=10 April 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album was produced in 2012 in [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]] by her bandmate [[Daniel Hunt]] in collaboration with the Icelandic musician [[Barði Jóhannsson]].<ref name=TheElectricityClub>{{cite web|title=An Interview with MARNIE – The Electricity Club|url=http://www.electricity-club.co.uk/blog/an-interview-with-marnie-2/|accessdate=23 March 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130222224649/http://www.electricity-club.co.uk/blog/an-interview-with-marnie-2/|archivedate=22 February 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Regarding her album, Marnie said that she wanted "to create an electronic album with more of a pop element and pristine vocals".<ref name="pledgemusic" />


Marnie shot her first solo music video on 30 April in [[Glasgow]] with a group of friends.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/helen.marnie.official/posts/513350248725473|title=Marnie|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> On 16 May 2013, she announced the cover and the title of the album, ''[[Crystal World]]''.<ref name="pledgemusic" /> On 29 May 2013, Marnie premiered on her official YouTube account the music video directed by Michael Sherrington for her debut single as solo artist, "The Hunter".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqJQEf9q6go|title=Marnie - The Hunter (Official Video)|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
Marnie shot her first solo music video on 30 April in [[Glasgow]] with a group of friends.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/helen.marnie.official/posts/513350248725473|title=Marnie|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> On 16 May 2013, she announced the cover and the title of the album, ''[[Crystal World]]''.<ref name="pledgemusic" /> On 29 May 2013, Marnie premiered on her official YouTube account the music video directed by Michael Sherrington for her debut single as solo artist, "The Hunter".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqJQEf9q6go |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/OqJQEf9q6go |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Marnie - The Hunter (Official Video)|date=29 May 2013 |via=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


After some delays, Marnie released her debut album ''[[Crystal World]]'' on 11 June 2013. After PledgeMusic copies of the CD version were delivered in July 2013, ''[[Crystal World]]'' was issued to stores by [[Les Disques Du Crépuscule]] in August 2013.
After some delays, Marnie released her debut album ''[[Crystal World]]'' on 11 June 2013. After PledgeMusic copies of the CD version were delivered in July 2013, ''[[Crystal World]]'' was issued to stores by [[Les Disques Du Crépuscule]] in August 2013.
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On 9 September 2014, she premiered a new single titled "Wolves" from the upcoming second solo album, initially planned for release in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/helen.marnie.official/photos/a.405882622805570/768261329901029/?type=3|title=Marnie|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/helenmarnie/wolves-1|title=WOLVES|via=soundcloud.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.electricity-club.co.uk/wolves-a-short-conversation-with-marnie/ |title=Wolves: A Short Conversation with MARNIE - The Electricity Club |publisher=The Electricity Club |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114081430/http://www.electricity-club.co.uk/wolves-a-short-conversation-with-marnie/ |archivedate=14 January 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The song was produced by Jonny Scott and was released on iTunes on 14 September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/wolves-single/915879706|title=Wolves - Single by Marnie|via=music.apple.com}}</ref> The music video was published on YouTube on 17 September and it was co-directed by Marnie and Michael Sherrington. On 18 April 2015 (Record Store Day), "Wolves" with a [[Marsheaux]] remix as a B-side was released on 7" vinyl as a limited edition (500 copies).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.lesdisquesducrepuscule.com/2015/04/in-case-you-hadnt-noticed-next-saturday.html|title=Les Disques du Crépuscule: Record Store Day 18 April 2015|first=factorybenelux &#124; 13:05 &#124; permalink &#124; Bookmark with: Delicious &#124; reddit &#124; StumbleUpon|last=Tweet}}</ref>
On 9 September 2014, she premiered a new single titled "Wolves" from the upcoming second solo album, initially planned for release in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/helen.marnie.official/photos/a.405882622805570/768261329901029/?type=3|title=Marnie|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/helenmarnie/wolves-1|title=WOLVES|via=soundcloud.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.electricity-club.co.uk/wolves-a-short-conversation-with-marnie/ |title=Wolves: A Short Conversation with MARNIE - The Electricity Club |publisher=The Electricity Club |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114081430/http://www.electricity-club.co.uk/wolves-a-short-conversation-with-marnie/ |archivedate=14 January 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The song was produced by Jonny Scott and was released on iTunes on 14 September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/wolves-single/915879706|title=Wolves - Single by Marnie|via=music.apple.com}}</ref> The music video was published on YouTube on 17 September and it was co-directed by Marnie and Michael Sherrington. On 18 April 2015 (Record Store Day), "Wolves" with a [[Marsheaux]] remix as a B-side was released on 7" vinyl as a limited edition (500 copies).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.lesdisquesducrepuscule.com/2015/04/in-case-you-hadnt-noticed-next-saturday.html|title=Les Disques du Crépuscule: Record Store Day 18 April 2015|first=factorybenelux &#124; 13:05 &#124; permalink &#124; Bookmark with: Delicious &#124; reddit &#124; StumbleUpon|last=Tweet}}</ref>


