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my biography

Born in 1996, Self-Delusion is a group of electronic pop from Barcelona formed by Carles Peñalver (voices, music, lyrics and programming), J+ (backing vocals, music, lyrics and programming) and Toni Aran (backing vocals, music, lyrics and programming). After their appearance in diverse compilations published in the North American market and the auto-edition of "Pride", E.P. of 1998, Self-Delusion has been taken in hand by the producer Frans Beltran (aka-Iberian Spleen and involved also in the production of Spanish bands as diverse as Magnatiz, Freak XXI, Klockwork and Shuga Whuga) to give form to their first album ("Happiness hurts me", Inside Produkts, 2002). This recording shows the eclecticism of Self-Delusion creating songs on varied electronic structures, which take them from the classic tecnopop to trip-hop, techno-rock or electro. Their sound betrays them as big followers of the music of 80s; their members are indeed fans of very varied bands that go from Depeche Mode to The Smiths, from The Cure to Portishead, from Aviador Dro to Lamb or from Fangoria to Covenant. Self-Delusion has been a supporting act for bands such as Wolfsheim and De/Vision, VNV Nation and Apoptygma Berzerk. With "Happiness hurts me", Self-Delusion makes a move to find a place in the electronic national scene as they have obtained it, occasionally, in the international one, where they have managed to edit and to receive prizes as the fourth position in the Clavia MP3 Competition (contest organized by the well known synths manufacturer Clavia -nordlead-) thanks their song "Christine", included in "Happiness hurts me". Self-Delusion is preparing the second album, called "Not for Resale" (produced by Self-Delusion with the collaboration of Pina -from Fire).

my sounds

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Title: Blind Angel

Description: Demo 2007

Title: The Sweetest Friend

Description: BCN REC (BCN REC, 2005)

Title: Bearskin

Description: Demo 2006

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my influences

Wolfsheim, Depeche Mode, Beborn Beton, Lali Puna, Client, Dubstar, And One, De/Vision, New Order, Covenant, Mesh, Camouflage, VNV Nation, Apoptygma Berzerk, OMD, The Cure, Elegant Machinery, The Smiths, Morrissey, The Notwist, The Knife, Fangoria, Aviador Dro, Portishead, Goldfrapp, Massive Attack, Lamb, Pet Shop Boys...

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my comments

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Peer | about 1 year ago

Hi guys,

I added some songs for the contest.
Ppease listen end vote for me:)

cheers,
peter

anderssarm | about 1 year ago

Hi! Hope all is good! We've got a new album out, and I think you might like it according to your influences! Check out : http://www.klicktrack.com/shop/release.jsp?r=42544&cp=286

Thanks for beeing a friend!

//Anders

Peer | about 1 year ago

!!! New Addition !!!

Check out: - Blinding Blue Sky -

cheers, Peer

Peer | about 1 year ago

Heya,

I uploaded a new song, called Come Back To Me.
It's my first band recording at the SAE. Actualy I played all instruments, did the engineering and mixing. Vocals were done by a friend. Hope you lilke it.

cheers, Peer

jjjj | about 1 year ago

¿Tenéis algún directo proximamente?

jjjj | about 1 year ago

Hola amigos, me alegra veros por aquí!

Tom Pedroli | about 1 year ago

The voices you hear are recorded from a bar in Girona. Catalan naturalemente. I've been comming to Cataluna since 1978 and still visit it every year (Calella).
Al mejor nos veremos alguna vez.

Tom Pedroli | about 1 year ago

Undeniably a strong Depeche Mode influence, not in the least the simalarity of the lead singers sound.
"The sweetest friend" reminded me of a 1983 film : Merry Christmas mr. Lawrence (with David Bowie). The themesong "Forbidden Colours" performed by David Sylvian (of the former group Japan) creates a similar atmosphere. Very strong sound.
My compliments, Tom

Peer | about 1 year ago

I hear some 80's influence here. ;)
Sentimental journey for me.
I hear The The for example. Used to be one of my favs.
Nice songs. Thanx for sharing.

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