Trans-X is a Canadian 1980’s synth band formed by Pascal Languirand in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are known for the hit song “Living on Video” which charted worldwide. Pascal became one of the inventors of Hi-NRG, a propulsive dance pop crossover style of music characterized by prominent bass lines, driving electronic drums, and synthesizers playing swirling melodies.
In 1982 he recruited Montreal keyboardist and programmer Steve Wyatt as the second half of the Trans-X duo. Together they recorded a demo that got Trans-X a recording contract for a single (“Vivre Sur Video”). Pascal later recruited Montrealer Laurie Ann Gill as the second half of the Trans-X duo. When their first song “Living On Video” was released it was an instant hit in Canada. The single later sold two million copies and reached British and European top ten charts on its 1985 re-release.
Later in 1983, Trans-X released another song “Message On The Radio” which did not make the charts, and Trans-X ended the year with another single, “3D-Dance”. All songs were featured on the subsequent album, Living On Video. In 1986, Languirand decided to retire as Trans-X after his following album, On My Own, failed to chart outside of Canada. He then decided to continue his solo career with new age, ambient and space music instead of electronica.
In 1994, Languirand returned as Trans-X, performing with a rotating lineup over the years. The current members of Trans-X are Pascal Languirand, Luana Viana de Souza, Luis Broc, and Ramón Serratos.
