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Shpongle (Template:PronEng) is a psychedelic downtempo or Psybient music project from the United Kingdom. The core members are Simon Posford (aka Hallucinogen) and Raja Ram (one third of The Infinity Project), but they often collaborate with other artists. Their sound has sampled eastern ethnic instruments and western contemporary synthesizer-based psychedelic music. Posford is responsible for the synth and studio work while Raja Ram contributes with flute arrangements.
The name "Shpongle" is not a dictionary recognized word; in an interview taking place in Russia, Raja Ram stated that "Shpongle" is an umbrella term for feeling positive and euphoric emotions.[1]
Shpongle's first track, Vapour Rumours, was released on TIP Records' Infinite Excursions compilation in 1996.[2] Their debut album, Are You Shpongled?, was released 1998 on Twisted Records. Their latest album "Ineffable Mysteries from Shpongleland" was released on November 28th 2009[3] [4]
Discography
Studio albums
- Are You Shpongled? (1998)
- Tales of the Inexpressible (2001)
- Nothing Lasts... But Nothing Is Lost (2005)
- Ineffable Mysteries from Shpongleland (2009)
Remix albums
- Shpongle Remixed (2003)
- Shpongle Unreleased Remixes - Download only (2008)
DVD releases
- Live at the Roundhouse 2008 [TWSDVD002] (2009)
Shpongle live
Shpongle have played very few full live concerts, although Simon Posford often plays Shpongle DJ sets. These DJ sets have sometimes been accompanied by Raja Ram on flute (e.g. Orchid Farm, Israel, 2002 [5], Glastonbury Glade stage 2003, and Camp Bisco 2009 [6]).
Shpongle's first live performance was at the Solstice Music Festival held at Motosu Highland in Japan on 19 to 21 July 2001. Shpongle played on 21 July.[7] They returned to Japan on New Year's Eve 2003 to play the New Maps Of Hyperspace event at Tokyo Bay NK Hall together with 1200 Micrograms (featuring Raja Ram) and Hallucinogen.[8]
On January 16, 2004, they played a live set in Tel Aviv, Israel.[9] As well as Simon Posford and Raja Ram, this featured Abigail Gorton (Hari Om) and Michele Adamson (credited as Michelle on the tickets) on vocals, Pete Callard on guitar, Nogera on drums and percussion, and Ott on keyboards and programming.[10]
Prior to the release of their fourth album, Shpongle played a sold out live concert at The Roundhouse venue in Chalk Farm, North London on October 31, 2008. The band featured Andy Gangadeen (drums), Nogera (percussion), Chris Taylor (bass), Pete Callard (guitar), Harry Escott (cello) and Dick Trevor (keyboards and programming); Michele Adamson and Hari Om (voices), three dancers and for one song only Manu Delago on hang drum.[11]
This was followed on 20 December 2008 by a concert in Moscow featuring the same lineup. Shows were also planned for March 7 and 9 2009 in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. These were cancelled due to non-payment of the deposit by the promoters [12].
For 2009, Shpongle have played a headlining date at the Ozora Festival held near Ozora, Hungary on 15 August[13]; and two album launch shows at the Roundhouse on October 30 and 31[14]. The duo returned to Moscow to play at Milk on December 12th, 2009.
References
- ^ "Shpongle Biography". NME. Retrieved December 17th, 2009.
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- ^ Twisted Music. "SHPONGLE artist page on Twisted Music site". Twisted Music. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
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- ^ Photos from Orchid Farm
- ^ kellersci1 (2009-07-20). "Shpongle - DMT at Camp Bisco 2009". youtube.com. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|accessyear=(help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Zorro York (2001-08-16). "Solstice Music Festival 2001". residentadvisor.net. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
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- ^ "Shpongle Live Act". Chaishop.com. 2004-01-05. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|accessyear=(help) - ^ Photos from Tel Aviv
- ^ nik (2008-11-02). "The Shpongle Live Show in October". twisted.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|accessyear=(help) - ^ Simon Holton (2008-12-10). "Twisted statement". twisted.co.uk. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|accessyear=(help) - ^ Twisted Music (2009-01-16). "Shpongle Live confirmed for OZORA Festival 15th August, 2009". Twisted Music. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|accessyear=(help) - ^ Twisted Music (2009-02-13). "Shpongle live return to The Roundhouse, London, 30th October, 2009 for the new album launch!". Twisted Music. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
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