Artist description Ambient composer and musician from South Wales, United Kingdom.(1950-20??) )

Music Style ambient...chill-out....floating... electronica...ethereal,..minamalistic... beautiful, ...strange,... trance, ...rhythmic

Musical Influences Satie...Yello...Elvis Presley...Brian Eno...Harold Budd...J.M.Jarre...Laraaji...John Cage...Thomas Koner...Arnold Schoenberg...Aphex Twin...The Orb...Biosphere...

Similar Artists Brian Eno... Laraaji... Harold Budd....Vangelis...The Orb...Biosphere... Jean Michel Jarre...Tangerine Dream

Artist History Played guitar from the age of six...a member of various rock and blues bands throughout the 60's & 70's supporting the likes of THIN LIZZY & JUDAS PRIEST. Became involved in ambient composition and electronica in the mid-seventies. Began initial experimentation with an Atari STe using algorithmic composition software and midi. Kelvin debut c.d. LAPIS LAZULI was released to rave reviews in the late 90'on the EMMA label, which was followed up a year later with the follow-up GALAXY GATE. Kelvin was asked to contribute to the special project c.d. THE SKY GOES ALL THE WAY HOME which was released world-wide on VOICEPRINT Records, in company with such artists as ROBERT FRIPP, RICK WAKEMAN & BIOSPHERE. Kelvin was also a guest on BBC Radio Derby's 3 hour show SOUNDSCAPES as a guest of Ashley Franklin. Kelvin was also invited to perform at the annual VANGELIS convention in London in 2000. Latest release RECLINING MUSIC now avalible from FARFIELD RECORDS

Group Members Kelvin L Smith

Albums LAPIS LAZULI...LAPIS LAZULI Volume 2...THE SILMARILLION...GALAXY GATE...LORD OF THE RINGS - The Alternative Soundtrack...TOPAZ....THE SKY GOES ALL THE WAY HOME...INVISIBLE ( free KOAN album )...RECLINING MUSIC

Press Reviews 'Chilling for Britain'..Stressed out ? Listen to Kelvin L Smith's music at mp3.com. You soon wont be. Its like laying in a Pembrokeshire field. But without the rain or sheep. ('MP3 Magazine' from Future Publishing Nov.2000).... Review and article in 'SEQUENCES' magazine,plus various Synth music catalogues world-wide.Also a guest on BBC Radio Derby's 3 hour show 'Soundscapes' with Ashley Franklin......"One of the best collection's of (ambient) compositions in this style I have heard",Bob Saker-Sequences Magazine no.20......."mentioned him to me as one to look out for.He was right,this is a lovely release....if you are not as relaxed as my cat grizzly after a whole can of Whiskers lying by a warm open fire by now then you are in need of serious medical attention",Dave Law-Synth Music Direct....."a truly memorable album this turned out to be-ambient space music at its best. Kelvin L Smith sounds American but he comes from Wales and we expect there is much soaring of string laden synths in the valleys.This is cosmic,drifty and quite beautiful in parts. Its not quite celestial but very subtle and,at times understated which gives the whole work an interesting perspective.Recommended", Midas Records......."LAPIS LAZULI represents the best of 'ambient' in that it is accessible with memorable pieces whilst at the same time satisfying the dream-like medative states that characterise this genre...and the track KIMBERLITE is worth the asking price in itself", Steve Roberts,Sequences Magazine..... "this musician from South Wales has come up with an extremly good rhythmic/ambient album",Mick Garlick...."the best thing I have heard since 'Tubular Bells'", John Davies, Poet & Author...." this guy is up there with the best, pure ambient at nine below zero...buy it!".. Huw Adams 'Chill Magazine' review of 'Pure Ambient Project'.... " Kelvin L Smith has composed a jouney, as the saying goes, through time & space, an album which goes deeper after just one play! a concept, a belief, a way of life", Review of 'Galaxy Gate',Sequences Magazine No:22... " Kelvin L Smith's music certainly inspires emotion and I certainly prefer his work to a number of releases within this genre emanating from North America....there is no denying that Kelvin L Smith should gain recognition as an ambient master ". Synth Music Direct magazine , March 2000. " Kelvin is here on merit though, his debut album ' Lapis Lazuli ' is a azure of gentle, emotional ambient waves, flowing with beautiful textures, both airy and deep. Claire's story moved Kelvin to compose a piece where he aimed " to recapture the airy uncluttered sky vision gently unfolding...peaceful and serene". Liner notes from 'The Sky Goes All The Way Home' c.d. booklet.....Heavy synthesizers storm across shimmering celestial soundscapes on these new-age instrumentals. More Ambient wizardry for Vangelis fanatics..Similar artists: Vangelis , Brian Eno. Listen.Com..... " unique work " Western Mail..." quite an inspired work of art " review of THE LORD OF THE RINGS by ' Tolkien Online '.

Additional Info KELVIN L SMITH is a Koan Community Artist....see.www.sseyo.com

Location Maesycwmmer, South Wales - United Kingdom

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