The Fall of the House of Usher - An Opera by (1991)
Libretto by Chris Judge Smith from the tale by Edgar Allen Poe
The Characters:
THE CHOIR - Sarah-Jane Morris
MONTRESOR - Andy Bell
RODERICK USHER - Peter Hammill
MADELINE USHER - Lene Lovich
THE HERBALIST - Herbert Gronemeyer
THE VOICES OF THE HOUSE - Peter Hammill
Performed, arranged and recorded by Peter Hammill at Sofa Sound
And Terra Incognita
Except: parts of Ms. Lovich's performance, recorded at H.O.M.E. Studios
by Les Chappell.
Mr. Gronemeyer's performance recorded at Outside Studios
by Christoph Matlok
Peter Joseph Andrew Hammill (born August 19, 1948) is a British singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for being the frontman of Van der Graaf Generator and his prolific solo career. Hammill began playing music at the age of seven, influenced by artists like Bob Dylan and The Beatles. In 1967 he formed Van der Graaf Generator, a progressive rock band that achieved great success in the 1970s with albums such as "Pawn Hearts" (1972) and "Godbluff" (1970). Hammill is known for his unique, powerful, and theatrical vocal style, often accompanied by complex and introspective lyrics. After the first dissolution of Van der Graaf Generator in 1978, Hammill continued to record music under his own name, releasing over 30 albums throughout his career. Some of his most representative tracks include "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers" (1973), "Man-Erg" (1976) and "The Silent Corner and the Empty Stage" (1982). His music is characterized by a dark, melodic, and often experimental atmosphere, with influences ranging from progressive rock to jazz fusion. Hammill has collaborated with numerous artists, including David Sylvian and Robert Fripp.
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