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Peter Joseph Andrew Hammill (born 5 November 1948) is an English singer-songwriter, and a founding member of the progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator. Most noted for his vocal abilities, his main instruments are guitar and piano. He also acts as a record producer for his own recordings, and occasionally for other artists.
Peter Hammill was born in Ealing, west London, and moved with his family to Derby when he was 12. He attended Beaumont College, Old Windsor, and Manchester University, where he studied Liberal Studies in Science.
Hammill's solo career has coexisted with Van der Graaf Generator's activities. The band was offered a contract by Mercury Records in 1968, that only Hammill signed. When Van der Graaf Generator broke up in 1969 he wanted to record his first solo album. In the summer of 1969 Hammill had a residency at The Lyceum and played weekly solo concerts there. Eventually the intended solo album was released under the Van der Graaf Generator banner as their first album (The Aerosol Grey Machine). Hammill's first real solo album was Fool's Mate (1971), containing songs from the early (1967/68) Van der Graaf Generator days.
William Byrd (/bɜːrd/; birth date variously given as c.1539/40 or 1543 – 4 July 1623, by the Julian calendar, 14 July 1623, by the Gregorian calendar) was an English composer of the Renaissance. He wrote in many of the forms current in England at the time, including various types of sacred and secular polyphony, keyboard (the so-called Virginalist school), and consort music. He produced sacred music for use in Anglican services, although he himself became a Roman Catholic in later life and wrote Catholic sacred music as well.
Thanks largely to the research of John Harley, knowledge of Byrd's biography has expanded in recent years. According to Harley, Thomas Byrd, the grandson of Richard Byrd of Ingatestone, Essex, probably moved to London in the 15th century. Thereafter succeeding generations of the family are described as gentlemen. William Byrd was born in London, the son of another Thomas Byrd about whom nothing further is known, and his wife, Margery. The specific year of Byrd's birth is uncertain. In his will, dated 15 November 1622, he describes himself as "in the 80th year of my age", suggesting a birthdate of 1542 or 1543. However a document dated 2 October 1598 written in his own hand states that he is "58 yeares or ther abouts", indicating an earlier birthdate of 1539 or 1540. Byrd had two brothers, Symond and John, who became London merchants, and four sisters, Alice, Barbara, Mary, and Martha.
William Byrd may refer to:
William 'Daddy' Byrd (July 15, 1907 – January 4, 1991) was an American professional baseball player in the Negro leagues. Born in Canton, Georgia, he was a right-handed pitcher. He participated in six All-Star games. Byrd also saw action with the Criollos de Caguas and Cangrejeros de Santurce clubs of the Puerto Rico Winter League, where he was considered one of the best hurlers. He died at age 83 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Peter Hammill performing live in the studio for Swiss TV in 1974. I've fixed the synchronization and improved sound quality compared to the original (which was amazing by itself), keeping the picture intact. This is indeed a very rare find, and I wish to thank those who made it possible. 00:00 - Introduction 02:53 - The Lie 08:12 - Forsaken Gardens 14:36 - A louse is not a home
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THE Amorphous Androgynous unite with Van Der Graaf Generator vocalist Peter Hammill for 41 minute progtronic symphony ‘ We Persuade Ourselves We Are Immortal ‘ in 6 parts . Featuring Paul Weller on piano and acoustic , the Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir , 25 piece strings and all manner of instrumentation from harp to a plethora of vintage synth alongside sax by Brian Hopper ( Caravan / Soft Machine ) and lead guitar by Ray Fenwick ( Spencer Davis Group / Ian Gillan Band ) all set within the AA’s trademark sonic twist and samplerdelia . AVAILABLE fsoldigital.com VINYL / CD / DIGITAL VINYL https://www.fsoldigital.com/product/we-persuade-ourselves-we-are-immortal/ CD Single OR Double cd ( inc A MONSTROUS PSYCH BUBBLE remixes / collaborations and reinterpretations ) https:...
