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Don Falcone

August 25, 2023

For other uses, see Falcone (disambiguation).

Don Falcone (born November 5, 1958) is an American producer and multi-instrumentalist,[1] and the guiding light behind the Spirits Burning space-rock collective.[2] In Spirits Burning and other offshoot bands and projects, his primary collaborations have been with Albert Bouchard, Bridget Wishart, Cyrille Verdeaux, Daevid Allen, and English writer and musician Michael Moorcock.

Don Falcone
Background information
Also known asDon Marino Falcone, Spaceship Eyes
Born (1958-11-05) 5 November 1958 (age 64)
Origin Pennsylvania, US
GenresProgressive rock, psychedelic rock, space rock, ambient
Occupation(s)Keyboardist, composer, bandleader, record producer
Instrument(s)Keyboard, synthesizer, bass guitar, vocals
Years active1980–present
LabelsNoh Poetry, Cleopatra, Gonzo Multimedia, Voiceprint, Black Widow, Mellow Records, Musea, Silent Records
WebsiteOfficial website

Falcone was a member of Thessalonians and the original Melting Euphoria,[3] and had a solo project called Spaceship Eyes.[4]

Biography Edit

Early recordings Edit

Falcone appeared on three albums released by Silent Records in 1993. He played keyboards and synthesizer on the album In A Garden of Eden by Heavenly Music Corporation,[5] was in Satellite IV, which did the track “In A Sugarcube,” on the Fifty Years Of Sunshine compilation,[6] and became a member of Thessalonians. On the Thessalonians album Soulcraft, Falcone played synthesizer.

In 1994, Falcone formed Melting Euphoria with Mychael Merrill and Anthony Who. Focusing on space rock, their debut recording was "Through the Strands of Time"; Falcone left the group soon after its release.[7]

Falcone played on two more Silent Records full-length albums as part of a trio, with fellow Thessolonians Kim Cascone and Paul Neyrinck, primarily under the name Spice Barons. Spice Barons also recorded as Astralfish, Hydrosphere, Patternclear, and Satellite IV.[8] Spice Barons, Patternclear, Astralfish and Hydrosphere appear on the Silent Records compilation UFA.[9] The trio subsequently did an album under the name Spice Barons in 1995.[10]

As Spaceship Eyes Edit

In the mid-‘90's, Falcone started a solo project, Spaceship Eyes. It began as a synth project, and moved towards experimental drum ‘n' bass when he got signed to Cleopatra Records.[11] The project was included on several drum and bass compilations and released the single "Cheebahcabra" on Hypnotic Records in 1997, followed by the LPs "Truth in the Eyes of a Spaceship" in 1998 and "Of Cosmic Repercussions" in 2000.[12] Three of Falcone's Spaceship Eyes pieces appeared in the 1999 cult rave film Better Living Through Circuitry. Most notably, Mind The Alien from Truth In The Eyes Of A Spaceship was used as the film's opening track.[13]

With Spirits Burning Edit

In 1996, Falcone resurrected Spirits Burning. Spirits Burning was one of his first San Francisco bands, for which Falcone played bass and keyboards. Falcone set Spirits Burning on their continuing mission just as the internet began to open up an index of collaborative possibilities that studio recordings and logistics previously precluded: the chance for content-creators to recruit musicians on an ad hoc basis across the ether; musicians they’d have scant hope of playing with face-to-face. In the space-rock community, Falcone has done particularly well out of this approach. A survey of his first 10 years under the Spirits Burning banner throws up some surprising contributors (including Daevid Allen, Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson, and High Tide’s Simon House).[14]

In 2017, Falcone performed live with Spirits Burning, alongside Steve Bemand, Richard Chadwick, Kev Ellis, Colin Kafka, Martin Plumley, and Bridget Wishart. Falcone played keyboards and also sang lead vocals on two songs.

Various collaborations Edit

Falcone, Albert Bouchard (formerly of Blue Öyster Cult), and writer Michael Moorcock have collaborated in Spirits Burning (under the name Spirits Burning & Michael Moorcock) to adapt two of Moorcock's novels: An Alien Heat and The Hollow Lands. Additionally, Falcone produced the 2019 Michael Moorcock & The Deep Fix release Live At The Terminal Café and was the executive producer for the band's Entropy Tango & Gloriana Demo Sessions release in 2012.

