The National Film and Sound Archives
have nominated
Louis Tillett
as a
"Priority Heritage Artist"
have nominated
Louis Tillett
as a
"Priority Heritage Artist"
Cry Against The Faith Album Insert (Greece - 90s)
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They are working to
collect, restore, and curate all of his archival, current and future recordings and other material for the benefit of generations to come. This includes a vast amount of published and unpublished Master recordings in the form of tapes
which need to undergo a complex and expensive process of being "baked" before being digitized. |
As soon as this process is completed...not ONLY will hundreds of hours of
performances be saved... but these recordings can be used to create NEW recordings (many Albums worth) whether that be something that Louis creates OR something that is made available for musicians the world over to interpret and create with. |
The Aim
"A continuing musical journey, with a goal to create future works in
Music, Film, Art and Live performances
to ultimately be bequeathed to the
National Film and Sound Archives of Australia"
The most important Mission is for me to continue playing Music and exploring collaborations,
and sharing what I have with anyone that is interested.
The secondary Mission is to leave everything I have, in a Musical sense,
to the National Film and Sound Archives (NFSA),
who are already protecting my delicate original Master recording tapes.
When I depart, my Music will still be released by the person/s I leave it to in my Estate.
But the entire Body of Work will live, physically at the NFSA, where it may be presented.
While I AM living, and I DO OWN my own Musical catalogue, image and "sound",
I want to make more Music, and NEW Music.
And when I'm gone, let no-one fight over tenuous claims of ownership.
Let it all be paid forward to generations to come,
through the trusted guidance of the National Film and Sound Archives.
Louis SCREAMING in "Alligator Wine". Photo Kyleigh Pitcher
The Cultural Mission
"In 2007, the National Film and Sound Archives of Australia
contacted me to ask permission for them to play a newly released album,
called Soliloquy, on rotation, in the foyer of their Facilities in Canberra.
I was humbled. I spoke to the Curator of Music and Sound, Matthew Davies, who wanted to acknowledged that I had some historical and cultural heritage as an Australian musician and recording artist, and asked if I would be interested in assisting them to procure any and all source material that represented my journey in Music in Australia and beyond, to help them in telling the larger story of the underground music element here. I agreed to do what I could.
It was established then, that the preservation, restoration and presentation of my collection was to be made a priority, as a heritage artist, and that I should tell the story in my own way.
However, we agreed, that while they would secure my source material and keep it safe,
it was up to me to raise the capital required to "bake" the sensitive analog tapes,
prior to digitizing hundreds of hours of unheard original material
featuring so many of Australia's premier musicians.
They have had the state of the art equipment, and the expertise and yet, still now, ten years later I am only getting close to trying to finally achieve the critical process of raising the requisite fiduciary support. But now, I have a plan, and some momentum, and a lot more friends than I ever knew I had, I believe it is truly possible.
Launching my own website is another aim I have had for over ten years. And along with it, launching To Ride A Dead Pony, featuring rare, remastered recordings representative of my many years and line-ups has been a seemingly never-ending road of obstacles, delays and expense for almost 20 years! But I have always believed there would be a right time to release it.
Following some success with the gofundme campaigns, and the subsequent (again long awaited) launch of The Art of Darkness, I have seen the power of people motivated by the love of music and the willingness to believe and dream,
as a collective, thanks to social media.
It seems that now is the right time for all of these things to happen, at once.
And I believe, having always been a staunch supporter of truly
Independent Music and expression,
that this is possibly the best time ever to self-publish.
Without having to RELY on the "middle man", once known as The Industry,
EVERYONE, can now play a part, in the creative expression,
including, by expressing a love for any kind of art, music or passion.
That does not rule out bringing on board a label or partner that
is genuinely supportive
and sensitive to my way of creating.
Such mythical beasts do exist, and are beginning to return again,
after some years in the Digital wilderness.
I feel that this website will be met with joy, excitement, nostalgia, and sentiment for new, and of course, long-time, loyal fans of my music, and I expect some dialogue, as I do my best to introduce other elements, to tell the whole story and move things up a notch by linking in other writers, commentators, presenters, musicians and artists.
I have been very fortunate to have come to know many wonderfully passionate people in radio, TV and the press, who have so much to offer, that would give greater context and insight, as always to our narrative, that I would love to have on board where possible.
There are so many people involved in the celebration of music.
There are the musicians and writers, and roadies and, so very importantly, the audience.
It's like breathing. It takes inhaling and exhaling to live.
I hope this website, and the sharing of this music will give new life and focus to a memorable time
in Australian Music history....with a very large cast of people involved...which will no doubt
continue to grow and evolve.
This is a shared resource and a shared cultural history.
So, as I share this music, I will be grateful to step out of the way, and leave the music to the people who know best about music, you, the listeners, who truly appreciate the music,
to create the rest of the story.
