Ohm Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Hi all, I'm not sure I've mentioned this before, it's taken so long to do. In my day job I've just compiled a 4CD set of 'Formative UK Electronica (1975-1984)' for Cherry Red. I figure it might be of interest to some people here. For some reason the history of electronic music has never reallly been explored or given its due, and I feel quite militant about trying to fill in the gaps in the 'official' history that seems to have become set in stone. This has been two years in the making, so it feels good to finally get it out there. There are a few omissions - people who wouldn't or couldn't license tracks for whatever reason - but in the main it's a fairly enormous overview of the whole scene, a lot of tape label only stuff, some debut releases by more familiar names and, to be frank, pure synth porn in places. I've hardly listened to much else in two years and it's been great. There's a potential Volume II already beginning to take shape on my iPod too. Anyhow, here's the tracklist. You can check it out on Facebook here too: www.facebook.com/closetothenoisefloor - I hope some of you will find it interesting. In an ideal world it'll generate enough interest to warrant beginning to reissue a few of the original albums too. Ta, Richard One Five Times Of Dust Computer Bank The Klingons R.A.M. Chris And Cosey Re-Education Through Labour Malcolm Brown Sedation Strokes Storm Bugs Little Bob Minor Thomas Leer Tight As A Drum Blancmange Holiday Camp Inter City Static Fractured Smile We Be Echo Sexuality Bourbonese Qualk God With Us Nagamatzu Faith O Yuki Conjugate Disco Song British Electric Foundation Optimum Chant Kevin Harrison All Night Long Voice Of Authority Stopping And Starting Two Colin Potter I Am Your Shadow British Standard Unit D’Ya Think I’m Sexy? Five Times Of Dust The Single Off The Album Spöön Fazer Back To The Beginning Gerry And The Holograms Gerry And The Holograms The Passage Drugface John Foxx A New Kind Of Man (Alternative Version) 100% Manmade Fibre Green For Go Those Little Aliens Sentimental Final Program Protect And Survive The Human League Being Boiled Instant Automatons New Muzak Cultural Amnesia Materialistic Man Worldbackwards (Leaving Me) Now Alan Burnham Music To Save The World By Orchestral Manoeuvers In The Dark Almost Eyeless In Gaza Kodak Ghosts Run Amok Schleimer K Broken Vein Native Europe The Distance From Köln Three Zorch Adrenalin (Return of the Elohim Pt 1) Sea Of Wires Robot Dance Ron Berry Sea Of Tranquility MFH Mistral Adrian Smith Joe Goes To New York Mark Shreeve Embryo (Extract) EG Oblique Graph Triptych Carl Matthews Encounter Paul Nagle Ynys Scaith O Yuki Conjugate Sedation Konstruktivist Western Vein Attrition Dead Of Night (Excerpt) Four Throbbing Gristle What A Day A Tent No Way Of Knowing Portion Control Go For The Throat DC3 Eco Beat Renaldo And The Loaf Dying Inside Blah Blah Blah In The Army Legendary Pink Dots God Speed Muslimgauze Muslin Gauze Muslim Prayer Suisse Live At Longborne Alien Brains Menial Disorders, Extract B2 Storm Bugs Himeal (And She Blew) Third Door From The Left In The Room Al Robertson Dignity Of Labour bcGilbert, gLewis, russell Mills Mzui (Extract) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublename Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 This looks really interesting. Definitely want to give it a listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjob Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I would seriously like to own this, seems a lot of thought/research has gone into it. Will it have a digital release too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganus Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I would seriously like to own this, seems a lot of thought/research has gone into it. Will it have a digital release too?ditto! Would love to buy this in digital when it comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohm Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hey, Thanks to anybody who checked this out, bought it etc - it should be available digitally from the usual suspects too. If you subscribe to Electronic Sound Magazine, you might be interested to know we're the cover article for their first print edition: http://electronicsound.co.uk/product/issue-2-0-printed-edition/ Volume II is in the works as I type, so watch this space... Ta, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublename Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Nice, definitely getting this digitally. The physical version shipped from the UK is pricey. Such beautiful presentation though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohm Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 I'm told this will be available digitally next Friday. Some delay with it all I don't quite understand, but I don't get paid to understand :) Thanks all, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hello spiral Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 this looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klopjob Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'm told this will be available digitally next Friday. Some delay with it all I don't quite understand Brilliant, i'll be getting it then :) though I do want to own the physical thing eventually.. Thanks for all the work you've put in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Wow, looks like a proper labour of love getting all that together. Well done, and just treated myself to a copy as I feel I should know more of those artists than I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohm Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Thanks folks - yep, 'Why don't I know more of these people?' was a question I kept asking myself as I put this together and kept uncovering more amazing stuff. Can't wait for more of the same on Volume 2. For those who asked, by the way, here's a link to the digital version.... I can't recommend the physical highly enough - the sleevenotes by the artists tell as much of a story as the music - but this'll do the job as far as your ears are concerned :) Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Got my copy! Really quick delivery. CD1 is full of great grooves and quirky stuff, I'm going to see me listening to this a lot. The Sleeve notes are comprehensive and informative from what I've read so far. This should go in the main "new releases" forum as you'd get more coverage / sell more copies there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohm Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks fletcher - is there a rule against