Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Bean FieldsCello – Helen LiebmannCuatro – Neil RenniePiano [Blüthner] – Steve NyeUkulele, Violin, Omnichord – Simon Jeffes |
4:24 |
| 2 | Southern Jukebox MusicCello – Helen LiebmannPiano [Blüthner] – Simon JeffesViola – Geoffrey RichardsonViolin, Bass – Bob Loveday |
4:38 |
| 3 | Horns Of The BullGuitar [Fretless], Effects [Ring Modulator] – Simon Jeffes |
4:35 |
| 4 | Oscar TangoCello – Helen LiebmannPiano [Blüthner, Bösendorfer] – Simon JeffesViola – Geoffrey RichardsonViolin – Bob Loveday, Elizabeth Perry*, Gavyn Wright |
3:13 |
| 5 | The Snake And The Lotus (The Pond)Bass, Shaker [Soloban] – Simon Jeffes |
2:55 |
| 6 | RosasolisCello – Helen LiebmannOmnichord, Synthesizer [Prophet V] – Simon JeffesPercussion – Danny Cummins*Viola – Geoffrey RichardsonViolin – Bob Loveday |
4:20 |
| 7 | DirtBass, Guitar, Whistle [Penny], Drums [Zebra], Violin [Rhythm], Performer [Cuatro] – Simon JeffesPerformer [Shakare] – Danny Cummins*Piano [Wurlitzer] – Steve NyeUkulele – Neil RennieViolin [Solo, Rhythm] – Bob Loveday |
4:48 |
| 8 | SketchUkulele, Bass, Drums, Performer [Cuatro] – Simon Jeffes |
3:18 |
| 9 | Perpetuum MobileCello – Helen LiebmannPiano [Bösendorfer], Drums, Synthesizer [Prophet V] – Simon JeffesViolin – Bob Loveday, Elizabeth Perry*, Gavyn Wright |
4:28 |
| 10 | Swing The CatCello – Helen LiebmannKalimba – Bob LovedayViolin, Performer [Cuatro] – Simon Jeffes |
3:22 |
| 11 | WildlifeCello – Helen LiebmannTriangle, Guitar, Tape – Simon Jeffes |
10:58 |
Companies, etc.
- Marketed By – Virgin
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin EG Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Virgin EG Records Ltd.
- Published By – Editions Penguin Cafe Ltd.
- Recorded At – Penguin Cafe
- Mixed At – Jam Studios
Credits
- Composed By – Simon Jeffes
- Cover [Paintings By] – Emily Young
- Design – Federation
- Engineer [Recording And Mixing] – Ian Morais
- Photography By [Paintings] – Roger Whitaker
- Producer – Simon Jeffes, Steve Nye (tracks: 4, 6, 7, 9, 11)
Notes
Recorded at the Penguin Cafe between 1985 and 1987 mixed at Jam Studios, LondonSpecial thanks to Ian Maidman, James Ware, Sharon, Blue, Arthur, Thomas, Emily, and all at Jam.
Music published by Editions Penguin Cafe Ltd.
℗ 1987 EG Records Ltd.
