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60 Seconds with…. The Simonsound. A quick interview over at the Spitalfields Festival blog. Our next gig, hosted by Nick Luscombe, is at the Spitalfields Festival on Wednesday the 22nd of June. Find out more here.
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Next gig coming up in May in Brighton at The Playgroup Popup (formerly Hectors House, which has/or is having a makeover).
The Simonsound present a 40-minute audiovisual performance that offers a window to the future as seen from the past.
Performing songs from their debut album ‘Reverse Engineering’, alongside new material, The Simonsound use analogue synthesisers, vintage FX and tape machines to channel the sounds of pioneering electronics and mood music of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
They are joined on stage by the dynamic and captivating Laura J Martin (vocals & flute) with whom they are releasing a single on Battered Ornament Records. Plus EXCLUSIVE new Simonsound/DJ Format collaboration and a Simonsound remix of new Tru Thoughts artist Beta Hector which is like a very strange dream. To my personal taste Beta Hector is possibly the best thing to come out on the Brighton label, so make sure you check his album out in August.
Back to the gig - Laura J Martin will be performing a solo set, and the half of the simonsound that has the best record collection will be playing some obscure pysche/library/electronics into the early hours.
In addition to the sound, a pre-recorded synchronized video projects moving and still images from the period. Mans conquest of space, new advances in technology and early computers are all represented alongside clips that show the fascination with ‘inner space’, or ‘the mind’, prevalent during this period.
A psychedelic montage for the B side to the new Laura J Martin & The Simonsound single.
Here is the stunning artwork by Luke Insect for our new single.
Laura J Martin & The Simonsound
A. Spy - Laura J Martin (The Simonsound remix)
B. Inside Your Bones - The Simonsound featuring Laura J Martin
Available towards the end of April on Battered Ornament Records - Limited numbered 7” Vinyl and digital download.
Laura J Martin performing Spy with The Simonsound at From Inner Space to Outer Space at the Duke of York’s in Brighton.
From Inner Space to Outer Space was fantastic - a successful mission at every stage. The Duke of York’s was full to capacity with humans keen to explore inner space and outer space.
Thankyou to everyone who came along for the ride and to all who made it happen.
Our 60’s Sci-fi music and film event, ‘From Inner Space to Outer Space’, takes place this Friday 10th December at the Duke of York’s Cinema in Brighton. Tickets are selling out fast so get them quick while you can.
The line up
UFO - Timelash screening
Space Place - NASA 16mm short film with electronic soundtrack
Kosmodron R.1999 - Short 16mm film
The Simonsound LIVE
Laura J Martin LIVE
DJ Format - Psych, library and obscurities set
Multi projector light show by Ian Helliwell
(Poster design by Emily Macaulay)
Thanks to all involved in putting on the excellent Wah Wah live party at The Scala this past weekend. It was only the second outing for our new live show but the response was very satisfying. Special thanks go to Dom Servini and Adam Scrimshaw for inviting us to play and extra special thanks to Laura and Debbie for adding their special magic to the performance. Mustn’t forget to mention Martin who created some suitably vintage Dr Who set design using bubble wrap, wood and lamps - Thankyou!
The next show should be a special one - The science fiction sound and vision extravaganza, ‘From Inner Space to Outer Space‘ at the Duke of York’s in Brighton. 60’s TV series screenings, 16mm projections, multi projector lightshow, Laura J Martin, The Simonsound (with Debbie Clare and Laura J Martin), DJ Format psych and obscurities set!!!!
Images taken by Curtis James at Not The Kinda Cool You’re Looking For
Little clip of our first live show at Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho, London. The video catches the end of ‘The One that got Away’ featuring Laura J Martin on flute, and a new collaboration with Laura called ‘Inside Your Bones’.
We have some more live shows coming up -
Nov 21st - The Orange Rooms, Southampton. CANCELLED
Nov 27th - The Scala, London.
December 10th - Duke of York’s Cinema, Brighton.
Check out our Facebook page (do a search for The Simonsound) for more up to date gig listings.
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So excited about this show. Thank you to Emily for the amazing poster design.
An evening of spaced out sound, 60’s sci-fi TV, short 16mm space films and multi projector light show in the stunning setting of Brighton’s 100 year old cinema.
Music and sound will be provided by The Simonsound (featuring Debbie Clare and Laura J Martin), the Intergalactic synthesiser duo whose debut album, ‘Reverse Engineering’ channels the pioneering electronics and mood music of the 60’s using vintage synthesisers, FX and ta…pe machines, and Laura J Martin who, armed with flute, mandolin and loop station, sings over her loops and beats, drawing inspiration from dramatic tales of Japanese folkore. DJ Format will be delving into his vaults and playing a selection of rare psych rock and library records.
Film screenings on the night will include Timelash - a trippy episode of 60’s sci-fi TV series UFO; Space Place – a 60’s psychedelic trip into space with electronic sound; and Kosmodron R. 1999, a wry comic Eastern European animation on the vicissitudes of space flight.
Ian Helliwell will be doing a full on multi-projector light show to accompany the live music.
Friday 10th December - 10PM till late - Tickets £10.
Ticket hotline - 0871 9025728
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