In 2015, Marnie performed vocals on [[Bang Gang]]' song "Silent Bite".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indieshuffle.com/bang-gang-silent-bite/|title=Bang Gang - Silent Bite :|website=Indie Shuffle}}</ref> In 2016, she collaborated with the musician [[RM Hubbert]] on the song "Sweet Dreams".
In 2015, Marnie performed vocals on [[Bang Gang]]' song "Silent Bite".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indieshuffle.com/bang-gang-silent-bite/|title=Bang Gang - Silent Bite|website=Indie Shuffle}}</ref> In 2016, she collaborated with the musician [[RM Hubbert]] on the song "Sweet Dreams".


On 24 January 2017, she released the first single titled "Alphabet Block" from the forthcoming second solo album, ''[[Strange Words and Weird Wars]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popjustice.com/songs/marnie-alphabet-block/|title=Marnie — 'Alphabet Block' • Popjustice|date=24 January 2017}}</ref> The second single, "Lost Maps", was issued on 30 March and its music video, a day later.
On 24 January 2017, she released the first single titled "Alphabet Block" from the forthcoming second solo album, ''[[Strange Words and Weird Wars]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popjustice.com/songs/marnie-alphabet-block/|title=Marnie — 'Alphabet Block' • Popjustice|date=24 January 2017}}</ref>


