Spirogyra é uma banda inglesa de folk rock.
Alguns críticos classificaram sua música como
"folk-rock romântico". Uma característica do
trabalho do grupo foi um som de câmara
especial, usando principalmente
instrumentos acústicos.
O som é mistura de música folclórica inglesa
da "era elizabetana", folk rock e progressivo.
HISTÓRIA
A história do grupo começou no verão de 1967 em Bolton (Lancashire). Foi então que o vocalista Martin Cockerham (Martin Cockerham), junto com o guitarrista Mark Francis (Mark Francis), criou um dueto chamado Spirogyra. Mas, como não era uma tarefa fácil erguer um templo musical juntos, eles começaram a procurar músicos próximos deles em espírito. Conseguiu-se realizar o concebido, tendo convidado vários talentosos estudantes da Universidade de Canterbury em que Martin estudou em 1969. A banda inclui a vocalista Barbara Gaskin, o baixista Steve Borrill e o pianista e violinista Julian Cusack.
Impressionados pelos contos medievais, os músicos começaram a criar suas obras melódicas com alma. Em um evento universitário, o grupo teve a sorte de atrair a atenção. Suas composições despertaram o interesse de Max Hole - o organizador dos feriados culturais estudantis, que se ofereceu para se tornar um gerente da banda. Com uma voz e carisma incríveis, Gaskin desempenhou um papel especial em sua decisão. E essa cooperação acabou sendo muito bem sucedida, um pouco mais tarde a banda assinou um contrato com a gravadora September Productions (B&C Records).
O álbum de estréia, "Radiguns", foi assim nomeado em lembrança da rua em que os músicos passaram a infância. Foi lançado no início de 1971 e foi muito bem recebido pela imprensa. Tendo descrito a música de Spirogyra como "folk rock romântico" em vários artigos, os observadores não demoraram a identificar o grupo como os principais representantes do ramo britânico do gênero.
O resultado foi impressionante, o disco vendeu mais de 10.000 cópias, o que foi uma grande conquista para um produto não comercial. Trabalhos como "Future won't be long", "Time will tell" e "Cogwheels, crutches and cyanide" ainda são consideradas as criações mais impressionantes do grupo. Não se deve deixar passar desapercebido também, o incomparável trabalho do baterista Dave Mattacks, da Fairport Convention, cuja participação de convidado deixou uma impressão agradável nas próximas duas faixas de longa duração.
O próximo álbum lançado em 1972, "Old boot wine", apareceu na Peg Records apresentando, principalmente, trabalhos com som dinâmico e explosivo. Mas imediatamente após o segundo lançamento, a banda foi novamente transformada em um dueto com músicos de sessão. Para um dos fundadores, Marc Francis, foi-se agora atribuído o papel de multi-instrumentista convidado. Alan Lang (Allen Leng) tocou violoncelo, e Rick Biddulph tocou o bandolim. As partes da bateria de Mattex não foram agora atribuídas com um papel especial. A introdução precisa dos elementos do rock harmoniosamente combinados com motivos folclóricos, criaram uma atmosfera única e holística. Ouvindo essas baladas acústicas suaves, você quer voltar para outras dimensões. No entanto, apesar da magnificência deste álbum, o nível de vendas acabou sendo baixo.
O próximo álbum lançado em 1972, "Old boot wine", apareceu na Peg Records apresentando, principalmente, trabalhos com som dinâmico e explosivo. Mas imediatamente após o segundo lançamento, a banda foi novamente transformada em um dueto com músicos de sessão. Para um dos fundadores, Marc Francis, foi-se agora atribuído o papel de multi-instrumentista convidado. Alan Lang (Allen Leng) tocou violoncelo, e Rick Biddulph tocou o bandolim. As partes da bateria de Mattex não foram agora atribuídas com um papel especial. A introdução precisa dos elementos do rock harmoniosamente combinados com motivos folclóricos, criaram uma atmosfera única e holística. Ouvindo essas baladas acústicas suaves, você quer voltar para outras dimensões. No entanto, apesar da magnificência deste álbum, o nível de vendas acabou sendo baixo.
O álbum "Bells, boots and shambles" foi lançado em abril de 1973 na Polydor Records. Canções encantadoras, melancólicas e românticas foram o principal ingrediente musical deste vinil, que os críticos chamaram de "obra mágica do folk psicodélico inglês". Além do já mencionado Mattex, Cusax e Barrill, o trompetista Henry Lowther e o violoncelista Jon Boyce também participaram deste álbum. Nesta formação, o grupo tocou seu último acorde. Em 1974, após a próxima turnê, foi decidido que banda não retornaria ao palco. Mesmo o material experimental e promissor para um quarto álbum, com os supostos títulos "The river", "Waves" e "Sea song", não impediu isso.
