THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS
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Release date and tracklist
July 15, 2018
FR LP d’or016 Des Astres D’Or Records
Side 81
- Reflections in Pink
Side 18
- Fragments in Blue
August 30, 2018
NL MP3 self-released on Bandcamp
- Reflections In Pink
- Fragments In Blue
Credits
- Edward Ka-Spel
- Phil Knight
Designed by Philip Knight from original photography by Astrid Mutsaars.
Notes
Des Astes D’Or release:
Original Artwork by Philip Knight; Signed by Philip Knight
Numbered edition of 40
The Legendary Pink Dots project 8118 consists of two side-long pieces by founding members Edward Ka-Spel and Philip Knight, based around the theme – “Reflection”.
The 81 side: “Reflections in Pink” begins with unreleased LPD recordings made during sessions (1981 into 1982) for “Surprise Surprise”…..and concludes with Premonition 10’s
harmonium improvisation.
The 18 side: Also released for the first time, “Fragments of Blue” (2018) is a slow movement of unfolding tones, pneumatic wheezing and disembodied voice.
Each LP has it’s own unique front cover artwork, designed by Philip Knight from original photography by Astrid Mutsaars. Included also is an insert, and each LP copy comes signed and numbered.
As a footnote – it’s 37 years since the Premonition 10 harmonium improvisation was recorded above a car parts shop in Walthamstow, London E.17, and neither Edward or I can remember anymore who played the percussion parts – our best guess is that it was bass player Roland Callaway. Sadly the “big beast” harmonium never made the LPD move to the Netherlands in the late-80’s – it found instead a new home at Hamster Records.
The Bandcamp release:
The concept of Des Astres D’Or Records is a noble one. The label, which is operated by sound artist Raymond Dijkstra, aims to present a vinyl release as the kind of art object you would normally find in a gallery.
To this end, the records are literally pressed one by one in the highest quality (not lathe-cut) and every cover is individual, created by the artists themselves.
It means pressings are hyper-limited as the time required to prepare a single record can be lengthy. Indeed, all but one of the releases on the label are limited to just 25 copies! “8118” is that one exception as it runs to 40 copies.
Side 81 was drawn from The Silverman’s excursions on his Victorian harmonium back in 1981 and early 82. A suite was created, drawing in field recordings (on cassette) and vocal experiments from that time.
Side 18 was recorded as a response to the results of Side 81, utilising modern creations and the rusty remains of far older sound devices.
The covers were created by The Silverman based on the photography of Astrid Mutsars. Many weeks were spent manipulating and transforming images from the area where he lives into a much stranger terrain.
We concede that the physical release is inevitably an expensive one and that’s why the 24 bit download of the music is being offered here.
The website for Desastres D’or is: www.des-astres-dor.com
