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Simon House

Simon House
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Simon House (born 29 August 1948 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England) is a composer and classically trained violinist and keyboard player, perhaps best known for his work with space rock band Hawkwind. His arrival in 1974 introduced a new element to the band's style.
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Nik Turner — The Final Frontier Nik Turner — The Final Frontier
(Purple Pyramid CLO1195, 2019, CD / LP / DL)
Hawkestrel — The Future Is Us Hawkestrel — The Future Is Us
(Cleopatra CLO1235, 2019, CD / 2LP / DL)
Various Artists (Billy Sherwood) — A Prog Rock Christmas Various Artists (Billy Sherwood) — A Prog Rock Christmas
(Cleopatra no#, 2019, CD / DL)
Nik Turner — Life in Space Nik Turner — Life in Space
(Purple Pyramid CLO0605, 2017, CD)
Hiromi / The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips — Alive Hiromi / The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips — Alive
(Telarc TEL-35307-02, 2014, CD)
Nik Turner — Space Gypsy Nik Turner — Space Gypsy
(Cleopatra CLP 0666, 2013, CD)
Alan Davey — Eclectic Devils Alan Davey — Eclectic Devils
(Earthquake EQRCD0002, 2009, CD)
Judy Dyble — Spindle Judy Dyble — Spindle
(Talking Elephant TECD084, 2006, CD)
Judy Dyble — The Whorl Judy Dyble — The Whorl
(Talking Elephant TECD094, 2006, CD)
Judy Dyble — Enchanted Garden Judy Dyble — Enchanted Garden
(Talking Elephant TECD068, 2004, CD)
High Tide — Open Season High Tide — Open Season
(Black Widow BWRCD 050-2, 2000/2001, CD)
Simon House — Spiral Galaxy Revisited Simon House — Spiral Galaxy Revisited
(Black Widow BWR 047, 2000, CD / LP / DL)
Anubian Lights — Let Not the Flame Die Out Anubian Lights — Let Not the Flame Die Out
(CLP 0346-2, 1998, CD)
Nik Turner — Past or Future? Nik Turner — Past or Future?
(Cleopatra CLP 9685-2, 1996, CD)
Spiral Realms — Solar Wind Spiral Realms — Solar Wind
(Hawkwind Records HAWKVP34CD, 1996/2005, CD)
Spiral Realms — Crystal Jungles of Eos Spiral Realms — Crystal Jungles of Eos
(Hawkwind Records HAWKVP33CD, 1995/2004, 2CD)
Anubian Lights — The Eternal Sky Anubian Lights — The Eternal Sky
(CLEO 96032, 1995, CD)
Spiral Realms — Trip to G9 Spiral Realms — Trip to G9
(Hawkwind Records HAWKVP32CD, 1995/2004, 2CD)
Nik Turner — Prophets of Time Nik Turner — Prophets of Time
(Cleopatra CLEO69082, 1994, CD)
Hawkwind / Astralasia — Spirit of the Age - Solstice Remixes Hawkwind / Astralasia — Spirit of the Age - Solstice Remixes
(4Real 4R1CD, 1993, CD)
Robert Calvert — Hype: Songs of Tom Mahler Robert Calvert — Hype: Songs of Tom Mahler
(Gonzo Multimedia HST131CD, 1981/2013, CD)
Japan — Tin Drum Japan — Tin Drum
(Caroline CAROL 1830-2, 1981/1994, CD)
David Bowie — Lodger David Bowie — Lodger
(EMI TOCP-70152, 1979/2007, CD)
Hawklords — 25 Years On Hawklords — 25 Years On
(Atomhenge ATOMCD 2006, 1978/2009, 2CD)
David Bowie — Stage David Bowie — Stage
(RCA Victor CPL2-2913, 1978, 2LP)
David Bowie — Welcome to the Blackout (Live London '78) David Bowie — Welcome to the Blackout (Live London '78)
(Parlophone CDDB 7782, 1978/2018, 2CD)
Hawkwind — Quark, Strangeness and Charm Hawkwind — Quark, Strangeness and Charm
(Atomhenge ATOMCD 2009, 1977/2009, CD)
Robert Calvert — Lucky Leif and the Longships Robert Calvert — Lucky Leif and the Longships
(Atomhenge ATOMCD 1038, 1975/2013, CD)
Hawkwind — Warrior on the Edge of Time Hawkwind — Warrior on the Edge of Time
(Atomhenge ATOMCD 1035, 1975/2013, CD)
Hawkwind — Hall of the Mountain Grill Hawkwind — Hall of the Mountain Grill
(EMI 7243 5 30035 2 4, 1974/2001, CD)
Third Ear Band — The Magus Third Ear Band — The Magus
(Angel Air SJPCD173, 1972/2004, CD)
Third Ear Band — Music from Macbeth Third Ear Band — Music from Macbeth
(BGO BGOCD61, 1972/1991, CD)
High Tide — High Tide High Tide — High Tide
(Repertoire REP 4413-WY, 1970/1994, CD)
High Tide — Sea Shanties High Tide — Sea Shanties
(Repertoire REP 4414-WY, 1969/1994, CD)

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