==Touring==
==Touring==
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==Musical influence==
==Musical influence==
Marnie grew up with pop music like [[Whitney Houston]], [[Belinda Carlisle]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[The Bangles]], [[Carly Simon]], and [[ABBA]].<ref name=TheGuardian /> She claimed musical influences such as [[Kate Bush]],<ref name=TheGuardian /><ref name=BIYL>{{cite web|title=biyl – Interviews: Helen Marnie (Ladytron)|url=http://batteryinyourleg.com/post/26082417389/interviews-helen-marnie-ladytron|accessdate=23 March 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120707112418/http://batteryinyourleg.com/post/26082417389/interviews-helen-marnie-ladytron|archivedate=7 July 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Maria Callas]],<ref name=BIYL /> and [[Joni Mitchell]].<ref name=BIYL /> She also mentioned artists like [[Bat for Lashes]],<ref name=Repeat>{{cite web|title=An Interview|url=http://www.repeatfanzine.co.uk/interviews/ladytron.htm|accessdate=23 March 2013}}</ref> [[MGMT]],<ref name=Repeat /> [[Fairport Convention]],<ref name=Repeat /> [[Serge Gainsbourg]],<ref name=TheGuardian /> [[Grimes (musician)|Grimes]],<ref name=TheElectricityClub /> and [[Chvrches]]<ref name=TheElectricityClub /> as her favourites.
Marnie grew up with pop music like [[Whitney Houston]], [[Belinda Carlisle]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[The Bangles]], [[Carly Simon]], and [[ABBA]].<ref name=TheGuardian /> She claimed musical influences such as [[Kate Bush]],<ref name=TheGuardian /><ref name=BIYL>{{cite web|title=biyl – Interviews: Helen Marnie (Ladytron)|url=http://batteryinyourleg.com/post/26082417389/interviews-helen-marnie-ladytron|accessdate=23 March 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120707112418/http://batteryinyourleg.com/post/26082417389/interviews-helen-marnie-ladytron|archivedate=7 July 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Maria Callas]],<ref name=BIYL /> and [[Joni Mitchell]].<ref name=BIYL /> She also mentioned artists like [[Bat for Lashes]],<ref name=Repeat>{{cite web|title=An Interview|url=http://www.repeatfanzine.co.uk/interviews/ladytron.htm|accessdate=23 March 2013}}</ref> [[MGMT]],<ref name=Repeat /> [[Fairport Convention]],<ref name=Repeat /> [[Serge Gainsbourg]],<ref name=TheGuardian /> [[Grimes (musician)|Grimes]],<ref name=TheElectricityClub /> and [[Chvrches]]<ref name=TheElectricityClub /> as her favourites.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Marnie was married in 2011. Near the end of 2012 she moved back to [[Glasgow]], after living in London for more than a decade.<ref name=HeraldScotland /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefader.com/2009/05/27/five-questions-for-ladytron |title=Five Questions For Ladytron " The FADER |publisher=Thefader.com |date=27 May 2009 |accessdate=7 November 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.li/20130105070608/http://www.thefader.com/2009/05/27/five-questions-for-ladytron/ |archive-date=5 January 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: Ladytron's Reuben Wu – Shanghai – Shanghai Blogs Blog – City Weekend Guide|url=http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/shanghai/articles/blogs-shanghai/shanghais-nightlife/interview-ladytrons-reuben-wu/|accessdate=24 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030190416/http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/shanghai/articles/blogs-shanghai/shanghais-nightlife/interview-ladytrons-reuben-wu/|archive-date=30 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/marnie/updates/14530|title=Marnie update - October, 2012|website=PledgeMusic|access-date=23 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924114954/http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/marnie/updates/14530|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Marnie was married in 2011. Near the end of 2012 she moved back to [[Glasgow]], after living in London for more than a decade.<ref name=HeraldScotland /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefader.com/2009/05/27/five-questions-for-ladytron |title=Five Questions For Ladytron " The FADER |publisher=Thefader.com |date=27 May 2009 |accessdate=7 November 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130105070608/http://www.thefader.com/2009/05/27/five-questions-for-ladytron/ |archive-date=5 January 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: Ladytron's Reuben Wu – Shanghai – Shanghai Blogs Blog – City Weekend Guide|url=http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/shanghai/articles/blogs-shanghai/shanghais-nightlife/interview-ladytrons-reuben-wu/|accessdate=24 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030190416/http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/shanghai/articles/blogs-shanghai/shanghais-nightlife/interview-ladytrons-reuben-wu/|archive-date=30 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/marnie/updates/14530|title=Marnie update - October, 2012|website=PledgeMusic|access-date=23 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924114954/http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/marnie/updates/14530|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Instruments==
==Instruments==
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*''[[Gravity the Seducer]]'' (2011)
*''[[Gravity the Seducer]]'' (2011)
*''[[Ladytron (album)|Ladytron]]'' (2019)
*''[[Ladytron (album)|Ladytron]]'' (2019)
*''[[Time's Arrow (2023)|Time's Arrow]]'' (2023)


===Marnie===
===Marnie===
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'''Collaborations'''
'''Collaborations'''
*[[Bang Gang]] - "Silent Bite" (2015)
*[[Bang Gang]] - "Silent Bite" (2015)
*[[RM Hubbert]] - "Sweet Dreams" (2016)
*[[RM Hubbert]] with Marnie - "Sweet Dreams" (2016)
*Nightwave - "Transmute" (2019)
*Nightwave feat. Marnie - "Transmute" (2019)
*Union of Knives - "A Tall Tale" (2020)
*Union of Knives feat. Marnie - "A Tall Tale" (2020)
*Union of Knives feat. Marnie - "A Little Life" (2021)


