Arthur russell world of echo lyrics and tracklist genius. Russell was a bass player by trade, but he was schooled in both classical and eastern music forms and brought an incredibly fresh vision to. Out of stock create gift voucher add to cart read more. The wordofmouth resurgence of arthur russell the new yorker. Arthur russell, the disco cellist in a world of echo. In arthur russell s case, using the world of is entirely appropriate. The late, and decidedly singular, arthur russell can be but one of a few musicians to lay claim to a dubcello album see the world of echo. The world of arthur russell the denizen of a strange netherworld when an experimental composer and at other times loose joints, dinosaur l, lola. Arthur russell born charles arthur russell jr may 21, 1951 april 4, 1992 was an american cellist, composer, producer, singer, and musician from iowa, whose work spanned a disparate range of styles. The world of arthur russell is a compilation album by arthur russell, released in 2004 on soul jazz records. Arthur russell releaseproduct world of echo label audika catalogue number au1002 release date january 11, 2005 cd.
Arthur russell the world of arthur russell boomkat. The world of arthur russell is the 2004 compilation which captures the breadth of russells musical capabilities. From the banging new york disco cuts, to his more introspective and experimental cellocentric songs, soul jazz have created something for both longtime fans and interested beginners. Arthur russell holds a unique place in the history of dance music. The infinite worlds of arthur russell by sasha frerejones. Find arthur russell discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Dec 15, 2004 at first listen, world of echo sounds like meaningless dreck that barely wakes up to complete a melody or enunciate a single verse of poetry. Wild combination is director matt wolfs visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avantgarde composer, singersongwriter, cellist, and disco producer arthur russell. With tracks such as go bang, is it all over my face, russell redefined dance music in the 1980s as both an intelligent and subversive form. Exclusive label and home for the arthur russell archive and estate. Download va the world of arthur russell 2004 or any other file from music category. The wordofmouth resurgence of arthur russell the new. Following on calling out of context lpcd, here is the vinyl edition from the cd that was with the cddvd pack from world of echo. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Soontobe innocent funlets see, tower of meaningrabbits earhome away from home, tone bone kone, answers me, being it, place i knowkid like you, shes the stari take this time, tree house. Compilation album, soul jazz records, 2004 slrlp83 1.
Arthur russell s genius lies in his ability to bridge any gap just listen to is it all over my face and youll see all barriers between white, experimental music and black, party music collapse. His dance music credentials are faultless and this collection features mixes from. When he died of aidsrelated complications in 1992, the prolific artist left behind an extensive catalog of unpublished. Arthur russell was born in iowa, studied in california, and eventually became part of the artistic, and always interesting, new york scene of the late 70searly 80s. As well as his solo work he also formed the seminal groups dinosaur l and loose joints in the 1980s. Although track 11 is listed as a bonus track, it appears to be on all versions of this releas. Soul jazz records is back again this year with a posthumous release of arthur russells avantgarde and latedisco works. Arthur russell free mp3 music for listen and download. Arthur russell the world of arthur russell 2004, vinyl.
Arthur russell the world of arthur russell 2004, cd. Arthur sydney russell was 22 years old when archduke franz ferdinand and his wife, sophie, duchess of hohenberg, were assassinated by a yugoslav nationalist named gavrilo princip in sarajevo, sparking the outbreak of world war i. As usual, this soul jazz compilation can boast extensive and useful liner notes, cover artwork of the original 12 or lp releases, and a good. For anyone curious about discovering the music of arthur russell, this is definitely not the album to begin your journey. Arthur russell, world of echo world of echo arthur russell was known during his lifetime as a creator of leftfield dance records from the late 70s through the mid 80s that were rarely heard or appreciated beyond new yorks club cognoscenti. Audika records releases a remastered and revised artwork edition of arthur russells definitive statement world of echo on double vinyl lp in a ltd edition of copies. Arthur russell 1987 out of print for over fifteen years, arthur russells most extraordinary work, world of echo is issued for the first time on cd by audika records in north america on january 11, 2005, and via rough trade in europe on january 10th. This is the first collected work of arthur russell who has been for many years one of the most respected iconic artists in the history of dance music. World of echo is the only fulllength noncollaborative studio album recorded, released and compiled by arthur russell during his lifetime. It was released in 1986 on upside records in the united states and on rough trade records in the united kingdom. The world of arthur russell is a compilation album by arthur russell, released in 2004 on soul jazz records track listing go bang dinosaur l 7. The world of arthur russell 2004 flac arthur russell.
Triple pack retrospective on this amazing american artist. The world of arthur russell in the 1970s and early 1980s, musician arthur russell composed music with danceable rock and avant. I know arthur russell played with strange and playful mixing techniques, but this sounds unintentionally distorted. Download va the world of arthur russell 2004 softarchive. Arthur russell may 21, 1951 april 4, 1992 was an american cellist and composer from iowa. After making a move to new york, he visited clubs like the loft and the gallery and met nicky siano and steve dacquisto a. An incredible assemblage of solo versions of this influential and unique downtown musician. Before his untimely death from aids in 1992, arthur prolifically created music that spanned both pop and the transcendent possibilities of abstract art. Includes unlimited streaming of world of echo via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Beloved in new yorks downtown music scene but relatively obscure outside of it, arthur russell was an experimental composer, cellist, singer, and electropop pioneer whose collaborators included philip glass and allen ginsberg. Mar 11, 2014 audika records releases a remastered and revised artwork edition of arthur russell s definitive statement world of echo on double vinyl lp in a ltd edition of copies. Arthur was soft and sensitive, but not effeminate it was a part of a learning process for me. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The world of insert name of grunge band or substyle here, for instance.