And I will do my duty to the NFSA and to the patrons of the music,
and keep playing my part as best as I can.
And anything you can do to support that role will be paid forward to every new generation,
when we pass this on to the Archives."
Louis Tillett
contacted me to ask permission for them to play a newly released album,
called Soliloquy, on rotation, in the foyer of their Facilities in Canberra.
I was humbled. I spoke to the Curator of Music and Sound, Matthew Davies, who wanted to acknowledged that I had some historical and cultural heritage as an Australian musician and recording artist, and asked if I would be interested in assisting them to procure any and all source material that represented my journey in Music in Australia and beyond, to help them in telling the larger story of the underground music element here. I agreed to do what I could.
It was established then, that the preservation, restoration and presentation of my collection was to be made a priority, as a heritage artist, and that I should tell the story in my own way.
However, we agreed, that while they would secure my source material and keep it safe,
it was up to me to raise the capital required to "bake" the sensitive analog tapes,
prior to digitizing hundreds of hours of unheard original material
featuring so many of Australia's premier musicians.
They have had the state of the art equipment, and the expertise and yet, still now, ten years later I am only getting close to trying to finally achieve the critical process of raising the requisite fiduciary support. But now, I have a plan, and some momentum, and a lot more friends than I ever knew I had, I believe it is truly possible.
Launching my own website is another aim I have had for over ten years. And along with it, launching To Ride A Dead Pony, featuring rare, remastered recordings representative of my many years and line-ups has been a seemingly never-ending road of obstacles, delays and expense for almost 20 years! But I have always believed there would be a right time to release it.
Following some success with the gofundme campaigns, and the subsequent (again long awaited) launch of The Art of Darkness, I have seen the power of people motivated by the love of music and the willingness to believe and dream,
as a collective, thanks to social media.
It seems that now is the right time for all of these things to happen, at once.
And I believe, having always been a staunch supporter of truly
Independent Music and expression,
that this is possibly the best time ever to self-publish.
Without having to RELY on the "middle man", once known as The Industry,
EVERYONE, can now play a part, in the creative expression,
including, by expressing a love for any kind of art, music or passion.
That does not rule out bringing on board a label or partner that
is genuinely supportive
and sensitive to my way of creating.
Such mythical beasts do exist, and are beginning to return again,
after some years in the Digital wilderness.
I feel that this website will be met with joy, excitement, nostalgia, and sentiment for new, and of course, long-time, loyal fans of my music, and I expect some dialogue, as I do my best to introduce other elements, to tell the whole story and move things up a notch by linking in other writers, commentators, presenters, musicians and artists.
I have been very fortunate to have come to know many wonderfully passionate people in radio, TV and the press, who have so much to offer, that would give greater context and insight, as always to our narrative, that I would love to have on board where possible.
There are so many people involved in the celebration of music.
There are the musicians and writers, and roadies and, so very importantly, the audience.
It's like breathing. It takes inhaling and exhaling to live.
I hope this website, and the sharing of this music will give new life and focus to a memorable time
in Australian Music history....with a very large cast of people involved...which will no doubt
continue to grow and evolve.
This is a shared resource and a shared cultural history.
So, as I share this music, I will be grateful to step out of the way, and leave the music to the people who know best about music, you, the listeners, who truly appreciate the music,
to create the rest of the story.
And I will do my duty to the NFSA and to the patrons of the music,
and keep playing my part as best as I can.
And anything you can do to support that role will be paid forward to every new generation,
when we pass this on to the Archives."
Louis Tillett
Louis Tillett. Camelot Lounge 2013
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The Estate of the late Louis Tillett, maintains Control over the Master Recordings and
Intellectual Property and have a Worldwide Trademark in place.
Please respectfully consult with them, via the Contact Form ,
if you wish to broadcast or share this material for whatever purpose.
Embassy Music under the Wise Music Group, own the Publishing for the entire Catalogue.
If you wish to use any Original Recordings or to Perform new versions of his songs
in film, TV, websites, or for any other commercial purpose,
please contact Rachael Slattery via the contact form, or Wise Music Australia, for
guidelines around the use of his music, lyrics, image,or videos.
Intellectual Property and have a Worldwide Trademark in place.
Please respectfully consult with them, via the Contact Form ,
if you wish to broadcast or share this material for whatever purpose.
Embassy Music under the Wise Music Group, own the Publishing for the entire Catalogue.
If you wish to use any Original Recordings or to Perform new versions of his songs
in film, TV, websites, or for any other commercial purpose,
please contact Rachael Slattery via the contact form, or Wise Music Australia, for
guidelines around the use of his music, lyrics, image,or videos.
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Embassy Music
(under Wise Music Group umbrella)
Embassy Music
(under Wise Music Group umbrella)