http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html Cyndee Lee Rule: News Jannis' PHPRss class - http://www.jannis.to/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:07:38 -0700 http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#69 Official Annoucement: Lost In Transit

Just having released Time And Motion, RMI are coming out with their 2nd box set in just over a month. The box set, entitled Lost In Transit, consists of the band performing live between the years 2004 and 2007. None of the music has been released officially on CD before. Steve says that, "...this box set, shows the full range of the RMI arsenal, some of our favorite live performances, and we hope you' ll enjoy it"

Here's what will be included:
The Gatherings 2004
National Space Center 2005
National Space Center 2006 (w/Ian Boddy)
Various live tracks with Damo Suzuki (2004 & 2006)
Rain Falls In Leicester & Baltimore (w/Martin Archer, Cyndee Lee Rule & Premik Russell Tubbs)
The Gatherings 2007 (Sets 1 & 2) (w/Cyndee Lee Rule)

The scheduled release date is Saturday, April 17th (the night of the band performing at The Gatherings in Philadelphia, PA.). The box will be available to purchase via this site around May 1st:
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Below is some info on the project:

Osiris The Rebirth is the brainchild of veteran space-rocker Dave Adams.
In 2007, while playing bass with reknowned Hawkwind tribute band Assassins of Silence, he had the thought of resurrecting one of his early bands, Osiris. First stop was fellow Assassins founder-member, guitarist/producer Milo Black, another veteran of the music wars with a 20-year recording pedigree. Old Osiris songs were rearranged and reworked, and new music in a similar vein began to
emerge at speed.

After some experimentation with personnel, the band settled as a collective, with Dave and Milo as core members and guest contributions from other artists. The debut CD Remnants Of Life features guest appearances from ex Hawkwind members Nik Turner (flute) and Bridget Wishart (vocals), and well-known space-rock violinist Cyndee Lee Rule.

Further lead vocals are provided by ex-Assassin James Hodkinson, currently with space-rockers Xoo and performing with Pre-Med, and by Texas-based singer Kim Novak, with whom Milo previously collaborated on the Raspberry Silk album Inner Voices.

Although not a concept album as such, the CD plays as a continuous piece, one song merging into the next, with the eight main songs framed with short dialogue inserts, suggesting that the listener is a passenger on an interstellar voyage and perhaps implying that the songs represent the fragmented images and half-dreams that might be experienced during travel through some hypothetical non-Einsteinian space.

The music marks out the OTR home turf of space-prog a blend of
Hawkwind-esque space-rock, instrumental excursions reminiscent of Ozric
Tentacles, and the experimentation with odd meters and varied orchestration typical of progressive rock. The Hawkwind and Ozrics influence is to the fore, but there are many nods to other bands and genres even extending to some classical influence in the linking piece Gymnofeetie (a slanted reference to Satie's Gymnopedie No 1) and the piano introduction and coda to Dragonslayer.

Osiris clearly do not intend to be pigeonholed the final three tracks on the CD comprise a spacey instrumental, an accessible power-ballad with a smoky sax solo and romantic lyric (although still set in a science-fiction context) and a 15-minute prog epic, ticking all the boxes for symphonic intro, odd meters, oblique lyric, extended instrumental sections and of course - electric violin.]]> http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#68 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 www.cyndeeleerule.com - Cyndee Lee Rule - News http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#67
Thank you all for flying the flag in Greg's memory. We now have both of Greg's
OOP solo albums online at Mike Dickson's website. Please download them (VBR/HQ
MP3) and share them with anyone that might have an ear for the kind of smart
forward-thinking electronic music that Greg wrote.

Until such time as I get these albums back into print, and organize his
remaining output into releasable product, these pages will serve as a way for
people to hear his music.

I will get his latest solo album "The Noble Gases" out the door over the
weekend, despite what seems like a never-ending obstacle-course to get through.

"The Dark Within The Dark":
www.mikedickson.org.uk/tdwtd

"Gecko Highway":
www.mikedickson.org.uk/geckohighway

Gregory Michael Amov, b. Nov 6th 1959, d. Nov 3rd 2009. RIP]]> http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#67 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 www.cyndeeleerule.com - Cyndee Lee Rule - News http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#66 http://www.mikedickson.org.uk/tdwtd/index.html

Systems Theory is also giving away their first 2 albums for free in memory of
Greg:
www.systemstheory.net

Sharing Greg's music is the best way to honor and remember him now.. Please share..]]> http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#66 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 www.cyndeeleerule.com - Cyndee Lee Rule - News http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#65
I am re-posting a message from Steven Davies-Morris of Systems Theory. Greg Amov was a vital member of the project, and had composed some of the tunes on my CD, UFOsmosis..

Steven's message:

Good morning,

it is with regret, but also relief, that I pass on that Systems
Theory band-member, long-time Multi-Value/dbms programmer and
computer teacher Greg Amov died last night after a hard few months
battling cancer for the second time. Some of you may recall that he
had esophageal cancer three years ago. Eventually it came back,
became systemic, and it was the cancer that had spread to his brain
that took him away from us.

Amidst the turmoil and sorrow of his death, I'd like to say that it
was very peaceful and quiet at his end, which was a relief after
all the physical struggle of the last few weeks. It was clear to
everyone around him during the afternoon that it would be sometime
Tuesday, so his family convened to be with him. His wife was at his
side when the final breath was taken.

I do not yet know exactly what sort of memorial there will be, or
when / where it will be held. But something appropriate to Greg's
life and beliefs will be organized soon. I will pass on that
information when I have it.

Thanks to all that contacted the family through me and through
Systems Theory to express hope, support, sympathy, wishes for a
speeding passing, etc. That various branches of the progressive
music community, and those that he worked with closely on recent
programming projects, had been in touch with me meant a great a
deal to Greg. Hundreds of emails, text messages and comments were
posted to various forums in his final weeks, and that he was so
well-regarded and admired means a great deal to me personally as
his best friend of 32 years.

