Happy Christmas from Llamasland

23 December 2007

Yup ,its Christmas , you did not think I had forgotten You all .We wish you all a happy Christmas from High Llamas land and I hope the new year brings peace and good will to all folk .......no I really mean it.

The Fuzzy Feeling.

23 November 2007

Sean O'Hagan has contributed a new exclusive track to the christmas compilation The Fuzzy Feeling presented by the good people at the Artic Circle .Sean's track is called Cammy Track and is a little drop of happy electronic ding dong which vaguely points the way to christmas. There are 15 tracks in all contributed by the wonderfully eclectic and varied mob who regularly work in and out of the Artic Circle.To order this CD go to http://lorecordings.greedbag.com/buy/that-fuzzy-feeling-0/

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French Shows for the High Llamas

22 October 2007

At last . We are playing shows again . And its in France .There is an art festival in Bordeaux celebrating art inspired by Brian Wilson which we have been asked to play at . We slotted Paris and Toulouse either side.Here are the dates and venues.16 nov :: Paris LE POINT ÉPHÉMÈRE 17 nov :: Bordeaux Festival NOVART "No Beach Today" 18 nov :: Toulouse LE MANDALA

Microdisney Anthology Released

08 October 2007

I know this is the High Llamas site and I normally would not do this, but I have been asked why I am not promoting this release. Jon Fell and Sean from The High Llamas started life in the early 80's in a band called Microdisney. It was formed by Cathal Coughlan and Sean in Cork in 1980. We had small success in Ireland and soon moved to the big London Stage in 1983 where Jon Fell and Tom Fenner joined and we raced around the UK entertaining students, goths, jazzers, and who or whatever came our way untill 1988. I am not going to tell you why or how we made the 6 LP's we did for Rough Trade Records and Virgin, or indeed what we were supposed to say musically. We made a small dent in the lives of a number of people around the world and I can honestly say I love most of the music we made back then. Sanctuary are reissueing an Anthology of Microdisney spanning their career. It's called From Daunt Square to Elsewhere: Anthology from 1982 -1988. It's out today Oct 8th 2007.

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Cammy Tack . A new Sean O'Hagan track on Chiller Cabinet Christmas CD

08 October 2007

Yes . I did a wee track for the Artic Circle , Chiller Cabinet people . Its a song on a Christmas CD due for a December release . Its an elctronic thing which moves into tune world a little later.When I get the release details I will load them up . As I said it will be available online from The Chiiler lot.

Cancelled Belgian dates

10 September 2007

Unfortunately we had to cancel the Belgian dates as a few of the band were not available and we are sorry especially as Soy un Caballo are such an amazing band to be playing with . I really want to make this up and do some Belgian and French dates . You know we love playing but as we are all involved in other projects to survive its hard to bring it together.Big apology to Thomas who set the whole thing up .

November dates

10 September 2007

The High Llamas may well be playing in Bordeuax on Nov 17th as part of an art festival celebrating work inspired by Brian Wilson . There may also be a chance of a Paris show on Nov 16th.

La Vie D'Artiste soundtrack out now

06 September 2007

So , it seems the film La Vie D'Artiste is released to cinema's in France and it looks like the soundtrack is available on the web . There have been favourable reviews for both film and music which is comforting. Click "Read more" below to see the film poster, read a review by Alan Baillie and find a link to the website for the film's producers - Haut Court.

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La Vie D'Artiste soundtrack out in September 2007

14 July 2007

Sean and Tim from Sterealab have collaborated to write a film score for Marc Fitoussi's La Vie D'Artiste .The soundtrack is out in September on Beggars in the USA and the world. The music is veryFrench and Very 1968 prhaps reflecting Lai aswell as some German music . The film is lovely . Marc Fitoussi wrote the screenplay and it has a late 60's auteur feel as I think all his work has .Its shot in the present and follows 3 characters through a short period of turbulence in their lives . The film is also out in September.I am really happy with the music and hope to be doing more work like this again with Tim .Please check it out . I loved wprking with Tim on this and we wrote the music ina short period which is a change for me .

Glasgow Show

08 July 2007

Ok. It looks like the next major show will be in Glasgow in Oct /Nov 2007. More details will follow and will be available in the events section.

Whitstable July 15th

08 July 2007

There is a fine pub on the beach in Whitstable , Kent, UK, called the Neptune .Anyone who's been near Whitstable will know this pub .On Sunday July 15th Sean and may be Marcus and Jon will play a few Llamas tunes sometime in the afternoon.All this is set up by the wonderful Tony Lyons . I think we will be playing a Tony and mates show, so if you're around please pop in .

