Simon Jeffes, the composer of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, conceived of a magical place called the Penguin Cafe after a severe seafood poisoning incident.
Composer Biography
Kyoto held special significance for Simon Jeffes, as it was where he found the harmonium on which he composed one of his most famous pieces.
Recording & Production
The album 'Union Cafe' was not initially available on vinyl, which led to it being overlooked by some collectors until its later rediscovery.
Compositional Technique
The album 'Union Cafe' concludes with a hidden track featuring the sound of water dripping from a sink, slowly forming a musical pattern.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Simon Jeffes's artistic vision for the Penguin Cafe Orchestra was to create joyful music for this imagined cafe, as an alternative to a desolate, Orwellian future.
Performer Biography
Arthur, Simon Jeffes's son, continues his father's musical legacy by performing his songs with his successor band, Penguin Cafe.
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