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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)
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)
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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2019-03-20
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2019-03-03
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2019-02-21
You Can Be Part of an Ambient Electronic Project – The Gesture of History is a new electronic project put together by Sam Rosenthal of Black Tape for a Blue Girl, Steve Roach, and violist Sam Shadow. The music started as an instrumental track Rosenthal was working on for a Black Tape album, but took on a life of its own and demanded further enhancements. The majority of the funds raised will go to manufacturing costs for LP and CD editions, as well as other items as detailed on the Kickstarter page. » Read more

2019-01-31
Keyboardist Ingo Bischof R.I.P. – Keyboard player Ingo Bischof, best known as the longtime keyboard player of German band Kraan, passed away on January 29th, 2019. Bischof was born January 2, 1951 in Berlin-Kreuzberg and joined Kraan in 1975. » Read more

2019-01-11
Jazz Composer Mark Lomax, II Releases Epic 12CD Set – In addition to being a fine jazz drummer, Dr. Mark Lomax, II is a composer in residence at Ohio State University, where he has been very busy on the compositional front. The year 2019 is the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first ship bringing African slaves to North America, and in commemoration of this, Lomax has produced 400: An Afrikan Epic, a 12 volume set of CDs featuring a variety of different musical ensembles. » Read more

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Edgar Froese - Ages – I know what you may be thinking: Froese's parent group hit the skids ten years ago. But have no fear as Ages is a 1978 classic-TD-era release. So where's all the rejoicing? I feel pretty silly myself....  (1999) » Read more

Xen - Xen – A serious music approach to electronic-based rock that doesn't take itself so seriously is a welcome change in just about anyone's book. Besides, someone has to take over where Zappa left off....  (1996) » Read more

Grey Lady Down - Forces – This is the second album for this British five-piece with a dedicated lead vocalist, whose style is firmly in the neo-progressive camp of bands like IQ and others who drive their sound with brite and...  (1996) » Read more

Various Artists - Electroacoustic Music #5 – In these days where electronic music is generally thought of as mindless dance beats with sampled accents, it’s important to remember that the pedigree of electronic music goes back many decades...  (2000) » Read more

England - Garden Shed – At last, one of the last touchstone albums of British symphonic prog makes it to CD. Oh, there was a bad vinyl transcription on the Japanese Edison label a few years ago, but now the master tapes have...  (1997) » Read more

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