Paul Hemmings
| Paul Hemmings | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Paul Jeremy Hemmings |
| Born | Liverpool, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer, photographer |
| Instruments | Guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, piano, organ |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Viper |
| Associated acts | The La's, The Onset, The Lightning Seeds |
| Notable instruments | |
| Fender Stratocaster | |
Paul Jeremy Hemmings is an English, Liverpool-based musician and photographer.
Career
He played with The La's, Mike Badger and The Onset and Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds. He is also a partner in Liverpool's independent Viper Label.
Hemmings' current project is called The Floatation Project.[1] Their debut album Sonic Stories was called "understated splendour" by Mojo magazine in May 2005, whilst Uncut said "Guitarist Paul Hemmings can shine from other angles".[2]
The second album Sounds From The Solar System released in October 2006, was called "fascinating, unsettling and unique" by Rough Trade Records.
Associated acts
- The La's (1987)
- The Onset (1987–1991)
- The Lightning Seeds (1994–1998)
- The Floatation Project (2005–present)
Solo discography
- Studio albums (as The Floatation Project)
- Sonic Stories (2005)
- Sounds from the Solar System (2006)
- Made out of Worldly Shapes (2011)
- Late Night Blue (2011)
Session discography
- The La's – "Way Out" (1987)
- The Onset – The Pool of Life (1988)
- The Membranes – Kiss Ass Godhead! (1988)
- Neuro – The Electric Mothers of Invention (1993)
- Sensuround – "When I Get to Heaven" (1993)
- Mike Badger – Volume (1999)
- Mike Badger – Double Zero (2000)
- Steve Roberts – It Just Is (2001)
- The La's – Lost La's 1986–1987: Callin' All (2001)
- Aviator – Huxley Pig Part 1 (2002)
- Otaku No Denki – The Future Played Backwards (2003)
- Chris Elliot – Fierce Truth and Fortune (2007)
- Mike Badger – Rogue State (2011)
References
- ↑ "• View topic - MOJO #139 June 2005 - Edgar Jones & Noel's badge". The-las.com. Retrieved 2014-08-11.
- ↑ Mojo magazine – May 2005 issue
External links
- The Viper Label official website
- Paul Hemmings on Myspace
- The Floatation Project on Myspace
- Paul Hemmings at AllMusic
- Paul Hemmings discography at Discogs
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