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3
tracks recorded by Qyl at Holyground, Wakefield on May 14th and May
16th 1975, produced and engineered by Mike Levon.
The line-up of
Qyl at this time was:
John Milner:
guitar/vocal
Ken Gadd: guitar/vocal
Tom Boyle: bass
guitar
Andy Thornton:
drums
The tracks were:
I Feel I'm Down
(Milner)
The Dawning of
Another Age (Gadd/Milner)
Curious* (Milner)
(* this track was
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1977
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One
track recorded by Zhain at Spaceward Studio, Cambridge 1977.
The line-up of
Zhain at this time was:
Keith Jordan:
vocal
John Milner:
guitar
Rocky Norton:
bass
John (Animal)
Morrow: drums
The track was:
Get Ready (William
Robinson arr. Zhain)
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1982
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Recorded
by 'Stolen Pets'.
The line-up of
Stolen Pets at this time was:
John Milner (vocal),
Andy
Linklater (bass), Cliff
Stanbrook (keyboards), Stephen
(Pecky) Tomlinson (guitar), Mike
Seaman:
drums
The tracks were:
side
one: 'Changes'(Milner)
Recorded
at Magritte Studio: Produced
by Dan Priest and Stolen Pets
side
two: 'No Time For Falling'(Milner)
Recorded
at Beverly Studio:
Engineered by Andy Linklater:
Produced by Stolen Pets
(Buy
Changes 7" second-hand)
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1982
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This
is included for nostalgic purposes only; arguably 'The Pets' best track,
this was originally intended as the first single. Carrere (we found out
later) had another release scheduled called 'Back Seat of My Car'. So
they released 'Changes' as the first single, and 'Women in Cars' never
saw the light of day! |
1983
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I
recorded this at Beverley Studios, with Andy Linklater engineering.
I played pretty much everything on it. Freddy Cannon at Carrere Records
offered me a one-off deal as a solo artist, with a reasonable advance.
How strange that, before anything was signed, the French Franc took
a dive, and 'unfortunately, his hands were tied!'
Looking
back, the concept of this Cream cover was great! Nowadays I would have
approached the recording in a totally different way (hardly surprising
as we are now 20 years on!)
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1985
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4
tracks recorded by 'This Virgin Deep' at Novasonics, produced by John
Milner.
The line-up of
'This Virgin Deep' at this time was:
John Milner (bass/vocal),
Mark Barret (guitar),
Mark Cosby
(drums), Ben Coleman (electric violin).
The tracks were:
side one:
1.
'who do you love?' (love and entropy mix) (Bo Diddley)
side two:
2. 'who do
you love?'' (energy mix) (Bo Diddley)
3. 'western
world' (Milner)
4. 'see me
burning' (Milner)
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1987
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The
line-up of
Chatshow was:
Jon Burton (guitars)
Alex (bass)
Mick (drums)
Frank (vocals)
The tracks were:
Noisy Bad Mix
Noisy Bad High
Thing
Desert
1987 IDEA RECORDS
IDEA [T] 011 |
1989
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I
started working for The Swingles as FOH engineer in 1988; after much
nagging, I managed to convince them to record a live album. I organized
the hire of the gear, and we recorded a concert at The Ordway Centre,
St. Paul, Minneapolis. We remixed it, did some extra tracks, and by
selling at gigs, this album turned round the finances of the group.
It was also instrumental
(sic) in getting them signed to Virgin Classics.
The album was also later released by Virgin Classics.
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1990
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1991
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1991
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1991
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This
album was originally a promotional compilation put together by Piers
Schmidt, at a vast cost to the group. I suggested that it might be an
idea to 'make some of the money back' by releasing it as a commercial
CD.
This album features
several of my live mixes, recorded direct to DAT. |
1992
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Ah,
China Boy Hi! Now there's a happy thought!
I recorded this
single (and in fact a whole album) at the first 'Novasonics Studio'
in Stoke Newington.
There were, unfortunately,
insufficient funds to release the album.
I continued working
with Ben Chrisophers, and the ensuing tracks afforded him a deal with
V2.
Alas, the whimsy
of the sordid underbelly of pop! |
1993
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1994
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1994
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1994
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1995
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1995
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1996
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1996
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1997
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1998
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Recorded
initially at Leon Berranges studio in Pinner, London, it was mixed and
further tracks added at John Milner's studio in Hertfordshire. While
continuing the work with loops, it featured the acoustic Celtic and
country influences from Auld's increasing solo work on the U.K. folk
circuit. The song "Queen of the River" became well known and has been
covered by U.K folk artists.
Guitars & vocals
: Robin Auld
Bass:
Pete Sklair, Pete Stroud
Drums:
Andy Green
Backing
Vocals: Kevin McCarthy, Jo Rowlands
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1998
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1998
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1998
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2001
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Ah, what a pleasure this album was to make! Recorded and mixed in less
than a week, with singers as enthusiastic as any producer could wish
for. And also, how we laughed! I always told myself that the reason
for doing what I do is primarily because I enjoy it! And how both Nigel
and I enjoyed this! We worked 13+ hour days, the vibe of this album
is awesome!
Produced by Nigel
Short and John Milner
Engineered by John Milner
First Eight are: |
2002
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2003
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Recorded
at Novasonics Studio, Hertfordshire and Cheeky Owl Studio, Islington
2002-2003
Produced
by The Magnets and John Milner
Engineered
by John Milner at Novasonics and Steve Trowell at Cheeky Owl
'The Magnets' are:
Nic Doodson
James Fortune
Andy Frost
Colin Griffiths-Brown
Steve Trowell
Michael Welton
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2003
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Recorded
at Novasonics Studio, Hertfordshire and Cheeky Owl Studio, Islington
2002-2003
Produced
by The Magnets and John Milner
Engineered
by John Milner at Novasonics and Steve Trowell at Cheeky Owl
'The Magnets' line-up
for this album was:
Nic Doodson
James Fortune
Andy Frost
Colin Griffiths-Brown
Steve Trowell
Michael Welton
Derek
Elroy replaced Colin in 2006 |
2004
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2004
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2004
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2005
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2005
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ZHAIN
- ARCHIVE
CD
album
catalogue
number: PURCD003
A
collector's item - Zhain Archive is a collection of original 70s
analogue recordings which have been digitally remastered for this
release. This CD captures the excitement of the era, bringing
it right up to date! Order now for January/February delivery. |
buy
now online |
2005
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JOHN
MILNER - RETROGRAPHY
CD
album
catalogue
number: PURCD004
A
retrospective album from one of the founder members of ZHAIN
A
collection of material (including some ZHAIN songs!) which bridges
the gap between ZHAIN's demise in 1978 and their reformation
in 2006. A collection of 'classic' songs! |
buy
now online
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2006
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2006
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2006
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2006
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ZHAIN
- 'No Hay Cuchara'
CD
single
catalogue
number: PURCD006
1.
No Hay Cuchara
2. Morning Dew
3. Danger Zone
John
Milner: gtr/vocal
Rocky Norton: bass
Rob Woolley: drums |
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2007
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2007
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