© 1987 EG Records Ltd.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 77778 74502 0
- Mould SID Code: ifpi 1547
- Matrix / Runout: 1-1-9-NL 787450 2 @ 1
- Label Code: LC 3098
- Rights Society: BIEM STEMRA
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGED 50 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | Signs Of Life (LP, Album) | Editions EG | EGED 50 | UK | 1987 |
| KCRFCD 13-10201 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | Signs Of Life (CDr, Album, RE, Unofficial) | Not On Label | KCRFCD 13-10201 | Russia | 2001 |
| EEGCD 50 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | Signs Of Life (CD, Album) | Editions EG | EEGCD 50 | UK | Unknown |
| EGED 50 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | Signs Of Life (LP, Album) | Editions EG | EGED 50 | US | 1987 |
| 50999 212736 2 9, EEGCDR50 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | Signs Of Life (CD, Album, RM) | Virgin, Virgin | 50999 212736 2 9, EEGCDR50 | Europe | 2008 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Bean FieldsCello – Helen LiebmannCuatro – Neil RenniePiano [Blünthner] – Steve NyeUkulele, Violin, Omnichord – Simon Jeffes |
4:20 |
| 2 | Southern Jukebox MusicCello – Helen LiebmannPiano [Blünthner] – Simon JeffesViola – Geoffrey RichardsonViolin, Bass – Bob Loveday |
4:39 |
| 3 | Horns Of The BullGuitar [Fretless], Effects [Ring Modulator] – Simon Jeffes |
4:32 |
| 4 | Oscar TangoCello – Helen LiebmannPiano [Blünthner, Bösendorfer] – Simon JeffesViolin – Elizabeth Perry*, Gavyn WrightViolin [Harmony] – Bob Loveday |
3:12 |
| 5 | The Snake And The Lotus (The Pond)Bass, Percussion [Soloban, Shakers] – Simon Jeffes |
2:57 |
| 6 | RosasolisCello – Helen LiebmannOmnichord, Synthesizer [Prophet V] – Simon JeffesPercussion – Danny Cummins*Viola – Geoffrey RichardsonViolin – Bob Loveday |
4:12 |
| 7 | DirtBass, Drum [Zebra Drum], Cuatro, Electric Guitar, Whistle [Penny Whistles] – Simon JeffesPercussion [Shakare] – Danny Cummins*Piano [Wurlitzer] – Steve NyeUkulele – Neil RennieViolin [Rhythm] – Bob Loveday, Simon JeffesViolin [Solo] – Bob Loveday |
4:46 |
| 8 | SketchCuatro, Ukulele, Bass, Drums – Simon Jeffes |
3:19 |
| 9 | Perpetuum MobileCello – Helen LiebmannPiano [Bösendorfer], Synthesizer [Prophet V], Drums – Simon JeffesViolin – Bob Loveday, Elizabeth Perry*, Gavyn Wright |
4:26 |
| 10 | Swing The CatCello – Helen LiebmannKalimba – Bob LovedayViolin, Cuatro – Simon Jeffes |
3:19 |
| 11 | WildlifeCello – Helen LiebmannTriangle, Guitar, Tape – Simon Jeffes |
10:54 |
Credits
- Composed By – Simon Jeffes
- Design – Federation
- Engineer [Recording And Mixing] – Ian Morais
- Painting [Cover Painting] – Emily Young
- Photography By [Paitings] – Roger Whitaker
- Producer – Simon Jeffes, Steve Nye (tracks: 4, 6, 7, 9, 11)
- Remastered By – Arthur Jeffes, Tony Cousins
Notes
Recorded at the Penguin Cafe between 1985 and 1987. Mixed at Jam Studios, London.Remastered at Metropolis.
Special thanks to Sharon, Blue, Arthur, Thomas, Emily, and all at Jam.
Music published by Editions Penguin Cafe Ltd.
℗ 2008 The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by Virgin Records Ltd.
© 2008 Virgin Records Ltd.
Place of manufacture as stated on label.
Marketed and distributed by EMI.
Printed in the EU. Made in the EU. (Some copies have a sticker saying: Made in Holland).
Released in a Digipak.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5 099921 273629
- Label Code: LC0309
- Matrix / Runout: manufactured by optimal media production A837990-01
- Mastering SID Code: ifpi L572
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 9723
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGED 50 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | Signs Of Life (LP, Album) | Editions EG | EGED 50 | UK | 1987 |
| KCRFCD 13-10201 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | Signs Of Life (CDr, Album, RE, Unofficial) | Not On Label | KCRFCD 13-10201 | Russia | 2001 |
| EEGCD 50 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | Signs Of Life (CD, Album) | Editions EG | EEGCD 50 | UK | Unknown |
| EGED 50 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | Signs Of Life (LP, Album) | Editions EG | EGED 50 | US | 1987 |
| EEGCD 50 | Penguin Cafe Orchestra | Signs Of Life (CD, Album, RP) | Editions EG | EEGCD 50 | UK | Unknown |
