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Strange Combination were an early eighties duo from Barry near Cardiff, South Wales, UK. They were part of the new wave and sound that was being generated at that time.

They used new technology to make sound and music. Gone were the traditional instruments, such as guitar and drums, the duo used synths,drum machines and sequences with other sounds generated from a personal computer and everyday hosehold and garden items, such as radiators, taps, lawnmower, spanners and torches.

From the sounds made,they recorded Machines of Chance, The Arrangement, Child in the City and Theme. The songs were recorded on equipment that was used at home on a four track portable studio, which at the time was seen as new age and high tech. Eventually it was recognised as the "80's sound".

In 1994 an article was written about the duo in the local newspaper, the Barry and District news. Suggesting that the duo were missed and had developed a "cult" following.

In 2005 the duo remixed "Machines of Chance" and in 2009 the song went worlwide when it went digital.

Strange Combination can be found at www.myspace/strangecombinationofficial.com