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Rudi Horemans

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“There’s the thing, for all you know it’s time to let go” - Books (SF) & music (prog & classical). Opera lover. Above all: Van Der Graaf Generator & Peter Hammill. Not here for religion or politics.

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Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · 1d

And not enough shelf space, and too small a budget.

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Joe Banks @joebankswriter.bsky.social · 19d

Reports coming in of an amazing performance by Peter Hammill at Edinburgh's Queens Hall last night. Looking forward to Thursday at the RFH... Set included: My Room, The Comet..., If I Could, Last Frame, Patient, Stranger Still, Four Pails, Traintime, and Vision (pic: Phil Mason)

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Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · 23d

My copy arrived thanks to Musicstation on release day. Great service. Onwards we go back in time.

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 18

Beautiful girl/lady/woman. Magnificent voice. No wonder she’s sought after for harmony or background vocals. Her solo output is top notch.

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ORGAN MAGAZINE @organmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 17

ORGAN THING: NYC ‘76, an 88 minute Van Der Graaf Generator documentary by Jim Christopulos is release today, or at least let loose via YouTube today, see it here... wp.me/p2ScbB-vXT

#VdGG #VanDerGraafGenerator

ORGAN THING: NYC ‘76, an 88 minute Van Der Graaf Generator documentary by Jim Christopulos is release today, or at least let loose via YouTube today, see it here…

NYC ‘76, an 88 minute Van Der Graaf Generator documentary by Jim Christopulos is release today, or at least let loose via YouTube today, here’s what Van Der Graaf leader Peter Hammill has to …

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Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 16

Haven’t come across this one (yet). Reviews on Progarchives are very good (4-5⭐️). Added to my wantlist.

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 12

#Typos #Proofreading #Books
Am I the only one to notice a decline in the world of book publishing? Frequent typos, editing errors (halfway changed ways of phrasing, leaving a mix of both), American spelling in British editions, etc. Not the end of the world, but goodbye to thoroughness and quality.

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Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 10

A bit heavy for morning music when you’re not feeling well, but it raises the spirit.

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 8

“Between Nothingness and Eternity” is being played regularly here. Does this qualify as jazz?

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 8

#Jazz I am cautiously tipping my toe in jazz music, and seriously afraid of disappearing into a rabbit hole. I know some Miles Davis (Blue & Bitches), Coltrane (Love Supreme), Charlie Parker, but that’s about it. What are must have records? FYI: I love VDGG, Soft Machine, KC, Zappa, Joni Mitchell.

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Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 6

#NowPlaying Epidaurus - Earthly Paradise (1977). A little forgotten gem of keyboard driven symphonic prog from Germany.

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 6

Playing “Live at the Fillmore East June 1971”.

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 6

Now that’s a great live recording if ever there was one.

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 4

Worth the effort.

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Sep 4

A “great last albums” thon could be nice. Although, sadly, that would also mean these artists are no longer with us or the bands no longer exist.

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Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Aug 31

A clear case of generation gap.

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Aug 29

Looks like we’re in for a Peter Hammill avalanche later this year. Your bio, the boxset, concerts (at least in the UK). And if I’m not mistaken, mister Hammill hinted at a new album in the making.

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Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Aug 27

#NowPlaying Big Big Train - The Second Brightest Star (2017). A bit neglected and underrated album after the quartet of English Electric 1 & 2, Folklore, and Grimspound. The new tracks are very relaxed and pastoral, while the extended “full” versions of London Plane and Brooklands do them justice.

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Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Aug 27

A sleeve to become iconic.
Or is it the reproduction of a concert billboard?

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Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Aug 27

#NowPlaying A Tribute to Joni Mitchell (2007). Various artists having a go at a variety of her songs. No imitations, but interpretations.

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Aug 22

Lovely couple. Celebrate it well. 👏

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Aug 22

#NowPlaying My selection of albums to be played this afternoon: a Lewis Furey quartet from the late 1970s.
Lewis Furey (1975)
The Humours Of (1976)
The Sky Is Falling (1979)
Fantastica (1980 - film score, Carole Laure singing)

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Aug 21

#NowPlaying Nirvana - The Story of Simon Simopath (1967). My cd copy had both the original stereo and mono versions, plus four bonus tracks. Very pleasing psychedelic songs.

Rudi Horemans @rudihoremans.bsky.social · Aug 18

Peter Hammill - lead vocals
Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals
Steve Howe - guitar
Jon Camp - bass
Gene Krupa - drums
Hugh Banton - organ
Robert Fripp - soundscapes

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Joe Banks @joebankswriter.bsky.social · Aug 16

Latest remastered song from the upcoming Peter Hammill box is the tremendous 'Tapeworm' from In Camera. A PH track that genuinely rocks - just listen to Guy Evans' drums! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_d8...
Peter's take: "the narrator is desperately unreliable..." www.facebook.com/share/r/1DwS...

Tapeworm (Remastered 2025)

YouTube video by Peter Hammill - Topic

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