This week sees the official release of LCD Soundsystem's 45:33. It originally came out last year as part of Nike's Sport Music series. James Murphy was given a brief of composing a piece of music roughly 45 minutes in length, gathering momentum so that an athlete's workout would build with the music. Using Manuel Göttsching's E2-E4 as his template Murphy weaves 4 tracks together much like a DJ mix. After the record was released it came out that there had been no attempt to make a mix for exercise enthusiasts, it was just an opportunity for Murphy to make a 45 minute record without having to worry about what the record company would do with it. However it transpired, it's a great composition. You can buy the record here, or if you want it digitally Bleep are selling it for a bargain £3.99. Here is part 1, ripped from vinyl (I love the idea of people working out to this with the lyric "Shame on you" ringing in their ear lobes.. MUST..TRY..HARDER..)
LCD Soundsystem- 45:33 Part 1. Shame on You (Z Share) (YSI)
I turned on the tellybox the other night to hear Louie Austen's dulcet tones ringing out- "One night in Rio" has been picked up by someone selling something. Not sure what, but it's a fine tune with a great narrative:
Louie Austen- One night in Rio (Z Share) (YSI)
This is my John Peel moment- Picked up a 12" from Piccadilly records by The Orichalc Phase, took it home & played it a few times: Sounded like a cross between Death in Vegas & The Velvet Underground, Druggy, Druggy. Went to check them out on myspace & was amazed to find out that i had been playing the tune at the wrong speed (33 instead of 45). To be frank i don't really care for the '45' version, the '33' sounds much better. Have a listen for yourself, the normal version is up on their space (They've now changed their name to The Oscillation)
The Orichalc Phase- Respond in Silence (33 should be 45 edit) (Z Share) (YSI)
Weekend Salutations..
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