Paul Jeremy Hemmings (born May 1963, Liverpool) is an English musician and photographer. He composed the theme song for the BBC soap opera Doctors.
Paul Hemmings | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Paul Jeremy Hemmings |
| Born | May 1963 Liverpool, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer, photographer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, piano, organ |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Viper |
Career
editFrom 2000 to 2024, Hemmings composed the theme song for the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors.[1][2]
Hemmings played with The La's, Mike Badger and The Onset and Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds. He is also a partner in Liverpool's independent Viper Label.
Hemmings' current project is called The Floatation Project.[3] Their debut album Sonic Stories was called "understated splendour" by Mojo magazine in May 2005, whilst Uncut said "Guitarist Paul Hemmings can shine from other angles".[4]
The second album Sounds From The Solar System released in October 2006, was called "fascinating, unsettling and unique" by Rough Trade Records.[citation needed]
Associated acts
edit- The La's (1987)
- The Onset (1987–1991)
- The Lightning Seeds (1994–1998)
- The Floatation Project (2005–present)
Solo discography
edit- Studio albums (as The Floatation Project)
- Sonic Stories (2005)
- Sounds from the Solar System (2006)
- Made out of Worldly Shapes (2011)
- Late Night Blue (2011)
Session discography
edit- The La's – "Way Out" (1987)
- The Onset – The Pool of Life (1988)
- The Membranes – Kiss Ass Godhead! (1988)
- Neuro – The Electric Mothers of Invention (1993)
- Sensuround – "When I Get to Heaven" (1993)
- Mike Badger – Volume (1999)
- Mike Badger – Double Zero (2000)
- Steve Roberts – It Just Is (2001)
- The La's – Lost La's 1986–1987: Callin' All (2001)
- Aviator – Huxley Pig Part 1 (2002)
- Otaku No Denki – The Future Played Backwards (2003)
- Chris Elliot – Fierce Truth and Fortune (2007)
- Mike Badger – Rogue State (2011)
- Space - "Blow Up Doll" (2016)
- Space - Give Me Your Future (2017)
- The Thomas Scott Quintet - Marionette (2020)
References
edit- ^ Mullen, Lars. "Artist Collection: Paul Hemmings". Guitar.com. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ Lancaster, David. "12 Questions with musician Paul Hemmings". New Sound Generation. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
- ^ "• View topic - MOJO #139 June 2005 - Edgar Jones & Noel's badge". The-las.com. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- ^ Mojo magazine – May 2005 issue
External links
edit- The Viper Label official website
- Paul Hemmings on Myspace
- The Floatation Project on Myspace
- Paul Hemmings at AllMusic
- Paul Hemmings discography at Discogs
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