PANTECHNICON Recordings is an independent progressive rock, jazz and fusion label based in Rochester, UK. Latest release: “Hanging On In A Hurricane ”, a brand-new album by Guy Hatton (featuring guest appearances by multi-award-winning saxophonist Phil Meadows and progressive rock legend Andy Tillison on keyboards and vocals). More exclusive content coming in 2023!. Scroll down for more information about this and other releases…
Here’s a detailed guide to Guy Hatton’s new album “Hanging On In A Hurricane”, available now on Bandcamp and all major streaming platforms. Track-by-track notes prepared by Guy himself to accompany your listening!
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THE CULMINATION OF THE MARCH FORWARD INTO ’22!
It’s been a long wait, but finally Guy Hatton’s third solo album, “Hanging On In A Hurricane”, is out now on PANTECHNICON Recordings.
With seven stunning new tracks covering the full range of Guy’s musical vision, from hard rock to sweeping orchestral vistas, via jazz-inflected melodies and harmony, sumptuous arrangements and eerie soundscapes, “Hanging On In A Hurricane” is a thrilling 71-minute journey of sheer aural delight.
Guest appearances from multiple award-winning saxophonist Phil Meadows and keyboardist/vocalist Andy Tillison (lynchpin of British progressive rockers The Tangent) round off the experience.
“Hanging On In A Hurricane” is available now to download from Bandcamp in multiple format options (including lossless), and will be streaming on all major platforms.
For more information and to be alerted when new music is released, follow us on Bandcamp:
It’s been a long wait, but finally Guy Hatton’s third solo album, “Hanging On In A Hurricane”, will be released by PANTECHNICON Recordings on Friday December 2 2022.
With seven stunning new tracks covering the full range of Guy’s musical vision, from hard rock to sweeping orchestral vistas, via jazz-inflected melodies and harmony, sumptuous arrangements and eerie soundscapes, “Hanging On In A Hurricane” is a thrilling 71-minute journey of sheer aural delight.
Guest appearances from multiple award-winning saxophonist Phil Meadows and keyboardist/vocalist Andy Tillison (lynchpin of British progressive rockers The Tangent) round off the experience.
“Hanging On In A Hurricane” is available from December 2 2022 to download from Bandcampin multiple format options (including lossless), and will be streaming on all major platforms.
…and here’s a quick taster:
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The next step in our 2022 programme is here: the single “Phase Cancel” is out now, featuring the immensely talented Andy Tillison (The Tangent) on keyboards and, for the first time, vocals. A searing commentary on contemporary social and political discourse, “Phase Cancel” also rocks!
Available to download in multiple formats (including lossless) from Bandcamp, and streaming on all major platforms.
Guy Hatton: Guitars, Keyboards and Programming.
Andy Tillison: Vocals, Organs and Synthesisers.
Written by Guy Hatton and Andy Tillison, recorded at PANTECHNICON Labs, Rochester UK and at Mr. Tillison’s personal recording facility.
Produced by Guy Hatton.
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Episode 3 of the move Forward Into ‘22 is the new single from Guy Hatton, “Headcorn”.
It’s a powerful, headlong charge into a dark but fascinating place, driven by throbbing low strings and Guy’s signature singing guitar tone. Oh, and a 13/4 time signature, of course…
“Headcorn” is taken from Guy’s forthcoming album “Hanging On In A Hurricane”, expected later this year.
Guy Hatton: Guitars, Keyboards and Programming.
Written by Guy Hatton, recorded at PANTECHNICON Labs, Rochester UK.
Produced by Guy Hatton.
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Episode 2 of the move Forward Into ‘22 is the new single from Guy Hatton, “Winter”. This is something of a special release, bringing together the old and the new.
“Winter” was originally written by Guy for his band Climate around 1984 or 1985. During its first rehearsal run-throughs, vocalist Pete Slater wrote a set of lyrics and presented them to the band, whereupon they were enthusiastically adopted. “Winter” became a staple of Climate’s live performances, and was recorded in 1985 for a limited-run cassette EP entitled “Dancing On The Fine Line”. The recording was made in the band’s rehearsal facility, to a 4-track TEAC tape machine.
Recently, the 4-track master has resurfaced and been transferred to 24-bit digital – making it possible not just to release a new instrumental version, but also a vocal mix incorporating Pete Slater’s original vocal, and the full 1985 version, remixed and remastered.
Guy Hatton: Guitars, Keyboards and Programming.
Pete Slater: Vocals.
1985 version:
Robin Turner: Keyboards.
Trevor Prinn: Bass Guitar.
Andy Pallas: Drums.
Martyn Foye: Percussion.
Phill Hudson: Trumpet.
Mark Priestley: Tenor Saxophone.
Written by Guy Hatton & Pete Slater, recorded at PANTECHNICON Labs, Rochester UK (2021) and Belle Vue House, Leeds UK (1985). Produced by Guy Hatton.
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Episode 1 of the move Forward Into ‘22 is the new single from Guy Hatton, which gives us a tiny advance glimpse of his next album (provisionally titled “Hanging On In A Hurricane”). This album is currently in production, and its release is anticipated in 2022.
All the Hatton hallmarks are here: the fluid, singing guitar lines, lush keyboard arrangement and enveloping orchestral layers.
Guy Hatton: Guitars, Keyboards and Programming.
Written by Guy Hatton, recorded at PANTECHNICON Labs, Rochester UK. Produced by Guy Hatton.
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It’s incredible to think that it’s been ten years since we released this album, which as well as being Guy’s first full-length album as a leader, gave our label its name.
Thank you so much to everyone who took part in and supported the PANTECHNICON project, especially : Phil Meadows, Graham Clark, Dave Evans, Roger Inniss, Jose Williamson, Graham Young, Carole Eve Bell, Graham Chalmers, Helen Elliott, Emlyn Vaughan, Andee Birkett and Elliot Galvin.
To celebrate the anniversary, we’re making the album available to even more listeners on Bandcamp by removing the minimum price, and allowing you to donate however much you feel is right or can afford.
Here’s the third sneak peek at Guy Hatton’s next mega-single “Harlequin Fields (Part 2)”, coming on September 17, 2021!
It’s incredible to think that the very first PANTECHNICON Recordings release, the one that started it all and gave the label its name, turns ten years old on Sunday, September 5, 2021! We’re starting the celebration a couple of days early to coincide with Bandcamp Friday, where Bandcamp waive their fees, allowing artists extra benefit from sales. To give even more listeners access to the album “Guy Hatton’s PANTECHNICON”, we’re removing the fixed pricing and making it a “pay-as-you-feel” item, in line with the pricing policy we apply to all our other releases. If you haven’t already checked out this fine album featuring Guy Hatton (Guitar), Graham Clark (Violin), Phil Meadows (Saxophones), Dave Evans (Keyboards), Roger Inniss (Bass) and Jose Williamson (Drums), there’s never been a better time. Here’s the link:
Guy Hatton’s PANTECHNICON on Bandcamp
Bandcamp Friday runs from midnight to midnight Pacific Time on Friday September 3.