Name: From the Trees
Brand: Peter Hammill

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FIE9138CD

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Limited edition

Release date

2017-11-03

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5024545794120

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Peter Hammill

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Prog Rock

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Peter Hammill is an English musician and recording artist, known for his skills as a singer/songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and producer. Born on Bonfire Night, 5 November 1948 in Ealing, west London, UK, he is best known as the co-founder of the British progressive rock band Van Der Graaf Generator.
With a career spanning several decades, Hammill has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. His unique blend of musical styles and thought-provoking lyrics have earned him a dedicated fan base worldwide.
Influenced by artists such as *Caravan*, *Hatfield & The North*, and *Gentle Giant*, Hammill's music pushes boundaries and challenges traditional conventions. His collaborations with other talented musicians like *Anthony Phillips* and *Phil Manzanera* have resulted in captivating albums that showcase his versatility.

Peter's first solo album for three years is an intimate affair. The songs are for the most part based on single piano, guitarand vocal parts, designed for live performance. (Indeed, many of these songs have already been performed on stage.) Overdubbing is textural - no percussion, supportive guitars, a central spine of bass, synth and string washes; many extra voices -backing, harmony, choral - behind the main one. The characters who pave their fretful way through these songs are in general facing up to or edging in towards twilight. What's coming to them are moments of realisation rather than resignation. In the third act of life it's time to look with a clear eye at where one's been, at where one's going.

From the Trees

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