Originally formed in Portsmouth in 198? Original members Mark and Frank kept the music happening at College while studying for Degrees. The band jammed extensively while at Queen Mary College in the early 80's. Also we played live at some free festivals. Very psychedelic, very out there, very unaccessable at times. We recorded many sessions where the tape was left running. Recordings would be edited and improvised over again live. Also the band re-recorded many of their previously written songs. Below are some of my remastered recordings from the college era.
Although technically not Ethel, I include some of the many incredible pieces recorded with Mark in our Montrose House studio.
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A band I joined during my college years 1981 - 1984
At Queen Mary College 1984
At Queen Mary College 1984
At Racton Ruin 1985
Confirmed by Mike Hobson whose band opened at this gig
Members
Mark Nisbet - Bass and Vox
Frank Wilkinson - Guitars and Vox
Mike Furness - Guitar
Matt ........... - Drums
Chris Biddlecombe - Vox
Martin Mensik - Keyboards and Vox
Roger Spraggs?? - Sax
Duncan ........ ?? – Trombone
Don't - The Video
Confliction
Lyrics :
It Went Too Fast
Lyrics : Mark Nisbet
M + M Jam Number 7
Music by Mark and Martin
M + M Jam Number 3
Music by Mark and Martin
M + M Jam Number 4
Music by Mark and Martin
More Talk
Lyrics : Biddlecombe
Pathway
Lyrics : Mark Nisbet
Positive Feedback
Lyrics : Mark Nisbet
Theme From an Ethel Western
Music : Mark and Martin
Toby's Song
Lyrics : Mark Nisbet
It's A Pity Humans Ain't Human
Lyrics :
Can't Get Her Out Of My Mind
Lyrics :
Pygmalion
Music : Mike Furness
Lost Companion (Live)
Live at Racton Ruin
Lyrics : Mark Nisbet
Conflicted Mind (Live)
Live at Racton Ruin
Lyrics : Mark Nisbet
Spike Skin (Live)
Live at Racton Ruin
Lyrics :
Vacuole Jam
The End Of Nigh Is Near
Lyrics :
So Splendid A Fish
Frankie Goes Overboard
Music by Mike Furness
Last Train To Motivation
Lyrics : Martin
Freakout 245
Music Mark and Martin
The Chariot
These Four Walls (Live)
at Racton Ruin
Lyrics :
(Loosing Hand (Live)
at Racton Ruin
Lyrics :
Foetus Free Toys
Lyrics :
Flight To Freedom
Music : Mark and Martin
Not A Chance In Hell (Live)
at Racton Ruin
Call For Passing Time
Lyrics By : Mark Nisbet
Trust You
It's Your Reality
Lyrics By : Mark Nisbet
A Song Without Trousers
Music By Mike Furness
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