A few weeks back the Scarred for life CD was released. All (and I mean all) proceeds went to Cancer Research. It sold out almost instantly, but the good news is that more copies will be available in January 2020. I had the the priviledge of being invited to contribute a track to this mighty compilation. The idea was simple, all artists had to contribute a track that was in some way inspired by the "
terrifying televisual sounds of our childhoods" The idea was concived by
Kev (Soulless Party, Black Meadow) Oyston,
Colin (Castles in Space) Morrison and
Stephen (Scarred for Life Book) Brotherstone. My track Words from the Wireless was inspired by the 1972 ATV series
Escape into Night which in turn was based on Catherine Storr's book
Mariane Dreams.
There are so many artists/musicians that I like, admire and have listened to, who have contributed to this project; the list is vast and quite staggering.
A tip of the hat and a thank you to you all.
Scarred for life CD and Digi available from
here.
There was a certain something about watching television in the 70s and
80s. The static crackle when you switched on your set. The faint smell
of ozone as it slowly warmed up. The chunky buttons (including such
flights of fancy as 'BBC3' and 'ITV2"). And, of course, the
programmes
themselves.
Whether it was HTV's seminal Folk Horror tinged children's classics
'Sky' or Children of the Stones, BBC1's fiercely intelligent
'adult-show-for-kids' 'The Changes' or ITV's everyday tale of alien
possession, 'Chocky', the era was bursting with inventive, unforgettable
and yes, terrifying shows.
The only thing more memorable than the actual programmes were their
theme tunes. The unique talents of Paddy Kingsland, Sidney Saget, Eric
Wetherell, John Hyde and many more were responsible for the atmospheric,
eerie soundscapes which formed the aural backdrop to our favourite
shows. Which is where Kev Oyston (The Soulless Party) and Colin Morrison
(Castles in Space) come in. They've corralled the best of today's
innovative electronic musicians, and together they've created 'Scarred
For Life: The Album', a collection of new music inspired by the
terrifying televisual sounds of our childhoods.
All proceeds for this album will go to aid Cancer Research UK, a charity
which is close to the hearts of some of our artists, one of whom is
currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
Enjoy. And remember: DO have nightmares. They're good for you.
-Stephen Brotherstone & Dave Laurence, co-authors 'Scarred For Life Volume One: the 1970's'. September 2019.
Picked this up some years ago. Love the cover and some very lovely songs on it. 
Always wanted a Johnny Seven OMA for Christmas. But one year I got this...Flight Deck. 
