Cello – Helen LiebmannOmnichord, Synthesizer [Prophet V] – Simon JeffesPercussion – Danny CumminsViola – Geoffrey RichardsonViolin – Bob Loveday
3
Dirt
Bass, Drum [Zebra Drum], Cuatro, Electric Guitar, Tin Whistle [Penny Whistles] – Simon JeffesElectric Piano [Wurlitzer] – Steve NyePercussion [Shakare] – Danny CumminsUkulele – Neil RennieViolin [Rhythm] – Bob Loveday, Simon JeffesViolin [Solo] – Bob Loveday
4
Bean Fields
Cello – Helen LiebmannCuatro – Neil RenniePiano [Blünthner] – Steve NyeUkulele, Violin, Omnichord – Simon Jeffes
5
The Snake And The Lotus (The Pond)
Bass, Percussion [Soloban, Shakers] – Simon Jeffes
6
Perpetuum Mobile
Cello – Helen LiebmannPiano [Bösendorfer], Synthesizer [Prophet V], Drums – Simon JeffesViolin – Bob Loveday, Elizabeth Perry, Gavyn Wright
7
Horns Of The Bull
Fretless Guitar, Effects [Ring Modulator] – Simon Jeffes
8
Southern Jukebox Music
Cello – Helen LiebmannPiano [Blünthner] – Simon JeffesViola – Geoffrey RichardsonViolin, Bass – Bob Loveday
9
Oscar Tango
Cello – Helen LiebmannPiano [Blünthner, Bösendorfer] – Simon JeffesViolin – Elizabeth Perry, Gavyn WrightViolin [Harmony] – Bob Loveday
10
Swing The Cat
Cello – Helen LiebmannKalimba – Bob LovedayViolin, Cuatro – Simon Jeffes
11
Wildlife
Cello – Helen LiebmannTriangle, Guitar, Tape – Simon Jeffes
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
EGED 50
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Signs Of Life (LP, Album)
Editions EG
EGED 50
UK
1987
KCRFCD 13-10201
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Signs Of Life (CDr, Album, RE, Unofficial)
Not On Label
KCRFCD 13-10201
Russia
2001
EEGCD 50
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Signs Of Life (CD, Album)
Editions EG
EEGCD 50
UK
Unknown
VJCP-68886
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Signs Of Life (CD, Album, RE, RM, Pap)
Virgin
VJCP-68886
Japan
2008
EEGCD 50
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Signs Of Life (CD, Album, RP)
Editions EG
EEGCD 50
UK
Unknown
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
EGED 50
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Signs Of Life (LP, Album)
Editions EG
EGED 50
UK
1987
KCRFCD 13-10201
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Signs Of Life (CDr, Album, RE, Unofficial)
Not On Label
KCRFCD 13-10201
Russia
2001
EEGCD 50
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Signs Of Life (CD, Album)
Editions EG
EEGCD 50
UK
Unknown
EEGCD 50
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Signs Of Life (CD, Album, RP)
Editions EG
EEGCD 50
UK
Unknown
VG50267
Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Signs Of Life (LP, Album)
Virgin
VG50267
1987
Credits
Composed By – Simon Jeffes
Design – Federation
Engineer [Recording And Mixing] – Ian Morais
Painting [Cover Painting] – Emily Young
Photography By [Paitings] – Roger Whitaker
Producer – Simon Jeffes, Steve Nye (tracks: 4, 6, 7, 9, 11)
Remastered By – Arthur Jeffes, Tony Cousins
Composed By – Simon Jeffes
Design – Federation
Engineer [Recording, Mixing] – Ian Morais
Painting [Cover Painting] – Emily Young
Photography By [Paintings] – Roger Whitaker
Producer – Simon Jeffes, Steve Nye (tracks: A4, A6, B1, B5)
Notes
Recorded at the Penguin Cafe between 1985 and 1987, mixed at Jam Studios, London.