Hedz? That’s terrible spelling.
That’s what happens when you spend too long working with keyboards, computers and electronic equipment.
An electronic band! Haven’t they missed the boat?
Now might be a strange time to set up an electronic band, as it’s hardly shaking up the charts like it used to, but Temple Hedz have been around since 2002 and have enjoyed some success.
Ooh, sell out the parish hall did they!
Try Glastonbury, Solfest, Sunrise Celebration and Strawberry Fair, among others. They reportedly went down a storm at the Rox Festival in Bognor Regis a week or so back.
Okay, not bad. So who are they?
Temple Hedz was formed bydance producer, composer and musician Paul Savery. He lives in that well known breeding ground for dance pioneers -Warnham.
What do they say about themselves?
Well the website sounds off about the ‘blend of psychedelic warm melodies and high-energy funky electronica form the backdrop of this unique magical creation’.
Oh come on, you press the ‘demo’ button on the keyboard and bang a saucepan!
No denying it, electronic music doesn’t do anything for a lot of people, but live, there’s little to beat the atmsophere and these sounds really come alive. Temple Hedz have a reputation for being one of the best in the business.
Have they released any records?
They have indeed. 2007 saw the first release of their debut album ’Between Worlds’. The band now has a worldwide distributor and has just taken on a new vocalist and are looking to expand the sound for their new material.
Going places then?
Seemingly, although as I mentioned earlier, timing is not great for commercial success. But live this music will attract a following. There’s an incredible amount going on - all that equipment isn’t there just for show - and their light spectacular must be extraordinary for anyone that may be, shall we say, in a certain kind of mood!
What does it sound like?
Paul was influenced by the likes of Tangerine Dream, before getting into electronic music when it really hit the mainstream through the likes of Massive Attack, Chemical Brothers and Leftfield. His music takes on those influences and Paul’s picked up a few new tricks over the last few years.
What does The Resident think?
Well, other than buying the occasional DJ Dougal or Grooverider cassette from the guy in Jazz fashion store in the Bishopric back in the day, and a one off Basement Jaxx gig, we’re a long way off being an authoritative voice on dance music. So we’ll just say that we think that the 123 Spin Boosa Roots Mix is ‘phat’.
Right you are. So what’s next?
Another big one - the Alchemy Festival on 18th-20th.
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Where can I hear more?
There is a number of tracks at www.myspace.com/templehedz
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