Richard Pinhas
French composer, guitarist and synthesist (born in 1951). He studied philosophy with Gilles Deleuze and Jean-François Lyotard among others. In 1974 he founded the electronic rock band Heldon. Owner of Heldon Studio.
French composer, guitarist and synthesist (born in 1951). He studied philosophy with Gilles Deleuze and Jean-François Lyotard among others. In 1974 he founded the electronic rock band Heldon. Owner of Heldon Studio.
Member of: Heldon, Video Liszt
Single Collection 1972-1980
New jewel case edition of this singles compilation (replaces the now o/p paper sleeve edition). "The rare 7" single track compilation. Featuring; Schizo (pre-Heldon), Heldon, T.H.X, Richard Pinhas (solo). Most tracks are first release on CD. Fifteen tracks, digital remaster, jewel case version. (Some materials are taken from the original 7" record).
Keio Line
An incredible collaboration that sweeps across the generations of electronic music. Richard Pinhas is internationally recognized as one of France's major experimental musicians: the 'father' of French electronic music. He was the founder of Heldon, a band whose violent fusion of electronics and guitar in the 70s rivalled the German electronic school. As a guitar player he has been compared to Robert Fripp. Cited as an influence by many electronic musicians, Richard Pinhas has helped to define th…
It\'s always rock'n'roll vol.2
One of their best work, released as double LP in 1975 by the French electronic band led by RICHARD PINHAS: If you're looking for really uncompromising and rough music - this is it. Very neurotic and tough, driving electronic drones all over, this is music not for the faint-hearted! It's quite aggressive stuff, usually very alien sounding, with cold and abstract synthetic drive. If you like sweet twittering music for relaxation, you will probably have a heart attack when listening to this.
It\'s always rock\'n\'roll vol.1
One of their best work, released as double LP in 1975 by the French electronic band led by RICHARD PINHAS: If you're looking for really uncompromising and rough music - this is it. Very neurotic and tough, driving electronic drones all over, this is music not for the faint-hearted! It's quite aggressive stuff, usually very alien sounding, with cold and abstract synthetic drive. If you like sweet twittering music for relaxation, you will probably have a heart attack when listening to this.
Live 1975-1979
Heldon's Live recordings in Paris 1975 to 1979. Disc 1: "Live Electronic Guerilla," live 1976 (featuring: Richard Pinhas (g, moog), Patrick Gauthier (mini-moog, moog bass), Francois Auger (drums). Disc 2: "Well And Alive In France," live 1979 (featuring: R. Pinhas, P. Roussel, F. Auger)." This 3CD set is a special reissue of two previous Captain Trip releases that were issued separately: Live Electronik Guerilla (CT 550CD) and Well And Alive In France (CT 551/52CD). A terrific electronic powerdr…