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William Basinski

A Red Score In Tile

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Composed way back in 1979, 'A Red Score In Tile' eventually surfaced as a vinyl-only edition in 2003. Made up of piano, this shows Basinski's patented tape-loop technique perfectly and still stands as one of his most affecting pieces of music. If you've heard 'Melancholia' you'll likely know what I'm talking about, piano notes are transformed into tones by the slowly disintegrating tape, and the loops become motifs all of their own. The beauty of Basinski's work is in its patience, and this early piece is a testament to that overwhelming skill, a skill that few others possess. There are plenty of people now attempting similar things and recreating these sounds using similar methods but for my money none have come even within ten feet of William Basinski. Put this on, lie back and prepare to spend forty-five minutes in paradise. Absolutely gorgeous. (Boomkat)

Details
Cat. number: STREAM 1030
Year: 2011

Release notes

Composed in 1979 and inspired by James Elaine's painting of the same name. First released on Three Poplars on [url=http://www.discogs.com/William-Basinski-A-Red-Score-In-Tile/release/200446]LP[/url] in 2003. Cover picture: A Red Score In Tile (L'Apocalyse des Animaux), detail, James Elaine, 1979. Canvas, acrylic paint, taxidermied animals. 112" x 120". Title on disc and inner face of back insert: "a red score in tile (1979)". Released in a slipcase.

Tracklist
1A Red Score In Tile45:05
Credits
James Elaine
Painting [Cover Painting]