John Graham (producer)
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John Graham is a British record producer
, songwriter, vocalist who is also known under the pseudonyms "Quivver" "Skanna" "Stoneproof" and "Space Manoeuvres". He was a former member of music production team Tilt. More recently, he has recorded and toured with the Welsh electronic group, Hybrid
.
. Again under the Quivver name he released "Believe in Me" on Perfecto Records
. Later, he joined Parks & Wilson as part of Tilt
, who produced the top 20 hit "Invisible".
In 1999, Graham left Tilt to pursue a solo career. As Space Manoeuvres with Lea Kenny, he released the popular "Stage One" on Hooj Choons
. Graham readopted his "Quivver" moniker to produce "One Last Time" and "She Does" on VC Recordings, a sublabel of Virgin Records
. In 2001, he became a resident DJ
at Twilo
and released Transport 5
, the fifth entry in the Tranceport
series on Kinetic Records
. The next year he produced the follow-up to "Stage One" with "Pluto Disko" under the name Space Manoeuvres. He also founded his own record label, Boz Boz Recordings, in 2003 as part of parent label Trust the DJ Records. In 2004, Boz Boz released Graham's single "Space Manoeuvres Part 3" under Quivver. The next year, Graham released his first album Oid
on Lost Language
under the moniker Space Manoeuvres. In 2005 he takes part for the Planet Funk
album as vocal member.
In 2006, Graham appeared on progressive house/breaks act Hybrid
third LP, I Choose Noise
as a vocalist. Graham has also toured with the group as a semipermanent vocalist, along with Charlotte James.
In 2008, Graham's album under the Quivver name, Dirty Nails & Vapour Trails was released on Critical Rhythms.
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, songwriter, vocalist who is also known under the pseudonyms "Quivver" "Skanna" "Stoneproof" and "Space Manoeuvres". He was a former member of music production team Tilt. More recently, he has recorded and toured with the Welsh electronic group, Hybrid
Hybrid (producers)
Hybrid are a British electronic music group based in Swansea, comprising Mike Truman and Chris Healings, with the addition of Charlotte James completing their 2010 lineup. They are primarily known as a progressive breaks act, although they overlap considerably with progressive house and trance...
.
History
John Graham began music production in the early 1990s. Originally, he produced and released several darkside jungle singles under the name Skanna. Under the alias of "Quivver", he released "Saxy Lady" and "Twist & Shout" on A&M Records Lt. UKA&M Records
A&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
. Again under the Quivver name he released "Believe in Me" on Perfecto Records
Perfecto Records
Perfecto Records is a United Kingdom based Trance record label founded by Paul Oakenfold in 1989.-History:Perfecto was founded by electronic music record producer and DJ Paul Oakenfold in 1989...
. Later, he joined Parks & Wilson as part of Tilt
Tilt (producers)
Tilt is a British group of electronic record producers, composed of Andy Moor and Mick Parks.Tilt was started in Coventry, England by Mick Parks and Mick Wilson. They became resident DJs at Eclipse, one of the early 1990s rave dance clubs. During their time at Eclipse, they met Sasha, who...
, who produced the top 20 hit "Invisible".
In 1999, Graham left Tilt to pursue a solo career. As Space Manoeuvres with Lea Kenny, he released the popular "Stage One" on Hooj Choons
Hooj Choons
Hooj Choons is a house record label formed by Alex Simons and Red Jerry in 1990. The first release was "Carnival de Casa" by Rio Rhythm Band, however, it was not until 1992's release of Felix's "Don't You Want Me", which Red Jerry and Faithless founder-member Rollo co-produced, that Hooj Choons...
. Graham readopted his "Quivver" moniker to produce "One Last Time" and "She Does" on VC Recordings, a sublabel of Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
. In 2001, he became a resident DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
at Twilo
Twilo
Twilo was an American nightclub in operation from 1995 to 2001 in New York City and from 2006 to 2007 in Miami. The New York location at 530 West 27th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan regularly attracted a crowd of thousands to its warehouse-like dance floor...
and released Transport 5
Transport 5
Transport 5 is a mix album released by Quivver in 2001. It was released on Kinetic Records.-Track listing:#Loki - "NYCU " #Dark Driver - "Re-Vision 2 " #Aquilia - "Voodoo "...
, the fifth entry in the Tranceport
Tranceport
Tranceport is a trance music DJ mix album series. The series debuted in November 1998 with Paul Oakenfold's Tranceport, released on Kinetic Records...
series on Kinetic Records
Kinetic Records
Kinetic Records was a New York City-based record label founded by Steve Lau , that launched the careers of artists and DJs such as Paul Oakenfold, BT, Deepsky, Kosheen, Tilt, Timo Maas, Grace, Sandra Collins, Billy Thermal, Binary Finary, and Shpongle...
