The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Kinks, Hollies, Small Faces, Traffic, Camel, Genesis, Yes, Gentle Giant, Jethro Tull, ELP, T Rex, King Crimson, The Faces, Sly and the Family Stone, Roxy Music, 10cc, XTC, Wire, Queen, The Pretenders, Elvis Costello, The Jam, Television, Patti Smith, Michael Mantler, Robert Wyatt, Gong, John Martyn, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Hawkwind, Alex Harvey, Alquin, Focus, Golden Earring, Can, Tangerine Dream, Eno, Sex Pistols, The Ruts, The Stranglers, The Police, The Smiths, Fairport, Sandy Denny, Steeleye Span, Kraftwerk, Holger Czukay, Japan, David Sylvian, Free, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Dusty Springfield, David Bowie, Curved Air, Laura Nyro, Todd Rungren, Cocteau Twins, The Cure, Santana. Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Sade, Bjork, Blondie, Blue Oyster Cult, Bob Dylan, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, The Carpenters, Motown, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Teardrop Explodes, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, Tubeway Army, John Foxx, Jellyfish, kd lang, Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, Carole King, Massive Attack, Mercury Rev, Mew, Moody Blues, Weather Report, Mountain, The Move, Nick Cave, Nirvana, Comsat Angels, The Only Ones, Simon & Garfunkel, P J Harvey, Portishead, Prefab Sprout, Prince, Psychedelic Furs, Radiohead, Richard Thompson, Seal, Smashing Pumpkins, Crowded House, Astrid Gilberto, Steely Dan, Supertramp, Talk Talk, Tom Petty, Wishbone Ash.
Dare and Marty grew up together on the Wirral listening to prog, krautrock, spacerock, new wave, punk, artrock, funk, classic 60s pop singles, glamrock and heavy rock, probably the reason for their diverse and eclectic sound. Moving to Australia in the 80s Marty joined the influential Australian band The Church and, for a while, All About Eve while Dare concentrated on becoming an engineer and producer, founding the VIP Lounge studio in Penzance, Cornwall. They formed Noctorum in 2002, releasing their first album, Sparks Lane, on Heyday Records, an independent label in the US. Their second release, Offer the Light was released in August 2006. To buy the CD click here
Dare Mason was interviewed recently by David White of BBC Radio Cornwall. He gives many insights into the world of Noctorum as well as his own production work at the VIP Lounge. Just click here to listen.
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Hey you guys, what's up? Just thinking of you, particularly as I'm going through a Laura Nyro revival phase just now. She was such an amazing artist; I marvel at such vast creativity and talent. Of course, you're not so bad yourselves. Hope you are enjoying the beautiful summertime. Lots of love to you.
hi noctorum, rockin'! sounds great... thanks for dropping in, come by again in the future i change the tunes (& styles) often. you can also check out my scoring/commercial work @ www.soundmusic.ca
in the meantime please check out and vote for my orchestral remix of "Nude" from the new Radiohead record! peace - steve :)
Dare & Marty - happy easter from a snowy Stockholm. I hope you'll make it here for a concert one day soon! Take care & keep up with the brilliant music!
“Offer the Light” is a really great album. It's got such a variety of genres and influences. It completely matched my mood when it arrived – I love it when that happens. “The Muse” is one of the most beautiful love songs I have ever heard and I think the whole world should hear it. How about adding it to the myspace rotation as a start? Also, it’s great to hear Dare’s singing voice on this and “Sparks Lane.” You should sing on more tracks, Dare. :)
It's an honor to be seen on your page, and a pleasure to be among your friends!
"The Season" is nearly upon us. When you're in the mood to blast some techno Sugar Plum Fairy, or chill out to Arabian Dance, you know where to find it!
DEAR MARTY&DARE THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL CD SPARKS LANE ! I AM ENJOYING LISTINING TO YOUR MUSIC ALL THE LAST WEEK WHIEL IT IS RAINING OUT SIDE .. ALL THE TRACKS IN SP
Hi Mate, Thanks for making such a part of things, i really had massive cool vibes about you, your space and your crowd the whole time. I learned some stuff had some fun and really hope to work with you again in the near future. Hope to see you at the show :) Rich
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE ADD I LOVE YOUR MUSIC VERY MUCH EVEN IF WE ARE FROM DIFIRENT CULTUR WE HAVE ACOMMON FRIND THE GREAT DRAM PALAYER MARK FROM THE ROSEBUD CHOIR!! WICH THE MUSIC BRING US TO THE NICE FRINDSHIP PEACE FROM MY HOMLAND AMAL
Hey guys Hope all is well. Just wanted to let you know that our album "Trips Between Worlds" is now available to order online and on iTunes. Just visit http://www.thewoodenelves.com/content/shop_new.html and choose International (for purchases outside of Australia).
hi marty,hi dare!
in our quest to be the most 'whacked out' psycotropic band on the planet we have stumbled upon some new nep-tunes.
five of 'em in fact.
run-of-the-mill they 'aint!
much love,
the neptunous ones.
Noctorum
Hope all is well,
Just wanted to let you know that the online store is now open. There are music samples from our releases available to purchase.
Please leave us some feedback as well - it's always appreciated.
Hey DUDES,
THE FIRST ISSUE OF FRESH MUSIC MAG WILL BE OUT ON THE 16TH OF MAY 2007. WE ARE HAVING A LAUNCH PARTY AT THE CUCKOO BAR IN TRURO, WE HAVE SOME GREAT BANDS PLAYING - TRY AND GET DOWN THERE.
THE BANDS:
GLASS SHARK
ROSIE & THE GOLDBUG
BHODAZAFFA
