Tan-Hauser Gate

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Tan-Hauser Gate
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Background information
Origin London, England
Genre(s) Alternative
Years active 2004–present
Label(s) None at present
Website http://www.tan-hausergate.com/
Members
James Hoare
Matt Parsons
Theo Botha
Oliver Kampshoff
Dave Vine
Former members
Will Darling
Amirali Kasraie

Tan-Hauser Gate are a rock/pop band from London, England.

The band's name comes from a line at the end of the Blade runner, a science fiction movie starring Harrison Ford, where a replicant describes Tan-Hauser's Gate as one of the places he has visited in space.

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[edit] Band Members

The band consists of:

  • James Hoare (Vocals & Rhythm Guitar)
  • Oliver Kampshoff (Lead Guitar)
  • Theo Botha (Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals)
  • Matt Parsons (Keyboards/Electronics)
  • Dave Vine (Drums)

[edit] Sound/Style

The music is a blend of rock/pop and electronica/synth, which gives them an extremely distinctive sound, sometimes described as Neo-noir.

Image:Thgband06.jpg The current Tan-Hauser Gate line up.

[edit] Discography

[edit] First EP

Image:THGReplicant.jpg Tan-Hauser Gate's first EP, Replicant


[edit] Album

Image:travelintwos.jpeg Tan-Hauser Gate's 2005 Album, Travel In Twos


[edit] Latest EP

Image:THGSchool.jpg Tan-Hauser Gate's 2006 EP, School

Tan-Hauser Gate
James Hoare | Matt Parsons | Theo Botha | Oliver Kampshoff | Dave Vine
(Past Members) Will Darling | Amirali Kasraie
Tan-Hauser Gate discography

Studio albums: Travel In Twos

EPs: Replicant | School

Singles: Tell Me When It's Over