A compilation of original artists from around the planet.
This global release is available soon on Invisiblegirl Records
Music, culture, sounds and experiences express this diverse
collection of unique (with a capital U) artists on the compilation.
Ranging from Portugal, India, Uruguay, Japan, and France to
name a few, the artists are specially selected by Invisiblegirl
from the MySpace social networking site.
A Place In Space is a truly fascinating listening experience.

THE ARTISTS...

Track 1 ~ ‘We Are The Army / The Salivation Army March’

The Salivation Army  
‘We Are The Army / The Salivation Army March’
is the single chosen from the once hardcore, punk and indie band from
Victoria, Australia. The song is the concoction of two of the Salivation
Army’s songs edited together.
No longer an item, this band graced us with strong energetic, upbeat
and explosive punk and indie beats. The band were signed to Crackmonkey
Records and consisted of three characterised band members: ‘General
Nuisance,’ on the drums, ‘Corporal Punishment,’ playing bass and
‘Private Parts,’ on the guitar.
The band were influenced by the likes of The Ramones and The Sex Pistols
and have been compared sound-wise to Blackflag.
Throughout their time the band toured seven times and since splitting up
from The Salivation Army, drummer (real name Sashsa), has embarked on
many musical projects and also contributed to percussion and vocals.
The Salivation Army can by found at: www.myspace.com/thesalivationarmy
Songs: ‘We Are The Army / The Salivation Army March’ ~ Writers: S.Prescott/B.Jones/A.Margolis

Track 2 ~ 'Plastic Conversation'

NRAN  
Hailing from Tel Aviv, residing in Berlin, operating in another dimension,
NRAN is a true artistic pioneer and serial experimentalist. As musician
and composer, NRAN provides vocals, cello, piano and, of course, theremin
to his electro and acoustic compositions. As artist, photographer and film
maker, he produces visual art equally intriguing as his unique musical
creations. NRAN is a member of the Art-Net-Activist collective of artists
and his music has soundtracked art collaborations with contemporary dance
groups, theatre companies and independent film makers.
NRAN has contributed two pieces to A Place in Space. Plastic Conversation
is a perfect introduction to the alternative electronic wonder of NRAN’s
music. The second track, Interval, is a short piece featuring the acoustic
experimentalism of his other identity, ‘NRAN II’.
NRAN can be found at: www.myspace.com/nran
Songs: 'Interval' and 'Plastic Conversation' ~ Writer: R.Nahmias

Track 3 ~ 'B3F Animal Club'

Elevation  
Arising from an alliance between several Tokyo-based musicians, Elevation
specialise in frantic, energy-packed new wave. The sound of Elevation is
driven by the vocals, guitar and Casio of A-HO and has featured on several
compilation albums since the band formed in 2002. A-Ho has a noticeable
vocal talent with a knack for natural song arrangement.
She rocks... frankly.
In early 2008, A-HO and guitarist M were joined by new bassist Bero and
drummer Farm. With these new members on board, Elevation are heading
in a new direction and are looking forward to seeing where they will arrive
next. While continuing to write new material and play shows in Tokyo,
Elevation are hoping to tour outside Japan in the near future. The track
‘B3F Animal Club’ is featured on ‘A Place in Space’.
Elevation can be found at: www.myspace.com/elevationjp
Song: 'B3F Animal Club' ~ Writers: I.Matsuoka/H.Inomata/
S.M.Getty/A.Koide

Track 4 ~ 'Will Beckett's March (Reprise)'

Stuart Estell  
Stuart is from Birmingham in the UK and has classical training in piano,
he is also a singer and multi-instrumentalist. Accompanied by his guitar,
autoharp, concertina or perhaps mountain dulcimer, he performs his own
songs, traditional English and Appalachian folk music, and some occasional
covers, including George Formby!...
The track chosen for A Place in Space is ‘Will Beckett’s March (Reprise)’,
an electric guitar masterpiece, unique in that it is traditional Scottish/Irish
music presented in an amazing fashion, beautifully arranged and yet an
original composition. It is included on Stuart second solo album ‘Mother’s
Thinking Bath’.
Other past and ongoing projects – including an acoustic performance of
Harry Nilsson’s spectacular album ‘Harry’, a drone metal tribute to
Sunn O))), and regular appearances with the Birmingham Improvisers
Orchestra – suggesting that, despite his protests, Stuart Estell isn’t just
'a brummie singing folk songs'.
Stuart Estell can be found at: myspace.com/stuartestell
Song: ‘Will Beckett’s March (Reprise)’ ~ Writer: S.Estell

Track 5 ~ 'Dans Ta Gueule' ...translates as 'In Your Face'

