Imaginary Coque were a little known but influential Anglo-French Progressive Rock band of the mid 1970's.
History
Formed in 1972 by the former members of chamber-folk combo Chicken Dancers, Imaginary Coque produced only one critically acclaimed self released album, The Journey of Johann Pittham. (1974) The band split soon after its release due to financial presures caused by its poor commercial performance in relation to the excessive amount of money the band had spent in its realisation.
Imaginary Coque consisted of Jimmy Jainsworth (drums, vocals), Polly Underwood (bass guitar, vocals), Willy Marshall (guitar, vocals) and Jacques Rounding (keyboards), who was eventually replaced by Adrienne Nixon (keyboards,vocals). Underwood, Jainsworth and Marshall had previously played in the Chicken Dancers, occasionally supplemented by Rounding.
The first line-up came quickly to the attention of producer Brendan Redwood, who recorded the group's first demo sessions and eventually their album, and was largely responsible for the sacking of Rounding, with whom Redwood could not develop a productive working relationship. Redwood also introduced the band to Roundings replacement, (and Redwoods then wife), Nixon.
The Journey of Johann Pittham (1974)
The bands one true defining artistic moment, this 1974 album also proved their downfall. Taking one year to record and falling prey to many of the orchestral excesses and pretensions of the era, The Journey... takes the form of two extended pieces covering the two sides of the album. Side one It's Late is generally considered the more successful of the two, with its layers of orchestral instruments, use of full choirs and it's ambitious symphonic structure. Side two, Home Again, Late Again is considered less successful, as after the first five minutes of full blown orchestral arrangement (as on side one), the instruments gradually vanish until only Nixon remains on keybaords at the albums close. Although this may be seen as an artistic statement, the truth is somewhat more prosaic; the other members all quit the band one by one during recording, allegedly due to the producers erratic behaviour in the studio, leaving only Redwood, who by then owned the band name, and his wife to finish the piece. None of the other members of the band pursued careers in music after this date, presumably too deeply in debt and jaded by the experience to continue.
The album was almost immediately deleted after release and remains much sought after by collectors to this day. No CD release has taken place to date.
History
Formed in 1972 by the former members of chamber-folk combo Chicken Dancers, Imaginary Coque produced only one critically acclaimed self released album, The Journey of Johann Pittham. (1974) The band split soon after its release due to financial presures caused by its poor commercial performance in relation to the excessive amount of money the band had spent in its realisation.
Imaginary Coque consisted of Jimmy Jainsworth (drums, vocals), Polly Underwood (bass guitar, vocals), Willy Marshall (guitar, vocals) and Jacques Rounding (keyboards), who was eventually replaced by Adrienne Nixon (keyboards,vocals). Underwood, Jainsworth and Marshall had previously played in the Chicken Dancers, occasionally supplemented by Rounding.
The first line-up came quickly to the attention of producer Brendan Redwood, who recorded the group's first demo sessions and eventually their album, and was largely responsible for the sacking of Rounding, with whom Redwood could not develop a productive working relationship. Redwood also introduced the band to Roundings replacement, (and Redwoods then wife), Nixon.
The Journey of Johann Pittham (1974)
The bands one true defining artistic moment, this 1974 album also proved their downfall. Taking one year to record and falling prey to many of the orchestral excesses and pretensions of the era, The Journey... takes the form of two extended pieces covering the two sides of the album. Side one It's Late is generally considered the more successful of the two, with its layers of orchestral instruments, use of full choirs and it's ambitious symphonic structure. Side two, Home Again, Late Again is considered less successful, as after the first five minutes of full blown orchestral arrangement (as on side one), the instruments gradually vanish until only Nixon remains on keybaords at the albums close. Although this may be seen as an artistic statement, the truth is somewhat more prosaic; the other members all quit the band one by one during recording, allegedly due to the producers erratic behaviour in the studio, leaving only Redwood, who by then owned the band name, and his wife to finish the piece. None of the other members of the band pursued careers in music after this date, presumably too deeply in debt and jaded by the experience to continue.
The album was almost immediately deleted after release and remains much sought after by collectors to this day. No CD release has taken place to date.
