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Alpha Top 500
'''Sea of Faces''' was a 1966 single for English Group [[The Ways and Means]]. Composed by [[Brian Parker (musician)|Brian Parker]] and [[Kim Fowley]], it became a hit for the group in early 1967.
https://www.radioalfa.dk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LISTEN2023.pdf


Appears on
==Background==
https://www.offiziellecharts.de/album-details-402205
[[Brian Parker (musician)|Brian Parker]] co-wrote the song with [[Kim Fowley]] for the UK group, [[Unit Four Plus Two]] when Fowley was living in England with [[P.J. Proby]]. The group recorded the song but it never had a release.<ref>''Who Put the Bomp'', Spring 1975 - [https://archive.org/details/Bomp13Spring1975/page/n41/mode/2up Page 43 Feedback]</ref><ref>Gamma Gaana - [https://open.gaana.com/song/sea-of-faces-32 Sea of Faces]</ref>


Ebony Chart
It was recorded by [[The Ways and Means]] who were managed by [[Ron Fairway]], a one-time manager of [[The Foundations]].<ref>''Record Mirror'', No. 304 Week ending Jan. 7, 1967 - [https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Record-Mirror/60s/67/Record-Mirror-1967-01-07.pdf Page 4 OUT NOW from THE WAYS AND MEANS, 'SEA OF FACES' on Pye 7N 17217]</ref><ref>''Melody Maker'', November 11, 1967 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-UK/Music/Archive-Melody-Maker-IDX/IDX/60s/Melody-Maker-1967-1111-IDX-1.pdf Page 1 Foundations hit top spot]</ref> Backed with "Make The Radio A Little Louder", it was released on Pye 7N 17277.<ref>''Melody Maker'', 7 January 1967 - [https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Melody-Maker/60s/67/Melody-Maker-1967-0107.pdf Page 2 OUT NOW FROM THE WAYS AND MEANS, SEA OF FACES]</ref><ref>The Strange Brew - [https://thestrangebrew.co.uk/interviews/the-ways-and-means/ The Ways and Means]</ref> It became a minor hit for the band.<ref>Radio London Ltd - [https://www.radiolondon.co.uk/caroline/stonewashed/carolinecharts/073%20January%2021%201967.htm Radio Caroline Countdown Of Sound, Last week 44, This week 41 Sea Of Faces, Ways & Means]</ref>
19.04.2020 19:30
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16.8.1979
11. (-) The locomotion - Ebony
https://germancharts.de/forum.asp?todo=viewthread&id=58067


Music Week
The group did a promotion for the song at the Tiles club in Oxford Street with [[Jimi Hendrix]] who had just released "Hey Joe".<ref>The Strange Brew - [https://thestrangebrew.co.uk/interviews/the-ways-and-means/ The Ways and Means]</ref>
https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1977/Music-Week-1977-04-23.pdf

Along with "I don't Need Anything" by [[Sandie Shaw]], "Sugar Town" by [[Nancy Sinatra]], "[[Talk Talk (The Music Machine song)|Talk Talk]]" by [[The Music Machine]] and "Rosie" by [[Max Bygraves]] and [[Kenny Ball]], "Sea of Faces" was noted as one of the Pye Records chart climbing singles by ''[[Disc and Music Echo]]'' in the magazine's January 14 issue.<ref>''Disc and Music Echo'', January 14, 1967 - [https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Disc/1967/DISC-&-Music-Echo-1967-01-14.pdf Page 11 PYE CHART CLIMBING SINGLES]</ref>

They followed up with Breaking Up a Dream" which was released on the [[Trend Records (UK label)|Trend Label]].<ref>''Melody Maker'', February 10, 1968 - [https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Melody-Maker/60s/68/Melody-Maker-1968-0210.pdf Page 6 FOLLOW THE NEW RECORD TREND]</ref>
==Chart==
It got no.39 on the [[Radio City (pirate radio station)|Radio City]] City Sixty chart for the Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 January 1967 period,<ref>The Pirate Radio Hall of Fame - [https://www.offshoreradio.co.uk/chart65.htm The City Sixties, The City Sixty, 1st - 8th January 1967]</ref> and to no. 41 on the [[Radio Caroline]] chart on the 21st.<ref>Radio London Ltd - [https://www.radiolondon.co.uk/caroline/stonewashed/carolinecharts/073%20January%2021%201967.htm Radio Caroline Countdown Of Sound, Last week 44, This week 41 Sea Of Faces, Ways & Means]</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}


