The Man From Another Place - A talented Edinburgh-based musician, producer and composer, with a style reminiscent of Burt Bacharach, Brian Wilson and Ennio Morricone. Manic Baby created the video for "I Y S," a moody instrumental piece from his first EP, The Loneliest Cowboy.
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Brian Wilson - the genius writer/singer/producer behind the Beach Boys; his solo version of "Heroes and Villains" provided the inspiration (and the music) for the video of the same name. Also, his production of "Shortnin' Bread" graces Act III of Silent Banana Theatre.
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Raymond Scott - "Composer, bandleader and inventor Raymond Scott was among the unheralded pioneers of contemporary experimental music, a figure whose genius and influence have seeped almost subliminally into the mass cultural consciousness" (Allmusic Guide). His music is featured extensively in Silent Banana Theatre, and also provides the opening theme for Bill Jones, Insane Spider-Boy.
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Louis Jordan - Called the "King of the Jukebox," Louis Jordan was a profoundly influential bandleader, singer and saxophonist during the 1930's, 40's and early 50's. His song "Safe, Sane and Single" is used in Act IV of Silent Banana Theatre.
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Boots Randolph - Tenor Saxophonist best known for his song "Yakety Sax" (featured in Act IV of Silent Banana Theatre).
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Marvin Gaye - Performer of such hits as "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "What's Going on" and "Sexual Healing." His song "Let's Get It On" is featured in Bill Jones, Insane Spider-Boy.
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