Seduction of Claude Debussy [Import]

Seduction of Claude Debussy [Import]

Seduction of Claude Debussy [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Pleure (At The Turn Of The Century)
2. Born On A Sunday
3. Dreaming In Colour
4. On Being Blue
5. Continued In Colour
6. Rapt: In The Evening Air
7. Metaforce
8. Holy Egoism Of Genius
9. La Flute De Pan
10. Metaphor On The Floor
11. Approximate Mood Swing No.2
12. Pause
13. Out Of This World (Version 138)

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Seminal mid-'80s electro-pop players (their hit "Close to the Edit" recently provided sample fodder for Prodigy's "Firestarter"), Trevor Horn, Paul Morley, Anne Dudley, and new addition Lol Creme (of 10cc), have regrouped as Art of Noise just in time to introduce classical-jungle fusion to the world. Using revered composer Debussy's melodic blueprint to build its elaborate, velvety drum & bass compositions, the group manages to make what initially seems like a dodgy idea sound somewhat viable, particularly on dreamy, atmospheric tracks like "Out of This World." Vocal contributions come from Sally Bradshaw, Donna Lewis, Rakim, and even actor John Hurt. --Aidin Vaziri

Product Description
Asia reissue of the experimental techno pop/rock group's 1999 album features 13 tracks organized around the work of French modernist composer showcasing what made the group so great. ZTT. 2004.

Seduction of Claude Debussy,Art of Noise,Ztt,Dance,Electronic
Reduction/The Seduction of Claude Debussy
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Reduction makes good bonus
 Reduction/The Seduction of Claude Debussy
The Art of Noise
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

New WaveNew Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Experimental RockExperimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
AmbientAmbient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ElectronicaElectronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
Dance PopDance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
Experimental MusicExperimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
RockRock | Imports | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Below the Waste

ASIN: B00004RJL1
Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

  1. Identity Crisis
  2. Motive
  3. (new York London Paris) Spleen
  4. Saluting The Point Of No Return
  5. Man And Boy
  6. Information
  7. And I Placed My Fingers On Her Eyes As Though I
  8. Il Pleure (At The Turn Of Teh Century)
  9. Born On Sunday
  10. Dreaming In Colour
  11. On Being Blue
  12. Continued In Colour
  13. Rapt: In The Evening Air
  14. Metaforce
  15. The Holy Egoism Of Genius
  16. La Flute De Pan
  17. Metaphor On The Floor
  18. Approximate Mood Swing Number 2
  19. Pause
  20. Out Of This World (Version 138)

Album Description

UK edition of new wave/experimental rock act's 1999 album 'The Seduction of Claude Debussy' along with the new title 'Reduction'. Standard jewel case & digipak.

Album Details

'seduction' Full Length plus a 35 Min Bonus Disc of Completely New Arrangements and Versions of Tracks from 'Seduction of Claude Debussy'. Three Virtually New Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Reduction makes good bonus.......2000-05-05

Anyone who knows the Art of Noise always holds their breath after a new album comes out, waiting for the best tracks to be repurposed and remixed into something else. After a lengthy hiatus, and with new bandmate Lol Creme, AON released 'the Seduction of Claude Debussy,' my pick for the best album of 1999. It combines slick beats and melodies with layers of interesting vocals from such divergent artists as rapper Rakim, BBC announcer John Hurt and opera singer Sally Bradshaw. This melange produced a densely layered look at the rise of Debussy and a less than subtle parallel to their own work.

'Reduction' is a new EP that is being packaged with 'Seduction' in the UK. It contains 7 tracks, and a similar feel to 'Seduction.' Many of the themes are similar to counterparts on 'Seduction,' while being radically remixed and restructured. Other parts of 'Reduction' sound like they incorporate parts of songs not used on the full LP, including new rapping by Rakim. One track even incorporates a sample from their early 80's track 'Moments in Love.' The liner notes indicate whether the song is an extension or remix of existing materials or, in the case of 2 tracks, completely new.

The tracks are dense- more noise than melody ... but that's not to say this ep is grating-- It's a disc that is made more accessible knowing other AON work. Whereas 'Seduction' is very carfully crafted and deserves to be called elegant, 'Reduction' is much more raw, avant-garde and challenging. But there are some clever turns and ideas evident on the disc.

I like this disc a lot and it's seen a lot of time on my cd player since I got it, but I have been a fan of AON since 'Beat Box?' and 'Close (to the Edit).' This disc isn't for everyone, but if you got as much pleasure out of 'The Seduction of Claude Debussy' as I did, then you will also enjoy this EP. However, I was left wishing that this disc contained a little more new material, or something more different. I suppose this is why it is packaged with the 'Seduction' cd and not on its own. Those of you who don't know AON all that well would be well served by starting with copies of 'Seduction' and 'Daft.'

Music Review:

  1. Shake Hands With a Clenched Fist
  2. So Much Love to Give [CD-single] [Import]
  3. Super Discount [Enhanced] [Limited Edition] [Import]
  4. Swimming [Import]
  5. Ten Mile Bank [Import]
  6. The Air I Breathe [CD-single]
  7. The Bad Boys of Beach Music Vol.2
  8. The Best Carnival Album... Ever! [Import]
  9. The Deejays: Classic Reggae
  10. The Night Is Young, Vol. 2 [Import]

Music Review

music review