Greg Haines

New album, booking new tour...

Friday January 8th 2010

Hello all,

I'm very excited to be able to present to you a track from my new album, coming in March.

Here is the link:
http://soundcloud.com/sonic-pieces/greg-haines-marcs-descent

Its been 3 years of hard work to create this album, and I must say Im very happy with it. Exciting times!

Just as exciting is the fact that I am now booking a tour for May/June. This live show should really special I think, and I need your help to book concerts around this time. If you are interested or know someone who might be, get in touch at greg@greghaines.co.uk.

See you out there,

g.

Greg Haines 'Loopz' soundset now online...

Tuesday September 8th 2009

Hello,

A while ago I completed some samples to be used in the Loopz application. Loopz allows the user to play, pan, and change the volume of 12 samples to create their own on-the-fly compositions. And its great fun!

You can start composing here:

http://www.loopz.ch/version_greg_haines.html

Soon version 2 should be available where you can record yourself and upload it for all to hear.

Enjoy,

g.

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• Before

Greg Haines is an English musician and composer currently living in Berlin, who specialises in exploring the middle-ground between the academic world of contemporary classical music and the freedom found in the desire to manipulate and experiment with sound itself.

He was born in a small Southern-English town in the 1980’s, where through boredom with his surroundings he began to take an interest in music and started to develop a particular interest in the idea of technology not simply being used to record instruments, but instead being used as the instrument itself. Around this time, an enthusiastic music teacher began to introduce Haines to the works of 'Minimalist' composers such as Steve Reich, Gavin Bryars, Philip Glass and more – composers that he still considers major influences over his work. At this turning point, Greg began to develop his piano (and eventually cello) playing, feeling the desire to pursue his interest in textural and deceptively-complex contemporary classical music. Having neither the ability or the resources to write music for large ensembles, he began layering and processing his own sounds in the studio to create the desired result. Shortly after, Haines discovered the work of Arvo Pärt, and in it found his biggest inspiration to date. Pärt’s intricate use of both space and density informed Greg’s first solo release, 'Slumber Tides', released on the Norwegian Miasmah label in 2006. The album was critically acclaimed worldwide, leading one writer to state: “This is music to fall into and let it embrace your heart and soul. Be warmed and sadden by its slow unfolding beauty and grace. Clearly one of the most luxurious and emotional rich debut albums you’re likely to come across this year, or any other year for that matter.“ (Musique Machine). Later, the opening track from the album, 'Snow Airport', would be used on the Universal/Point Music compilation 'Reflections on Classical Music', alongside compositions from some of the very composers who inspired it, such as Gavin Bryars, Philip Glass and Akira Rabelais.

In the wake of his debut, Greg toured Europe extensively and began to develop as a live performer, and in particular as an improviser. With his most frequent collaborator, Danny Saul, the duo 'Liondialer' was formed around the concept of purely improvised music, with no discussion in advance of performances and no pre-ordained strategies. Other notable collaborations include work with Machinefabriek, Wouter Van Veldhoven and Dustin O'Halloran, and live performances with Ben Frost, Peter Broderick, Sam Amidon and many more. Since 2008, Greg has also been working regularly in the contemporary dance world, creating music for choreographers such as Meg Stuart (Berlin), Ina Christel Johannessen (Oslo) and the MD Collective (Cologne).

In recent times, Haines has spent less time touring and more time as an invitee to residencies at festivals and schools such as ImPulzTanz (Vienna), Théâtre de la Bastille (Paris) and as a composer in residence at Theale School of Performing Arts (UK) for 2009/2010. In March 2010, he will released his second album on Berlin's Sonic Pieces. Entitled 'Until the Point of Hushed Support', it is a forty-eight minute composition written for string quintet, church organ, piano, percussion, electronics and a whole array of other sounds and textures that have been carefully collected and constructed over the past two years.

