Jolliffe, Steve

Artist: Klaus Schulze
P: 1986 / 2012
Remastered
"Wahnfried" is actually a side project for Klaus Schulze. Schulze has offered a couple of reasons why the Wahnfried project. One is that it gives him a chance to collaborate with other artists, although he has done that on Schulze albums as well. The other is that it gives him a chance to explore different musical territories, which it definitely has. Wahnfried's first few efforts were in a more "rock" vein, while the last three covered techno territory. This one however, sounds like a mixture of a few earlier Klaus Schulze albums, and probably would have fit under his own name. Track 1 is with Steve Jollife (flute) and starts with synths and flute, reminding me of Edgar Froese's "Stuntman" album. After a few minutes the sequencer comes on, and the middle piece of the track sounds like "Trancefer", with flute instead of cello. Track 2 starts off with "Wahnfried 1883" (from "Timewind") type ambience, when a "Body Love" sequence starts to bubble, mixed with Michael Shrieve-ish percussion, although he doesn't play on this album. Fans of early 80's Klaus Schulze should really like this, as it sounds more "Schulzian" than one would expect, coming under the Wahnfried name.

Artist: Mark Jenkins
P:1994
Mexico Rising opens with an epic concept track whipping through ambient, techno, ethnic and trance music and closes with powerful, spacey, sequenced music.  Inspired by a journey around Mexico and starting with an epic, six-section concept piece covering everything from dark ambient to thumping techno music, via melodic synth/sequencer material, all inspired by differing aspects of that majestic country. Joined by several long, sequencer-based tracks under the title "Space Odysseys", and even a synthesized orchestral/traditional music track, and featuring Alquimia (voice), Steve Jolliffe (wind synth and flute) and Richard Pinhas (guitar).

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 2020
A long piece, which has such varied sequences and passages that one is reminded of TD's Tangram or Joerg Strawe's  Sequenzen ohne Grenzen.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 2013
Limited edition with autograph by Steve.
A brand new studio album is one track of 55mins. It is completely electronic with powerful themes and sequences.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 1994
Limited edition with autograph by Steve.
"Alien" is a set of cosmic new age electronica from Steve Jolliffe. This CD features Jolliffe using silver flutes to augment his synths. His technique allows his breath to become an important part of the sound design. He also uses vibes and guitars to complete the soundscape. This is a stunning CD. Jolliffe glides smoothly and easily between new age melodies and space music atmospheres. He uses his voice in a guttural, wordless chant to augment the melodies. The whole project oozes with class. It is one of his best efforts, including his work with Tangerine Dream. It will appeal to fans of Paul Avgerinos, Robert Carty, and Michael Stearns. It is an essential CD.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 1994
"Alien" is a set of cosmic new age electronica from Steve Jolliffe. This CD features Jolliffe using silver flutes to augment his synths. His technique allows his breath to become an important part of the sound design. He also uses vibes and guitars to complete the soundscape. This is a stunning CD. Jolliffe glides smoothly and easily between new age melodies and space music atmospheres. He uses his voice in a guttural, wordless chant to augment the melodies. The whole project oozes with class. It is one of his best efforts, including his work with Tangerine Dream. It will appeal to fans of Paul Avgerinos, Robert Carty, and Michael Stearns. It is an essential CD.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 2000 / 2010
Limited edition with autograph by Steve.
One lone track, with a lot of variations within the music. The music was composed back in 2000 and has a slight flowing character. Somtimes scary sometimes heavenly. Some sequences come in and percussion show the way, when suddenly Jolliffe's flute appears.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 2010
Limited edition of 25
The front cover has an insert of an original painting by Steve Jolliffe. The painting is signed and letter-numbered on the back.
Also, each individual disc is signed and letter-numbered and dated.
Each disc is also unique since the graphics on it feature a scan of the original one-of-a-kind artwork on the front cover.
In addition, a signed and dated 16-page booklet is included titled: "Steve Jolliffe 1979 to 1988 (from the autobiography).
The back insert of the box shows the artwork for the next box, such as, box 'A' will show Box 'B' artwork on the back, etc., until Box 'Y' which shows Box 'A' artwork on back.
Discs were manufactured in UK.

Here the last copies!
 