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Helen Marnie
Helen Marnie at Ottawa Bluesfest in 2008
Helen Marnie at Ottawa Bluesfest in 2008
Background information
Birth nameHelen Lindsay Marnie
Born1978 (age 45–46)
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • synthesizers
  • piano
Years active1999–present
Labels
Websitewww.ladytron.com

Helen Lindsay Marnie[1] (born 1978) is a Scottish musician, known as the lead vocalist and one of the keyboardists and songwriters of the electronic band Ladytron. In 2012, she started a solo career as Marnie and released her debut solo album Crystal World on 11 June 2013. Her second solo album, Strange Words and Weird Wars, was released on 2 June 2017.[2]

Biography

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Helen Marnie was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. [3] She is a classically trained pianist.[4][5] Marnie studied classical piano at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow.[6] She dropped out of university in Glasgow before going on to study music at the University of Liverpool, England where she received in 1999 a BA in pop music.[5][6]

In the summer of 1999, English producers and DJs Daniel Hunt and Reuben Wu met students Helen Marnie (through various DJ gigs)[7] and Mira Aroyo (through a mutual friend).[8] Sharing similar interests in music, they formed the electronic band Ladytron in the same year. Since then, Marnie has performed as the lead singer of the band, and also plays synthesizers and contributes to songwriting.

On 24 May 2012, her Ladytron bandmate Daniel Hunt announced that he would produce Marnie's solo album in Iceland in August 2012.[9]

On 16 September 2012, Marnie set up a PledgeMusic account to help fund the making of her album.[10] The album was produced in 2012 in Reykjavík, Iceland by her bandmate Daniel Hunt in collaboration with the Icelandic musician Barði Jóhannsson.[11] Regarding her album, Marnie said that she wanted "to create an electronic album with more of a pop element and pristine vocals".[10]

Marnie shot her first solo music video on 30 April in Glasgow with a group of friends.[12] On 16 May 2013, she announced the cover and the title of the album, Crystal World.[10] On 29 May 2013, Marnie premiered on her official YouTube account the music video directed by Michael Sherrington for her debut single as solo artist, "The Hunter".[13]

After some delays, Marnie released her debut album Crystal World on 11 June 2013. After PledgeMusic copies of the CD version were delivered in July 2013, Crystal World was issued to stores by Les Disques Du Crépuscule in August 2013.

Marnie marked Record Store Day in April 2014 with a limited edition 12-inch single, The Hunter Remixed, featuring mixes by Stephen Morris (of Joy Division/New Order) and Glasgow electro radicals Roman Nose, as well as the album version of the song plus a mix of Sugarland by Mark Reeder. The single was limited to 500 copies in clear vinyl. She also released the James Slater directed music video of "Hearts on Fire" on the same day.

On 9 September 2014, she premiered a new single titled "Wolves" from the upcoming second solo album, initially planned for release in 2015.[14][15][16] The song was produced by Jonny Scott and was released on iTunes on 14 September 2014.[17] The music video was published on YouTube on 17 September and it was co-directed by Marnie and Michael Sherrington. On 18 April 2015 (Record Store Day), "Wolves" with a Marsheaux remix as a B-side was released on 7" vinyl as a limited edition (500 copies).[18]

In 2015, Marnie performed vocals on Bang Gang' song "Silent Bite".[19] In 2016, she collaborated with the musician RM Hubbert on the song "Sweet Dreams".