"These compositions function just below the levels of conscious perception." - The Wire

"This is music to fall into and let it embrace your heart and soul. Be warmed and sadden by its slow unfolding beauty and grace. Clearly one of the most luxurious and emotional rich debut albums you’re likely to come across this year, or any other year for that matter." - Musique Machine

"Whereas Slumber Tides played out as a gorgeous exploration of sound and composition by a curious musician with fresh ears, Until the Point of Hushed Support comes across as a bold statement from a unique modern composer." - Fluid Radio

"Hier hat jemand schon mit seinem ersten Album einen festen Platz auf dem Olymp vom Menschen wie Gorecki, Bryars, Budd und Glass gefunden. Und eines Tages, da bin ich sicher, wird diese sich stetig steigernde loopende Melancholie die Welt erobern." - De:bug

"Splendid and oft-beautiful" - Textura

Upcoming gigs
Mar 12th 2010	Paris, France	Théâtre de la Bastille	Open rehearsal with Ami Garmon - dance.
Mar 13th 2010	Amsterdam, Netherlands	SMART Project Space
Mar 24th 2010	Berlin, Germany	Theaterkapelle	With Hilary Jeffery (trombone) and Uwe Behrens (paintings)
May 16th 2010	Brussels, Belgium	Les Ateliers Claus
May 18th 2010	Antwerp, Belgium	Kavka
May 19th 2010	Ghent, Belgium	Saint Elisabeth Church
May 20th 2010	Eindhoven, Netherlands	TAC
May 21st 2010	Deventer, Netherlands	Havenkwartier
May 22nd 2010	Dordrecht, Netherlands	Urban Explorers Festival
May 24th 2010	Leeds, UK	Holy Trinity Church
May 25th 2010	Reading, UK	South Street Arts Centre
May 26th 2010	Brighton, UK	The Albert
May 27th 2010	London, UK	St. Giles Church
May 28th 2010	Oxford, UK	Holywell Music Room
Jun  3rd 2010	Zurich, Switzerland	Kunstraum Walcheturm
Jun  4th 2010	Augsburg, Germany	Abraxas
Jun  5th 2010	Munich, Germany	Hausmunik
Jun  6th 2010	Vienna, Austria	Rhiz
Jun  8th 2010	Prague, Czech Republic	NoD Roxy
Jun  9th 2010	Nuremberg, Germany	K4
Jun 11th 2010	Berlin, Germany	Grunewaldkirche
Jun 16th 2010	Malmo, Sweden	TBA