. The next year he produced the follow-up to "Stage One" with "Pluto Disko" under the name Space Manoeuvres. He also founded his own record label, Boz Boz Recordings, in 2003 as part of parent label Trust the DJ Records. In 2004, Boz Boz released Graham's single "Space Manoeuvres Part 3" under Quivver. The next year, Graham released his first album Oid
Oid (album)
Oid is an album of progressive house and breaks music released by producer John Graham under the name Space Manoeuvres.-Track listing:#Zero Downtime #Stage One #Zone Two #Part Three #Quadrant Four...
on Lost Language
Lost Language
thumb|200px|Lost LanguageLost Language is a subsidiary of the now defunct Hooj Choons label. Despite the closing of Hooj, Lost Language has remained open. The label was originally led by Ben Lost. It has published over 80 singles since 2000. It has also published the label compilation series...
under the moniker Space Manoeuvres. In 2005 he takes part for the Planet Funk
Planet Funk
Planet Funk is an Italian electronic dance musical ensemble.Members are Sergio Della Monica, Alex Neri, Domenico GG Canu, Marco Baroni, Alex Uhlmann and Alessandro Sommella , in addition to a series of guest singers in collaboration, like Dan Black, Sally Doherty, Raiz and John Graham...
album as vocal member.
In 2006, Graham appeared on progressive house/breaks act Hybrid
Hybrid (producers)
Hybrid are a British electronic music group based in Swansea, comprising Mike Truman and Chris Healings, with the addition of Charlotte James completing their 2010 lineup. They are primarily known as a progressive breaks act, although they overlap considerably with progressive house and trance...
third LP, I Choose Noise
I Choose Noise
I Choose Noise is the third studio album by British progressive breakbeat band Hybrid, as well as an EP by the same. The album included recorded symphonic sequences by the Seattle Session Orchestra, and was produced in collaboration with composer Harry Gregson-Williams.The album was released in...
as a vocalist. Graham has also toured with the group as a semipermanent vocalist, along with Charlotte James.
In 2008, Graham's album under the Quivver name, Dirty Nails & Vapour Trails was released on Critical Rhythms.
Usage of other media
- The Space Manoeuvres track "Part Three" contains dialogue from the film Dark City, spoken by Kiefer SutherlandKiefer SutherlandKiefer Sutherland is an English-born Canadian actor, producer and director, best known for his portrayal of Jack Bauer on the Fox thriller drama series 24 for which he has won an Emmy Award , a Golden Globe award , two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Satellite...
. - The Space Manoeuvres track "Stage One" contains dialogue from the trailer for Event HorizonEvent Horizon (film)Event Horizon is a 1997 science fantasy horror film. The screenplay was written by Philip Eisner and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. The film stars Laurence Fishburne and Sam Neill...
.
Selected discography
- 1994: "Saxy Lady" (UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#56 ) (as Quivver) (A&M Records Lt. UKA&M RecordsA&M Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that operates under the mantle of its Interscope-Geffen-A&M division.-Beginnings:...
) - 1994: "Twist + Shout" (as Quivver) (AM:PM)
- 1995: "Believe in Me" (UK #56) (as Quivver) (PerfectoPerfecto RecordsPerfecto Records is a United Kingdom based Trance record label founded by Paul Oakenfold in 1989.-History:Perfecto was founded by electronic music record producer and DJ Paul Oakenfold in 1989...
) - 1999: "Everything's Not You" (UK #68) (as Stoneproof) (VC Recordings)
- 1999: "Stage One" (UK #25) (as Space Manoeuvres) (Hooj ChoonsHooj ChoonsHooj Choons is a house record label formed by Alex Simons and Red Jerry in 1990. The first release was "Carnival de Casa" by Rio Rhythm Band, however, it was not until 1992's release of Felix's "Don't You Want Me", which Red Jerry and Faithless founder-member Rollo co-produced, that Hooj Choons...
) - 2005: FactoidFactoid (Album)Factoid is a limited edition album of progressive house and breaks music released by producer John Graham under the name Space Manoeuvres. It contains exclusive versions and remixes of songs from his album Oid and was released as a double 12" vinyl release limited to 100 copies making it one of...
[LOSTLP04XX] (as Space Manoeuvres) (Lost LanguageLost Languagethumb|200px|Lost LanguageLost Language is a subsidiary of the now defunct Hooj Choons label. Despite the closing of Hooj, Lost Language has remained open. The label was originally led by Ben Lost. It has published over 80 singles since 2000. It has also published the label compilation series...
) Limited 100 edition run of unreleased mixes from Deeptone, Gardner and Southall, & Probspot. - 2005: OidOid (album)Oid is an album of progressive house and breaks music released by producer John Graham under the name Space Manoeuvres.-Track listing:#Zero Downtime #Stage One #Zone Two #Part Three #Quadrant Four...
(as Space Manoeuvres) (Lost LanguageLost Languagethumb|200px|Lost LanguageLost Language is a subsidiary of the now defunct Hooj Choons label. Despite the closing of Hooj, Lost Language has remained open. The label was originally led by Ben Lost. It has published over 80 singles since 2000. It has also published the label compilation series...
) - 2008: Dirty Nails & Vapour Trails (as Quivver) (Boz Boz)