Fixed sync, better video quality encoding. Peter Hammill performing tracks from his (then) latest album "Chameleon in the Shadow of the Night", live in the studio. Two tracks were performed - In The End on grand piano, and German Overalls on guitar. This show remained in the vaults until very recently... If you like the music - support the artist by buying the album. His official site - www.sofasound.com
From Peter Hammill's (singer, guitarist, cofounding member of the progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator (England) is interviewed for the "three pieces" project. For short videos of musicians talking about their favorite pieces of music go to threepieces.org
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group A Louse Is Not A Home (2006 Digital Remaster) · Peter Hammill The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage ℗ 2006 Virgin Records Limited Released on: 2006-01-01 Producer: Peter Hammill Composer: Peter Hammill Auto-generated by YouTube.
After having canceled the last leg of the VdGG tour last year due to serious illness, this was Peter Hammill's first stage appearance in a while. A new start, a new haircut and a very classic setlist. Watch @ph-vdgg for more Peter Hammill and Van der Graaf related videos.
NEW PETER HAMMILL LIVE ALBUM OUT NOW! "BEEN ALONE SO LONG - LIVE IN BREMEN 1985"! GET YOUR COPY OR STREAM HERE: https://bfan.link/p-hammill-been-alone-so-long Get your CD/DVD copy of Peter Hammill & The K Group - Live At Rockpalast 1981 here: https://bfan.link/p-hammill-live-at-rockpalast Setlist: 1. The Future Now 0:01:06 2. Losing Faith In Words 0:05:24 3. Stranger Still 0:09:18 4. Sign 0:14:10 5. My Experience 0:20.39 6. Modern 0:25:28 7. The Second Hand 0:33:17 8. Sitting Targets 0:40:19 9. The Sphinx In The Face 0:47:29 10. Flight 0:53:46 11. Central Hotel 1:17:27 12. The Spirit 1:25:12 13. Door 1:28:58 14. My Room 1:39:10 Lineup: Peter Hamill - keyb/voc/g Guy Evans - drums, perc Nic Potter - bass John Ellis - gtr, voc When the K-GROUP went on the stage of the Hamburg Markthalle...
Hey there, welcome to my channel! I hope you enjoy my clean content as I listen to music and bands I'm unfamiliar with, or digging deeper into. Stick around with me and maybe we can all discover some new music together. Let me know YOUR thoughts on the song and leave me your suggestions as well. If you enjoy the daily videos and would like to help me support and grow the channel: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/justjpofficial Paypal: https://paypal.me/justjp2019?locale.x=en_US Merch: https://justjp.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeyItsJustJP Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 678616 ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32867 Song Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcdJL64jFDA
Originally from the Van der Graaf Generator's album "The Least We Can Do Is Wave to Each Other" (1970), Peter Hammill re-recorded "Refugees" in his home studio specially for the release of the movie "Nos Hacemos Falta" (2001). Peter Hammill - vocals and piano Lyrics by Peter Hammill
William Byrd Work: The Battell Orchestra: Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Conductor: Elgar Howarth
William Byrd: Mass for 4 Voices http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_byrd Scores: http://www0.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Mass_for_Four_Voices_(William_Byrd) Mass for 4 Voices: 01 Kyrie - 0:00 02 Gloria - 1:55 03 Credo - 7:52 04 Sanctus/Benedictus - 15:50 05 Agnus Dei - 19:44
William Byrd (1542 - 1623). The Three Masses Mass For Five Voices * Kyrie * Gloria * Credo * Sanctus * Benedictus * Agnus Dei Mass For Four Voices * Kyrie * Gloria * Credo * Sanctus * Benedictus * Agnus Dei Mass For Three Voices * Kyrie * Gloria * Credo * Sanctus * Benedictus * Agnus Dei * Ave Verum Corpus – Alison Gough, soprano - Sally Dunkley, soprano – Michael Chance, countertenor - Robert Harre-Jones, countertenor – Charles Daniels, tenor - Mark Padmore, tenor - Nicolas Robertson, tenor - Rufus Müller, tenor – Francis Steele, bass - Jeremy White, bass The Tallis Scholars Peter Phillips
Ave, verum corpus natum ex Maria Virgine: vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine: cuius latus perforatum unda fluxit et sanguine: esto nobis praegustatum, in mortis examine. O dulcis, O pie, O Jesu, Fili Mariae. Miserere mei. Amen. *----------*----------* Hail the true body, born of the Virgin Mary: You who truly suffered and were sacrificed on the cross for the sake of man. From whose pierced flank flowed water and blood: Be a foretaste for us in the trial of death. [O sweet, O merciful, O Jesus, Son of Mary.] [Have mercy on me. Amen.] *-----------*-----------* Salve, verdadero cuerpo, nacido de María Virgen, que fue inmolado en la cruz por los hombres, cuyo lado perforado manó sangre y agua, dejanos degustarte en el trance de la muerte. http://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Ave_v...