Past gigs
Jan 29th 2010	Manchester, UK	The Kings Arms	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'
Dec 16th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Jesus Club	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Dec 15th 2009	Leeuwarden, Netherlands	Blokhuispoort	With Danny Saul as ’Liondialer’.
Dec 14th 2009	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Pilotenstraat 34	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Dec 13th 2009	Hengelo, Netherlands	Lambooijhuis	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Dec 12th 2009	Den Haag, Netherlands	Villa te Koop	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Nov  4th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Jesus Club @ Maria
Oct 27th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Antje Oeklesund
Oct 25th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Tanzfabriek	"Patience and Hunger" (with Ami Garmon - Dance/Performance)
Oct 24th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Tanzfabriek	"Patience and Hunger" (with Ami Garmon - Dance/Performance)
Oct 16th 2009	Cologne, Germany	Tanzhautnah	With the MD Collective (dance)
Sep 27th 2009	Utrecht, Netherlands	De Vechtclub	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Sep 26th 2009	Leiden, Netherlands	De Linkse Kerk	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Sep 25th 2009	Middelburg, Netherlands	Gallery Revolution	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Sep 24th 2009	Groningen, Netherlands	Princenhof	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Sep 16th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Die Remise @ Maria am Ostbahnhof	With Brian Mitchell.
Sep  4th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Staalplaat	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Aug 21st 2009	Berlin, Germany	Uferstudios	Open rehersal with Ami Garmon - dance.
Jul 30th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Wir Gallery	With Barbara Toraldo (dance).
Jul 10th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Okidoki Gallery	With Barbara Toraldo (dance).
Jun 26th 2009	Hamburg, Germany	Hörbar
Jun 25th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Staalplaat	With Daniel Lercher - Starts 8pm SHARP!
Jun 14th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Loophole	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Jun 12th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Grunewaldkirche
Jun  4th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Tresor
May 17th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Ausland	DJ support with DJ Monique.
May  2nd 2009	Thessaloniki, Greece	Facta Non Verba
May  1st 2009	Ioannina, Greece	Berserk	DJ set.
Apr 30th 2009	Athens, Greece	Anthropos	With Cihan Turkoglu.
Apr 25th 2009	Athens, Greece	Kinky Kong	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer' (live+DJ set).
Apr  5th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Die Remise	With Wouter Van Veldhoven.
Mar 28th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Loophole	Live + DJ set.
Mar 10th 2009	Milan, Italy	Palazzina Esterni
Mar  8th 2009	Ferrara, Italy	Zuni
Mar  7th 2009	Rimini, Italy	Teatro Dimora di Mondaino
Mar  6th 2009	Modena, Italy	Mattatoio
Mar  5th 2009	Verona, Italy	Esposta
Mar  2nd 2009	Antwerp, Belgium	Logement	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Mar  1st 2009	Drachten, Netherlands	De Lawei	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Feb 28th 2009	Utrecht, Netherlands	Wouter and Nine’s Place	Private show accompanying Danny Saul - contact for details.
Feb 27th 2009	Oldenburg, Germany	Polyester	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Feb 26th 2009	Hannover, Germany	Fienkost Lampe	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Feb 25th 2009	Leipzig, Germany	Kuhturm	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Feb 24th 2009	Vienna, Austria	Velak-Gala	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Feb 23rd 2009	Berlin, Germany	Madame Claude	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Feb 22nd 2009	Berlin, Germany	100 degree Festival at Sophiensaele	Music for dance with Three People in Exile.
Feb 21st 2009	Berlin, Germany	Liondialer DJs @ Terry Explosion	Come down and bring some records!
Feb 20th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Ausland
Feb 18th 2009	Stockholm, Sweden	Strand	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Feb 17th 2009	Gothenburg, Sweden	Stadsbiblioteket	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Feb 15th 2009	Oslo, Norway	Sound of Mu	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Feb 14th 2009	Gerlesborg, Sweden	Gerlesborg School of Art	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Feb  8th 2009	Den Haag, Netherlands	Korzo Theater	Dancing by Daylight with Sabina Perry and Douglas Bateman.
Jan 29th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Ecstatic Kitchen Foyer at the Politics of Ecstacy Festival	For more information please go to www.politicsofecstasy.org.
Jan 24th 2009	Berlin, Germany	Task Factory at the Politics of Ecstacy Festival	For more information please go to www.politicsofecstasy.org.
Nov  2nd 2008	London, UK	Union Chapel
Oct 27th 2008	Amsterdam, Netherlands	VPRO Radio Session	With Wouter Van Veldhoven.
Oct 27th 2008	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Pilotenstraat 34 (House Show)	With Wouter Van Veldhoven.