Meltdown

08 July 2007

If anyone wants to know why we cancelled the London Water Rats show on June 20th it was because the Whole Llama lot were drafted in as the main band for Jarvis's Lost Women of Folk night at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on June 23. We were under the kosh and needed to get this one together.

La Vie D'Artiste

08 July 2007

Sean and Tim Gane from Stereolab have sneaked off and recorded a soundtrack for a major French film called La Vie D'Artiste directed by the talented Marc Fitoussi.The LP soundtrack will be released on Duophonic/Beggars in September .The film will be out at the same time .

Kennington Dog show is at 8.00pm not 4.00pm

19 May 2007

The show is an evening low key get together ,it may be just sean playing Llamas tunes on guitar or a few Llamas together playing through the tunes on acaoustic instruments. Its at the Dog House Pub on the corner of Kennington Road and Kennington Lane. 293 Kennington Rd.

Sean/High Llamas play Kennington Dog House May 20 Sunday afternoon

06 May 2007

Sean and maybe a few Llamas will do a relaxed session of Llamas tunes at the Kenningtonrocks Gently session on May 20 ,sunday afternoon from 4pm.Its free entry and very laid back. This is a little bonus for London and just down the road from where I live. Every second Sunday of the month hang out with the Kippered Collective at The Dog House in Kennington for Kennington Recording's Kennington Rocks…(but gently) all day session. Sean and may be a few more HiShowcasing musical secrets from across the UK down at the local pub, this is a great way to unwind after a busy weekend - the roast dinners are fantastic, but get there early to avoid dissapointment! The Dog House 293 Kennington Road London SE11 6BY Tel - 020 7820 9310 4pm – 11pm Free admission www.kippereduk.com/monthlysessions

THE HIGH LLAMAS Play in Bristol ,UK , June 9th

06 May 2007

Sean and maybe a few Llamas will do a relaxed session of Llamas tunes at the Kenningtonrocks Gently session on May 20 ,sunday afternoon from 4pm.Its free entry and very laid back. This is a little bonus for London and just down the road from where I live. Every second Sunday of the month hang out with the Kippered Collective at The Dog House in Kennington for Kennington Recording's Kennington Rocks…(but gently) all day session. Sean and may be a few more HiShowcasing musical secrets from across the UK down at the local pub, this is a great way to unwind after a busy weekend - the roast dinners are fantastic, but get there early to avoid dissapointment! The Dog House 293 Kennington Road London SE11 6BY Tel - 020 7820 9310 4pm – 11pm Free admission www.kippereduk.com/monthlysessions

Barcalona Show postponed

06 May 2007

Unfortunately the High Llamas Barcalona Show that was to take place on May 12 is now postponed . The promoter felt unsure about the final arrangements and thinks it would work better later in the year, when their promotions are on a more permanent basis. Really sorry about theis . We want to play as much as we can in Europe and the US . These changes are beyond our control.

Rob-related happenings

08 April 2007

Rob Allum has been working with producer Ethan Johns on the new Turin Brakes album. He's also been writing songs with Zero 7 singer Sia for her forthcoming solo album.

Sean contributes to new Heavy Blinkers album

08 April 2007

Jason MacIsaac of The Heavy Blinkers wrote in to report that Sean has made contributions to the forthcoming Blinkers double album Health. Specifically, he plays classical guitar on “mes craintes oubliees” and sings the bridge on the song “I should be sleeping.” There are some pictures of Sean and Rob with the Blinkers on this blog.

Pardon our dust…

28 March 2007

We're giving the site a little facelift, please beg our pardon as we sort out the kinks. Thanks!

Barcelona

20 March 2007

The High Llamas will be in Barcelona on May 12th but do not forget the first London show in a year at The Water Rats in Kings Cross , London.wE look forward to it so much.

Paris March 14 La Maroquinerie

12 March 2007

Just a note from Sean to say that the band are on their way to Paris and look forward to getting back to playing again . I hope this is the first of many anf that it extends throughout Europe and to the USA and Japan . We may even get to play outside London in the UK!!!!!!!!!!!! Its been 10 years since the band did any UK touring and not through any fault of our own.Many thanks to the chaps who are logging in on the Eventful site . We may see thr soundtrack to the movie La Vie D'Artist available in August or there abouts . Thats Tim Gane and Sean O'Hagan back in the studio . Its all done and waiting for the film release in August. ake care for now