James Johnston first came to public attention during the 90's fronting the British rock band Gallon Drunk. Since then James has played keyboards for Nick Cave as a Bad Seed as well as gone on to collaborate in various other more experimental outfits including Bender and currently krautrock mainstays Faust as well as Lydia Lunch’s touring band. Hassan Falls To His Death is Johnston's first solo project release which features a filmic collection of experimental pieces for guitar, organ, strings and harmonica.