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Howard, The Monochrome Set, Simon Bonney, Crime \u0026amp; the City Solution, The Dream Syndicate, Robert Forster,\nRobyn Hitchcock,Tom Verlaine,Swell Maps,\nThe Bats,\nThe Go-Betweens,\nColin Newman,\nDavid Kilgour,and East River Pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEpic Soundtracks left behind a remarkable legacy that continues to inspire musicians and fans alike. His unique blend of genres and heartfelt lyrics resonate with listeners around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"good-things","title":"Good Things","description":"\u003cp\u003eLast recordings by songwriter Epic Soundtracks, who recorded these sessions at home with his friend Kevin Jr. Due to the sudden death by Epic Soundtracks these recordings became his last album. It was only released on CD until now. it also includes a facsimile reproduction of Epic Soundtrack’s first 7\" single \u003ci\u003ePopular Classica\u003c\/i\u003el with his first three solo recordings and featuring Robert Wyatt on vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mapache Records","offers":[{"title":"LP and 7\" - Black","offer_id":50445484261707,"sku":"1122243","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/270d7071-4e22-413b-9bc0-69489f3a404b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727039307"},{"product_id":"sleeping-star","title":"Sleeping Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagnificent second album by Epic Soundtracks issued on vinyl for the first time. The original vinyl project was discontinued after Epic’s death. Insert with unseen pictures and liner notes by Chris Coleman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I still remember it like it was yesterday. I was playing in Koln, Germany when I heard Sleeping Star – I was so cynical about “new” music by then that it took a lot to catch my ear. But I was so enamoured of Epic’s blend of Todd Rundgren meets Carole King piano based ballads that I called Bar None the next day and made arrangements to release the CD in Europe…..you need to hear this, it’s the missing link between Pet Sounds and Big Star’s Third.\" (Pat Thomas. Writer, musician and music archivist.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSleeping Star - CD One (plus extra tracks) 1.Something New Under the Sun 2.There's Been a Change 3.Don't Go to School 4.Tonight's the Night (Rock 'N' Roll Lullaby) 5.Waiting for the Train 6.Emily May (You Make Me Feel So Fine) 7.Baby I Love You 8.Hear the Whistle Blow 9.There's a Rumour 10.Tired Eyes 11.I'll Sing a Hymn 12.I Believe 13.Something New Under The Sun (BBC World Service France 4.5.95) 14.King Of Everything (Studio Demo 15.1.94) 15.Don't Go To School (A Capella) (Revolution Radio 20.11.94) 16.Teenage Heart (Vocals) (Sleeping Star Sessions) 17.Hear The Whistle Blow (Strings) (Chiswick Reach Studio 1.94) 18.Waiting For The Train Again (Group) (Chiswick Reach Studio 1.94) 19.Baby I Love You (Hollywood Screenwriter) (Full version) (Chiswick Reach Studio 1.94) 20.Tonight’s The Night (solo) (WFMU New Jersey 11.93) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSleeping Star Extra CD 1.Something New Under The Sun (saxophone) (Chiswick Reach 21.1.94) 2.There's Been A Change (reverb solo piano 17.1.94) 3.Don't Go To School (solo plus reverb 9.2.94) 4.Tonight's The Night (solo) (CBGBs New York 5.11.93) 5.Waiting For The Train (take 2) (Chiswick Reach 10.1.94) 6.Emily May (Kevin, Russ \u0026amp; Anthony) (Breda, Holland 20.10.93) 7.Baby I Love You (demo for Henry Olsen 30.12.93) 8.Hear The WhistleBlow (piano \u0026amp; vocal 9.1.94) 9.There's A Rumour (Revolution Radio 20.11.94) 10.Tired Eyes (Bernard Lenoir Radio Session’12.11.92) 11.I'll Sing A Hymn (instrumental with strings 19.1.94) 12.I Believe (Epic, Russ and Julie Rehearsal) 13.The King Of Everythi ng (Acoustic Instrumental 10.1.94) 14.Hey Laura (Wake The Dead 19.5.93) 15.Surf's Up (Home Demo 8.2.92) 16.Hear The Whistle Blow (HOW mix) 7.2.94) 17.Chimes (instrumental 18.1.94) 18.I'll Be Back (Wake The Dead 19.5.93) 19.There's A Rumour (first take - instrumental 9.1.94) 20.Emily May (John's Announcements 8.2.94)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mapache Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50479247556939,"sku":"1135199","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2CD","offer_id":50479247851851,"sku":"1153061","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8d29ce56-90ee-44a4-abb0-5f1c65c80230_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727505001"},{"product_id":"change-my-life","title":"Change My Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased on 23 of April of 1996 this was the third solo album by Epic. Another masterclass of songwriting at a difficult time for songwriters. Here again we have his amazing piano ballads, following a similar path to that of his heroes John Cale, David Bowie, Alex Chilton and Brian Wilson. This time we have something more, for \u003ci\u003eChange My Life\u003c\/i\u003e is witty, lovely, romantic and brave. “\u003ci\u003eChange My Life\u003c\/i\u003e boldly picked up where \u003ci\u003eSleeping Star\u003c\/i\u003e left off and proved that not only was Epic a versatile songwriter, one you could rely on with just his piano and voice, but he could rock, and rock he did.” -Christy Bassman. 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The album has been out of print for over 15 years and now the CD (only) has 8 bonus tracks of outtakes plus an entire extra discs of early versions. In depth liner notes by 'What a Nice Way to Turn Seventeen' author Chris Seventeen who was close friends with Epic and his brother Nikki Sudden. The booklet features unpublished photos and memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troubadour","offers":[{"title":"2CD","offer_id":50493534339403,"sku":"394361","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c8074b75-126f-4fa3-aec7-e429f39f2678_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727698647"},{"product_id":"film-soundtracks","title":"Film Soundtracks","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpic Soundtracks is Kevin Godfrey, who in turn was one of two brothers at the core of post-punkers Swell Maps. \u003ci\u003eFilm Soundtracks\u003c\/i\u003e is some of his solo material, which tends to be more intimate than his punky drumming work. 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