double posting? I'll post on the other page and see what happens..... Volume II is in the works now, some great stuff popping up. ETA February, I think. Ta, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Jan Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Two identical threads isn't efficient, so I merged the two. I'll keep it in New & Upcoming releases though, where it should be :)! Really interesting curation, a lot of names you definitely don't see in these compilations a lot. Will certainly have to dig into this, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 This is amazing and it deserves to be in this forum - hope you manage to flog a few more copies. Constant rotation in my car for the past week alongside elseq. Some dark stuff on CD4 - that "in the army" track cracks me up / freaks me out! Great stuff all round and some real gems to be found. Looking forward to volume II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juiceciuj Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 *edit* shit wrong thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohm Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hello again,Just a heads up - we're putting on a little thing here in Somerset if anybody is local and fancies it.There's also a European 'Volume II' just about to be announced, which is great (I think/hope).Anyway, here's the details of the live thing:Close To The Noise FloorVintage Electronica All-Dayer Banco De GaiaColin PotterAttritionPaul NagleMark (Instant) AutomatonSweet MachineGene SereneLaugh Clown LaughMusic Of The AndysS.H.I.F.T.Y.Silk Mill Studios, FromeSaturday May 27th 20171pm til 11pmBar/Food/Record StallAll-day tickets £15 from:Raves From The Grave, FromeBy email: raves@btconnect.comOr via: www.facebook.com/closetothenoisefloor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Oh wow, great news on volume 2. I still listen to v1 loads. I'll pass the details for the live show on to some mates who live down that way. Edit In fact, it's not out of the question for me to visit, I'm halfway between Oxford and Swindon. Will look into the logistics although we have a baby due early May so day trips might be off the cards.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohm Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just to confirm that Volume II is now in the can, and due out in July. I'm really happpy with the line-up: Disc One: Die Gesunden - Die Gesunden KommenAndré De Koning - Party TalkPseudo Code - She's Got Blue Eyes WowDAF - Ich WillDe Fabriek - ClaxonCluster - CaramelNSRD - Invalīdu TramvajsDaniele Ciullini - Marbles In The GardenUniversalanschluss - KrematorienTruus de Groot - NY NYChristina Kubisch - Speak & SpellYello - Glue HeadFamlende Forsøk - Tror Nok Jeg Levde...En GangBorghesia - Secret Affair No 2Schaltkreis Wassermann - LuxM.A.L. - C33H35N5O5 (Ergotamine)Gagarin-Kombinaatti - UkaasiSaal 2 - Die Internationale Disc Two: EMAK - Ohnne TitelThe Neon Judgement - TV TreatedBeNe GeSSeRiT - Hymne Au VerDer Künftige Musikant - Zu Tot Um Zu SterbenCarlos Perón - ImpersonatorHarmonia - WatussiRuth - Polaroid/Roman/Photo (Instrumental First Mix)Doxa Sinistra - Soviet InvasionNot Only Bones - Last LiftStratis - Birds In A CageMalaria - GeldEricka Irganon - Petite OtiteVangelis - Multitrack SuggestionVan Kaye and Ignit - Love You GeneratorYuri Morozov - Machine Dancing Disc Three: Human Flesh - Godot Was HereOctavian Nemescu - Gradeatia (Extract)Esplendor Geométrico - P.I.E. (Versión)Vox Populi! - Après La PluieGiancarlo Toniutti - Zitternde LuftDie Form - Sexual DisciplineAavikon Kone Ja Moottori - KaravaaniTasaday - Il Castello (Dedicato A F. Kafka)Amok - SoliloquioMario Marzidovsek - VermifugeDiseño Corbusier - Flanco - DamaAsmus Tietchens - TroglodytenKlaus Schulze - 1984Gunner Møller Pedersen - Stoned (Part 1 Extract)Maurizio Bianchi - Industrial Tape Track 3 Extract Disc Four: Front 242 - PrinciplesEnde Shneafliet - AlienNjurmännen - Deka DansDas Ding - Raid (Demo)Der Plan - Wat's Dat?Les Vampyrettes - BiomutantenMinny Pops - SonPlus Instruments - More Fun With KorgMonoton - Tanzen & SingenDDAA - LightWalt Rockman - PlanctonBernard Szajner - Shaï HuludAnar Band - TarzanCosmic Overdose - Romantic I think there'll be a piece in 'Electronic Sound' as per the original, all that stuff. Hopefully people will go for it and a few folk here will find it interesting. 1974-1984. www.facebook.com/closetothenoisefloor if anybody wants to know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohm Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Just a bump on this - Noise Reduction System is out on July 21st and getting a great response so far.... You can find out all about it and pre-order here.... https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/noise-reduction-system-formative-european-electronica-1974-1984/ Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohm Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 A great review of this in Electronic Sound, courtesy of Kris Needs (legend!)..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Looking forward to this. Hopefully my wife has come good and ordered it for my birthday as requested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohm Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Looking forward to this. Hopefully my wife has come good and ordered it for my birthday as requested! Fingers crossed! It seems to be going over well - lots of good reviews, happy artists etc. Job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Looking forward to this. Hopefully my wife has come good and ordered it for my birthday as requested! Fingers crossed! It seems to be going over well - lots of good reviews, happy artists etc. Job done. Well, she didn't order it. I even sent her the link to the cherry red website twice plus various other hints. Anyway, have ordered it myself, looking forward to hearing it all, it has indeed been getting some good reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 This is great, btw. At first it didn't hit as hard as the first compilation, but after a few repeated listens I can now safely saw its easily just as good as the first release. Disc 2 and 3 currently favourites, with "Ruth - Polaroid/Roman/Photo (Instrumental First Mix)" being standout track - I think i've heard this elsewhere, possibly on a Fabric mix CD or a back to mine perhaps? Some great music in here, highly recommended if you like digging into where what we currently listen to came from. And i've not even opened the sleeve notes yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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