Ex-Wise Heads

The evocative and exploratory Dance Of The Shadow Planets is US 'cloud guitarist' Jon Durant's seventh album.

Operating in the creative grey areas between Ambient, ECM Jazz, ethnic and atmospheric Rock, the album was recorded live in the studio with a quartet including Colin Edwin on fretless bass, Caryn Lin on violin and Jerry Leake on percussion.

"If you like David Torn, Michael Brook, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin, Eno, Steve Tibbetts each at their infinite guitar, textural guitar, guitar soundscaping, echo delay, loops, sustainesque best . . . then Jon Durant is for you." - EER Reviews

The Ex-Wise Heads (Colin Edwin and Geoff Leigh) new release Schemata showcases the duo's ever developing fascination with soundscapes, minimalism, atmospherics, unusual instrumentation and exotic and trance-like rhythmic patterns.

A dark and primal treasure.

Considered by the duo as their strongest release, Ex-Wise Heads' Celestial Disclosure provided a superb showcase for the band's unique fusion of jazz, electronica and world music.

A CD reissue (presented in Japanese-style vinyl miniature format) of the 2007 vinyl release, this edition includes an exclusive 11 minute plus bonus track.

An hypnotic exploration of the creative middle ground between fearless improvisation and structured composition.

Porcupine Tree bass player Colin Edwin's debut release as a solo performer is a cohesive collection of instrumentals and spoken word performances set to music.

Combining diverse influences in an atmospheric and focused way, Third Vessel is a mysterious and beautiful release.

A vinyl effect CD in a mini gatefold sleeve, with a stunning cover photograph by Frans Janssen. Also available as mp3 / flac download.

With their fourth album Liquid Assets, Ex-Wise Heads mainstays Colin Edwin and Geoff Leigh create a subtle blend of timeless and contemporary sounds.

A focused development of the band's unique approach, Liquid Assets intelligently blends ambient atmospheres with elemental rhythmic structures, striking solos, and refreshingly unusual instrumental combinations, all underpinned by Edwin's trademark powerful, deep, basslines.

Available as a CD or download with printable artwork.

Ex-Wise Heads' third studio album Holding Up The Sky finds the original duo of Colin Edwin and Geoff Leigh augmenting the band's raw and uninhibited sound with electro/ambient textures and an impressive cast of guest musicians in order to produce the most ambitious and approachable Ex-Wise Heads release to date.

Available as a CD or download with printable artwork.

Early in 2007, Ex-Wise Heads were approached to record an exclusive vinyl album for the Dutch experimental label, "C".

The resulting album, "Celestial Disclosure", comprises two flowing pieces - one piece per LP side - which blend ambient, minimalist and electronic influences, and feature Edwin's trademark deep bass and Leigh's exploratory flute and sax solos.

Unmistakably Ex-Wise Heads, yet possessing a more intense, almost devotional and spiritual atmosphere, than previous releases, "Celestial Disclosure lays claim to being the most inventive and personal Ex-Wise Heads release to date.

Grounded is the new download EP from the duo of Porcupine Tree's Colin Edwin and former Henry Cow instrumentalist, Geoff Leigh.

Comprising five tracks recorded during the band's exploratory sessions for the 'Holding Up the Sky' album, this exclusive download EP has a total running time of just under 25 minutes.Featuring guest contributions from trumpet player Ian Dixon and percussionist Rick Edwards, the EP also includes Neil Soutar playing guitar (a first for the Ex-Wise-Heads) on the ambitiously atmospheric title track.

The second album from the Ex-Wise Heads sees the trio of Geoff Leigh (Ex-Henry Cow), Porcupine Tree's Colin Edwin and percussionist Vincent Salzfass joined on five of the ten tracks by guest violinist Peter Knight.
Exploring territory from ethnicity to post-modernism, the sound of the Ex-Wise Heads is by turns lyrical, spacious, funky, angular and melodic. An unexpectedly accesible and refreshing take on roots-based music.

The second album from the Ex-Wise Heads sees the trio of Geoff Leigh (Ex-Henry Cow), Porcupine Tree's Colin Edwin and percussionist Vincent Salzfass joined on five of the ten tracks by guest violinist Peter Knight. Exploring territory from ethnicity to post-modernism, the sound of the Ex-Wise Heads is by turns lyrical, spacious, funky, angular and melodic. An unexpectedly accesible and refreshing take on roots-based musicAlso available as a CD

Originally released in 2000 on the Hidden Art label, the Ex-Wise Heads' 'No Grey Matter' is now reissued on the band's own Hard World label.

Recorded live in 1998 onto an ageing 4 track cassette machine and subsequently digitally mixed and mastered, Everything Is Hear comprises a balanced selection of compositions and improvisations.

Core members Geoff Leigh (sax/flute/electronics/vocals) and Colin Edwin (fretless bass/guimbri) are joined by multi-percussionist Julian Franks, whose Middle Eastern/Indian influenced style enhances the band's sparse, lean and powerfully direct sound.

Raw and spontaneous, but inviting nonetheless.