Interview (May 2001)
Interview (Oct 2004)
Ancient pictures

Tim Jones - Pendro
Born and raised in Fflint, the flavourings of the Pendro spirit were germinated in his brain since birth.
In his childhood, he was left to discover the wondrous sounds of various vinyl records which were owned by his older brother and sister. Graduating to find an equal musical interest in most things Glam, Prog, Kraut and almost everything (and nothing!) post 1977, he believes the biggest influence was from the TV: Doctor Who, The Outer Limits and The Twilight Zone being the daddies of the cathode ray.
He is right-handed although he holds a knife and fork the left-handed way.
He actually believes himself to be a descendant of Owain Glyndwr.
He is also a member of the group Triclops.

Barry Williams - Cavendish Sanguine, Oleum
Born in St Asaph, raised in Fflint. Left home at age 18 to go to university in Manchester and decided to stay. Earliest musical influences were his brother's Roxy Music albums and Eno's 'Here Come the Warm Jets'. Bowie, Floyd, Hawkwind followed, then a deep fascination with 72-74 era King Crimson and an equal revulsion for Genesis. Punk passed him by whilst trawling the back catalogues of Mahavishnu Orchestra and Weather Report. In 1981/2 discovered that he liked some modern classical music and in the early 90's fell victim to Naked City and Ministry/RevCo. etc. Attempted to play a guitar from age 17, but competence eluded him, so gave up. Ardent admirer of David Lynch. Passionate loather of Musicals. Favourite elements are phosphorus, bromine and Crunchy Nut Cornflakes.

Berkowitz Lake & Dahmer
Preferring to duck out of daylight, never mind the spotlight, B.L&D believe that their recorded work speaks for itself and doesn't need any garlands or sign-posts. Rescued by the directors of Fflint Central shortly after the legendary 'Skin Hotel' album was trashed by all and sundry (who were everyone and no-one!), they put their faith in the FfC Post-Production team and have since captured hearts and minds on both sides of the Atlantic. Whether utilising a synthesizer or a crumhorn, a cittern or a computer, they believe that human AND animal brains can process the sound of their recordings to achieve telekinetic abilities or at least have the odd unusual dream.
They will NEVER stop recording!

Cousin Silas
Born in Huddersfield and spent most of the time in the Colne Valley. Influences and admiration range from Eno, early King Crimson, Soft Machine, Robert Wyatt, Hatfield & The North, Six Finger Satellite, Hawkwind, Zappa, Beefheart, The Fall and all things ambient/electronic. When the time permits he enjoys anything relating to the paranormal and/or conspiracy world, hence an avid reader of Fortean Times. Used to write speculative and experimental fiction and prose poetry and has been published in several magazines, collections and anthologies. When the occasion arose, he found that sound alchemy was more expressive and exploratory than writing. And talking of writing, used to adore the writings of JG Ballard, Mike Moorcock, Brian Aldiss, Clarke Ashton Smith and the occasional HP Lovecraft. Plays guitar, but prefers the limitless boundaries of electronics and the total freedom it allows, restricted only by the imagination. Loves cheesy horror films, classic 50s and 60s comedy, Twilight Zone, Outer Limits and old sci-fi films, oh, and Frank Randle.

Steve Nuttall - The Gideon Leeches
The family Nuttall moved to Fflint from Pen-y-fford in 1970, wherein a 3-year countdown began to the commencement of Steve’s teen years. Shunning debauchement and wanton abandon he chose playing chess, fishing and TV as wholesome, virtually fulltime preoccupations until, in the mid-late ‘70’s, Progressive and Glam Rock started to nudge the boy off this healthy course. Further exposure to Frank Zappa and Alice Cooper, caused him to put the lid on his tin of maggots and hang up the fishing rod for good. Interests or hobbies, listed from that point on, would include references to music, a love of horror films, a romantic fantastical association with Blyton’s Famous Five, Jennings and Bunter, an appreciation of ‘60/70’s British comedy, the art of Giger and Dali and a strong sense of history. Moving south to Wiltshire in 1978, for reasons of employment, brought new experiences and further cultural enlightenment. In the late ‘80’s, Skinny Puppy would change things forever. 25 years on and it seems like he just popped out for a cup of sugar…. It's so good to be back in Fflint.

Joe Dalglish (Sleeve Artist on 'Portraits & Peelings')
Born in Arizona USofA, then moved to Oregon at the age of 5, his family raised sheep and chickens. Twice a year they'd slaughter those chickens by way of axe and stump. With his brother he was to retrieve the foul after they ceased flapping their way towards the heavens, minus their heads. During this preoccupation his interest in the arts began with anything he could get a hold of, be it wood or scrap metal, tape recorder or action figures. The medium of choice today remains the same, not so much in the action figures though. Indeed, much of the influence comes from music, especially the wonderful tunes of Fflint Central. He also finds great joy collecting scrap metal to paint upon at the local freight train yards, where most of his portfolio remains, traveling anonymously throughout the States. Amusement and ardor in originality is his predominance in art.
Favorite Artist: his friend Andy.
Choice Author: Frank Herbert.
Prime Melody:, Cyan Krilp Vipers.
Preferred thing to paint with: oil bar.

About FfC

Fflint Central
Two childhood friends, Tim Jones and Barry Williams, had a fascination for Pop and Underground musics, local cemeteries, Cluedo, Ouija boards, the workings of motor cars and the strangeness of the local countryside.

The entity known as Fflint Central was invoked in 1998 and named with unabashed pride after their hometown of Fflint in North Wales.

But all of this may never have happened, had it not been for a chance meeting (after 10 years of not being in touch) between Barry and Tim in the Three Pigeons pub, Fflint on New Year's Eve, 1990. Not only were they suprised to learn that they lived less than a mile apart in Manchester, but also that they were listening to virtually the same kinds of music and delving into the same kind of books and films. Their friendship picked up where it had left off.

They frequented Manchester's legendary Golden Dawn bookshop in the old Corn Exchange, re-acquainting themselves with the mysteries of the ancients and rekindling the sparks of former fascinations.

Sonic memories were becoming a central preoccupation, with their recollections of teenage years spent playing and manipulating the family tape recorders and wrestling with guitars and amps, generally immersing themselves in the magic that was electric sound and the eerie localities of North-East Wales. By 1998, the time was right for this to be made flesh using the available technology: Fflint Central was born.

Considering Fflint Central to be nothing more than a hobby, which of course it is (until further notice!), they were both struck dumb with the notion that people from far away lands were enjoying what they produced and realised that they were both acting as esoteric conduits, whilst still holding down fairly tedious day jobs, being all the more satisfying considering they were no longer spring-chickens!

They quickly realised that the most important thing was to create music that they wanted to listen to themselves, and to release it whenever the urge arose. The only way to achieve these goals (on a meagre budget) was to use CD-R's. Momentum and enjoyment have always been the Fflint Central philosophy.