Hektor  
'Buy it. Use it. Break it. Fix it. Trash it. Change it…!" From Passa in France,
likeable agitators Hektor distil the revolutionary spirit of fellow countrymen
Daft Punk and Serge Gainsbourg and site influences including PIL and the
B52s, that amount in creating a heady mixture of nu punk electro with a
sprig of classic rock‘n’roll.
Formed in 2005, Hektor first unleashed themselves on an unsuspecting
public early last year and are performing at many of the European festivals
over the summer months. With a recent request from the B52's to have a
track produced by Hektor the future is looking good. A kaleidoscope of
musical influences and group talent ensure uniqueness in style as well as
exceptional production skills. A Place in Space includes the title track
of Hektor’s debut album ‘Dans Ta Gueule’.
Hektor can be found at: www.myspace.com/hektorinyourface
Song: ‘Dans Ta Gueule’ ~ Writers: P.Péralba/C.Péralba/F.Daudé
Watch video (mono):

Track 6 ~ 'Tundora'

Apologee And Pedlogee 

From Tokyo in Japan, A-ho and her partner Takuro make up the
members of Apologee and Pedlogee.
By pure coincidence A-ho (the female vocalist from Elevation
with track B3F Animal Club also on the A Place In Space
compilation), was approached with her other group Apologee
and Pedlogee regarding the song 'Tundora'. Whilst Elevation is
a punk edged group, with a Captain Beefheart guitar style influence,
Apologee and Pedlogee have an electronic altogether more melodic
and minimalist approach to composition.
The song written by A-ho and Takuro, is typical of A-ho’s ear for a
good song arrangement and vocal delivery.
When I asked A-ho what the words Apologee And Pedlogee meant,
she replied; “ They are names of the mascots in the imagination.
They look like a bear, but we think they are the future creature ?
All the words of the song are the story of Apologee And Pedlogee”
The couple plan to make some animation of the mythical bears to go
with the music in the near future.
They can be found at www.myspace.com/apologeeandpedlogee
Song: Tundora ~ Writers: T.Orita/A.Kiode

Track 7 ~  'Aagghh'    

Danny Short  
'Aagghh', is the creation of Danny Short, an accomplished musician
from Bolton in the UK. Writing and recording his own songs, Danny
is constantly producing new and interesting material.
This song chosen for A Place In Space is referred to by Danny as a
'naïve love song lyric', yet has well composed vocal harmonies and
vibrant guitar melodies reminiscent to The Kinks on this song.
Starting young, Danny has worked with many different bands and
projects over the last few years and is a current member of two
bands; Big Arm and The Bamboo Merchants where he drums, sings
and contributes to song writing. Big Arm is a group set up with
Happy Mondays member, Paul Ryder and they have had a busy
touring schedule, including support slots with Ian Brown..
There are plans for Danny to release an album of his best material
(when he has the time!)
Watch this space… www.myspace.com/dannyshortmusic
Song: 'Aagghh' ~ Writer: D.Short

Track 8 ~ 'Johnny the Bass Player'

Slate Machine  
Formed in Braga, Portugal in early 2006, Slate Machine create electrifying
dance music that’s impossible to categorise. The driving forces behind
Slate Machine are the two founder members of 90’s experimentalists
Industrial Metal Machine (IMM), Feel See and Dr Xano, and Feel See’s
brother, Pedro S. Together these three musical architects have designed
Slate Machine to adapt to all types of live and studio environment so that
'the machine can fit with its changing surroundings, but always keep its
own personality'. They have a sizeable following in Portugal amongst the
art crowd. Slate Machine contribute the track ‘Johnny the Bass Player’ to
A Place in Space.
Slate Machine can be found at: www.myspace.com/slatemachine
Song ‘Johnny The Bass Player’ ~ Writers: Filipe Santos/ Eduardo Guerreio

Track 9 ~ 'Sexo Con El Teclado Nuev' ...translates as 'Sex With The New Keyboard'

Fiesta Animal  
Fiesta Animal are an improvisational group from Montevideo in Uruguay
South America and currently have six members (four female, two male).
They have contributed track 'Sexo Con El Teclado Nuev' to A Place In Space,
(which translates as ‘sexy new keyboard’).
Fiesta Animal perform their own songs, a mix of energetic and genuinely
stylish improvisation that leave their audiences demanding encores. They
like to interchange instruments, making for refreshing takes on their songs.
The group have been elected in the 'Garita Sonora' call by the Ministry of
Education and Culture in Uruguay, where some of Fiesta Animal's most
experimental work will be performed and their excellent visual art exhibited.
Their first album ‘Gel De Balisica’ has recently been made available on
French Canadian label, Corps Mort Records.
Fiesta Animal can be found at: www.myspace.com/fiestanimal
Song: 'Sexo Con El Teclado Nuev' ~ Writers: M.Pérez/A.Moltini/J.Saldain/A.Rodriguez/A.Arioni

