Le Plan by Heldon

The French progressive electronic rock outfit Heldon originally existed from 1974 through 1979. The constant in the band was guitarist and synthesist Richard Pinhas, who became known as the father of French electronic music between his solo releases and his work with Heldon.

2000’s “Only Chaos Is Real” was the first release on CD of new material by Heldon since 1979’s “Stand By” and shows a darker, more industrial landscape and introduced vocals from sci-fi writers and philosophers who Richard worked with on his solo releases. Take full throttle 80’s King Crimson and cross it with the vocal energy of P.I.L. stretched across Heldon riffs of searing Jazz-Rock fusion performed by the cream of French musicians.

“Le Plan” consists of 4 tracks taken from that release and given brand new life by being remixed by Richard Pinhas in 2023. This is also the 1st time that any of this music has been presented on LP. Somewhat overlooked in the Heldon oeuvre, the music created here now, more than ever, predicted and reflects the world as it is now. Welcome to the next level!

2023 Remix by Richard Pinhas
2023 Remaster by Robert Rich

Tracklist