Paul Hemmings

Paul Jeremy Hemmings is an English musician and photographer. He composed the theme song for the BBC soap opera Doctors.

Paul Hemmings
Birth namePaul Jeremy Hemmings
BornLiverpool, England
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer, photographer
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, piano, organ
Years active1987–present
LabelsViper

Career

In 2000, Hemmings composed the theme song for the BBC daytime soap opera Doctors.[1][2]

Hemmings played with The La's, Mike Badger and The Onset and Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds. He is also a partner in Liverpool's independent Viper Label.

Hemmings' current project is called The Floatation Project.[3] Their debut album Sonic Stories was called "understated splendour" by Mojo magazine in May 2005, whilst Uncut said "Guitarist Paul Hemmings can shine from other angles".[4]

The second album Sounds From The Solar System released in October 2006, was called "fascinating, unsettling and unique" by Rough Trade Records.

Associated acts

Solo discography
Studio albums (as The Floatation Project)
  • Sonic Stories (2005)
  • Sounds from the Solar System (2006)
  • Made out of Worldly Shapes (2011)
  • Late Night Blue (2011)

Session discography
  • The La's – "Way Out" (1987)
  • The Onset – The Pool of Life (1988)
  • The Membranes – Kiss Ass Godhead! (1988)
  • Neuro – The Electric Mothers of Invention (1993)
  • Sensuround – "When I Get to Heaven" (1993)
  • Mike Badger – Volume (1999)
  • Mike Badger – Double Zero (2000)
  • Steve Roberts – It Just Is (2001)
  • The La's – Lost La's 1986–1987: Callin' All (2001)
  • Aviator – Huxley Pig Part 1 (2002)
  • Otaku No Denki – The Future Played Backwards (2003)
  • Chris Elliot – Fierce Truth and Fortune (2007)
  • Mike Badger – Rogue State (2011)
  • Space - "Blow Up Doll" (2016)
  • Space - Give Me Your Future (2017)
  • The Thomas Scott Quintet - Marionette (2020)

References
  1. Mullen, Lars. "Artist Collection: Paul Hemmings". Guitar.com. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  2. Lancaster, David. "12 Questions with musician Paul Hemmings". New Sound Generation. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  3. "• View topic - MOJO #139 June 2005 - Edgar Jones & Noel's badge". The-las.com. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  4. Mojo magazine – May 2005 issue
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