Track 10 ~ 'Interval'

NRAN II  
The second track from NRAN is Interval, is a short piece featuring
the acoustic experimentalism of his other identity, ‘NRAN II’.
NRAN II can be found at: www.myspace.com/nran2
Songs: 'Interval' ~ Writer: R.Nahmias

Track 11 ~ 'Maan Na Kariye (Edit)'

Ruchira Kale  
Ruchira Kale is a multi-talented vocalist from Pune in India. Born into a
family of musicians, she had a passion for music from an early age and
has had extensive music training from some of the most renowned and
legendary artists in Indian music. Ruchira’s music maintains the traditional
Indian style which is complimented by her soothing and emotive vocals.
She says her musical art is 'an amalgamation of my strong fundamental
training along with the diverse and rich influences of the maestro's of
Indian music'.
Ruchira has performed at many prestigious events in India and has toured
the USA and Canada.
She hopes to establish her brand of music worldwide through solo concerts
and collaborations, enlightening the masses to the magic of traditional
Indian music.
Ruchira can be found at: www.myspace.com/ruchirakale
Songs: ‘Mora Saiyan Bulave’ and ‘Maan Na Kariye’ ~ Writers: Traditional
Indian Folk Music

Track 12 ~ 'w34k 4nd sm4ll   ... translates as Weak And Small'    

Unicorn Dream Attack  
A new style of music developed from childrens computer games is
emerging and this is solo artist, 'Unicorn Dream Attacks' genre,
it is known as '8 bit' or 'chip tunes'.. and has surprising popularity,
even a festival dedicated to this fascinating style; 'The Blip Festival'
in North America, where he has performed.
From Minnesota in the USA, Stefen Keen has contributed 'w34k 4nd
sm4ll'(or, 'Weak And Small') to A Place In Space, a song that is
hauntingly well arranged and composed and leaves you wondering if
this guy does actually design music for childrens games.. the illusive
composer leaves us guessing.  With one of the finest example of vocoder
work, a sparkling production and beautiful lyrics this song will catch your
attention forever, a truly lovely song.
Unicorn Dream Attack uses live sounds and trackers, or midi inputs on
vintage computers (like Commodore 64), game systems (like a Gameboy
or NES), old Casios/Yamahas (like vl-tone or vs-30) and circuit bent toys
or non-bent toys of all kinds.
Unicorn Dream Attack can be found at:
www.myspace.com/unicorndreamattack
Song: 'w34k 4nd sm4ll' ~ Writer: S.Keen

Track 13 ~ 'Crazy Shopping To Planets'

Ramide  
Ramide is an Italian DJ artist who creates tracks that blend with a
harmonic, melodic and polyphonic continuation of sound with exceptional
rhythms . She frequently performs live, playing DJ sets, her music she
notes sounds like 'an androgen communication between culture and nature',
which is fairly accurate, it is also zesty and jubilantly fresh.
Graduating in cultural anthropology, Ramides talents extend into designer
jewellery (her full name being Raffaella Del Ferraro).
She says 'my eclecticism reflects in my musical style but it is difficult
to define my music'.
Her track for A Place In Space is 'Crazy shopping to Planets'.
The song is the title track from her album, where each song has the
name of a planet..
Ramide can be found at: www.myspace.com/ramide
Song ‘Crazy Shopping To Planets’ ~ Writer: R. Del Ferraro

Track 14 ~ 'The Thankyou Song'

Mr Hopkinson’s Computer  
Mr Hopkinson’s Computer is the brain child of music programmer David
Hopkinson from Bristol in the UK. He has contributed 'The Thankyou Song'
to A Place In Space, the synthesised vocal is unique, with an interesting
syntax and it is a song guaranteed to get you smiling. There are some cute
and amusing videos with a backing band playing along with the specially designed tracks.
Starting off as a hobbyist, Mr Hopkinson’s Computers reputation and
popularity is gaining momentum and he is appearing at this years Green
Man Festival and has made appearances at other festivals including;
Latitude, Blackout and The Big Chill. An endorsement from bbc radio one
has helped amass a following of loyal supporters.
He has been compared to Morrissey, Eddie the shipboard computer and
even BT call minder!
Mr Hopkinson’s Computer can be found at: myspace.com/computersings
Song ‘The Thankyou Song’ ~ Writer: A.Gold

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