Artist description This project evolved out of early experimentation with computer-generated music, the concept was to create as much as possible within a PC (15 years ago it was mainly Atari ST series), leaving only those aspects a PC can't handle (or can't handle particularly well) to other devices. It is a strongly held belief that any samples used should be either royalty-free (e.g. from magazine coverdiscs, free net download sites etc.) or original, created using software synthesis or recorded from real life. Chopping up other people's music and rearranging it into something vaguely new is not being creative or original, two avenues this project is eager to explore. Categorising the music is difficult, and genres chosen are only associative, not definitive. In 1983 when the project began, the driving force was to abandon formulas and patterns and find a different approach to song construction, which resulted in a "soundscape" type sound where images were inspired by the texture and shape of the music rather than recogniseable melodies or rhythm structures. In this respect the project was ahead of its time, having to wait for bands like The Orb to make the concept popular. In its new millennium form, the project hopes to draw on past creativity and blend it with more accessible musical structures, which will entail a degree of formula-based composition. This is not a gratuitous attempt to make the music more commercial, simply a reflection of the project's changing direction and input of new ideas. Currently, music creation software for the PC is based around the traditional bar sequence and adapting this to the project's original work is proving problematical, as much was performed free-hand and committed direct to a 4-track cassette recorder. This was a mandatory step in 1983, before the advent of Hard Disc recording. The project has moved on and found new direction as computer technology has reached a level that practically eliminates the analogue stage of recordering. All early work was committed to 4-track. Since 1999 only direct digital recording has been used.

Music Style electronic and computer generated

Musical Influences 70's electronic, psychedelic, experimental, progressive rock

Similar Artists Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Orbital, Klaus Schulze, Orb, PPK, Yanni, Tomita, Jarre, Vangelis, Robert Schroder, System 7

Artist History 1983-1985 fledgling music project "The Name Escapes Me", into computer-generated music (Atari ST computer), analogue synths (Korg), digital synths (Roland), and early sampling equipment. After recording nearly 50 demos on a four-track cassette, the project was put on hold while other priorities were recognised. 1999 rediscovered old demo tapes, acquired a four-track to play them, enthusiasm to experiment returned. New technology means new possibilities. Much of the old stuff was encoded with a long-forgotten headroom expansion process, making it difficult to extract decent copy. Part of the new project will be to clean up the old tapes and rework some of the tracks. If they turn out any good, they'll find their way onto mp3.com. Currently the Spiral Galaxy project is exploring computer software, checking out the programs available, making do with demo versions until the most suitable program is found (currently using Cubasis VST 2.0 and VST 32, Fruity Loops, Magix Musix Studio, eJay Music Director engine). ....the above was written in 2001. In late January 2002, a new source of inspiration and direction was found. The project will be moving into more progressive forms of music, from trance and techno through to rock and psychedelic. It may soon be necessary for the project to take on a new identity.

Group Members Core members F.M. Havicon, Ben Ghallis, Robin Schlitter (of Aaron Sector HQ)

Instruments PC-based software sequencing, soft-synths and sample arrangers. Korg MS2000R. Soon to expand.

Albums Some stuff by some band, Some more stuff by the same band

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Location Brighton, East Sussex - United Kingdom

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