Author Archives: pws

Synergy

Posted on 5 March 2023 by pws

Larry Fast should be remembered as a pioneer of the synthesiser. Along with Tomita and Wendy Carlos, he used his Synergy platform to produce a number of albums that were grand in scale and orchestrally majestic. His first album is … Continue reading →

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Septum

Posted on 19 February 2023 by pws

The first piercing I ever had done was my septum. If you don’t know, it’s the bit of skin at the bottom of the nose, between the nostrils. I had it done at a place on Holloway Road, this being … Continue reading →

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Twelve British Songs… II

Posted on 9 February 2023 by pws

Thunderclap Newman Something in the Air 1969 John “Speedy” Keen had worked for and been a big pal of The Who’s Pete Townsend. He formed a band with guitarist Andy McCulloch (later Wings) and pianist Andy “Thunderclap” Newman. Something in … Continue reading →

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