The expanding universe by laurie spiegel 766008587805. Sep 20, 2012 laurie spiegel unseen worlds 1991 laurie spiegel born september 20, 1945 in chicago is an american composer. Laurie spiegel philo philo label unseen worlds unseen worlds label out sound cd, lp amazing electronics from laurie spiegel a set thats wonderfully on the cusp of analogue expression at the end of the 70s tuneful, not noisy rich in texture, yet never too dark. Unseen worlds finally deliver a premiere edition of laurie spiegels rare 1991 followup to the expanding universe 1980, filling a gaping hole in. Nov 26, 2018 release info laurie spiegels second fulllength album, unseen worlds, arrived just over ten years after her debut album. Listen free to laurie spiegel unseen worlds three sonic spaces. Unseen worlds was composed with the use of software specially created by spiegel for her own purposes music mouse, still loved and used today, and has only had limited releases in 1991 and 1994 before now.
This 2019 release is properly stretched to 3 lps and includes 15 additional tracks recording during the same period, nearly all previously unreleased. The difference is clear if you compare the expanding universeera work with things spiegel did earlier like sediment or later 1990s unseen worlds, made. Complete with a postcard insert displaying a download code both vinyl. The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit.
Laurie spiegel the expanding universe the expanding universe is the 1980 debut album by composer and computer music pioneer laurie spiegel. Laurie spiegel patchwork by unseen worlds free listening. The expanding universe by laurie spiegel the expanding universe 1980 all rights. Find the song lyrics for laurie spiegel top tracks. Originally released back in 1980 on the tiny philo label, the expanding universe remains a soughtafter and pioneering work in computerbased music. Nov 26, 2018 laurie spiegel 1945, a lute and banjo player by training, is a chicagoborn and new yorkbased composer of computer music who reacted to the futurism and dadaism of the early pioneers by developing an original aesthetic borrowed from folk music, creating relatively atmospheric and melodic music via arcane mathematical algorithms. Unseen worlds finally deliver a premiere edition of laurie spiegels rare 1991 followup to the expanding universe 1980, filling a gaping hole in electronic music collections across the known world. Craig anderton laurie spiegel is one of those rare composers in whom head and heart, left brain and right brain, logic and intuition, merge and even exchange roles. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality downloads. Back on earth, the new york label unseen worlds has obliged us with more laurie spiegel, reissuing her 1980 album, the expanding universe, and adding over 100 minutes of additional music. Laurie spiegel born september 20, 1945 is an american composer. Music mouse, which could be downloaded on thenpopular platforms such as. Laurie spiegel the expanding universe patchwork youtube.
The expanding universe by laurie spiegel 766008587805 cd. This september, unseen worlds will release new york composer laurie spiegels first album, the expanding universe. Reissue laurie spiegel the expanding universe unseen. Unseen worlds is a record label releasing quality editions of unheralded and revolutionary, yet accessible, avant garde music. Laurie spiegel unseen worlds vinyl at juno records. Album the expanding universe, laurie spiegel qobuz. The expanding universe by laurie spiegel, released 25 september 2012 1. Laurie spiegels second fulllength album, unseen worlds, arrived just over ten years after her debut album. Laurie spiegels unseen worlds unseen worlds bandcamp.
Release info laurie spiegels second fulllength album, unseen worlds, arrived just over ten years after her debut album. Unseen worlds finally deliver a premiere edition of laurie spiegels rare 1991 followup to the expanding universe 1980, filling a gaping hole in electronic music collections across the known world the jawdropping unseen worlds was first released on cd in 1991 by scarlet records, but the label went defunct soon after, leaving laurie seeing to any. Emailed unseen worlds and a repress is on the way so. All four of the original tracks are included here, remastered for extra shine, radiating vibes that would later be picked up on by the likes of oneohtrix point never and tim hecker. Having realized the pieces found on the expanding universe 1980 on an instrument no longer available to her, the groove system at bell laboratories, spiegel moved on to composing and developing for the alles machine, alphasyntauri, mcleyvier and various. Shiva feshareki will perform orams lost piece, and suzanne ciani will improvise on the buchla at pioneers of. Megatron edition of laurie spiegels groundbreaking 1980 lp the expanding universe here.
Having realized the pieces found on the expanding universe 1980 on an instrument no longer available to her, the groove system at bell laboratories, spiegel moved on to composing and developing for the alles machine, alphasyntauri, mcleyvier and various other instruments before. Jan 18, 2019 buy unseen worlds by laurie spiegel on bleep. Laurie spiegel patchwork by unseen worlds published on 20120701t16. Complete with a postcard insert displaying a download code both vinyl discs look barely played and come housed in the. Part composer, part software developer, spiegel is considered one of the most important early figures in computer music. Having realized the pieces found on the expanding universe 1980 on an instrument no longer available to her, the groove system at bell laboratories, spiegel. Big gorgeous electronic wonder from laurie spiegel.
