Tim Blake
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Timothy 'Tim' Blake keyboards
, vocalist instrumentalist and composer with both Gong
, and Hawkwind
. Blake is best known for his Synthesizer and Light performances as Crystal Machine
, with the French Light Artist Patrice Warrener
.
They were sometimes joined on keyboards by the young prodigy Jean-Philippe Rykiel
.
As well as being among the first to bring the synthesiser out of the studio and on to the stage, in the very early 70's Crystal Machine is noted for being the first to introduce the use of Laser
lighting in the entertainment world.
Blake's discography contains more than 25 titles, including six solo albums as Tim Blake - Crystal Machine
. Blake continues to work with Patrice Warrener on his Chromolithe
Illumination System. He also continues to perform on a regular basis with Hawkwind. Blake lives in Brittany
.
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, vocalist instrumentalist and composer with both Gong
Gong (band)
Gong is a Franco-British progressive/psychedelic rock band formed by Australian musician Daevid Allen. Their music has also been described as space rock. Other notable band members include Allan Holdsworth, Tim Blake, Didier Malherbe, Pip Pyle, Gilli Smyth, Steve Hillage, Francis Moze, Mike Howlett...
, and Hawkwind
Hawkwind
Hawkwind are an English rock band, one of the earliest space rock groups. Their lyrics favour urban and science fiction themes. They are also a noted precursor to punk rock and now are considered a link between the hippie and punk cultures....
. Blake is best known for his Synthesizer and Light performances as Crystal Machine
Crystal Machine
Crystal Machine is a combination studio/live album by Tim Blake, recorded and originally released in 1977.- Track listing :#"Midnight"#"Metro/Logic"#"Last Ride of the Boogie Child"#"Synthese Intemporel"#"Crystal Presence"...
, with the French Light Artist Patrice Warrener
Patrice Warrener
Patrice Warrener is a French light artist, mostly known for his Chromolithe Polychromatic Illumination System. Warrener has made more than 60 chromolithe installations over the last fifteen years, lighting up buildings in close to a dozen different nations...
.
They were sometimes joined on keyboards by the young prodigy Jean-Philippe Rykiel
Jean-Philippe Rykiel
Jean-Philippe Rykiel is a French composer, arranger & musician, primarily a keyboard player. He has been blind since his birth in 1961, and is the son of fashion designer Sonia Rykiel.-Career:...
.
As well as being among the first to bring the synthesiser out of the studio and on to the stage, in the very early 70's Crystal Machine is noted for being the first to introduce the use of Laser
Laser
A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons. The term "laser" originated as an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation...
lighting in the entertainment world.
Blake's discography contains more than 25 titles, including six solo albums as Tim Blake - Crystal Machine
Crystal Machine
Crystal Machine is a combination studio/live album by Tim Blake, recorded and originally released in 1977.- Track listing :#"Midnight"#"Metro/Logic"#"Last Ride of the Boogie Child"#"Synthese Intemporel"#"Crystal Presence"...
. Blake continues to work with Patrice Warrener on his Chromolithe
Chromolithe
Chromolithe is a light art that gives the impression that the buildings have been painted with glowing colours.Chromolithe installations have been made for cathedrals and churches, historic public buildings, modern art museums, and even banks.The chromolithe process starts with data collection,...
Illumination System. He also continues to perform on a regular basis with Hawkwind. Blake lives in Brittany
Brittany
Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. Previously a kingdom and then a duchy, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany has also been referred to as Less, Lesser or Little Britain...
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Personal Discography
- 1977 : Crystal MachineCrystal MachineCrystal Machine is a combination studio/live album by Tim Blake, recorded and originally released in 1977.- Track listing :#"Midnight"#"Metro/Logic"#"Last Ride of the Boogie Child"#"Synthese Intemporel"#"Crystal Presence"...
- 1978 : Blake's New JerusalemBlake's New JerusalemBlake's New Jerusalem is an album by Tim Blake, recorded and originally released in 1978.The title is a reference to the popular British hymn "Jerusalem", which is based on William Blake's 1804 poem "And did those feet in ancient time"....
- 1991 : Magick
- 2000 : The Tide of the Century
- 2002 : Caldea Music II
- 2006 : Live Waterfalls in Space