IV Horsemen
IV Horsemen Demo
Monday, 13 November 2006
This recording of IV Horsemen by The IV Horsemen was recorded in Ludlow Studios in 1987
Includes a video montage of early pics, artwork and lyrics!
Collaboration
Saturday 17th September 2006
This track was written and performed by Adders. Mike added guitar solos.
Mystery
Thursday 7th September 2006
This was a composition originally written and arranged by Adders circa 1987.
This version was recorded by Paul. Adders added vocals and keyboards. Mike provides guitar.
Re-recorded in September 2006
Reunited
Wednesday 23rd August 2006
This track was the first collaborative material to be recorded by Adders and Mike for many years!
Written and arranged by Adders in August 2006.
Fire on the Moorside
Thursday, 6th April 2006
This was a composition originally written and arranged by Mike circa 1987. Artwork above by Adders.
This version (without vocals) was recorded by Paul with Mike providing guitar in February 2006
(1986-1990)
The IV Horsemen were a lot of things.. apart from comfortable with their nomenclature. The Managers, Banc Managers, MeninBlack, Snapped Vacuum, Soar Norsemen, FOG were all early aliases. In the words of Tuco from the Good the Bad and the Ugly, "it is not wise to go around with just one name."
Their music was also a constant seach for identity. The IV Horsemen shifted through punk (influenced by bands such as The Damned and The Stranglers) through to Rock (Rush, Iron Maiden, Metallica).
The early work of the IV Horsemen centred around the rhythmic spine of Adders providing bass, drums and later keyboards and drum machines. Melodic(!) embellishments were provided by Mike who played lead guitar and also provided vocals on early material. Songwriting was a joint effort.
The IV Horsemen halcyon days were arguably ushered in by the arrival of Paul who took over percussion responsibilities. Adders shifted to bass.
We invite you to be the 4th Horsemen and enjoy these recordings!
