“Stephen Emmer is one of those musicians & composers who knows the musical rules best and therefore also how to break them.” – [Tony Visconti]
A poignant ballad of loss and epic heartbreak
Untouchable is a poignant ballad of loss and epic heartbreak, combined with a celebration of life and love. Composed and arranged by Stephen Emmer, the lyrics were written and performed by Glenn Gregory of the pioneering 80’s synth pop band Heaven 17. Untouchable is a tribute to the late Billy Mackenzie of The Associates. An exceptionally talented singer on the eponymous hit single ‘Party Fears Two’. A great friend of the band, lost to a premature and untimely death. This stunning single is the first release from the forthcoming album ‘International Blue’ created by Stephen, and joined by a collective of artists.
Heaven 17
Coming out of the Sheffield electronic music scene in the early 80’s, Heaven 17 have accrued 7 top 40 hit singles and 4 top 40 albums reaching Platinum status throughout their glittering career. Their first top 40 hit single ‘Temptation’ in 1983 shot the band into the charts at number 2. And they fast became one of the most respected, stylish and celebrated bands of that era.
“Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory channels Scott Walker on Stephen Emmer’s darkly sumptuous, orchestral tribute to his late Associates bandmate Billy Mackenzie. As classy as a gleaming vintage Rolls.” – [The Times]
Release date : 7 April 2014