William Byrd's five Easter motets performed at Trinitatis Kirke in Copenhagen for the Easter of 2021. Ars Nova Copenhagen conducted by Paul Hillier. Resurrexi 0:00 Haec Dies 5:30 Victimae Paschali 9:14 Terra tremuit 15:07 Pascha Nostrum 16:00 Sound by Danish Radio P2 Video by Julie Malmstrøm Edition by David Fraser Source: William Byrd: Gradualia, seu cantionum sacrarum... Liber secundus (1st edition, 1607, 2nd edition, 1610) This video is a re-upload of the video available for Easterday 2021.
William Byrd Consort Songs & Music for Viols 1. O Lord, within thy tabernacle 0:00 2. In Nomine à 5 (I) 4:16 3. Quis me statim 7:24 4. In Nomine à 5 (IV) 10:22 5. With lilies white (An elegy for Lady Magdalen Montague, d.1608) 13:12 6. Fantasia à 5 18:04 7. Wretched Albinus (Upon the fall of the Earl of Essex, 1601) 24:56 8. In Nomine à 5 (II) 27:50 9. Blame I confess 31:15 10. Prelude and ground à 5 33:59 11. Ye sacred Muses (An elegy for Thomas Tallis, d.23 November 1585 39:54 12. In Nomine à 5 (V) 43:34 13. Rejoice unto the Lord (In honour of Queen Elizabeth I, 1586) 46:40 14. Browning à 5 50:00 15. Fair Britain Isle (Elegy for Henry, Prince of Wales, d.1612) 54:25 16. In Nomine à 5 (III) 1:00:35 Gerard Lesne Alto Wieland Kuijken Viola da Gamba Ensemble Orlando Gibbons
VOCES8 performs William Byrd’s double motet ‘Ne Irascaris Domine’ and ‘Civitas Sancti Tui’ in the Gresham Centre in London. Audio available at https://orcd.co/end4pyk Text Ne irascaris, Domine, satis et ne ultra memineris iniquitatis nostrae. Ecce, respice, populus tuus omnes nos. Civitas sancti tui facta est deserta. Sion deserta facta est, Jerusalem desolata est. (Isaiah 64 v. 9) Translation Be not angry, O Lord, still, neither remember our iniquity for ever. Behold, see, we beseech thee, we are all thy people. The holy cities are a wilderness. Sion is a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation.
Ave Verum Corpus I William Byrd Ensemble ZENE I Direction: Bruno Kele-Baujard The CD is available on our website: https://www.ensemblezene.com/online-store/VIA-DOLOROSA-p137418940
Byrd: Motets – listen here: http://smarturl.it/byrdmotets Professor Iain Fenlon, King's College Cambridge, talks about the life of the English Renaissance composer William Byrd.
Peter Joseph Andrew Hammill (born 5 November 1948) is an English singer-songwriter, and a founding member of the progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator. Most noted for his vocal abilities, his main instruments are guitar and piano. He also acts as a record producer for his own recordings, and occasionally for other artists.
Peter Hammill was born in Ealing, west London, and moved with his family to Derby when he was 12. He attended Beaumont College, Old Windsor, and Manchester University, where he studied Liberal Studies in Science.
Hammill's solo career has coexisted with Van der Graaf Generator's activities. The band was offered a contract by Mercury Records in 1968, that only Hammill signed. When Van der Graaf Generator broke up in 1969 he wanted to record his first solo album. In the summer of 1969 Hammill had a residency at The Lyceum and played weekly solo concerts there. Eventually the intended solo album was released under the Van der Graaf Generator banner as their first album (The Aerosol Grey Machine). Hammill's first real solo album was Fool's Mate (1971), containing songs from the early (1967/68) Van der Graaf Generator days.