Tim Harries (born 1959) is a British

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, who has played with various folk rock and jazz bands in his career.

Biography

Harries studied music at the

University of York , mottoeng = On the threshold of wisdom , established = , type = Public research university , endowment = £8.0 million , budget = £403.6 million , chancellor = Heather Melville , vice_chancellor = Charlie Jeffery , students ...

, graduating in 1981 before going on to study

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with Tom Martin at the

Guildhall School of Music The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is a conservatoire and drama school located in the City of London, United Kingdom. Established in 1880, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate training in all aspects of classical music and j ...

. He was a member of

Bill Bruford's Earthworks Bill Bruford's Earthworks were a United Kingdom, British jazz band led by drummer Bill Bruford. The band recorded several albums for Editions EG, Discipline Global Mobile and Summerfold Records. Earthworks went through several line-ups: in add ...

from 1989 to 1993, during his time with Bruford he performed with a band billed as Yes on TV program Kathy Lee and Regis, the musicians, consisting of Steve Howe (guitar, vocals), Bill Bruford (drums) and Harries (bass, backing vocals), performed the first two verses and chorus of

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, this performance was later described as a "car-crash" by Loudersound in 2022. Harries was a member of folk rock band,

Steeleye Span Steeleye Span are a British folk rock band formed in 1969 in England by Fairport Convention bass player Ashley Hutchings and established London folk club duo Tim Hart and Maddy Prior. The band were part of the 1970s British folk revival, and we ...

from 1989 to 2001, he contributed bass, keyboards and vocals and later guitar after the return of long time bassist,

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. Since leaving Steeleye Span he has worked as a session musician for

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, Film Composers David Holmes and Stephen Warbeck, writer

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, on the audio CD version of Moore's comic book novel ''Angel Passage'' (2001), and others. He can be heard on the soundtracks of films including ''Heart'' (1999), '' Quills'' (2000) and '' Perrier's Bounty'' (2009).

Discography

Iona *-

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(1988) *- Journey into the Morn (1996) *- Woven Cord (1999)

Bill Bruford William Scott Bruford (born 17 May 1949) is an English former drummer and percussionist who first gained prominence as a founding member of the progressive rock band Yes. After leaving Yes in 1972, Bruford spent the rest of the 1970s recording ...

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*- '' Dig?'' (1989) *- '' All Heaven Broke Loose'' (1991) *- '' Stamping Ground'' (1994)

*- Tempted and Tried (1989) *-

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(1996) *- Horkstow Grange (1998) *- Bedlam Born (2000)

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*- The Symphonic Music of Yes (1993) - With

Jon Anderson John Roy Anderson (born 25 October 1944) is an English singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes, which he formed in 1968 with bassist Chris Squire. He was a member of the band across thre ...

Steve Howe Stephen James Howe (born 8 April 1947) is an English musician, best known as the guitarist in the progressive rock band Yes across three stints since 1970. Born in Holloway, North London, Howe developed an interest in the guitar and began to l ...

, etc.

Dr Didg Graham Wiggins (October 25, 1962 – September 7, 2016) was an American musician and scientist. He played the didgeridoo, keyboards, melodica, sampler, and various percussion instruments with his groups, the Oxford-based Outback and Dr. Didg. H ...

*- Out of the Woods (1995) *- Serotonality (1998)

Peggy Seeger Margaret "Peggy" Seeger (born June 17, 1935) is an American folk singer. She has lived in Britain for more than 60 years, and was married to the singer and songwriter Ewan MacColl until his death in 1989. First American period Seeger's father ...

*- Odd Collection (1996) *- Love Will Linger On (2000) Fernhill *- Whilia (1997) *- Hynt (1999) The Hungry Ants *- Formic (1998) *- Myrmidoms (2001) Eddi Reader *- Angels & Electricity (1998) *- Simple Soul (2001) Julie Murphy *- Lilac Tree (1999)

June Tabor June Tabor (born 31 December 1947 in Warwick, England) is an English folk singer known for her solo work and her earlier collaborations with Maddy Prior and with Oysterband. Early life June Tabor was born and grew up in Warwick, England. ...

An Echo of Hooves ''An Echo of Hooves'' is a 2003 album by folk singer June Tabor. There were many albums consisting entirely of Child ballads in the 60s and 70s. By the 90s, such albums became rare. This is an outstanding example from the 21st century. The "Al ...

(1999) *- At the Wood's Heart (2005) *- Apples (2007) 1651 *- Cast a Bell (2002)

Mike Westbrook Michael John David Westbrook (born 21 March 1936) is an English jazz pianist, composer, and writer of orchestrated jazz pieces. He is married to the vocalist, librettist and painter Kate Westbrook. Early work Mike Westbrook was born in High ...

*- Chanson Irresponsible (2002) *- Turner In Uri (2003)

*- Call Off the Search (2003) *- Piece by Piece (2005) *-

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(2007) *- The House (2010)

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*- Blah St (2004)

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*- Veil of Gossamer (2004) Charlie Beresford *- The Room is Empty (2005) *- Dark Transport (2009) Petra Jean Phillipson *- Notes on Love (2005) Spin Marvel *- Spin Marvel (2006) See

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. *- The Reluctantly Politicised Mr James (2010)

Duke Special Duke Special (born Peter Wilson; 4 January 1971) is a songwriter and performer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A piano-based songwriter with a romantic style and a warm, distinctly accented voice, he was previously known for his distinctiv ...

Songs from the Deep Forest ''Songs from the Deep Forest'' is an album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Duke Special. In May 2006, it was released as a limited edition set of six 7" vinyl discs and then re-released as a single CD in October of the same year. It was no ...

(2006) Katia Melua * Piece by piece (2006)

Tom McRae Jeremy Thomas McRae Blackall (born 19 March 1969), better known by his stage name Tom McRae, is an English singer-songwriter. Career The son of two Church of England vicars, McRae sang in the church choir and as a teen experimented with his ...

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(2007)

Roger Chapman Roger Maxwell Chapman (born 8 April 1942 in Leicester), also known as Chappo, is an English rock vocalist. He is best known as a member of the progressive rock band Family, which he joined along with Charlie Whitney, in 1966 and also the roc ...

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(2007)

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and

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(2008) David Holmes *-

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(2008) Mandyleigh Storm *- Fire & Snow (2008)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Harries, Tim English bass guitarists English male guitarists Male bass guitarists Steeleye Span members English session musicians Alumni of the University of York 1959 births Living people British folk rock musicians Earthworks (band) members