In the midst of the sadness of his passing, let me add a bright
note. Last night I got access to Greg's pair of music computers
(named "Fripp" and "Eno" after two stellar musicians he admired).
Everything that I could have hoped to find musically was there --
the masters for his two OOP CDs were there, plus several unreleased
completed projects, some long-forgotten projects, and new tunes
earmarked for both solo, Systems Theory and ViolinCyndee. So there
will be new music under his name in the next year or so, as well as
the re-release of the wonderful "The Dark Within The Dark" (2001)
and "Gecko Highway" (2005) albums.

Gregory Michael Amov, b. Nov 6th 1959, d. Nov 3rd 2009, RIP. --
Cheers, SDM -- a 21st Century Schizoid Man Systems Theory music
project: <www.systemstheory.net> on MySpace:
<www.myspace.com/systemstheory> on GarageBand:
<www.garageband.com/systemstheory> on Last FM:
<www.last.fm/music/SystemsTheory> on CDBaby: CDBaby
<www.cdbaby.com/all/systemstheory> get "Codetalkers" *free* at
<www.mikedickson.org.uk/codetalkers> NP: nowt]]> http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#65 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 www.cyndeeleerule.com - Cyndee Lee Rule - News http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#64
I am pleased to announce that ex-Tangerine Dream member, Steve Schroyder, will be performing in our livingroom on Saturday, October 10th! This will be Steve's first US performance in 18 years, and Jeff and I are very honored to be hosting him!! We are also excited to have Philly's own Panophonic here for a very spacey opening set!

Details of the show:
-Saturday, October 10th
-Doors open at 7:00, show at 8:00
-Price: $15
-Vegan refreshments will be available after the show
-RSVP to me directly ASAP to reserve your spot, and for the address. Space is LIMITED, and this will be an opportunity for a VERY intimate show with Steve Schroyder and Panophonic!
Email directly to me at: violincyndee@ yahoo.com

Steve Schroyder info:
Steve was a member of Tangerine Dream in 1971, appearing on their albums "Alpha Centauri" and "Zeit". He also worked with Ash Ra Tempel on their 1973 album "Seven Up", and has had many other projects throughout the years.

Panophonic info:
Stellarscope' s leading man, Tommy Lugo, takes you on a voyage throughout the boundaries of space and time. His solo project evokes the sounds emanating from the stars. Blending pop song-writing, ethereal guitar soundscapes, bleeps, noises, samples, electronic beats, & floating vocals. He has recorded 11 full length albums since the winter of 2001

Hope to see you on October 10th!!
Cyndee]]> http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#64 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 www.cyndeeleerule.com - Cyndee Lee Rule - News http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#63
I have created another email list that will only be focusing ONLY Jeff
and my vegan parties and potlucks here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/veganpotlucks

We are in the Philly area, so hope that some of you will be able to
participate in our events. We have them several times a year,
including our annual Thanksgiving Day vegan potluck.

More music in the works, and some collabs to be released very soon! I
will be making some announcements shortly about these projects..

Thanks for your continued support!

Cyndee]]> http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#63 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 www.cyndeeleerule.com - Cyndee Lee Rule - News http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#62
Once again, SCATTERED PLANETS rises from the ashes of decay for a rare
reunion gig!

This Friday, November 14, the 'classic' Scattered Planets lineup will
reunite for Landing Pad VIII, a Space Rock Festival.

Spatial Coordinates:

The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. Phila., PA (near U Penn campus)

Temporal Coordinates:

Friday Nov. 14, 7 PM

ALL AGES!! FREE!!

Scattered Planets Classic Lineup, performing your favorite Scattered
Planets psycho ambient space rock classics such as Dead and Moving,
Vogon Invasion, and more!!

Invasion Fleet: Jeff (Alien Flutes, Glissando Guitar), Cyndee (Viper
Space Violin), Doug (our Evil Dictator, Synths, Vocals, Programming),
Rich (Guitar, Vintage Sound Generators), Ken the Extremist (Theremin),
and others.

Other Assault Teams:

Audiophyle
Radio Eris
Baptist Preachers
Plus videos, visuals, etc.

Hope to see you all there!]]> http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#62 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 www.cyndeeleerule.com - Cyndee Lee Rule - News http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#60 mellotron album for free download. I have also contributed viola
samples which are then played through the mellotron!

I have also de-tuned the viola to include some notes lower than the
viola's natural range, offering 35 notes for use on the mellotron.

Mellotronworks
A series of popular classical music pieces played entirely on the
Mellotron

* Mars, The Bringer of War (Holst)
* Adagio in G minor (Albinoni)
* Adagio for Strings (Barber)
* Air on The G String (Bach)
* Canon in D major (Pachelbel)
* Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis (Vaughan Williams)

http://www.mikedickson.org.uk/mellotronworks/

Don't forget to post comments!]]> http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#60 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 www.cyndeeleerule.com - Cyndee Lee Rule - News http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#59 Curiosities on Monday, October 20th @ 8:00. I will be doing an
opening Viper set, and then joining the band for a few tunes. There
will be vegan snacks. Doors open at 7:00.

Bob's first gig in the US is THIS Friday, so he will be busy with
gigs almost every day until our show on the 20th.

Bob's full itinerary:
http://cabinetofcuriosities.bdrak.com/info-en.htm

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to me at:
violincyndee@ yahoo.com, NOT at Bob's email. I will give you the
address and directions at that time.

Hope to see you on the 20th!]]> http://cyndeeleerule.com/news.html#59 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 www.cyndeeleerule.com - Cyndee Lee Rule - News