O fundador da equipe, Martin Kokerham, foi para o exterior por muitos anos e retornou ao abraço de Albion apenas no início do novo milênio. Ao retornar, ele quase imediatamente adotou a interpretação moderna do público antigo, mas não familiar, do material do grupo. Assim, em 2000 viu a luz a coleção "Burn the bridges", composta por gravações demo dos anos 1970 e 1971. Este CD contém 17 faixas inéditas. Ele permitiu sentir a ligeira frieza dos dias coloridos do passado, quando a Spirogyra estava apenas começando. Um verdadeiro presente foi a composição "The forest of Dean", que sempre decorou suas performances ao vivo.
Depois de algum tempo, Martin se reuniu com Marc Francis sob o nome original da equipe, e durante 2004-2006 eles trabalharam diligentemente na compilação e gravação de um novo álbum. Como resultado, o lançamento completo de "Children's Earth" foi lançado apenas em 2009. Um ano depois, em 6 de junho, Spirogyra apareceu no concerto noturno "Uma noite psicodélica com Spirogyra" no Union Chapel Islington, realizado graças à administração de Ron Brand e Tiffany Vivienne Brown. A dupla de Martin e Mark também se juntou ao projeto do trompetista Henry Lowther, que participou da gravação de "Bells, boots and shambles". Até à data, a última criação do grupo é o álbum de 2011, "Spirogyra 5".
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Spirogyra is an English folk rock band.
Some critics called his music "romantic
folk-rock". A feature of the group's work was
a special chamber sound, using mostly
acoustic instruments. The sound is a
mixture of English folk music from the
"Elizabethan era", folk rock and progressive.
STORY
The group's history began in the summer of 1967 in Bolton (Lancashire). It was then that vocalist Martin Cockerham, along with guitarist Mark Francis, created a duet called Spirogyra. But since it was not an easy task to erect a musical temple together, they began to look for musicians close to them in spirit. It was possible to realize the designed one, having invited several talented students of the University of Canterbury in which Martin studied in 1969. The band includes vocalist Barbara Gaskin, bassist Steve Borrill and pianist and violinist Julian Cusack.
Impressed by the medieval tales, the musicians began to create their melodic works with soul.
In a university event, the group was fortunate to attract attention. His compositions sparked the interest of Max Hole - the organizer of student cultural holidays, who volunteered to become a manager of the band. With an incredible voice and charisma, Gaskin played a special role in his decision. And this cooperation turned out to be very successful, a little later the band signed a contract with the record company September Productions (B&C Records).
The debut album, "Radiguns", was thus named in remembrance of the street in which the musicians spent their childhood. It was released in early 1971 and was very well received by the press. Having described Spirogyra's music as "romantic folk-rock" in several articles, observers soon identified the group as the leading representatives of the British branch of the genre.
The group's history began in the summer of 1967 in Bolton (Lancashire). It was then that vocalist Martin Cockerham, along with guitarist Mark Francis, created a duet called Spirogyra. But since it was not an easy task to erect a musical temple together, they began to look for musicians close to them in spirit. It was possible to realize the designed one, having invited several talented students of the University of Canterbury in which Martin studied in 1969. The band includes vocalist Barbara Gaskin, bassist Steve Borrill and pianist and violinist Julian Cusack.
Impressed by the medieval tales, the musicians began to create their melodic works with soul.
In a university event, the group was fortunate to attract attention. His compositions sparked the interest of Max Hole - the organizer of student cultural holidays, who volunteered to become a manager of the band. With an incredible voice and charisma, Gaskin played a special role in his decision. And this cooperation turned out to be very successful, a little later the band signed a contract with the record company September Productions (B&C Records).
The debut album, "Radiguns", was thus named in remembrance of the street in which the musicians spent their childhood. It was released in early 1971 and was very well received by the press. Having described Spirogyra's music as "romantic folk-rock" in several articles, observers soon identified the group as the leading representatives of the British branch of the genre.
The result was impressive, the album sold more than 10,000 copies, which was a great achievement for a non-commercial product. Jobs like "Future won't be long", "Time will tell" and "Cogwheels, crutches and cyanide" are still considered the group's most impressive creations. Not to be missed is also the unmatched work of drummer Dave Mattacks of the Fairport Convention, whose guest appearance has left a pleasant impression on the next two long-running tracks.
The next album released in 1972, "Old boot wine", appeared on Peg Records featuring mainly works with dynamic and explosive sound. But immediately after the second release, the band was again transformed into a duet with session musicians. For one of the founders, Marc Francis, has now been assigned the role of multi-instrumentalist guest. Alan Lang (Allen Leng) played cello, and Rick Biddulph played the mandolin. The parts of the Mattex battery have not now been assigned with a special paper. The precise introduction of rock elements harmoniously combined with folk motifs, created a unique and holistic atmosphere. Listening to these soft acoustic ballads, you want to go back to other dimensions. However, despite the magnificence of this album, the level of sales ended up being low.
