A Darker Electricity: The Origins of Spiral Tribe Sound System
Mark Angelo Harrison
Sep 2023 · Velocity Press
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At the time, it was unclear why the UK government targeted the Spiral Tribe travelling sound system. Even after arresting many key members and launching one of Britain's biggest court cases against them. Was it really because they were a marauding horde of anarcho-techno-pirates, their outlandish music calling a generation to rise up in rebellion against conservatism, convention, and even consensus reality? Or was it because, as pioneers of the 1990s free party movement, championing the new British breakbeat and European techno sound, they were reclaiming social space in warehouses and out under the stars? Each weekend they pulled ever bigger crowds away from consumer culture. No superstar DJs, no door policy and everyone dancing together as equals. An inspiring, unifying force of creativity. As Spiral Tribe's co-founder and visual artist (or as the Crown Prosecutor described him, 'the criminal ringleader' who'd helped 'mastermind' Britain's 'biggest ever illegal rave' at Castlemorton), Mark Angelo Harrison has a unique perspective to tell their inside story. He vividly charts their nomadic journey and the rapid escalation of their popularity - and notoriety. From small squat-scene parties in London to enormous warehouse raves and free festivals. From one little overloaded van to the mighty convoy of matt-black military vehicles that instigated the teknivals of Europe.
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Jo Ward
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August 23, 2024
important vital documenting of life changing time. Big up the party people. Thanks for it all.
Kasper
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July 14, 2024
very good book
About the author
Mark Angelo Harrison was among the founding members and creative energies behind the pioneering free-party sound system Spiral Tribe. Or, as the Crown Prosecutor described him, ‘the criminal ringleader’ who’d helped ‘mastermind’ Britain’s ‘biggest ever illegal rave’ at Castlemorton.
In 2011, Mark studied at the Open University, receiving a diploma in creative writing. For 12 years, he managed a Permaculture project and two conservation tree nurseries in England, planting over 40,000 native trees.
Working as a writer, photographer and graphic artist, he continues to co-create with several members of the original sound system (now known as SP23), as well as with many other European collectives.
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