Scenes 3. Lol Hammond on the early 90’s rave scene and British cinema culture
Jan 11, 2022
Join Lol Hammond, a musician and key figure in the early UK rave scene, as he dives into the musical worlds of punk and acid house. He shares thrilling stories from underground raves and the crackdown that followed the 1994 Criminal Justice Act. Lol details his journey into film music supervision, discussing the creative collaboration that shapes British cinema today. Expect insights on budgeting for tracks and how iconic artists support film projects, along with his favorites like 'City of God' and 'Black Mirror'!
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Punk And Acid House Share A DIY Ethos
- Punk and Acid House share a DIY attitude that makes music accessible to outsiders.
- Lol Hammond links three-chord punk simplicity to learning keyboards and samplers during the Acid House rise.
From Guitar Kid To Drum Club Producer
- Lol Hammond recounts learning samplers and keyboards after moving from guitar to the rave scene in the late 80s.
- He describes teaching himself gear, making records and forming the Drum Club with DJ Charlie Hall.
Caught In The Free Party Crackdown
- He lived the free-rave era and faced police attention as events grew massive and criminalisation loomed.
- Hammond recalls being nearly implicated in a major court case tied to the Criminal Justice Act backlash.