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'''Osprey V''' is a Palestinian rock band from Gaza. It is likely that they are the first musical group of their type from Gaza.
==Background==
The band is made up of an accountant, two lawyers, an agronomist and a Swiss humanitarian worker. The band is led by accountant, Raji El-Jaru. Both he and his cousin Moamin El-Jaru were instrumental in the band's creation. Another member is cousin Saed.<ref>''euronews.culture'', 24/01/2022 - [https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/01/24/meet-the-rock-band-shining-a-light-on-the-people-of-gaza-s-struggles Meet the rock band shining a light on the people of Gaza's struggles By Rosie-Lyse Thompson & Ruwaida Amer]</ref> As Gaza's first rock group,<ref>''Reuters'', August 6, 2021 - [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/well-scream-our-pain-gazas-first-rock-band-osprey-v-takes-wing-2021-08-04/ Middle East, 'We'll scream our pain': Gaza's first rock band, Osprey V, takes wing By Nidal Al-Mughrabi]</ref> the band came into being in 2017.<ref>''Middle East Eye'', 29 November 2022 - [https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/gaza-rock-band-music-palestinians-plight-pictures In pictures: Rage against the siege - Gaza rock band gives voice to Palestinian plight - Rakan Abed El Rahman]</ref> They would practice and perform in a studio above an electrical store which was owned by the father of one of the band members.<ref>''Vanity Fair'', January 25, 2022 - [https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/01/generation-gaza-the-young-have-pride-despite-privations Generation Gaza: The Young Have Pride Despite Privations BY JANINE DI GIOVANNI]</ref>

They needed a drummer and they took on Swiss aid worker Thomas Kucherhans who was currently doing aid work in Gaza.<ref>''euronews.culture'', 24/01/2022 - [https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/01/24/meet-the-rock-band-shining-a-light-on-the-people-of-gaza-s-struggles Meet the rock band shining a light on the people of Gaza's struggles By Rosie-Lyse Thompson & Ruwaida Amer]</ref> In the beginning they created an air of mystery by having their faces covered. They sing about the issue of Palestinians and their plight.<ref>''Daily Sabah'', AUG 04, 2021 - [https://www.dailysabah.com/arts/music/gazas-1st-rock-band-gives-voice-to-palestinian-cause-pains Gaza's 1st rock band gives voice to Palestinian cause, pains]</ref>

As of 2022, they were managed by Asmaa Tayeh, a young lady who studied English literature at Al-Azhar University.<ref>We Are Not Numbers, 18 Mar 2022 - [https://wearenotnumbers.org/contributors/asmaa_tayeh/ Asmaa Tayeh]</ref>
==Career==
The group performed one night at the studio that was above the shop and journalist [[Janine di Giovanni]] went to hear them play.<ref>''Vanity Fair'', January 25, 2022 - [https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/01/generation-gaza-the-young-have-pride-despite-privations Generation Gaza: The Young Have Pride Despite Privations BY JANINE DI GIOVANNI]</ref>

They performed live in an online concert, "Live for Gaza" which was in April 2021. [[Roger Waters]] of [[Pink Floyd]] was an attendee. The event was to raise money for artists in the Palestinian territories.<ref>''Pakistan Observer'', 2021 - [https://pakobserver.net/gazas-first-rock-band-osprey-v-gives-voice-to-palestinians/ Gaza’s first rock band, Osprey V gives voice to Palestinians]</ref> Other attendees were [[Tom Morello]] from [[Rage Against the Machine]],<ref>''Middle East Eye'', 29 November 2022 - [https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/gaza-rock-band-music-palestinians-plight-pictures In pictures: Rage against the siege - Gaza rock band gives voice to Palestinian plight - Rakan Abed El Rahman]</ref> and [[Brian Eno]]. In addition to Osprey V, other artists from Gaza were Wafaa Alnjeili, and Badeel Band.<ref>''Rolling Stone'', APRIL 9, 2021 - [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/roger-waters-tom-morello-brian-eno-live-for-gaza-1153788/ <u>MUSIC</u>, Roger Waters, Tom Morello, Brian Eno Plan ‘Live for Gaza’ Event<br><small>Former Pink Floyd singer-songwriter will perform a new rendition of his solo song, "The Bravery of Being Out of Range"</small> BY KORY GROW]</ref>

In 2022, they recieved some support from the Intersticia Foundation with funds to go towards sound and recording equipment.<ref>Intersticia - [https://intersticia.org/category/gaza-sky-geeks/ Intersticia’s Decade in Review, 2022]</ref>

In a clip uploaded by the Delia Arts Foundation, dated Jun 21, 2023, the band members talk about their upcoming debut album.<ref>Delia Arts Foundation - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoUkqoIvVGY Osprey V أوسبري: Delia Sessions # 015 | Drops (قطرات الحياة) , Home (وطن), 5:00]</ref>
==Members==
Musicians:
*Raji Al Jaru -lead singer, rhythm guitarist, lead guitar
* Momen Al Jaru - bass guitarist
* Sa'ed Al Jaru - lead guitarist, backing vocals
* Siraj Al Shawa - keyboardist, electronic musician, backing vocals
* Ezz Al Sawada - drums, percussionist, backing vocals<ref>Delia Arts Foundation - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoUkqoIvVGY Osprey V أوسبري: Delia Sessions # 015 | Drops (قطرات الحياة) , Home (وطن), Musicians]</ref>
===Past members===
* Thomas Kucherhans - drums

