Remastered for lp from the original sequenced 14 tapes at sterling sound new york, february 2005. Newly remastered from arthurs pristine original 14 sequenced masters, world of echo sounds like nothing you have heard or will ever hear. This reissue pc 2005 audika records llc under exclusive license from the estate of arthur russell. Oct 01, 2001 check out world of echo by arthur russell on amazon music.
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. Features song lyrics for arthur russells world of echo album. This repress is nicely mastered and sounds good, but sadly as most vinyl reissues today the pressing quality is hit and miss. 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. Classically trained on cello while growing up in oskaloosa, iowa, arthur studied with ali akbar khan in san francisco in the early 1970s.
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. Find arthur russell discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Arthur russell may 21 1951 april 4, 1992 was a prodigious talent. Cmrra, umpi, rumblefish publishing, latinautor, ascap, and 7. World of echo was originally released on vinyl in 1986 on upside records and has. Trained in contemporary experimental composition and indian classical music, in the mid1970s he relocated to new york, where he became associated with lower manhattans. The sound arthur russell creates is incredible a shimmering, reverberating, almost tangible noise.
Here is a double vinyl remastered edition of arthur russells masterwork world of echo which lest youve bought it before, now comes with revised artwork. Studio album 4 compilation 3 first thought best thought. It was released in 1986 on upside records in the united states and on rough trade records in the united kingdom. And arthur russell s legacy has never been richer for. Arthur russell, the disco cellist in a world of echo.
We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or. Provided to youtube by virtual label llc tone bone kone arthur russell world of echo. He was an influential member of the lower manhattan avantegarde art scene during the 1970s and 1980s. World of echo is the only fulllength noncollaborative studio album recorded, released and compiled by arthur russell during his lifetime. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Download arthur russell mp3 songs and albums music downloads. As well as his solo work he also formed the seminal groups dinosaur l and loose joints in the 1980s. Someone described arthur russells music as nick drake meets new order.
Before his untimely death from aids in 1992, arthur prolifically created music that spanned both pop and the transcendent possibilities of abstract art. He was an influential member of the lower manhattan avantegarde art. We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Arthur russell may 21, 1951 april 4, 1992 was an american cellist and composer from iowa. During this period he also collaborated with allen ginsberg, accompanying him on cello while ginsberg read or sang. Dec 09, 2014 unedited video footage by phill niblock music by arthur russell sound recording. Arthurs voice is taking centrestage but an atmosphere is being laid out by the instrumentation, which in a full album experience sounds really nice. The downtown lofts, music schools, concert halls, dives, and discotheques agar jelly for a growing musician with restless inventiveness and enthusiasm. Someone described arthur russell s music as nick drake meets new order. World of echo by arthur russell album, ambient pop.
World of echo was originally released on vinyl in 1986 on upside records and has been an essential but hard to find collectors item ever since. 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 s voice is taking centrestage but an atmosphere is being laid out by the instrumentation, which in a full album experience sounds really nice. Arthur russell the world of arthur russell 2004 blogger. Discover and download music with our free personalized discovery tools. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Audika gifted the world this new vinyl pressing a few years back freshly remastered from the recording sessions, including beatless versions of disco classics. A maestro of disco, formativeera dance music, anything remotely avantgarde, despite having worked on some of the most iconic releases of the day, he only produced three albums before passing before time. Arthur russell holds a unique place in the history of dance music.
World of echo licensed to youtube by merlin virtual label llc on behalf of audika records. The wordofmouth resurgence of arthur russell the new yorker. Tracks d1 d4 from sketches for world of echo previously unreleased. Russell also spent time in a buddhist commune in california. Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world. Arthur russell 1987 out of print for over fifteen years, arthur russell s 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. Corn is the latest in a long series of archival reissues of difficulttoclassify songwriter arthur russell. But in terms of personal enjoyment, a lot of the album kind of felt the same to me. 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. Arthur russell, the disco cellist in a world of echo music. These tracks, recorded in 1982 and 1983, mostly find him in electropop mode, but the. Jun 08, 2015 corn is the latest in a long series of archival reissues of difficulttoclassify songwriter arthur russell. Unedited video footage by phill niblock music by arthur russell sound recording. 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.
Arthur russell world of echo rough trade audika records, 1986 2014 you cant remove arthur russells music too far from the new york of the 1970s and 1980s. World of echo, an album by arthur russell on spotify. And arthur russells legacy has never been richer for. He later lived on a buddhist commune in san francisco, where he befriended allen ginsberg, whose poetry readings russell would accompany on cello. Check out world of echo by arthur russell on amazon music. Answers me by arthur russell, released october 2016 american cellist, artist, and composer born 21 may 1951 in oskaloosa, iowa, usa died 4 april 1992 in nyc, new york, usa aged 40. The wordofmouth resurgence of arthur russell the new. This is the first full discography of the published recordings on which arthur russellppeared as an original artist or as a member of a band or studio outfit, as well as releases where he made an appearance as an instrumentalist, mixer, or guest songwriter. Arthur russel world of echo, remastered, revised audika. Audika gifted the world this new vinyl pressing a few years back freshly remastered from the recording sessions, including beatless versions of disco classics like lolas. Arthur russell world of echo remastered 2004 mp3 album.
The world of arthur russell is a compilation album by arthur russell, released in 2004 on soul jazz records. Arthur russell was an influential american musician, singer and composer originally from oskaloosa, iowa. Mar 27, 2014 arthur russell world of echo rough trade audika records, 1986 2014 you cant remove arthur russells music too far from the new york of the 1970s and 1980s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His last solo recorded statement before his illness was world of echo, which seems. Newly remastered from arthur s pristine original 14 sequenced masters, world of echo sounds like nothing you have heard or will ever hear. One of the most important and beautiful albums of the late 20th century. This deeply meditative album contains the original album plus drumless versions of some of his disco classics and four previously unreleased tracks. Electronic, techno, electro, house, experimental, grime, dubstep, hip hop, alternative, indie, and many more. Download legal mp3 albums from arthur russell at emusic. Arthur russell world of echo cd rough trade records.
About world of echo an album of demos for his other unreleased except for this album songs. Arthur russell some imaginary far away type things a. Audika records releases a remastered and revised artwork edition of arthur russells definitive statement world of echo on double vinyl lp. In outer space you cant take your drums you take your mind arthur russell 1987 out of print for over fifteen. Includes unlimited streaming of world of echo via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. 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. Departing from his dance music recordings of the time, it instead features russell solo on cello with added electronics and producti. Features song lyrics for arthur russell s world of echo album. 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. 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, remastered, revised by arthur russell.
Arthur russell world of echo cd new releases rough trade. As an artist he was admired by everyone from philip glass to todd terry. Sep 28, 2017 arthur russell, the disco cellist in a world of echo. Arthur russell 2009 audika records similar artists. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Sep 27, 2012 world of echo licensed to youtube by merlin virtual label llc on behalf of audika records. Cmrra, umpi, rumblefish publishing, latinautor, ascap, and 7 music rights societies. This reissue pc 2005 audika records llc under exclusive license from the estate of. Arthur russell world of echo lyrics and tracklist genius.
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