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 2017
Very nice and beautiful piece of electronicmusic in one go. With a lot of sequences and other interesting things that happen throughout the music.
With artwork and signed by Steve himself.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 1984 / 2006
Limited edition with autograph by Steve.
"Beyond the Dream" is possibly Steve's most sensual, very likely his most romantic and definitely his most accesible album ever. It is also his most diverse and colourful effort: There's a touch of the 80s, vintage synths sequencing, jazz, pop and dense soundscapes. Pieces are short and structured, yet full of suprising details and feature crystal clear melodies and even Steve's very own singing - with a voice that will remind many of the great Eric Woolfson of the Alan Parsons Project. Why on earth "Captains of our fate"did not make it to the charts will remain an eternal mystery. Its unmatched positivity will remain an inspiration, as will Steve's unbroken optimism: "Covered people pray, fearful of the day/ Changes can be made, lovers can be saved/ All of us are captains of our fate"
This 44 minute CD from 1984 reflects a lyrical turn for Jolliffe's music. A wider range of instrumentation can be heard in this music: saxophones, drums, guitar, flute, and of course keyboards and electronics. The songs display inspirational vocals, backing up the message with delicately powerful tuneage of a soaring nature. Quite the dynamic album.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 1984
"Beyond the Dream" is possibly Steve's most sensual, very likely his most romantic and definitely his most accesible album ever. It is also his most diverse and colourful effort: There's a touch of the 80s, vintage synths sequencing, jazz, pop and dense soundscapes. Pieces are short and structured, yet full of suprising details and feature crystal clear melodies and even Steve's very own singing - with a voice that will remind many of the great Eric Woolfson of the Alan Parsons Project. Why on earth "Captains of our fate"did not make it to the charts will remain an eternal mystery. Its unmatched positivity will remain an inspiration, as will Steve's unbroken optimism: "Covered people pray, fearful of the day/ Changes can be made, lovers can be saved/ All of us are captains of our fate"
This 44 minute CD from 1984 reflects a lyrical turn for Jolliffe's music. A wider range of instrumentation can be heard in this music: saxophones, drums, guitar, flute, and of course keyboards and electronics. The songs display inspirational vocals, backing up the message with delicately powerful tuneage of a soaring nature. Quite the dynamic album.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 2019
Concert DVD of the live gig in Birmingham 2019.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 1983 / 2005
Limited edition with autograph by Steve.
Rerelease of the 1983 album "Japanese Butterfly" with changed track names. This is Jolliffes musical journey to the Japan island. He plays his flute in the japanese way and many more traditional, native japanese sounds can be heard.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 2016
I have been amazed by the faithful support from the 'Cyclone' followers. First recorded nearly 40 years ago and the frenzy still keeps growing. Back in 1978 Edgar felt that TD needed to reach a larger audience and asked me to think of something that would pull in more followers. My new direction was a little shocking for some and inspiring for others. Most of all it took me on a journey that deserved a devoted progression. So here I am bringing back those magic days to feed those hungry souls that demand more.

The Voice & The Flute of Tangerine Dream, returns with a
New Album: Cyclone Spheres 2016 a dedicated progression of the Tangerine Dream Cyclone album 1978......
Conceived and Produced by Martyn Latent Talent

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 1998
Note that the title of this record contains three words and all of them bear a special relevance to understanding its moods and intentions.
"Exordiri" opens with subcutaneous strings from deep under the earth's skin, a glittering and moving introduction to what must be the most obviously overwhelming of Steve's albums. Hundreds of years pass in just a few seconds, roaring thunders shake the imagination's foundations and melodic lines move with the grace and majesty of tectonic shifts.
"Verus" carefully builds from a subtle piano opening into a massive wall of sound, full of pulsating octaves and fulminant string attacks, then subsides into a relaxed state, before picking up speed again and ending in a whirlwind of emotions. The latter can be said of the entire album, which has just as many romantic moments as disturbing scenes and contrasts almost naive choral fantasies with harsh and brutal basses and mencing sound effects. As if this wasn't enough, "Infinity" packs all of these singular sensations into one piece of music, placing vitriolic acid lines next to dreamy piano passages and culminating in a tender childhood dream.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 1988 / 2009
Limited edition with autograph by Steve.
He plays his flute like a wizard on this release. Sometimes melodic, sometimes dramatic like a soundtrack.
Originally released 1988 as a very limited cassette, which was sold after concert.

Artist: Steve Jolliffe
P: 1980 / 2010
Limited edition with autograph by Steve.
Some tracks are different versions of tracks from "The Bruton Suite"which was originally composed and recorded in 1979.
Original soundtrack from the BBC film "Drakes Venture".

All titles written by Steve Jolliffe
Produced by Steve Jolliffe

Original released 1980 as a very limited EP on Atlantis label.