The album "Bells, boots and shambles" was released in April 1973 on Polydor Records. Lovely, melancholy and romantic songs were the main musical ingredient of this vinyl, which critics called "the magical work of English psychedelic folk." In addition to the previously mentioned Mattex, Cusax and Barrill, trumpeter Henry Lowther and cellist Jon Boyce also participated in this album. In this formation, the group played their last chord. In 1974, after the next tour, it was decided that band would not return to the stage. Even the experimental and promising material for a fourth album, with the supposed titles "The river", "Waves" and "Sea song", did not prevent this.
Team founder Martin Kokerham has been abroad for many years and returned to the embrace of Albion just at the beginning of the new millennium. Upon returning, he almost immediately adopted the modern interpretation of the old, but not familiar, audience of the group's material. Thus, in 2000 saw the collection "Burn the bridges", composed by demo recordings of the years 1970 and 1971. This CD contains 17 unpublished tracks. It allowed him to feel the faint coldness of the colorful days of the past when Spirogyra was just beginning. A real gift was the composition "The forest of Dean", which always decorated their live performances.
After some time, Martin met with Marc Francis under the original name of the team, and during 2004-2006 they worked diligently in the compilation and recording of a new album. As a result, the full release of "Children's Earth" was released only in 2009. A year later, on June 6, Spirogyra appeared at the nighttime concert "A psychedelic night with Spirogyra" at Union Chapel Islington, held thanks to the management of Ron Brand and Tiffany Vivienne Brown. The duo of Martin and Mark also joined the project of trumpeter Henry Lowther, who participated in the recording of "Bells, boots and shambles". To date, the group's last creation is the 2011 album, "Spirogyra 5".
2ª formação
ALBUMS
St. Radigunds (1971)
01. Future won't be long
02. Island
03. Magical Mary
04. Captain's log
05. At home in the world
06. Cogwheels,
The next album released in 1972, "Old boot wine", appeared on Peg Records featuring mainly works with dynamic and explosive sound. But immediately after the second release, the band was again transformed into a duet with session musicians. For one of the founders, Marc Francis, has now been assigned the role of multi-instrumentalist guest. Alan Lang (Allen Leng) played cello, and Rick Biddulph played the mandolin. The parts of the Mattex battery have not now been assigned with a special paper. The precise introduction of rock elements harmoniously combined with folk motifs, created a unique and holistic atmosphere. Listening to these soft acoustic ballads, you want to go back to other dimensions. However, despite the magnificence of this album, the level of sales ended up being low.
The album "Bells, boots and shambles" was released in April 1973 on Polydor Records. Lovely, melancholy and romantic songs were the main musical ingredient of this vinyl, which critics called "the magical work of English psychedelic folk." In addition to the previously mentioned Mattex, Cusax and Barrill, trumpeter Henry Lowther and cellist Jon Boyce also participated in this album. In this formation, the group played their last chord. In 1974, after the next tour, it was decided that band would not return to the stage. Even the experimental and promising material for a fourth album, with the supposed titles "The river", "Waves" and "Sea song", did not prevent this.
Team founder Martin Kokerham has been abroad for many years and returned to the embrace of Albion just at the beginning of the new millennium. Upon returning, he almost immediately adopted the modern interpretation of the old, but not familiar, audience of the group's material. Thus, in 2000 saw the collection "Burn the bridges", composed by demo recordings of the years 1970 and 1971. This CD contains 17 unpublished tracks. It allowed him to feel the faint coldness of the colorful days of the past when Spirogyra was just beginning. A real gift was the composition "The forest of Dean", which always decorated their live performances.
After some time, Martin met with Marc Francis under the original name of the team, and during 2004-2006 they worked diligently in the compilation and recording of a new album. As a result, the full release of "Children's Earth" was released only in 2009. A year later, on June 6, Spirogyra appeared at the nighttime concert "A psychedelic night with Spirogyra" at Union Chapel Islington, held thanks to the management of Ron Brand and Tiffany Vivienne Brown. The duo of Martin and Mark also joined the project of trumpeter Henry Lowther, who participated in the recording of "Bells, boots and shambles". To date, the group's last creation is the 2011 album, "Spirogyra 5".
