Voiceprint Records
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Voiceprint Records is a company and record label
based in England
, founded in 1990 by Rob Ayling. They specialise in re-releasing old material, especially progressive rock
, but also have new releases, all under the Voiceprint and other imprints.
The holding company, Zeit Distribution Ltd., went into insolvency in 2010. It was replaced by the phoenix company
, Gonzo Multimedia.
album, ‘The Australian years. Among the many other artists whose recordings have been released by the company are Leonard Cohen
, The Fall (whose Cog Sinister label was acquired by Voiceprint in 1997), Fish
, Gong
, Hawkwind
, Steve Hillage
, Patrick Moraz
, Anthony Phillips
, Rick Wakeman
, and Yes
.
The company also releases classical music and related documentaries.
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
based in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, founded in 1990 by Rob Ayling. They specialise in re-releasing old material, especially progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
, but also have new releases, all under the Voiceprint and other imprints.
The holding company, Zeit Distribution Ltd., went into insolvency in 2010. It was replaced by the phoenix company
Phoenix company
A phoenix company is a commercial entity which has emerged from the collapse of another through insolvency.The new company is set up to trade in the same or similar trading activities as the former, and is able to present the appearance of "business as usual" to its customers.-Phoenix Companies in...
, Gonzo Multimedia.
Labels
Voiceprint operates a number of record labels, including some for a single band or set of related artists. Major Voiceprint labels include Blueprint.Artists
The first release on Voiceprint was a Daevid AllenDaevid Allen
Daevid Allen , sometimes credited as Divided Alien, an Australian poet, guitarist, singer, composer and performance artist is co-founder of psychedelic rock groups Soft Machine and Gong .-Biography:In 1960, inspired by the Beat Generation writers he had discovered...
album, ‘The Australian years. Among the many other artists whose recordings have been released by the company are Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist. Cohen published his first book of poetry in Montreal in 1956 and his first novel in 1963. His work often explores religion, isolation, sexuality and interpersonal relationships...
, The Fall (whose Cog Sinister label was acquired by Voiceprint in 1997), Fish
Fish
Fish are a paraphyletic group of organisms that consist of all gill-bearing aquatic vertebrate animals that lack limbs with digits. Included in this definition are the living hagfish, lampreys, and cartilaginous and bony fish, as well as various extinct related groups...
, Gong
Gong
A gong is an East and South East Asian musical percussion instrument that takes the form of a flat metal disc which is hit with a mallet....
, Hawkwind
Hawkwind
Hawkwind are an English rock band, one of the earliest space rock groups. Their lyrics favour urban and science fiction themes. They are also a noted precursor to punk rock and now are considered a link between the hippie and punk cultures....
, Steve Hillage
Steve Hillage
Steve Hillage is an English musician, best known as a guitarist. He is associated with the Canterbury scene and has worked in experimental domains since the late 1960s...
, Patrick Moraz
Patrick Moraz
Patrick Philippe Moraz is a progressive rock keyboard player. He is best known as the keyboardist for the progressive rock band Yes, from 1974 to 1976, and the Moody Blues from 1978 to 1991...
, Anthony Phillips
Anthony Phillips
Anthony Edwin "Ant" Phillips is an English multi instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of the band Genesis. He played guitar and sang backing vocals until leaving in 1970, following the recording of their second album, Trespass...
, Rick Wakeman
Rick Wakeman
Richard Christopher Wakeman is an English keyboard player, composer and songwriter best known for being the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band Yes...
, and Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
.
The company also releases classical music and related documentaries.