Label:Folkways Records – FTS 37461
Country:US
Used LP 1982
Disc:VG+ (has many quiet parts, so there are some parts that are a bit choppy, but generally in good shape about VG+, check long sudio clips)
Jacket:VG+ (light wear, not bad condition)
The Synclavier is an electronic musical instrument that is said to be the origin of the digital audio workstation that integrates sound sources, samplers, sequencers, etc, and has fascinated many music people from famous artists to electronic musicians. This album contains four pieces written for the Synclavier in 1982 by Jon Appleton, who was deeply involved in the development of the Synclavier and also made a great contribution as a composer. The important point is that this is not just a performances, but a solid collection of tracks that combine the skills of the composer with his experience/qualities as a composer. The opening track, "The Sweet Dreams of Miss Pamela Beach" was recorded in the studio, and the remaining three songs are live recordings performed using small parts and accompaniment recorded on digital memory. Each piece is carefully crafted. A2 "Sashasonjon (In Memorium: Alexander Walden)" is especially amazing. The record has many quiet parts, so there are some parts that are a bit choppy, but generally in good condition, about VG+. Includes an insert. Released by the prestigious Folkways label.
音源、サンプラー、シーケンサーなどを統合したデジタルオーディオワークステーションの元祖とも言われ有名アーティストから電子音楽家まで多くを魅了してきた電子楽器シンクラヴィア。その開発に深く携わり作曲家としても大きな功績を残したJon Appletonが82年に残したシンクラヴィアのために書いた4曲を収録した作品。ただの演奏集に留まらず、使いこなす術とコンポーザーとしての経験/資質が結びつきしっかりとした楽曲となっているのが最大のポイントでしょう。冒頭の”The Sweet Dreams of Miss Pamela Beach”はスタジオでレコーディングされ、残りの3曲はデジタル・メモリーに収録されたいくつかの小部分と伴奏を使って演奏されたライヴ音源。どれも入念に仕立てられた構成。特にA2”Sashasonjon (In Memorium: Alexander Walden)”が凄い。盤、静かなパートも多い為少しプツっとなる箇所ありますが概ねVG+程の良好な部類だと思います。インサート付属。名門Folkwaysからのリリース。
A1 - The Sweet Dreams Of Miss Pamela Beach
A2 - Sashasonjon (In Memorium: Alexander Walden)
B1 - Kapingamarangi
B2 - Nukuoro Part 1
B2 - Nukuoro Part 2
