{"title":"Paul Simpson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Simpson is a renowned house artist, producer, songwriter, and remixer. With an impressive career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a leading figure in the music industry. Known for his unique sound and innovative approach to production, Paul has collaborated with numerous acclaimed artists and contributed to countless successful projects. His passion for music shines through in every track he creates, making him a beloved figure among fans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a multi-talented artist, Paul Simpson's versatility allows him to effortlessly navigate various genres within the electronic music scene. Whether it's crafting infectious beats or penning heartfelt lyrics, his creativity knows no bounds. His ability to blend different musical elements seamlessly sets him apart from his peers and keeps listeners eagerly anticipating his next release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an extensive discography under his belt, Paul Simpson continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an artist in the digital age. From energetic club anthems that ignite dancefloors to introspective tracks that touch the soul, his music resonates with audiences of all backgrounds. Experience the magic of Paul Simpson's artistry today and discover why he remains at the forefront of the global music community.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toy-piano-mantra-ghosts-of-the-karelia-forest","title":"Toy Piano Mantra \/ Ghosts of the Karelia Forest","description":"\u003cp\u003eRepress. A beautiful pair of instrumental gems from two of label head Dom’s musical heroes; Will Sergeant and Paul Simpson. Released as a limited 7” vinyl only release. Taking some rare time out from their respective book writing (Will with the second instalment of his bestselling “Bunnyman”, Paul with “Revolutionary Spirit: a post punk exorcism” -also being made as a film) to release a split 45 here, both tracks are wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWills' “Toy Piano Mantra” is a beautifully meandering, slow building, multi layered piece - more melodic than some of his previous more experimental solo work; of its back story and creation, Will says: “I’m not really one for acoustic guitars, I have played them on EATB records, but the electric guitar is my weapon of choice. So I set myself a little task -for no other reason than it being a bit of fun- and thought “Why don’t I make a collection of acoustic tunes, purely to see if I could?”. All my acoustic guitars are very cheap, which never stopped me using them. I had bought a Chinese pedal harmonium in London in the ’80s, and scrounged the use of a good ukelele, my Auto Harp was an obvious component, then I remembered the toy piano I had bought in a pop up flea market in a vacant New York lot, back when New York still had vacant lots. Deliberately deciding against having any tunes ready, everything was set up and with the help of Andrea my engineer and pro tools wizard, we kept the good bits and expanded with these instruments until I felt it was finished. It was all off the top of my head and my fingers created music like some automatic drawing that Austin Osman Spare might have conjured up on one dark and ritualistic night. 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He co-founds and christens the neo-psychedelic pop group The Teardrop Explodes with Julian Cope but walks out of the band just as they are about to break big and goes to work in a tearoom instead. He then forms The Wild Swans, the indie-band of choice for literary-minded teens in the early 1980s, and Care with Ian Broudie of The Lightning Seeds, sharing a flat with a seventeen-year-old Courtney Love along the way. Marriage, fatherhood, tropical illness, and divorce follow, interspersed with artistic collaborations with Bill Drummond and members of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, among others. Following an onstage reunion with Cope at the Royal Festival Hall, Simpson discovers that seven thousand miles away, in the Philippines, he is considered a musical god. Presidential suites, armed-guards, police escorts you couldn't make it up, and, incredibly, he does' t need to. Revolutionary Spirit is the story of a musician driven by an unerring belief that artistic integrity will bring its own rewards. 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