BASIL KIRCHIN - ABSTRACTIONS OF... - 2005 LP - JBH 012 LP - LTD U.K. PRESS
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BASIL KIRCHIN
ABSTRACTIONS OF THE INDUSTRIAL NORTH
TRUNK RECORDS JBH 012LP
Very limited vinyl re-issue of this De Wolfe music library work, first issued in similarly limited quantities in 1966! Issued here
on the collectible Trunk label, it's in superb condition and UNPLAYED!
Basil Kirchin was a drummer and composer who got his first break playing drums in his father, Ivor's band in 1940. After the war, he played with
Harry Roy and Ted Heath before returning to work with his father in 1951. The band continued to enjoy success, with Billy Eckstein and Sarah Vaughan
insisting that the Kirchin Band backed them when they toured Britain. The popularity of big bands was not to last, however, and, by the end of the '50s,
skiffle and rock and roll were the new sounds. In the early '60s Basil began working on experimental pieces, 'soundtracks for unmade films'. He also
produced material for the De Wolfe library using young session musicians like Jimmy Page and Mick Ronson. In 1967, the Arts Council awarded him a
grant to buy a Nagra tape recorder. With this he collected ambient sounds, animal noises from London Zoo and the voices of autistic children. He then
experimented by slowing down the recordings to create 'little boulders of sound'. These experiments were partly financed by composing film music for
'Catch Us If You Can' (1965), 'The Shuttered Room' (1967), 'I Start Counting' (1969) and the cult classic, 'The Abominable Dr Phibes' (1971). Many
musicians have cited Basil Kirchin as an influence, including Brian Eno, Nurse With Wound and Broadcast.
Personnel on the record include: Peter Hughes (penny whistle/flute/saxes), Alan Branscombe (vibes/alto), Chris Karan (drums), Peter McGurk (bass),
Kenny Wheeler (trumpet), Tubby Hayes (sax/flute), Duncan Lamont (flute), Cedric West (guitar), Harry Stoneham (piano/organ). It also includes a
couple of then-session muscians by the names of Jimmy Page and Big Jim Sullivan!
Sleeve: A great, stylised industrial image on the front and sleeve notes on the reverse from Will Hodgekinson and Jonny Trunk. Other than two
small bumps on the open edges, about a quarter of the way down, there is no damage to the sleeve!
Inner Sleeve: Plain white, slightly shaped, glossy paper. Approximately five small, what appear to be, old grease marks on one side. Otherwise undamaged.
Vinyl: Very clean, shiny and UNPLAYED! As-new!
Side One: 1. Prelude And Dawn, 2. Heart Of The North, 3. The Observer, 4. Conclusion, 5. Neutral Background, 6. Reflection,
7. Packing, Printing And Light Assembly, 8. Research Laboratory, 9. Communication, 10. Lunch Hour Pops, 11. Heavy Machinery
Side Two: Misc Basil Library Cues - 1. Mind On The Run, 2. Where To Go, 3. Paranoia, 4. Two And Two Are One (Part One),
5. Viva Tamla Motown, 6. The Lonely Ones, 7. Pageing Sullivan, 8. Interaction, 9. Four Against Seven
Matrix Codes: Side One - 61348E1/A www.gzvinyl.com
Side Two - 61348E2/A
Labels: Intact and clean with no spindle marks!
This is just one item from my own extensive and eclectic personal collection of music and related bits and pieces which I will be listing over the next few months, or so.
I have been collecting for more than 30 years, so check back regularly to see what other gems I may have unearthed - they won't be listed in any particular order!
I am not a dealer, so won't use traditional grading terms but, instead, will describe each item as carefully and honestly as I can with text and photos. Bidders are then free
to form their own opinions. Any apparent marks showing in the photos are reflections or dust, etc., unless otherwise specifically identified. If in doubt, please contact me
with any queries before bidding and I will get back to you promptly with an answer. I will also keep you informed throughout the whole ebay process.
All vinyl will be packaged in sturdy cardboard mailers with at least one stiffener and will be despatched within 2 working days of payment being received. PayPal is preferred,
but please contact me before bidding to discuss alternative, acceptable methods. Postage rates: UK - 2nd Class £2.60, Europe/R.O.W - AirMail Small Packet £5.25/£8.80.
Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding!
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