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jonesy from Lisboa (Portugal) on 2003-02-20 05:27 [#00562756]
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Has anyone heard these? I picked up a promo CD of theirs
real cheap the other day and now do I listen to it. Its
lovely. Its hard to describe what it is exactly; genre-wise.
Sounds like a small group of folk musicians. There's
strings, classical guitars and paino in there with light
percussion. Sounds like soundtrack to a nice European film.

Can anyone educate me?

core from London (United Kingdom) on 2003-02-20 05:37 [#00562769]
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Yeah its the brainchild of Simon Jeffes, they've been around
for years!

Used a lot in films etc. Fits in with the whole Michael
Nyman/Philip Glass type of thing. But very unique.

Official Site:

http://www.penguincafe.com/

Ceri JC from Jefferson City (United States) on 2003-02-20 05:41 [#00562777]
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Yes they're very good. I've got MP3s of a couple of their
releases. My dad's mate lent them to me after I played him
some Steve Reich.

I'll check the titles of the releases tonight.

Thanks for the heads up on Ulrich Schauss by the way (in
case you didn't get my email)/

Ceri JC from Jefferson City (United States) on 2003-02-20 05:45 [#00562787]
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Union Cafe and their self titled album are the two I have. I
find it's nice ambience for an evening meal.

jonesy from Lisboa (Portugal) on 2003-02-20 06:14 [#00562848]
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What I have is 'A Brief History' which I assume is a
collection. Its really nice uplifting stuff, and just on the
right side of twee.

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