John J. (Tex) Flannery was the famous football coach for the La Salle College High School football team. Tex Flannery graduated from La Salle High School in 1940. After graduating from La Salle College, he coached football at John Bartram High School from 1944 to 1947. In the fall of 1953 he became Assistant Football Coach at La Salle High School, and in the fall of 1956 he became Head Coach, a position he held until 1984. During that time his teams won three Catholic League Championships (1957, 1958 and 1960) and two City Championships (1957 and 1960). Tex was made famous by the odd fact that he looks like 2004 presidential hopeful Howard Dean (Beeeeeeeah). Tex Flannery is known as the best looking football coach at La Salle in the schools history. I would attribute this to the fact that he looks like Howard Dean (Beeeeeeeah)
1. Early Life
2. Statistics
3. Importance
Early Life: Tex Flannery was born in Philadelphia in 1932. He attended Carl Sandburg elementary school and then attended La Salle College High School. Tex was the son of Stuart and Melinda Flannery of 622 West Ninth Street. Tex was ambitious and wanted to change the world of sports. While at La Salle Tex was the star quarterback of the Explorers.
Statistics: Tex Flannery during his time as a quarterback had a 67% completion rate of his passes. This is still a league record in the Catholic League. Tex Flannery led La Salle to five total championships. Over Tex's 28 years of coaching at La Salle he acquired 564 wins to 112 losses. Overall Tex had a 83% win rate.
Importance: Tex Flannery is one of the best high school football coaches in the history of Pennsylvania High School football. Flannery was inducted into the La Salle College High School hall of fame in 1975. La Salle College High School did John J. Flannery a huge honor by naming their new football field "Flannery Field." This new sports complex was completed 2 years after the death of Flannery.
References:
1. La Salle College Highschool Alumni Hall of Fame
2. La Salle College Highschool Alumni Hall of Fame
1. Early Life
2. Statistics
3. Importance
Early Life: Tex Flannery was born in Philadelphia in 1932. He attended Carl Sandburg elementary school and then attended La Salle College High School. Tex was the son of Stuart and Melinda Flannery of 622 West Ninth Street. Tex was ambitious and wanted to change the world of sports. While at La Salle Tex was the star quarterback of the Explorers.
Statistics: Tex Flannery during his time as a quarterback had a 67% completion rate of his passes. This is still a league record in the Catholic League. Tex Flannery led La Salle to five total championships. Over Tex's 28 years of coaching at La Salle he acquired 564 wins to 112 losses. Overall Tex had a 83% win rate.
Importance: Tex Flannery is one of the best high school football coaches in the history of Pennsylvania High School football. Flannery was inducted into the La Salle College High School hall of fame in 1975. La Salle College High School did John J. Flannery a huge honor by naming their new football field "Flannery Field." This new sports complex was completed 2 years after the death of Flannery.
References:
1. La Salle College Highschool Alumni Hall of Fame
2. La Salle College Highschool Alumni Hall of Fame
Progressive Power Yoga is a form of yoga created by Mark Blanchard.
An upbeat yoga exercise consisting of high energy flowing poses and asanas, participants may burn up to 700 calories per session (90 minutes). Progressive Power Yoga may also increase energy, sculpt muscles, increase mental clarity, increase metabolism, and enhance the immune system.
One of identifying characteristics of Progressive Power Yoga is its purist approach. Classes are not categorized by levels, nor are the sessions accompanied by music or props. Instead students simply only practice to the music of the human breath.
Progressive Power Yoga is practiced in 70 countries worldwide.
An upbeat yoga exercise consisting of high energy flowing poses and asanas, participants may burn up to 700 calories per session (90 minutes). Progressive Power Yoga may also increase energy, sculpt muscles, increase mental clarity, increase metabolism, and enhance the immune system.
One of identifying characteristics of Progressive Power Yoga is its purist approach. Classes are not categorized by levels, nor are the sessions accompanied by music or props. Instead students simply only practice to the music of the human breath.
Progressive Power Yoga is practiced in 70 countries worldwide.
Beach Yoga is the practice of various forms of yoga on the beach. The current term is believed to be of Western origin, through the popularization of Yoga in the West; though the traditional practice of yoga by those of the hindu culture on the seashore is not ruled out. The modern term for this form of yoga came about with the coupling of beach recreation and yoga whereby yoga practicioners could perform their moves whilst also taking advantage of the sun (for sunbathing and calm). Many claim that beach yoga is beneficial not just because of the actions involved but the calming sound and atmosphere a seaside setting can provide.