Ian has created over 120 solo pieces - some with guitar, bass, drums and radio, and the bulk created with his self built electronic
tone generators - the Hellitrons. All his short films feature electronic sound, though only 8 of his tracks have been properly released; those appear on limited compilation albums listed below, while the rest languish in the vaults at Helliwell-Hq.
His self-built machines 'The Megatherm' and 'H-Op 1', are light sensitive instruments which react to specially made super-8 films to generate electronic sound. Since the start of the 1990s Ian has been pursuing his own techniques with creative soldering through intuitive electronics, and continues to add to the Hellitron range. He has now built 5 Hellisizer synth units -
the 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000 and Junior models. The performance version
'Hellisizer 2000' - designed from scratch and 8 months in construction, made its
live debut in September 2007, and formed part of Ian's Music, Movies & Machines
exhibition and 2008 film. It can also be heard on the soundtracks to
The Atomium Age and EMS 8. Watch the video of the machines in action here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ofybXpd9ak

hiSS Vol.1 - a compilation of 4 substantial electro-acoustic works including Ian's
Convergence. Listen to the complete track here:
http://synesthesiarecordings.bandcamp.com/track/convergence-2

Explanations and inside info on Ian`s history and working methods:
www.mustekala.info/node/61

Available recordings:
Signal is a compilation of works from a variety of sound artists first deployed on an internet broadcast channel set up by Brighton outfit Finetuned. This handsome double cd set features Ian's piece Sand And Cement, alongside tracks by 16 other contributors. (Finetuned 2007)
Workshop of the World - 41 track double cdr retrospective featuring music recorded on cassette 4-track from 1991-99, including pieces for guitar, bass, drums, tape loops, radio, synthesizer and self-built tone generators. (2005)
Transitions 4 Ep – 4 track vinyl 7inch on Lefta Records, sponsored by the Avanto Festival in Helsinki. Electronic music created with Helliwell's customised circuits, including the soundtrack to ‘The Post Office Tower’. LEFTA 012 (2001) .
New York NY – film soundtrack on ‘Sonic Postcards’ compilation cd. SANCD01 (2001)
Electron Guns – ‘Saturation’. 6 track cd by Helliwell`s electro-acoustic group featuring tape loops, electronics, violin, cornet and percussion. TRIODE 1 (2001)
Into The Light – electronic music soundtrack on ‘Avanto 00’ compilation cd. (2000)