Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features two of Martyn’s oldest friends – Michael Mertens and Ralf Dorper from Propaganda, famous for a string of ’80s hits that include “Dr. Mabuse,” “Duel,” and “p:Machinery.” And their alliance with producer Trevor Horn. The classic lineup split in 1987 amid legal disputes with their label ZTT.

At last they have some excellent new material, featuring a new lead singer, Thunder Bae!

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the enduring talent of Propaganda.

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Today’s guest is Ghislaine Boddington, a passionate advocate for transforming the living body into an interactive digital canvas.

As a leading expert in digital identity and virtual interaction, she has captivated audiences since the early 1990s with her visionary insights into the digital representation of our future selves.

Through her dynamic roles as a speaker, researcher, podcaster, consultant, and curator, Ghislaine explores the fascinating fusion of our physical and digital identities, continually reshaping our understanding of interaction and identity within a vibrant, hybrid society.

Ladies and gentlemen – welcome to the future – meet Ghislaine Boddington.

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Today's episode features film composer, music arranger, orchestrator, conductor and saxophonist John Altman.

Everybody knows John Altman’s music, but not so many people know his name. Yet he is one of the most prolific composers, conductors and arrangers in history. This vivid account of over fifty years in the world of popular music spans the worlds of live performance, recording and composing.

In all, he has composed the music for over fifty movies, and won most major film awards in his long and distinguished career. His television and recording work included all the arrangements for the Grammy-nominated Rutles. As an arranger/conductor he has worked on hit records for stars including Rod Stewart, George Michael, Tina Turner, Barry White, Diana Ross, Björk, and Alison Moyet.

John has also written, produced and arranged over 4,000 commercials worldwide.

Ladies and gentlemen - always look on the bright side of life - meet John Altman...

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