Seefeel
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Seefeel are a British
electronic/post-rock band formed in the early 1990s. They are currently signed to Warp Records
.
on bass, Justin Fletcher on drums and Sarah Peacock on vocals and guitar. During 1992, Mark Van Hoen was replaced by Daren Seymour on bass. They released their first EPs and first album on the British independent label Too Pure
in 1993. Seefeel's music was stylistically situated at the intersection of dream pop
/shoegaze and ambient techno/IDM
. The band signed with electronic label Warp Records
in 1994, after which point Seefeel's music became much darker and more abstract. Seefeel's third album, (CH-VOX)
, was released in 1996 on Rephlex. Following (CH-VOX) Seefeel went on an extended hiatus from releasing new material until the reissue of their first album, Quique
, in 2007 which included formerly unreleased material. Seefeel performed their last live concert with the original lineup in October 1997 alongside Boards of Canada
.
In 2008 Mark Clifford and Sarah Peacock relaunched Seefeel and were joined by Shigeru Ishihara (DJ Scotch Egg
) and former Boredoms drummer Iida Kazuhisa (E-Da) who filled in the bass and percussive sections respectively. Daren Seymour and Justin Fletcher were not able to be a part of the reunion due to prior commitments and living outside the UK. On September 20, 2010 Seefeel released the Faults EP (their first new recording in 14 years) followed shortly after by an eponymous LP on January 31, 2011; both on Warp Records.
. Peacock later contributed slide guitar, keys and backing vocals on the band January's albums, I Heard Myself in You and Motion Sickness. She has been gigging with Simon Breed and The Mighty Shimmering Beasts and The Gemma Ray Ritual before linking back up with Mark Clifford to re-form Seefeel.
Clifford has been releasing solo work since 1995 as Disjecta and Woodenspoon, and formed Sneakster with Sophie Hinkley in 1999. He has done remixes for the Cocteau Twins
, among others. He has also collaborated with Mira Calix
as Cliffordandcalix.
In 2003, a remix of "Spangle" (from the Starethrough EP) by Autechre
was released on the Polyfusia label. AFX has done two mixes of "Time To Find Me" (from the More Like Space EP); one of these mixes appeared on the Aphex Twin
compilation, 26 Mixes for Cash
.
United Kingdom
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electronic/post-rock band formed in the early 1990s. They are currently signed to Warp Records
Warp Records
Warp, commonly referred to as Warp Records, is a pioneering independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 1989, notable for discovering some of the more enduring artists in electronic music....
.
Biography
Seefeel formed during 1992 in London, England; with Mark Clifford on guitar, Mark Van HoenMark Van Hoen
Mark Van HoenMark Van Hoen is an electronic music artist. He has created music under his own name as well as Locust, and Autocreation. He was a founder member of the influential group Seefeel...
on bass, Justin Fletcher on drums and Sarah Peacock on vocals and guitar. During 1992, Mark Van Hoen was replaced by Daren Seymour on bass. They released their first EPs and first album on the British independent label Too Pure
Too Pure
Too Pure is a London-based independent record label that was formed in 1990 by Richard Roberts and Paul Cox.-History:Too Pure started off as a small experimental label and had built their reputation by releasing primarily alternative/independent music which they felt was being ignored by the major...
in 1993. Seefeel's music was stylistically situated at the intersection of dream pop
Dream pop
Dream pop is a subgenre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid-1980s, when bands like The Passions, Dif Juz, Lowlife and A.R. Kane began fusing post-punk and ethereal experiments with bittersweet pop melodies into dreamy, sensual soundscapes. The term was almost...
/shoegaze and ambient techno/IDM
Intelligent dance music
Intelligent dance music is a term that describes an electronic music genre that emerged in the early 1990s. The genre is influenced by a wide range of musical styles particularly electronic dance music such as Detroit Techno...
. The band signed with electronic label Warp Records
Warp Records
Warp, commonly referred to as Warp Records, is a pioneering independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 1989, notable for discovering some of the more enduring artists in electronic music....
in 1994, after which point Seefeel's music became much darker and more abstract. Seefeel's third album, (CH-VOX)
(CH-VOX)
- Personnel :*Mark Clifford – Guitarist*Justin Fletcher – Drums*Sarah Peacock – Vocals*Darren Seymour – Bass...
, was released in 1996 on Rephlex. Following (CH-VOX) Seefeel went on an extended hiatus from releasing new material until the reissue of their first album, Quique
Quique
Quique is the 1993 debut album by British experimental rock/ambient music band Seefeel. The album title refers to the band members having given their instruments French names; "Quique" referring to the kick-drum. Quique was released on CD, cassette, and clear-vinyl double LP...
, in 2007 which included formerly unreleased material. Seefeel performed their last live concert with the original lineup in October 1997 alongside Boards of Canada
Boards of Canada
Boards of Canada are a Scottish electronic music duo consisting of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin...
.