She also plays the guitar and lute spiegel was seen by some as a pioneer of the new york newmusic scene. She has worked at bell laboratories, in computer graphics, and is known primarily for her electronicmusic compositions and. Essential reissue of the long lost, minimal electronic masterpiece from 1980. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our highquality unlimited streaming subscriptions. Buy laurie spiegels album titled the expanding universe to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Buy laurie spiegels album titled unseen worlds to enjoy in your home or car, or. On this new pressing the expanding universe is expanded yet further by a whopping fifteen bonus tracks many of. Laurie spiegel philo philo label unseen worlds unseen worlds label out sound cd, lp amazing electronics from laurie spiegel a set thats wonderfully on the cusp of analogue expression at the end of the 70s tuneful, not noisy rich in texture, yet never too dark and warm, but never in a mellow sort of new age way. Unseen worlds reissues laurie spiegels the expanding universe.
This september, unseen worlds will release new york composer laurie spiegel s first album, the expanding universe. The original album is reissued here as a massively expanded 3lp or 2cd set, containing all four original album tracks plus an additional 15 tracks from the same period, nearly all previously unreleased and many making their first appearance on vinyl in. Unseen worlds by laurie spiegel 766008587775 cd barnes. Laurie spiegel unseen worlds laurie spiegels second fulllength album, unseen worlds, arrived just over ten years after her debut album. Kosmische musik, electronic, minimalism laurie spiegel. Having realized the pieces found on the expanding universe 1980 on an instrument no long.
Her warm, vibrant music inevitably recalls the work of buchla masters such as suzanne ciani and laurie spiegel, but its playful and. Laurie spiegel the expanding universe releases discogs. Founded in 2006 in austin, tx and now based in new york, ny. New compositions from laurie spiegel, daphne oram to premiere at next bbc proms. Laurie spiegel unseen worlds 1991 laurie spiegel born september 20, 1945 in chicago is an american composer. Having realized the pieces found on the expanding universe 1980 on an instrument no longer available to her, the groove system at bell laboratories, spiegel moved on to composing and developing for the alles machine, alphasyntauri, mcleyvier and. On first listen, the minimalist experimental ambient vibes will remind you of work from terry riley, steve reich, phillip glass, or even brian eno but the method in which this. Throughout the 70s and 80s, she forged new territory in using algorithms and automation as part of the composition process, arguably laying the groundwork for. Laurie spiegel the expanding universe reissue vinyl at. Laurie spiegel unseen worlds 2019 us limited edition 12track double vinyl lp issue of the 1991 second studio album from the american composer who is primarily reknowned for her electronicmusic compositions and her algorithmic composition software music mouse. The expanding universe, by laurie spiegel unseen worlds. Laurie spiegel s second fulllength album, unseen worlds, arrived just over ten years after her debut album. Unseen worlds finally deliver a premiere edition of laurie spiegels rare 1991 followup to the expanding.
Music profile for laurie spiegel, born 20 september 1945. Unseen worlds and the expanding universe will arrive in january. Download mp3 unseen worlds album of laurie spiegel. Laurie spiegel ambient released january 18, 2019 unseen worlds this album gives a good overview of her approaches to digital synthesis, from folk musiclike steady sequences of single sounds to the stately, galactic sound zones, a beautiful and original piece using sweeps of clusters, soundswithinsounds, imageswithinimages, tunings. Those looking for other worlds of sound can put on headphones and find them here. Two classic laurie spiegel albums are being repressed.
Unseen worlds the label now give unseen worlds the album the full attention it deserves, on cd and vinyl. Get all 31 unseen worlds releases available on bandcamp and save 60%. Kaitlyn aurelia smith composes her swirling, colorful electronic songs on buchla synthesizers, particularly the portable, userfriendly music easel. Laurie spiegel the expanding universe reissue vinyl at juno. Having realized the pieces found on the expanding universe 1980 on an instrument no longer available to her, the groove system at bell laboratories, spiegel moved on to composing and developing for the alles machine, alphasyntauri, mcleyvier and various other. She has worked at bell laboratories, in computer graphics, and is known primarily for her electronicmusic compositions and her algorithmic composition software music mouse. Laurie spiegel unseen worlds 1991 garlic poker everything. Reissued at last by the label that borrows its name, the second album from the computer music innovator is less predictable, with dark moods. Reissue laurie spiegel the expanding universe unseen worlds. Is 888022 us, 1991 spiegelunseenworldsrelease1820935 thesis. Buy laurie spiegels album titled unseen worlds to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Laurie spiegel the expanding universe unseen worlds. Unseen worlds the label now give unseen worlds the album the full attention it.
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