Falcone and Bridget Wishart (formerly of Hawkwind) have collaborated in Spirits Burning (including CDs released under the name Spirits Burning & Bridget Wishart), plus have an instrumental project called Astralfish.

Falcone and Cyrille Verdeaux of Clearlight have collaborated in Spirits Burning (under the name Spirits Burning & Clearlight). Additionally, Falcone produced the 2014 Clearlight release Impressionist Symphony.

Collaborating with Daevid Allen, Falcone released Glissando Grooves on Voiceprint Records in 2006. Falcone and Allen were part of Weird Biscuit Teatime, which released their first album on Voiceprint in 2005, and the 2015 follow-up, "Elevenses," which was released under the band name Daevid Allen Weird Quartet. Falcone and Allen have collaborated in Spirits Burning (including a single released under the name Spirits Burning & Daevid Allen). In addition to Spirits Burning, Allen has contributed to other Falcone bands: Astralfish, Fireclan (which included members of Melting Euphoria), and Quiet Celebration (an ambient-ethno-jazz quartet).

Noh Poetry Records Edit

Falcone is a co-founder of Noh Poetry Records, a California-based independent record label, whose releases include a Michael Moorcock & The Deep Fix album, as well as Where Stalks The Sandman: An Ambient Collection, which includes pieces by Steven Wilson, Praxis, Kim Cascone, Don Falcone, and others.

Discography Edit

As Spaceship Eyes Edit

  • Kamarupa (1997)
  • Truth In The Eyes Of A Spaceship (1998)
  • Of Cosmic Repercussions (2000)

With Spirits Burning Edit

  • New Worlds By Design (1999)
  • Reflections In A Radio Shower (2001)
  • Found in Nature (2006)
  • Alien Injection (2008)
  • Earth Born (2008)
  • Our Best Trips: 1998 to 2008 (2009)
  • Golden Age Orchestra (2009)
  • Bloodlines (2009)
  • Crazy Fluid (2010)
  • Behold The Action Man (2011)
  • Healthy Music In Large Doses (2013)
  • Make Believe It Real (2014)
  • Starhawk (2015)
  • The Roadmap In Your Head (2016)
  • The Roadmap In Your Heart b/w Another Roadmap In Your Head and An Ambient Heat (2017)
  • An Alien Heat (2018)
  • The Hollow Lands (2020)
  • Evolution Ritual (2021)
  • Recollections Of Instrumentals (2022

With other bands and projects Edit

Astralfish

  • Far Corners (2012)

Daevid Allen & Don Falcone

  • Glissando Grooves (SFO Soundtribe 3) (2006)

Daevid Allen Weird Quartet (and Weird Biscuit Teatime)

  • DJDDAY (2005)
  • Elevenses (2016)

Falcone & Palmer

  • Gothic Ships (2006)

Fireclan

  • Sunrise to Sunset (2004)

Grindlestone

  • one (2008)
  • tone (2011)

Heavenly Music Corporation

  • In a Garden of Eden (1993)

Melting Euphoria

  • Through The Stands of Time (1994)
  • From The Madness We Began (2013)

Michael Moorcock & the Deep Fix

  • The Entropy Tango & Gloriana Demo Sessions (1994)
  • Live At The Terminal Cafe (2019)

Quiet Celebration

  • Quiet Celebration (2000)
  • Sequel (2007)

Spice Barons

  • Unidentified Floating Ambience (1994)
  • Future Perfect State (1995)

Thessalonians

Gary Parra's Trap

  • Beyond the Status Quo (1997)

See also Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ "Perfect Sound Forever interview of Don Falcone". furious.com. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  2. ^ "Earth Born - Record Collector Magazine". Recordcollectormag.com. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  3. ^ "Melting Euphoria | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  4. ^ "Spaceship Eyes | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  5. ^ "Heavenly Music Corporation | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  6. ^ "Don Falcone | Discography". donfalcone. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  7. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p174978
  8. ^ "Don Falcone | Discography". donfalcone. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  9. ^ "Unidentified Floating Ambience | Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  10. ^ "Spice Barons | Releases". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  11. ^ "Perfect Sound Forever interview of Don Falcone". furious.com. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  12. ^ "Spaceship Eyes | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  13. ^ "Better Living Though Circuitry | Soundtrack Credits". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  14. ^ "Our Best Trips: 1998-2008 - Record Collector Magazine". Recordcollectormag.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.