Membros
1ª formação
Barbara Gaskin - vocal principal
Martin Cockerham - guitarra, vocais
Julian Cusack - violino, teclados
Steve Borrill - baixo
Convidados
Dave Mattacks - bateria
Tony Cox - VCS 3
Bill Bruford - bateria
2ª formação
Barbara Gaskin - vocal principal
Martin Cockerham - guitarra, vocais
Steve Borrill - baixo
Marc Francis - vocais,
guitarra, teclados
Convidados
Dave Mattacks - bateria
Julian Cusack - violino, teclados
Alan Laing - violoncelo
Rick Biddulph - mandolin
3ª formacão
Barbara Gaskin - vocal principal
Martin Cockerham - guitarra, vocais
Steve Borrill - baixo
Convidados
Dave Mattacks - bateria
Julian Cusack - violino, teclados
Steve Ashley - apito
John Boyce - violoncelo
Henry Lowther - trompete
Stan Sulzman - flauta
ALBUMS
St. Radigunds (1971)
01. Future won't be long
02. Island
03. Magical Mary
04. Captain's log
05. At home in the world
06. Cogwheels,
crutches and cyanide
07. Time will tell
08. We were a happy crew
09. Love is a funny thing
10. Duke of Beaufoot
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Old boot wine (1972)
01. Dangerous Dave
02. Van Allen's belt
03. Runaway
04. Grandad
05. Wings of thunder
06. World's eye
07. Don't let it get you
08. Disraeli's problem
09. A canterbury tale
10. Counting the cars (bonus)
11. Window (bonus)
12. Turn again lane (bonus)
13. Melody maker man (bonus)
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Bells, boots and shambles (1973)
01. The furthest point
02. Old boot wine
03. Parallel lines never separate
04. Spiggly
05. An everyday consumption song
06. The sergeant says
07. In the western world:
07. Time will tell
08. We were a happy crew
09. Love is a funny thing
10. Duke of Beaufoot
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Old boot wine (1972)
01. Dangerous Dave
02. Van Allen's belt
03. Runaway
04. Grandad
05. Wings of thunder
06. World's eye
07. Don't let it get you
08. Disraeli's problem
09. A canterbury tale
10. Counting the cars (bonus)
11. Window (bonus)
12. Turn again lane (bonus)
13. Melody maker man (bonus)
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Bells, boots and shambles (1973)
01. The furthest point
02. Old boot wine
03. Parallel lines never separate
04. Spiggly
05. An everyday consumption song
06. The sergeant says
07. In the western world:
a) In the western world
b) Jungle lore c) Coming back
b) Jungle lore c) Coming back
d) Western world (reprise)
08. I hear you're going
08. I hear you're going
somewhere (Joe really) [bonus]
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Burn the bridges
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Burn the bridges
{The demo tapes 1970-71} (2000)
01. Turn again lane
02. Bring me back
03. She's the one
04. Nothing to hide
05. Where there's
01. Turn again lane
02. Bring me back
03. She's the one
04. Nothing to hide
05. Where there's
a will there's a way
06. I gotta woman
07. Counting the cars
08. We're going over
09. Mackerels and fishes
10. Defender of the faith
11. Hey lady
12. Sing it simple
13. The forest of Dean
14. A northern lament
15. Jerusalem
16. I hear you're going
06. I gotta woman
07. Counting the cars
08. We're going over
09. Mackerels and fishes
10. Defender of the faith
11. Hey lady
12. Sing it simple
13. The forest of Dean
14. A northern lament
15. Jerusalem
16. I hear you're going
somewhere (Joe Really)
17. Burn the bridges
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A canterbury tale [1971-73] (2005)
CD 01
01. The future won't be long
02. Island
03. Magical Mary
04. Captain's log
05. At home in the world
06. Cogwheels crutches and cyanide
07. Time will tell
08. We are a happy crew
09. Love is a funny thing
10. The duke of Beauhoot
11. Dangerous Dave
12. Van Allen's belt
13. Runaway
14. Grandad
15. Wings of thunder
16. World's eyes
CD 02
01. Don't let it get you
02. Disraeli's problem
03. A canterbury tale
04. I hear you're going
17. Burn the bridges
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A canterbury tale [1971-73] (2005)
CD 01
01. The future won't be long
02. Island
03. Magical Mary
04. Captain's log
05. At home in the world
06. Cogwheels crutches and cyanide
07. Time will tell
08. We are a happy crew
09. Love is a funny thing
10. The duke of Beauhoot
11. Dangerous Dave
12. Van Allen's belt
13. Runaway
14. Grandad
15. Wings of thunder
16. World's eyes
CD 02
01. Don't let it get you
02. Disraeli's problem
03. A canterbury tale
04. I hear you're going
somewhere (Joe Really)
05. Counting the cars
06. Window
07. Turn again lane
08. Melody maker man
09. The furthest point
10. Old boot wine
11. Parallel lines
05. Counting the cars
06. Window
07. Turn again lane
08. Melody maker man
09. The furthest point
10. Old boot wine
11. Parallel lines
never separate
12. Spiggly
13. An everyday
12. Spiggly
13. An everyday
consumption song
14. The sergeant says
15. In the western world:
14. The sergeant says
15. In the western world:
a) In the western world
b) Jungle lore c) Coming back
b) Jungle lore c) Coming back