Oct 26th 2008	Brussels, Belgium	Les Ateliers Claus
Oct 25th 2008	Utrecht, Netherlands	Huis aan de Werf	With Wouter Van Veldhoven.
Oct 24th 2008	Antwerp, Belgium	Logement
Oct 22nd 2008	Aberdeen, UK	The Tunnels
Oct 18th 2008	Leeds, UK	Brainwash Festival
Oct 16th 2008	Bristol, UK	Redland Park Church
Oct 14th 2008	London, UK	The Luminaire	DJ Set.
Oct 11th 2008	Berlin, Germany	Terry Explosion
Oct  2nd 2008	Lisbon, Portugal	EME Festival
Sep 21st 2008	Berlin, Germany	Die Remise	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Sep  5th 2008	Bergen, Norway	Ekko Festival	With Wouter Van Veldhoven.
Sep  2nd 2008	Oslo, Norway	Sound of Mu	With Wouter Van Veldhoven.
Aug 29th 2008	Berlin, Germany	Electronic Church	With Wouter Van Veldhoven.
Aug 14th 2008	Berlin, Germany	Where is the Edge Now Festival
Jul 13th 2008	Berlin, Germany	Die Remise
Jul 11th 2008	Bracknell, UK	South Hill Park Fringe Festival
Jun  7th 2008	Berlin, Germany	Hammer	***CANCELLED***
May 25th 2008	Dordrecht, Netherlands	Urban Explorers Festival	See www.urbanexplorersfestival.nl for more details...
May 24th 2008	Dordrecht, Netherlands	Urban Explorers Festival	See www.urbanexplorersfestival.nl for more details...
Apr 18th 2008	Manchester, UK	Hedge
Mar 22nd 2008	Athens, Greece	Kinky Kong
Mar 17th 2008	Paris, France	Les Instants Chavirés
Mar 16th 2008	Rennes, France	Le Bon Acceuil
Mar 14th 2008	Nantes, France	Le Lieu Unique
Mar 12th 2008	London, UK	The Flea Pit
Mar 11th 2008	Nottingham, UK	Lee Rosy’s Tea Room
Mar 10th 2008	Manchester, UK	Tiger Lounge
Mar  3rd 2008	Leuven, Belgium	STUK
Mar  2nd 2008	Dordrecht, Netherlands	[F]luister
Mar  1st 2008	Utrecht, Netherlands	Kikker
Feb 29th 2008	Eindhoven, Netherlands	TAC
Feb 29th 2008	Amsterdam, Netherlands	VPRO Radio Session
Feb 28th 2008	Deventer, Netherlands	Havenkwartier
Feb 26th 2008	Gävle, Sweden	Kulturkiosken
Feb 24th 2008	Eskilstuna, Sweden	Café Kaka
Feb 23rd 2008	Gothenburg, Sweden	Hagateatern
Feb 22nd 2008	Oslo, Norway	The Villa
Feb 21st 2008	Trondheim, Norway	Kafe Larssen
Feb 19th 2008	Vienna, Austria	Elak-Gala
Feb 17th 2008	Berlin, Germany	Die Remise
Feb 16th 2008	Leipzig, Germany	Noch Besser Leben
Feb 15th 2008	Berlin, Germany	Electronic Church
Feb 14th 2008	Hannover, Germany	Feinkost Lampe
Feb  6th 2008	Manchester, UK	Retro Bar	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Dec  8th 2007	Manchester, UK	Islington Mill	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Nov 21st 2007	Bristol, UK	Redland Park Church	Supporting Stars of the Lid.
Nov  8th 2007	Manchester, UK	Saki Bar	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Oct 19th 2007	Reykjavik, Iceland	Kaffibarinn
Oct 18th 2007	Reykjavik, Iceland	Iðnó	As 1/6th of the Ben Frost Guitar Ensemble.
Sep 20th 2007	Manchester, UK	Sacred Trinity Church
Sep  8th 2007	Malmo, Sweden	Full Pull Festival
Sep  2nd 2007	Manchester, UK	Common Bar	DJ Set.
Sep  1st 2007	Antwerp, Belgium	T(h)ru.gagarin.we.eksist
Sep  1st 2007	Antwerp, Belgium	Radio Rarefish	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Aug 31st 2007	Brussels, Belgium	Feeerieen	As part of the Xela live band.
Aug 26th 2007	Manchester, UK	The Roadhouse	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Aug 20th 2007	Manchester, UK	Music Box	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Aug 18th 2007	Manchester, UK	Saki Bar	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Jul  8th 2007	Manchester, UK	Porch Gallery
Jul  7th 2007	Oldham, UK	Jackson's Pit	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
Jul  1st 2007	Toulouse, France	Les Siestes Electroniques	As part of the Xela live band.
Jun 20th 2007	Manchester, UK	The Green Room	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
May 25th 2007	Manchester, UK	The Ladybarn	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
May 12th 2007	Manchester, UK	Cross Street Chapel	As part of the Xela live band.
May 10th 2007	Leuven, Belgium	STUK	As part of the Xela live band.
May  9th 2007	Manchester, UK	The Attic	With Danny Saul as 'Liondialer'.
May  6th 2007	London, UK	Ginlik	As part of the Xela live band.
Apr 13th 2007	Oslo, Norway	Spasibar
Oct 12th 2006	Cambridge, UK	The Cambar	In the 'Wixel' live band.
Oct 10th 2006	Leicester, UK	The Musician	In the 'Wixel' live band.
Oct  8th 2006	Manchester, UK	Font Bar	In the 'Wixel' live band.
Oct  7th 2006	Glasgow, England	13th Note Cafe	In the 'Wixel' live band.
Oct  6th 2006	Aberdeen, Scotland	Peacock Visual Arts Centre	In the 'Wixel' live band.
Oct  3rd 2006	Bracknell, Berkshire	South Hill Park Arts Centre	In the 'Wixel' live band.

• Web Design
• iksi.tv

• Myspace
• www.myspace.com/greghainesmusic
• www.myspace.com/liondialer

• Labels
• www.sonicpieces.com
• www.miasmah.com
• www.bedroomcommunity.net

• Friends
• www.loopz.ch
• www.dannysaul.com
• www.woutervanveldhoven.nl
• www.durtonstudio.com
• www.wixel.be
• www.myspace.com/jaspertx
• www.myspace.com/peterbroderick

• Concerts
• www.myspace.com/elevatormusicberlin

Currently, and for the foreseeable future, Greg Haines is booking both individual shows and tours with a variety of projects, including:


'Greg Haines' performances - solo or with ensemble.

'Liondialer' performances - improvised duo with Danny Saul.

'Greg Haines & Wouter Van Veldhoven' performances - duo with the dutch musician.


Furthermore, Greg is also always interested in new ideas for performance or collaboration.

For more information, please contact greg@greghaines.co.uk. Thanks.