==Further reading==
* ''Reuters'', August 6, 2021 - [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/well-scream-our-pain-gazas-first-rock-band-osprey-v-takes-wing-2021-08-04/ Middle East, 'We'll scream our pain': Gaza's first rock band, Osprey V, takes wing By Nidal Al-Mughrabi]
* ''euronews.culture'', 24/01/2022 - [https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/01/24/meet-the-rock-band-shining-a-light-on-the-people-of-gaza-s-struggles Meet the rock band shining a light on the people of Gaza's struggles By Rosie-Lyse Thompson & Ruwaida Amer]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* Osprey V channel - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxoMuBfSVc8 Osprey V - "Home", Premiered Dec 13, 2019]
* Delia Arts Foundation - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoUkqoIvVGY Osprey V أوسبري: Delia Sessions # 015 | Drops (قطرات الحياة) , Home (وطن) (audio and video)]
* Delia Arts Foundation - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoUkqoIvVGY Osprey V أوسبري: Delia Sessions # 015 | Drops (قطرات الحياة) , Home (وطن)]

Revision as of 09:27, 7 November 2023

"Bruton Music"World Radio History"
https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-Cash-Box-IDX/80s/1984/CB-1984-01-21-OCR-Page-0006.pdf https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/80s/1984/CB-1984-01-21.pdf https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1986/Music-Week-1986-02-01.pdf https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-UK/Music/Archive-Music-Week-IDX/IDX/1988/Music-Week-1988-09-24-S-OCR-OCR-Page-0020.pdf https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1978/Music-Week-1978-04-29.pdf https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/70s/78/RW-1978-05-05.pdf

Others

Almond Marzipan on BBC Essex Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-Yd_jaZde4

Almond Marzipan

RECORD MIRROR, Week ending March 22, 1969, Page 2 THANK YOU

https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Record-Mirror/60s/69/Record-Mirror-1969-03-22-S-OCR.pdf

Tony Gomez Page https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Record-Mirror/60s/69/Record-Mirror-1969-03-22-S-OCR.pdf



Cash Box June 21, 1969 - Chickadee Good Info and Argentina Entry


Hal Shaper info https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/70s/1975/Billboard%201975-02-01.pdf


FOUNDATIONS IN ROW WITH PYE https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Melody-Maker/60s/69/Melody-Maker-1969-0607.pdf


Any Old Time release https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Melody-Maker/60s/68/Melody-Maker-1968-0420.pdf

More

MELODY MAKER, February 1, 1964 -Page 7 Mike Felana New Star https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Melody-Maker/60s/64/Melody-Maker-1964-02-01-S-OCR.pdf


Page 16-MELODY MAKER. April 27, 1963

  • JOHN WILLIAMS' BIG BAND
  • JOHNNY BURCH QUARTET

featuring MIKE FALANA Monday. April 29th (7.30) https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Melody-Maker/60s/63/Melody-Maker-1963-04-27-S-OCR.pdf


Page 2-MELODY MAKER. April 27, 1963 Drummer Colin Miller joines Len Baldwin's Dauphine Street Six from eric Allandale band https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Melody-Maker/60s/63/Melody-Maker-1963-04-27-S-OCR.pdf



https://songwriterstories.com/01_TonyMacaulay/Episode.htm


Stoney Ground https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/70s/71/RW-1971-11-13.pdf

Class offers share in Disci shop https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Disc/1969/Disc-1969-07-05.pdf

Class Add and Harris at Sea https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Disc/1969/Disc-1969-07-05.pdf

Chech tour https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Melody-Maker/60s/69/Melody-Maker-1969-0222.pdf

Pictured with Barry class https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/60s/1969/Billboard%201969-05-17.pdf

Buttercup 1 in Singapore https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/60s/1969/Billboard-1969-03-22.pdf Still 1 https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/60s/1969/Billboard-1969-03-29.pdf

A U. S. Tour Set For Foundations LONDON-Pye group the Foundations begin a six -week tour of the U. S. April 16, during which they will record a new single in Detroit. Tony McCauley will fly to the States to supervise the recording in M During the tour the Founda�tions will be presented with a gold disk for the U. S. sales of "Build Me Up Buttercup," world sales of which have topped 3.5 million. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/60s/1969/Billboard-1969-03-29.pdf

Foundations at Copa Waow https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/60s/69/Record-World-1969-05-03.pdf

Peddlers https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/New-Musical-Express/1967/NME-1967-11-18-S-OCR.pdf


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Isetta & Ebony TV http://liverockshows.com/DVDCOLLECTION_MUSIKLADEN.html https://www.discovideos.com/musikladen-1972-1984-on-35-dvd/ Chart https://www.ukmix.org/forum/chart-discussion/chart-analysis/121831-danish-chart-archive-singles-1979-____-b-t-ifpi-dk/page3

Alpha Top 500 https://www.radioalfa.dk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LISTEN2023.pdf

Appears on https://www.offiziellecharts.de/album-details-402205

Ebony Chart 19.04.2020 19:30 Hitshits2 Guest 16.8.1979 11. (-) The locomotion - Ebony https://germancharts.de/forum.asp?todo=viewthread&id=58067

Music Week https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-Week/1977/Music-Week-1977-04-23.pdf