Weird Tapes and other releases

[Michael W Blackman]

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How about a cyber cigar for the special occasion :>)

Michael B

----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Davis <artshop at ARTIST-SHOP.COM>
To: <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 1:22 AM
Subject: Weird Tapes and other releases


> Hi, folks:
>
> Sorry to be late in getting news out.  My wife and I have just brought
home
> a brand new baby boy, William Wallace Davis, and that's made me a tad
behind
> in a lot of things.  As ususal you'll find the latest Artist Shop
Newsletter
> in its entirety at <http://www.artist-shop.com/news.htm>.  But here are
some
> excerpts for Hawkwind/BOC fans.
>
> Recently released from Voiceprint <http://www.artist-shop.com/voiceprt>
> Hawkwind/Weird Tapes
> The Weird Tapes were originally issued in the early 80's as very limited
> editions,on cassette only.  They are now reissued on cd for the first
time.
> Remastered, with stunning new artwork,credits and bonus tracks.  Hawkwind
> Records is authorised and overseen by original founder member Dave Brock,
to
> release rare and unissued recordings of the band.  1999 saw the band's
> profile increase with the EMI 3cd set and massive press interest.
> Hawkwind's anniversary celebrations continue with an All Nite ( 9 - 6 )
show
> at Brixton Academy on 21st October,with Motorhead playing the next day !
>
> Hawkwind/Weird Tapes 1 ( Sonic Assassins - Dave Brock )
> Tracks 1 to 5 were taken from a show at Queens Hall, Barnstaple, Devon.
> Recorded on 24th December 1977, featuring Bob Calvert on vocals.  Track 7
> was recorded at Rockfield studio in March 1979, Harvey Bainbridge is
> featured on bass.   Dave Brock plays all instruments on the other
> tracks,which were laid down for a solo album.
> soundbite - <http://www.artist-shop.com/voiceprt/weird1.ram>
>
> Hawkwind/Weird Tapes 2 (Hawkwind Live - Hawklords Studio)
> The first five tracks are taken from the Spirit Of The Age Tour, recorded
in
> 1977, including Bob Calvert, Simon King and Simon House in the line up.
The
> final three tracks are from Rockfield studio, recorded in 1978 and
credited
> to Hawklords.
> soundbite - <http://www.artist-shop.com/voiceprt/weird2.ram>
>
> Hawkwind/Weird Tapes 3 ( Free Festivals )
> Tracks 1 to 5 were recorded at The Stonehenge Free Festival in 1977 with a
> line up that includes Bob Calvert, Simon House and Simon King.  Tracks 6,7
> and 8 were recorded at The Watchfield Free Festival in 1975 and include
Paul
> Rudolph and Nik Turner in the line up.
> soundbite - <http://www.artist-shop.com/voiceprt/weird3.ram>
>
> Hawkwind/Weird Tapes 4 ( Live 1978 )
> These tracks were recorded live in 1978. The line up includes Bob Calvert
on
> vocals and generator, with Harvey Bainbridge on vocals and bass.  Due to
> litigation, the band were recording and touring as The Hawklords.
> soundbite - <http://www.artist-shop.com/voiceprt/weird4.ram>
>
> Hawkwind/Weird Tapes 5 ( Live 1976 - 77 )
> Tracks 1, 2 and 8 feature a line up that includes Bob Calvert, Nik Turner,
> Paul Rudolph and Simon King.  These live tracks were recorded in 1976 at
> Hammersmith Odeon.  The other live tracks were recorded in 1977, also at
> Hammersmith Odeon.   Included in the line up are Bob Calvert, Simon House
> and Simon King.
> soundbite - <http://www.artist-shop.com/voiceprt/weird5.ram>
>
> Hawkwind/Weird Tapes 7 ( Dave Brock Demos )
> All instruments and vocals are played by Dave Brock.  They feature demo
> recordings of future Hawkind tracks and were recorded on Revox and 4 Track
> Teac, between 1976 and 1981.
> soundbite - <http://www.artist-shop.com/voiceprt/weird7.ram>
>
> Future releases from Voiceprint and associated labels (pre-order now)
> <http://www.artist-shop.com/voiceprt>
>
> Hawkwind/Spacebrock
> This is the latest studio effort from those intergalactic space rockers
with
> all new tracks and artwork specially commissioned and supervised by Dave
> Brock. The booklet features the words to each track with atmospheric
> pictures capturing the mood of this brilliant album.  This is Hawkwind's
> finest album for years, and essential for fans of this well loved group.
>
> On our forthcoming imports page
> <http://www.artist-shop.com/catalog/imports/preorder.htm>:
>
> MOTHER GONG/DAEVID ALLEN-WILD CHILD/AUSTRALIA AQUARIA (2CD)
> UK reissue of two highly acclaimed albums from the ever expanding Gong
> family tree in a special 2 CD set, showcasing thee talents of Daevid Allen
> and Gilli Smyth, the 1991 release, 'Australia Aquaria-She' and Mother
Gong's
> 1991 release, 'Wild Child'. Featuring Robert Calvert on tenor and soprano
> sax, as well as long time collaborator Harry Williamson. Brand new
artwork.
>
> And now let's get to information on the latest releases to be found at
> <http://www.artist-shop.com/catalog/imports/new.htm>:
>
> BLUE OYSTER CULT-TYRANNY & MUTATION + SECRET TREATIES (2CD)
> Exclusive French coupling of their mythical albums presented in the
infamous
> Axe Killer double leather digipaks. Both CDs have been remastered and
> feature bonus tracks. 'Tyranny & Mutation' adds 'Cities On Flame With Rock
> 'N' Roll' while 'Secret Treaties' adds, 'Stairway To The Stars'. Features
a
> 28 page booklet with the bands biography, album lyrics and exclusive
photos.
>
> MOTORHEAD-ACE OF SPADES
> 25th anniversary reissue for one of Britain's premier metal bands.
> Originally issued in 1980, their fifth album packaged in a limited edition
> miniature LP sleeve.
>
> MOTORHEAD-BOMBER
> 25th anniversary reissue for one of Britain's premier metal bands.
> Originally issued in 1979, their third album packaged in a limited edition
> miniature LP sleeve.
>
> MOTORHEAD-OVERKILL
> 25th anniversary reissue for one of Britain's premier metal bands.
> Originally issued in 1979, their second album packaged in a limited
edition
> miniature LP sleeve.
>
> V/A-2001: A SPACE ROCK ODYSSEY (2CD)
> 31 track space rock compilation, an indirect celebration of the ultimate
> space-age acid trip movie, '2001 A Space Odyssey'. Artists include the
kings
> of space rock-Hawkwind, the Welsh wonders of prog-Man, Uriah Heep, Atomic
> Rooster, Stray, CMU, Colosseum, Status Quo and many more.
>
> On a personal note, as you can imagine, I have to listen to just about
every
> promo CD that comes in in order to select and make the soundbites for the
> website.  More often than not, I enjoy that.  But it's not always the
case.
> Hawkwind has certainly put out a lot of what you might call 'official
> bootlegs' of iffy quality that has made for some rather tedious listening.
> And, to be honest, I did approach the Weird Tapes CD's with some
> trepidation.  However, I have to say that I was delightfully surprised by
> the entire Weird Tapes series.  I thought both the sound quality and the
> material were pretty good and I really enjoyed going over those CD's to
pick
> the soundbites.  These CD's will definitely get some more listens from me.
>
> Gary
>
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