Weird Tapes and other releases

Chris Raymond chrisr at TIAC.NET
Mon Feb 5 19:52:32 EST 2001


Hello,

Are these Wierd CDs available to order now? I could not figure it out
from the website.  Anybody else in the USA selling Brockspace or Wierd
CDs?

I guess the real question I have waiting to ask is, Andy, when can we
buy online fron your CDS Towers website?
Thanks,
Chris


> > 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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