In 2008 Mark Clifford and Sarah Peacock relaunched Seefeel and were joined by Shigeru Ishihara (DJ Scotch Egg
DJ Scotch Egg
DJ Scotch Egg is a Japanese producer of chiptune/gabba music based in Brighton, England.He has released music on the Wrong Music label, Adaadat and was signed to Load Records after Lightning Bolt was impressed by his music.)...
) and former Boredoms drummer Iida Kazuhisa (E-Da) who filled in the bass and percussive sections respectively. Daren Seymour and Justin Fletcher were not able to be a part of the reunion due to prior commitments and living outside the UK. On September 20, 2010 Seefeel released the Faults EP (their first new recording in 14 years) followed shortly after by an eponymous LP on January 31, 2011; both on Warp Records.
Seefeel-Related Projects
In 1996, Scala was formed by Fletcher, Seymour and Peacock, along with Mark Van HoenMark Van Hoen
Mark Van HoenMark Van Hoen is an electronic music artist. He has created music under his own name as well as Locust, and Autocreation. He was a founder member of the influential group Seefeel...
. Peacock later contributed slide guitar, keys and backing vocals on the band January's albums, I Heard Myself in You and Motion Sickness. She has been gigging with Simon Breed and The Mighty Shimmering Beasts and The Gemma Ray Ritual before linking back up with Mark Clifford to re-form Seefeel.
Clifford has been releasing solo work since 1995 as Disjecta and Woodenspoon, and formed Sneakster with Sophie Hinkley in 1999. He has done remixes for the Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins were a Scottish alternative rock band active from 1979 to 1997, known for innovative instrumentation and atmospheric, non-lyrical vocals...
, among others. He has also collaborated with Mira Calix
Mira Calix
Mira Calix, real name Chantal Passamonte, is an artist signed to Warp Records, specialising in mixing her intimate vocals with jittering beats and experimental electronic textures...
as Cliffordandcalix.
In 2003, a remix of "Spangle" (from the Starethrough EP) by Autechre
Autechre
Autechre are an English electronic music duo consisting of Rob Brown and Sean Booth, both natives of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1987, they are one of the most prominent acts signed to Warp Records, a label known for its pioneering electronic music and through which all Autechre albums...
was released on the Polyfusia label. AFX has done two mixes of "Time To Find Me" (from the More Like Space EP); one of these mixes appeared on the Aphex Twin
Aphex Twin
Richard David James , best known under the pseudonym Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born electronic musician and composer described as "the most inventive and influential figure in contemporary electronic music"...
compilation, 26 Mixes for Cash
26 Mixes for Cash
26 Mixes for Cash is a compilation album of remixes produced by Richard D. James for various artists, plus four original tracks. It was released on 24 March 2003 by Warp Records...
.
Albums
- QuiqueQuiqueQuique is the 1993 debut album by British experimental rock/ambient music band Seefeel. The album title refers to the band members having given their instruments French names; "Quique" referring to the kick-drum. Quique was released on CD, cassette, and clear-vinyl double LP...
(Too PureToo PureToo Pure is a London-based independent record label that was formed in 1990 by Richard Roberts and Paul Cox.-History:Too Pure started off as a small experimental label and had built their reputation by releasing primarily alternative/independent music which they felt was being ignored by the major...
/ AstralwerksAstralwerksAstralwerks is a New York-based record label that releases primarily electronic music. It is owned by Virgin Records/EMI and distributed by Caroline Distribution in the United States....
, 1993) - SuccourSuccour (album)Succour is the second studio album by British experimental rock/electronic band Seefeel. Released in 1995 on Warp Records, the album is much more rooted in experimental electronic music than their previous album Quique. Succour was released on CD, cassette, and a double-vinyl LP...
(WarpWarp RecordsWarp, commonly referred to as Warp Records, is a pioneering independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 1989, notable for discovering some of the more enduring artists in electronic music....
, 1995) - (CH-VOX)(CH-VOX)- Personnel :*Mark Clifford – Guitarist*Justin Fletcher – Drums*Sarah Peacock – Vocals*Darren Seymour – Bass...
(Rephlex, 1996) - Seefeel (WarpWarp RecordsWarp, commonly referred to as Warp Records, is a pioneering independent British record label, founded in Sheffield in 1989, notable for discovering some of the more enduring artists in electronic music....
, 2011)
EPs, singles
- More Like SpaceMore Like SpaceMore Like Space is an EP and the first release by British experimental rock/electronic band Seefeel. It was released in 1993 by Too Pure. All four songs can also be found on the Polyfusia compilation, released in 1994 by Astralwerks....
EP (Too Pure, 1993) - Plainsong EP (Too Pure, 1993)
- Pure, Impure EP (Too Pure, 1993)
- Time To Find Me (Too Pure, 1993)
- i-01 (Not On Label, 1994)
- Fracture/Tied (Warp, 1994)
- Starethrough EP (Warp, 1994)
- Faults EP (Warp, 2010)
Compilations
- Polyfusia (Astralwerks, 1994) (US-only compilation of UK EPs More Like Space and Pure, Impure)