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Into a Circle
12+ albums
post-punknew waveGothic Rockdarkwavesynthpop
about
Into A Circle (In Two A Circle, In2a0) were formed in April 1985 by Bee (Paul Hampshire) and Barry (Jepson), two former members of Getting the Fear. It was in intention a creative unit, without the restrictions of a ‘band’ format, using music, imagery, poetry and prose to further ideas begun in GTF, taking inspirations from the religious principle, sexual intuition and spiritual insight. Lyrically and in attitude, they were deeply influenced by poet, artist, writer and philosopher Brion Gysin and his frequent collaborator William S. Burroughs. Particularly in respect to their use of North African folklore (the stories, for instance, of 11th Century Ismaili warrior, Hassan-i-Sabah) and magicial rituals (such as that of the goat-boy-god, Boujeloud.) After writing and rehearsing for some months the band played their first live date at the Croydon Underground in December ’85, just prior to the release of their first single "Rise". Following their policy of total control; Bee and Barry did the production, artwork and layouts. Thus achieving a concentration of their purpose and vision previously impossible. This was to be the most important aspect of all Into A Circle recordings, merchandise and visual representation – strict attention to detail and total control. "Rise" quickly sold out (it was a limited pressing of 5,000 copies) and a short tour of England and Scotland followed in March ’86. The band was joined on three dates [and subsequent ones] by Rose McDowall, from Strawbe
