First try on a Roland GP16 digital guitar processor back in 1990, a big deal back then, though Roland tones of the day still sound quite good!

Astronaut 1990

A live instrumental track called The Emperor, captured live by sound engineer Tadgh Kelliher in Sir Henry's Rock cafe, in Cork city Ireland, on February 10th, 1982

The Emperor Sir Henrys 1982 Feb 10

'Long Way 'round', a track from the 1982 Factor Fiction Maxi single

Long Way Round, Factor Fiction 82

First try outs on a Roland GP16, back in 1990, when it was a highly innovative digital guitar effect, unmatched by any other, great fun at the time, pure improvisation!

Tongue Twisted 1990

'I can see it in her eyes', an improvised song, while exploring the capabilities of a Yamaha PSR-410 keyboard, bought while living in Lyon, France back then, fond memories, not a guitar in sight!

See It In Her Eyes 95

Improvisation on a brand new Roland GP16, borrowed from a Danish friend in Eindhoven, back in 1990.

Candid View 1990

First encounter improvisations on a Roland GP16 back around 1990

Just Tell Me Why 1990

Tascam 4 track recording with Danish friend Mik Pedersen in Eindhoven, back in 1990

Pain Of Loving 90

A Factor Fiction track from the RTE Radio 2 Dave Fanning sessions recorded in 1982. Band friend and record producer Tadhg Kelleher of Sulan studio Ballyvourney brought along his then cutting edge Roland space echo/ chorus effect with him, which excited Ian Wilson, the radio sessions producer so much, he ran most of the mix through the effect! Factor Fiction comprised: Mike O'Brien - vocals, Padraig Murphy - drums, Paul O'Mahony - bass, Ger Hennessy - keyboards, Vincent Lyons - guitar

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