External links Edit

  • Official website Includes links to other Falcone bands and projects.
  • AllMusicGuide entry
  • Spirits Burning web site
  • Complete discography

August 25, 2023
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For other uses see Falcone disambiguation Don Falcone born November 5 1958 is an American producer and multi instrumentalist 1 and the guiding light behind the Spirits Burning space rock collective 2 In Spirits Burning and other offshoot bands and projects his primary collaborations have been with Albert Bouchard Bridget Wishart Cyrille Verdeaux Daevid Allen and English writer and musician Michael Moorcock Don FalconeBackground informationAlso known asDon Marino Falcone Spaceship EyesBorn 1958 11 05 5 November 1958 age 64 OriginPennsylvania USGenresProgressive rock psychedelic rock space rock ambientOccupation s Keyboardist composer bandleader record producerInstrument s Keyboard synthesizer bass guitar vocalsYears active1980 presentLabelsNoh Poetry Cleopatra Gonzo Multimedia Voiceprint Black Widow Mellow Records Musea Silent RecordsWebsiteOfficial website Falcone was a member of Thessalonians and the original Melting Euphoria 3 and had a solo project called Spaceship Eyes 4 Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early recordings 1 2 As Spaceship Eyes 1 3 With Spirits Burning 1 4 Various collaborations 1 5 Noh Poetry Records 2 Discography 2 1 As Spaceship Eyes 2 2 With Spirits Burning 2 3 With other bands and projects 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksBiography EditEarly recordings Edit Falcone appeared on three albums released by Silent Records in 1993 He played keyboards and synthesizer on the album In A Garden of Eden by Heavenly Music Corporation 5 was in Satellite IV which did the track In A Sugarcube on the Fifty Years Of Sunshine compilation 6 and became a member of Thessalonians On the Thessalonians album Soulcraft Falcone played synthesizer In 1994 Falcone formed Melting Euphoria with Mychael Merrill and Anthony Who Focusing on space rock their debut recording was Through the Strands of Time Falcone left the group soon after its release 7 Falcone played on two more Silent Records full length albums as part of a trio with fellow Thessolonians Kim Cascone and Paul Neyrinck primarily under the name Spice Barons Spice Barons also recorded as Astralfish Hydrosphere Patternclear and Satellite IV 8 Spice Barons Patternclear Astralfish and Hydrosphere appear on the Silent Records compilation UFA 9 The trio subsequently did an album under the name Spice Barons in 1995 10 As Spaceship Eyes Edit In the mid 90 s Falcone started a solo project Spaceship Eyes It began as a synth project and moved towards experimental drum n bass when he got signed to Cleopatra Records 11 The project was included on several drum and bass compilations and released the single Cheebahcabra on Hypnotic Records in 1997 followed by the LPs Truth in the Eyes of a Spaceship in 1998 and Of Cosmic Repercussions in 2000 12 Three of Falcone s Spaceship Eyes pieces appeared in the 1999 cult rave film Better Living Through Circuitry Most notably Mind The Alien from Truth In The Eyes Of A Spaceship was used as the film s opening track 13 With Spirits Burning Edit In 1996 Falcone resurrected Spirits Burning Spirits Burning was one of his first San Francisco bands for which Falcone played bass and keyboards Falcone set Spirits Burning on their continuing mission just as the internet began to open up an index of collaborative possibilities that studio recordings and logistics previously precluded the chance for content creators to recruit musicians on an ad hoc basis across the ether musicians they d have scant hope of playing with face to face In the space rock community Falcone has done particularly well out of this approach A survey of his first 10 years under the Spirits Burning banner throws up some surprising contributors including Daevid Allen Porcupine Tree s Steven Wilson and High Tide s Simon House 14 In 2017 Falcone performed live with Spirits Burning alongside Steve Bemand Richard Chadwick Kev Ellis Colin Kafka Martin Plumley and Bridget Wishart Falcone played keyboards and also sang lead vocals on two songs Various collaborations Edit Falcone Albert Bouchard formerly of Blue Oyster Cult and writer Michael Moorcock have collaborated in Spirits Burning under the name Spirits Burning amp Michael Moorcock to adapt