On 24 January 2017, she released the first single titled "Alphabet Block" from the forthcoming second solo album, Strange Words and Weird Wars.[20]

Touring

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In 2015, Marnie started touring as a solo artist with a backing live band that consists of Emer Tumilty (synthesizers and backing vocals), Jonny Scott (guitar, synthesizers) and Peter Kelly (drums).[21][22] She performed songs from her solo career and from Ladytron's back catalogue. Marnie and her live band played in Lima (Peru) and Santiago de Chile (Chile) so far.

Musical influence

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Marnie grew up with pop music like Whitney Houston, Belinda Carlisle, Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Bangles, Carly Simon, and ABBA.[4] She claimed musical influences such as Kate Bush,[4][23] Maria Callas,[23] and Joni Mitchell.[23] She also mentioned artists like Bat for Lashes,[24] MGMT,[24] Fairport Convention,[24] Serge Gainsbourg,[4] Grimes,[11] and Chvrches[11] as her favourites.

Personal life

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Marnie was married in 2011. Near the end of 2012 she moved back to Glasgow, after living in London for more than a decade.[6][25][26][27]

Instruments

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Helen Marnie live at the Arches, Glasgow, 2011

During Ladytron's live shows, Helen Marnie sings and occasionally plays one synthesizer. She played live the following instruments for the band:

On the early part of Witching Hour tour, Ladytron used to name their four identical Korg MS2000B to be easier installed on stage. Her MS2000B keyboard was named Cleopatra.[28]

On her solo career gigs, she sings and plays a Korg Delta.

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ "Writer/Composer: Marnie Helen Lindsay". Broadcast Music Inc. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Marnie - A Badge of Friendship". Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Interview: Ladytron's Helen Marnie - The Skinny". theskinny.co.uk.
  4. ^ a b c d Hodgkinson, Will (4 December 2002). "Home entertainment: Ladytron – Culture – The Guardian". London. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  5. ^ a b "The University of Liverpool: Insight Autumn 2006 – PDF page 11" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 September 2014.
  6. ^ a b c "Album with sci-fi sheen marks a new beginning". HeraldScotland. 18 October 2013.
  7. ^ "3/29 – Ladytron – 'Best Of: 00 – 10'". Nettwerk Press Blog. 14 February 2011. Archived from the original on 24 December 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
  8. ^ "Videovision: Ladytron interview". 2002. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
  9. ^ Daniel_IV_ (24 May 2012). "Just confirmed that I'll b". Twitter. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  10. ^ a b c "Marnie: New Album". PledgeMusic. Archived from the original on 10 April 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  11. ^ a b c "An Interview with MARNIE – The Electricity Club". Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  12. ^ "Marnie". www.facebook.com.
  13. ^ "Marnie - The Hunter (Official Video)". 29 May 2013. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
  14. ^ "Marnie". www.facebook.com.
  15. ^ "WOLVES" – via soundcloud.com.
  16. ^ "Wolves: A Short Conversation with MARNIE - The Electricity Club". The Electricity Club. Archived from the original on 14 January 2015.
  17. ^ "Wolves - Single by Marnie" – via music.apple.com.
  18. ^ Tweet, factorybenelux | 13:05 | permalink | Bookmark with: Delicious | reddit | StumbleUpon. "Les Disques du Crépuscule: Record Store Day 18 April 2015".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "Bang Gang - Silent Bite". Indie Shuffle.
  20. ^ "Marnie — 'Alphabet Block' • Popjustice". 24 January 2017.
  21. ^ "INTRODUCING THE BAND…." 19 February 2015.
  22. ^ "LIVE REVIEW - MARNIE - Hebden Bridge Trades Club - 27/6/15". 30 June 2015.
  23. ^ a b c "biyl – Interviews: Helen Marnie (Ladytron)". Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  24. ^ a b c "An Interview". Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  25. ^ "Five Questions For Ladytron " The FADER". Thefader.com. 27 May 2009. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  26. ^ "Interview: Ladytron's Reuben Wu – Shanghai – Shanghai Blogs Blog – City Weekend Guide". Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  27. ^ "Marnie update - October, 2012". PledgeMusic. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  28. ^ "Artist Details". Korg. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
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