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On precious vinyl, a rare pressing from an obscure Norwegian label (Cicada) back in the late 80's, now has a welcome rerelease on the brilliant German bureau b label who are responsible for the entire Cluster/Roedelius output on Sky and other obscure labels. I still have that original pressing but this new one comes on 180 gm vinyl with perceptive sleeve notes from another Kraut stalwart, Asmus Tietchins....Solo improvised piano (Bosendorfer) of rare beauty which has the added effect of stopping time. Spotted in Tower yesterday too! Ordered in by Gerry. Now there's a man who appreciates his music! Also there's loads of other stuff there by Roedelius/Cluster on vinyl which sadly is going to waste because people are not aware of this amazing life changing music. Go on, make Gerry's day and buy one or two of them. If you need any recommendations just ask.....

More vinyl solo piano heaven from the early 90s again rereleased by bureau b which somehow passed me by the first time around probably because it only came out on a digital medium....Actually I just found it that it's now released on CD for the very first time!

More vinyl...

Love this :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBZHjmPf ... ata_player

Autofact FACT 12/Touch Tone 28
Double LP Vinyl only
Art Direction & Design by Jon Wozencroft



Spire Live - Fundamentalis is a collection of live tracks recorded at various Spire events held throughout 2005 and 2006. Released in association with US label, Autofact, Touch presents a selection of tracks performed by the main performers of Spire: Fennesz | Philip Jeck | BJNilsen | Charles Matthews | Marcus Davidson. Improvised pieces from Fennesz, BJNilsen and Philip Jeck contrast with a performance by Charles Matthews of a scored composition by Italian composer Giacinto Scelsi, 'In Nomine Lucis', and Marcus Davidson's self-penned 'Standing Wave', which ends side two with a locked groove. Cut to preserve and enhance the bottom end frequencies, Fundamentalis is not merely a document; the tension between and within the individual pieces is palpable. Fennesz's set "...evokes the rolling centuries in all their pain and beauty, leaving us at once becalmed and energised, but never oppressed under the weight of time." Electronics breathe new life not only into the organ, but also into the setting. But successor does not mean replacement. Ultimately, it's the majestic sound of the organ, so steeped in centuries of tradition, that one remembers above all else.

Spire is one of the most innovative projects around, drawing on the full canon of organ works, from the very first annotation in the Robertsbridge Codex from the 14th Century, to max msp patches and software sampling... With two CD releases and 9 performances in cathedrals and churches throughout Europe, Spire remains a potent live force in harnessing the sounds of the ages.


Track Listing:


Side One

Philip Jeck - Live in St. Michel & St. Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
[as part of Les Nuits Botaniques] 7th May 2006
16:36


Side Two

1. Charles Matthews - Live in St. Michel & St. Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
[as part of Les Nuits Botaniques] - plays Giacinto Scelsi: In Nomine Lucis 7th May 2006
11:29


2. Marcus Davidson - Live in Masthuggs Church, Göteborg
[as part of the GAS Festival] - Standing Wave 4th October 2005
9:11

locked groove


Side Three

BJNilsen - Live in Masthuggs Church, Göteborg
[as part of the GAS Festival] 4th October 2005
19:36


Side Four

Fennesz - Live in St. Michel & St. Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
[as part of Les Nuits Botaniques] 7th May 2006
16:02

German version.

jadarin wrote:German version.

Does it sound any different apart from the obvious?

jadarin wrote:

A walk down memory lane, eh? I must have a look and see what I have....

Vinyl box set...