two of Moorcock s novels An Alien Heat and The Hollow Lands Additionally Falcone produced the 2019 Michael Moorcock amp The Deep Fix release Live At The Terminal Cafe and was the executive producer for the band s Entropy Tango amp Gloriana Demo Sessions release in 2012 Falcone and Bridget Wishart formerly of Hawkwind have collaborated in Spirits Burning including CDs released under the name Spirits Burning amp Bridget Wishart plus have an instrumental project called Astralfish Falcone and Cyrille Verdeaux of Clearlight have collaborated in Spirits Burning under the name Spirits Burning amp Clearlight Additionally Falcone produced the 2014 Clearlight release Impressionist Symphony Collaborating with Daevid Allen Falcone released Glissando Grooves on Voiceprint Records in 2006 Falcone and Allen were part of Weird Biscuit Teatime which released their first album on Voiceprint in 2005 and the 2015 follow up Elevenses which was released under the band name Daevid Allen Weird Quartet Falcone and Allen have collaborated in Spirits Burning including a single released under the name Spirits Burning amp Daevid Allen In addition to Spirits Burning Allen has contributed to other Falcone bands Astralfish Fireclan which included members of Melting Euphoria and Quiet Celebration an ambient ethno jazz quartet Noh Poetry Records Edit Falcone is a co founder of Noh Poetry Records a California based independent record label whose releases include a Michael Moorcock amp The Deep Fix album as well as Where Stalks The Sandman An Ambient Collection which includes pieces by Steven Wilson Praxis Kim Cascone Don Falcone and others Discography EditAs Spaceship Eyes Edit Kamarupa 1997 Truth In The Eyes Of A Spaceship 1998 Of Cosmic Repercussions 2000 With Spirits Burning Edit New Worlds By Design 1999 Reflections In A Radio Shower 2001 Found in Nature 2006 Alien Injection 2008 Earth Born 2008 Our Best Trips 1998 to 2008 2009 Golden Age Orchestra 2009 Bloodlines 2009 Crazy Fluid 2010 Behold The Action Man 2011 Healthy Music In Large Doses 2013 Make Believe It Real 2014 Starhawk 2015 The Roadmap In Your Head 2016 The Roadmap In Your Heart b w Another Roadmap In Your Head and An Ambient Heat 2017 An Alien Heat 2018 The Hollow Lands 2020 Evolution Ritual 2021 Recollections Of Instrumentals 2022With other bands and projects Edit Astralfish Far Corners 2012 Daevid Allen amp Don Falcone Glissando Grooves SFO Soundtribe 3 2006 Daevid Allen Weird Quartet and Weird Biscuit Teatime DJDDAY 2005 Elevenses 2016 Falcone amp Palmer Gothic Ships 2006 Fireclan Sunrise to Sunset 2004 Grindlestone one 2008 tone 2011 Heavenly Music Corporation In a Garden of Eden 1993 Melting Euphoria Through The Stands of Time 1994 From The Madness We Began 2013 Michael Moorcock amp the Deep Fix The Entropy Tango amp Gloriana Demo Sessions 1994 Live At The Terminal Cafe 2019 Quiet Celebration Quiet Celebration 2000 Sequel 2007 Spice Barons Unidentified Floating Ambience 1994 Future Perfect State 1995 Thessalonians Soulcraft 1993 Solaristics 2005 Gary Parra s Trap Beyond the Status Quo 1997 See also EditList of ambient music artistsReferences Edit Perfect Sound Forever interview of Don Falcone furious com Retrieved 2020 12 06 Earth Born Record Collector Magazine Recordcollectormag com Retrieved 2020 12 31 Melting Euphoria Biography amp History AllMusic Retrieved 2020 12 31 Spaceship Eyes Biography amp History AllMusic Retrieved 2020 12 06 Heavenly Music Corporation Credits AllMusic Retrieved 2021 01 10 Don Falcone Discography donfalcone Retrieved 2021 01 10 https www allmusic com artist p174978 Don Falcone Discography donfalcone Retrieved 2021 01 10 Unidentified Floating Ambience Overview AllMusic Retrieved 2021 01 10 Spice Barons Releases AllMusic Retrieved 2021 01 10 Perfect Sound Forever interview of Don Falcone furious com Retrieved 2020 12 06 Spaceship Eyes Biography amp History AllMusic Retrieved 2020 12 06 Better Living Though Circuitry Soundtrack Credits IMDb Retrieved 2020 12 06 Our Best Trips 1998 2008 Record Collector Magazine Recordcollectormag com Retrieved 2014 04 09 External links EditOfficial website Includes links to other Falcone bands and projects AllMusicGuide entry Spirits Burning web site Complete discography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Don Falcone amp oldid 1121574202, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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