George Harrison - Electronic Sound (1969) [EMI 7243 8 55239 2 2]

Posted By : worstfilms | Date : 26 Feb 2010 10:03:54 | Comments : 13 |

George Harrison – Electronic Sound (1969) [EMI 7243 8 55239 2 2]
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Genre: Avant-Garde

“Electronic Sound” is George Harrison's second solo album, and the second and final record released on the Beatles' short-lived Zapple Records (an offshoot of Apple Records). The first release on Zapple was John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Unfinished Music No. 2: Life With the Lions.” The label was folded as a cost cutting measure at the insistence of The Beatles' then-manager Allen Klein. Released in May 1969, it features two lengthy pieces, one per side on the original vinyl release, performed on the Moog synthesizer.

Due to its highly experimental and uncommercial nature, “Electronic Sound” failed to chart in the UK, and barely made the US Billboard album chart, peaking at #191 and lasting on the top 200 chart just two weeks.

Synthesist Bernie Krause later pursued legal action against Harrison, claiming side two of the record was essentially him demonstrating the Moog III to Harrison (as detailed in his book “Into A Wild Sanctuary”). Krause's name was originally featured on the front cover under Harrison's, but was painted over in print at Krause's insistence. Composed and produced by George Harrison. This album is now out of print.

Original LP issued on Zapple Records (ST-3358) on May 2, 1969 (UK), May 9, 1969 (U.S.)
CD issue on EMI/Apple in 1996 (7243 8 55239 2 2)
This is the EMI Music Canada pressing.

Tracks:
1. Under the Mersey Wall (18:40)
2. No Time or Space (25:05)

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Posted By: SteveJobs Date: 26 Feb 2010 10:06:29

Oh, I was looking for this Zapple for a very long time. Thank you so much worstfilms!
What a nice friday surprise!

Posted By: rg1960 Date: 26 Feb 2010 10:14:10

Thank you, I always wanted to listen to this at least once.

Posted By: SteveJobs Date: 26 Feb 2010 11:05:13

Even if you think this is just George Harrison trying out some weird sounds, this is an interesting release because this is the same Moog III that was later used by the Beatles while recording Abbey Road.
It is also quite interesting, that it was George Harrison's input which introduced electronic sounds to a Beatles record.
That fact is often overlooked by the prejudice that only Lennon and McCartney were the innovators in the group.

So here we have the rare chance to watch a Beatle exploring a new instrument. Years later these sounds would be made popular through Kraftwerk and their descendants.
This re-release has to be acknowledged as a unique document of early electronic music.

Posted By: paulree Date: 26 Feb 2010 12:33:32

Interesting, thanks

Posted By: Laserman59 Date: 26 Feb 2010 20:15:30

Thank you WF for this awesome share. :-)

Posted By: 4-F Date: 26 Feb 2010 23:14:47

Thanks! I haven't heard this one. I guess it's the underprivileged life I lead.

Posted By: Lakefield Date: 26 Feb 2010 23:19:46

Ohh, Great. i only have this as MP3. Now in lossless almost completes my Harrison collection. Thanks.

Posted By: rucard Date: 27 Feb 2010 02:23:47

Great stuff, thanks, been looking for this in lossless forever

Any Chance of uploading George Harrison's " Wonderwall Music "

Rucard

Posted By: worstfilms Date: 27 Feb 2010 02:59:44

Wonderwall Music is coming.

Posted By: walrus64 Date: 01 Mar 2010 19:11:49

thank you, downloading now ...

Posted By: rucard Date: 05 Mar 2010 23:03:11

Thank you, am really looking forward to your Lossless upload of " Wonderwall Music "

Posted By: rrika Date: 28 Aug 2010 01:25:02

Thanks for this one!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted By: SwissCheese Date: 02 Nov 2010 14:55:57

Thanks for this rare album!

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