★1750 Arch Records

First of four volumes released by 1750 Arch Records between 1977 and 1984 of the experimental and groundbreaking compositions for piano beyond the ability of a human pianist spanning almost 50 years. With insert

AtRare original copy: a the time of its release in early 1975, unpitched speech was not taken for granted as musical material by composers, nor was there a widespread movement of sound poetry in the U.S.  This now-legendary anthology, therefore, was a novelty and for some an inspiring revelation. Long prized by collectors (it has been out-of-print since 1984), this album of sound art made of spoken words inspired a burst of related activity during the decade of its circulation. A younger generat…