Arthur russell was an experimental composer, cellist, singer, and electropop pioneer whose collaborators included philip glass and allen ginsberg. The world of arthur russell in the 1970s and early 1980s, musician arthur russell composed music with danceable rock and avantgarde classical music influences. Publication date 1994 topics epk, vhs, electronic press kit. Va the world of arthur russell 2004 lossless music. World of echo by arthur russell, released october 2016 1. Arthur russel world of echo, remastered, revised audika. At first listen, world of echo sounds like meaningless dreck that barely wakes up to complete a melody or enunciate a single verse of poetry. He was an influential member of the lower manhattan avantegarde art scene during the 1970s and 1980s. Trained in contemporary experimental composition and indian classical music, russell relocated to new york in the mid1970s, where he became associated with lower manhattans avantgarde. In 2004 a renewed interest in arthur russell saw the release of the world of arthur russell on soul jazz records, which compiled his bestknown dance hits alongside more introspective love songs such as little lost and keeping up. Mp3 wav flac 320 kbps, lameencoded create gift voucher add to cart 16bit lossless. It was released in 1986 on upside records in the united states and on rough trade records in the united kingdom audika records issued a remastered limited edition cd on 27 october 2004 which included bonus tracks and a dvd with footage by phill niblock.
The world of arthur russell june 1, 2004 in the 1970s and early 1980s, musician arthur russell composed music with danceable rock and avantgarde classical music influences. Loose joints is it all over my face and dinosaur ls go bang, as well as a wealth of experimental but still. Arthur russells world of echo contains the songs and instrumentals written from 19801986. Apr 18, 2017 the infinite worlds of arthur russell by sasha frerejones. There was the world of indian mastermusician ali akbar khan, in which arthur used his cello to tranceinducing effect. And arthur russell s legacy has never been richer for. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The world of arthur russell is full of serendipitous connections. Get the guaranteed best price on vinyl like the arthur russell the world of arthur russell at musicians friend. Wild combination is director matt wolfs visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avantgarde composer, singersongwriter, cellist, and disco. In almost every other case, the world of would be a careless, illsuited phrase to use as the prefix of a compilations title. In arthur russells case, using the world of is entirely appropriate. The world of arthur russell is a compilation album by arthur russell, released in 2004 on soul.
In the same year audika records reissued world of echo and produced calling out of context, 12 unreleased. Archduke franz ferdinand, archduke of austriaeste was a member of the imperial habsburg dynasty, and from 1896 until his death the heir presumptive thronfolger to. Jan 01, 2009 with tracks such as go bang, is it all over my face, russell redefined dance music in the 1980s as both an intelligent and subversive form. Listen free to arthur russell the world of arthur russell go bang francois kevorkian mix, wax the van and more. As an artist he was admired by everyone from philip glass to todd terry. Arthur russell, dinosaur l, lola, loose joints, indian ocean the world of arthur russell music. Arthur russell the world of arthur russell soul jazz records. Russell was a bass player by trade, but he was schooled in both classical and eastern music forms and brought an incredibly fresh vision to his work in new york in the late 70s and early 80s. From origin he is a chello player and studied music in san fransisco.
A portrait of arthur russell is director matt wolfs visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avantgarde composer, singersongwriter, cellist, and disco producer arthur russell. World of echo is the only full length noncollaborative studio album recorded, released and compiled by arthur russell during his lifetime. Here hes to be found lurking behind a clutch of meticulously crafted melodies underpinned by toetapping rhythm lines. Charles arthur russell was a car, he says, spelling out his initials, who took all of us. On summer nights, for decades, unbeknownst to russell or his family, locals have boated out to this same rock. This particular release, appropriately titled the world of arthur russell, focuses on his entire catalog from the early days of disco and no wave to the more obscure avantgarde. Thanks to russells partner tom lee and to steve knutson of audika records, who have forged several records from russells vast archive of unfinished and. Arthur russells music effortlessly crossed musical boundaries making it timeless. Oct 30, 2014 the world of arthur russell 11 songs along with the already mentioned rhys chatham, he collaborated with john cage, allen ginsberg, philip glass, talking heads, peter zummo and modern lovers, just to mention a few. On iowa dream, you can hear a country kid meeting the rest of the worldand with this record, the world continues to meet a totally singular artist. Music beyond description a unique blend of disco, funk, avant garde, and dub the wonderful world of the late arthur russell. Arthur russell the world of arthur russell musicians.
Arthur russell, the disco cellist in a world of echo music. Arthur russell the world of arthur russell discogs. Soontobe innocent fun lets see lyrics missing lyrics 3. Compiled from selections from a daunting number of tapes and recordings made by arthur russell over the last decade of his life, another thought serves as a somewhat unintentional sequel to the majestic world of echo. A portrait of arthur russell is director matt wolfs visually absorbing portrait of the seminal avantgarde composer, singersongwriter, cellist.
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