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Greg Haines

until the point of hushed support

About Me

"These composions function just below the levels of conscious perception" - The Wire.Greg Haines is currently booking shows for the rest of the year, in particular for October when a small tour should arise. Greg will also be playing with Wouter Van Veldhoven (see myspace friends below) in September to promote their upcoming collaborative album. For booking please send a message or write to [email protected]. 1
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My Interests

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Member Since: 10/9/2005
Band Website: greghaines.co.uk
Band Members: Purchase Greg Haines releases here! Greg Haines - Slumber Tides (CD)12 Euro within Europe: Or 15 Euro Elsewhere:
Influences: Arvo Part, Gavin Bryars, John Cage, Steve Reich, Ornette Coleman, Terry Riley, Supersilent, Deathprod, Morton Feldman, Keith Jarrett, John Tavener, William Basinski, Stars of the Lid, David Darling, Brian Eno, Alfred Schnittke, Johann Johannsson...to name but a few...
Sounds Like: breathing life into loose ends.
Record Label: Miasmah, TBA
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Greg Haines & Wouter Van Veldhoven album coming soon!

It's my pleasure to annouce a collaborative album between Greg Haines and Wouter Van Veldhoven will be available from August/September time this year.Released on the dutch Eat This Media label on 12" ...
Posted by Greg Haines on Fri, 30 May 2008 06:06:00 PST

Greg Haines on the BBC!

Recently, my track 'Submergence' was used in a BBC documentary called 'The Art of Spain' - I actually missed the show, but I will look out for it in case it is repeated.So, thank you BBC!
Posted by Greg Haines on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:52:00 PST

are we there yet?

I wrote my usual end-of-year list, and a sprawling self-indulgent essay on the year to go with it. Then had a change of heart and deleted it... Its been an absolutely fantastic year. When the clock hi...
Posted by Greg Haines on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:00:00 PST

Pineapple Folk - Manchester’s Premier Promoters?

One thing that I enjoy about living in Manchester is the wealth of bands passing through; after London I would say it's the 'next stop' for many touring bands. I'm always slightly surprised that many ...
Posted by Greg Haines on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:33:00 PST

Gigs in Greece (or beyond...)

Hi there lovely people of the world (especially Greece...)Around January or February of next year I'll be playing a show at 'Kinky Kong' in Athens, and i'm looking for a few more dates while I'm there...
Posted by Greg Haines on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:11:00 PST

Greg Haines supporting STARS OF THE LID!

It is with great honour and gratitude that i can announce I will be supporting Stars of the Lid on November 21st, as part of their UK tour.This is a personal highpoint for me - thank you Alex.More det...
Posted by Greg Haines on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:46:00 PST

Last Copies of Slumber Tides...

The last few copies of Slumber Tides are finding their way to a shop near you...Whether it will be repressed (again) is unknown, so if you really want it, now is the time!Oh, and what do we think abou...
Posted by Greg Haines on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:46:00 PST

Belgium

Well, I'm back from Belgium.  It was a great few days, as it always is to get out of England. Good people (old friends), good beer, great venues and great audiences. I heard a rumour that Bel...
Posted by Greg Haines on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 02:39:00 PST

An Update (or ’No, I am Still Alive’)

Hello there nice people. It's been a long time since i've added any information anywhere about anything i've been up to.Well to start off, gigs are accumulating thick and fast. As well as solo gigs in...
Posted by Greg Haines on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:42:00 PST