Basil Kirchin: The forgotten genius of UK music
February 15, 2017 6:27 AM Subscribe
‘Basil Kirchin (1927-2005) was a maverick musician and pioneering composer who is credited as a founding father of ambient music. Yet despite being hailed by acts such as Brian Eno and St Etienne, he remains an obscure figure. Now a festival in Hull is casting a light on a man regarded by many musicians as a genius.’ (Previously: i, ii).
There is a good deal of Kirchin’s music to be found on YouTube. Some examples:
There is a good deal of Kirchin’s music to be found on YouTube. Some examples:
- Silicon Chip (1979)
- Quantum (1973)
- World Within Worlds (1971)
- Dr. Phibes’ Waltz (1971)
- I Start Counting (1969, ft. Lindsey Moore)
- It’s About Time (1967)
- Don’t Lose Your Cool (1967)
- Abstractions of the Industrial North (1966)
- Primitive London (1965)
I do like a bit of Jane Weaver, unfortunately I am busy this weekend. Interesting stuff though!
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