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Global Greenhouse (Modal Logic)
Global Greenhouse (Modal Logic)
A taster for Modal Logic's 'Chemical Armageddon' project. Music by James Hodkinson, lyrics by Hodkinson / Byrne. Guitar arrangements by Croogy.
The Only Ones
The Only Ones
A cover of the neglected Hawklords classic from 1978. Vox, Acoustic Guitar, Bass - Xoovian, Assassin and sometime Modal Logician Dr James Hodkinson; Keyboards and Production Modal Logician Professor Tom Byrne
The Dragons of Dinas Emrys
The Dragons of Dinas Emrys
Inspired by the tale of the last pagan prophet Merlin Ambrosius,who released the red and white dragons and prophesied the doom of Britain. Got to #1 in its category.
Infinity
Infinity
An Easter collaboration with the Assassins of Silence's James Hodkinson - a cover from one of the musical monuments of the 20th Century - Hawkwind's PXR5 album.
D-Rider
D-Rider
This is a cover (with permission from the composer, Nik Turner) of a classic Hawkwind song. Kevin Perry (www.soundclick.com/xoo): vocals, guitars, bass, drums. Tom Byrne: all synths and samplers. Got to #1 in Classic Rock
Lost Times (Full Version)
Lost Times (Full Version)
This is an extended version of 'Lost Times', covering several musical modes. This got to #2 in Soundclick Classical.
Dangerous Vision
Dangerous Vision
A cover of a Hawkwind song from 1983 - collaboration with James Hodkinson (lead guitar, vox). If you like this consider donating at http://www.childadvocacyinternational.co.uk/pakistan_earthquake/. This got #1 in Rock Cover Songs.
Rocking to the Cosmic Callsign (Remastered)
Rocking to the Cosmic Callsign (Remastered)
There's nothing like a good f-f-f-fibonacci series. Please play this as loudly as you can, like the family opposite. Got to #3 in its category
Grey Goo
Grey Goo
Voracious nanobots take over the world. Michael Blackman (Alien Dream & Space Mirrors): guitars, Tim Pringle: vocals, Tom Byrne: keyboards. Got to #2 in its category.
Radio Freemind
Radio Freemind
Post-apocalyptic, minimum-meme broadcasting - from the 'Chemical Armageddon' concept. All voices James Hodkinson, all instruments Tom Byrne - you have to put up with my guitar till Croogy gets back on line.
The Store of All the Worlds (Modal Logic - Live)
The Store of All the Worlds (Modal Logic - Live)
Radio Edit - Croog's best mix yet, imho. Live at the Spacerock Spectacular, Bicester, 30th Sept 2005. Recorded by Colin Allen
Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
The Hawkwind Bradbury-inspired bopper, played by Modal Logic at the Space Rock Spectacular, Bicester, 30th September 2005. Recorded by Colin Allen, produced by Craig Gregory. This got to #2 in Rock Cover Songs.
The Region of the Summer Stars
The Region of the Summer Stars
In traumatic 6th century Britain, Taliesin the bard takes his leave from the plague ravaged court of Prince Maglocunus. Got to #2 in its category.
Trentham Awake!
Trentham Awake!
A song about the renaissance of Trentham, Staffordshire, where I was born. Now with vocals by Henry Tarnecky (www.soundclick.com/henrytarnecky). Lyrics written by Vincent Byrne. Got to #1 in its category.
A Short Life - Live at Hawkfest!!
A Short Life - Live at Hawkfest!!
This track was recorded at Hawkfest 2003, Garstang, Lancs. Michael Blackman - guitar, Tom Byrne keyboards.
The Eye of the Cyclone (Extract) - Live!
The Eye of the Cyclone (Extract) - Live!
This track was recorded live at Hawkfest 2003. Michael Blackman - guitar; Tom Byrne - Keyboards
Microcosm
Microcosm
Part I of 'The Eye of the Cyclone'. A 31 minute symphonic epic combining progressive rock and classical music. Got to #1 in its category.
Macrocosm
Macrocosm
Part II of "The Eye of the Cyclone". An 18 minute symphonic epic combining progressive rock and classical music. Got to #1 in its category.
The Store of All the Worlds
The Store of All the Worlds
The Store of All the Worlds - More Hermeticism than Hip Hop - Kevin Williams (OGMA): lead guitar; Tim Pringle: vocals; Tom Byrne: Instrumentation. Got to #1 in its category.
Lost Friends
Lost Friends
Another excerpt from the developing 'Howling Tower' album - a partner track with 'Lost Times'. Got to #1 in its category.
