Gira lived with his parents in a relatively affluent. We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. Whereas this is mostly considered a solo album by michael gira, the last track blind was originally recorded for swans, during the white light from the mouth of infinity sessions, but it was not included on the finished album it was however reinserted into the 2015 reissues. Marginally associated with the no wave scene at first, their original sound was slow and heavy, with live performances that were often so brutal and physical that in a. Its aight gira can be very reaching for edgier look with more lose and at times noisy instrumentals with some great highlights like the different version of all lined up which has this brutal electronic beat just pounds and pounds and gira is using the same lyrics from all lined up but with more attention drawing into then unlike the sftb version. The album has since been described by gira as a companion album to his solo album drainland. Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world. It was released on june 9, 1995 through alternative tentacles record label. Soundtracks for the blind by swans on amazon music. Soundtracks is a musical requiem for troubling times through which giras emotions were realized. Electronic, techno, electro, house, experimental, grime, dubstep, hip hop, alternative, indie, and many more.
He is the main force behind the new york city musical group swans, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010. All belongs to michel gira alternative tentacles sub rosa. Provided to youtube by virtual label llc you see through me michael gira drainland. Both the vinyl in the form of a download code and cd will feature drainland, michael giras debut solo album recorded at the same time as the great annihilator. Swans we rose from your bed with the sun in our head. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Michael gira concert setlists sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. It will be available as a triple vinyl album, a double cd, and a 2xcd deluxe edition that will include a live dvd. To download click on the album artwork or links below. This is one of the last records the band put out and it is also one of their best. As it happens, its less of a mixed bag than jarboes own musically varied solo efforts, yet it has distinct.
Swans the great annihilator michael gira drainland. Hello there, we swans have recently completed our new album. Given how gira made swans such a personal and broadranging vehicle for his art over the years, it would have been more than understandable if drainland, released as a complement to jarboes album from the same year sacrificial cake, turned out to be swans redux album as a result. Michael gira drainland lyrics and tracklist genius. Music, news, and information from the label run by michael gira, featuring his work with swans and his postswans music.
After these, his talents went mainly to being a producer and a discoverer of new talent. Swans michael gira on lyrical themes in swans latest album, my father will guide me up a rope to the sky. An interview with michael gira of swans at their rehearsal space in palenville, ny. Ive suffered from writers block for the last two or three years, which is why it took. In 2017 it was reissued on cd as part of the the great annihilator drainland compilation and also included as a digital download along side vinyl copies of the remastered version of the great annihilator. Jan jelineks loopfindingjazzrecords, originally released in 2001 on scape, existed only as a download.
Best known for his role as founder and coleader of avantgarde rock band swans, michael gira has made a point not to work very much under his own name at least musically he has published and regularly done spoken word shows, preferring instead to create and lead various projects as well as produce other musicians. George michael careless whisper official video listen without prejudicemtv unplugged out now. One of few acts to emerge from the new york citybased no wave scene and stay intact into the next decade, swans have become recognized for an everchanging sound, exploring genres such as noise rock, postpunk, industrial and postrock. Join facebook to connect with michael drain and others you may know. Released as a swans related project this album, and its counterpart. Warranty information musicians friend gold coverage. A drain snake, often called a drum auger, is the perfect tool for clearing branch drain clogs in most situations. The vinyl edition in the form of a download code will also feature drainland, michael giras debut solo album recorded at the same time as the great annihilator. Initially part of the no wave scene, swans have, through. This music is beautiful and melancholic without sounding too melodramatic and cheesy. Drainland is the debut solo studio album by american musician michael gira. Brandon stosuy talks with 60yearold artrock legend michael gira about how swans managed to return without losing. The great annihilator is the ninth studio album by american experimental rock band swans. Oct 19, 2010 swans michael gira on lyrical themes in swans latest album, my father will guide me up a rope to the sky.
This deluxe reissue also includes michael giras solo lp drainland. Michael gira is known for using a guild antique burst electro acoustic guitar, and a roland jc120 jazz chorus guitar amplifier during his solo concerts. See more ideas about music videos, rock videos and my music. Listen free to michael gira drainland you see through me, where does your body begin. Michael gira in his own words by jennifer kelly 29 october 2007 ive used the conceit of calling the person or entity that inhabits me at these moments josepheven wrote a song for him on the record but in truth i dont understand the process at all. You see through me you see through me you see through me. Swans are an experimental rock band formed in 1982 by michael gira. The album was entirely remastered by doug henderson, but only after bill rieflin honorary swana revelation of great sonic effect. In that case, the great annihilator is just a snapshot of the swans during one single era in their existence. Get michael gira setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other michael gira fans for free on.
Michael gira biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Michael gira talks about the track on the press release to read more. Michael gira of swans interview episode 93 the fader. With swans, gira has used a variety of instruments including ovation acoustic guitars and a westbury track ii bass guitar during early performances. Swans the great annihilator michael gira drainland freq. Now some of us are weak and some endure and some people live their life in violence thats pure and clean but i saw a man cry once down. Best of wishes to michael gira, nicole boitos, and all of those who have contributed to the creation and lasting of swans, young god records and all of the artists that are on the label. It is dark and somber without sounding selfindulgent and pretentious. This newlyremastered 2lp edition comes as a great relief to michael gira who allegedly hated the mastering of the original pressing.
Brandon stosuy talks with 60yearold artrock legend michael gira about how swans managed to return without losing any potency, and how a haitian revolutionary. With the latest phase of michael giras swans project drawing to a close, the bundled and remastered edition of the great annihilator and giras solo album drainland could hardly have come at a better time for new converts who are interested in learning about the bands history. The great annihilator, originally released in 1995 and described at the time as. For whatever reason things drifted out of hand at the time, and there was never enough time or money to untangle the sonic knots created by the original unsatisfactory mastering that took place until now. It was released on january 23, 1995, through record label young god. Now the album is available again on vinyl, as a double lp with two bonus tracks. Michael gira was just two years away from pulling the plug on his band swans when it released the great annihilator in 1995. Sacrificial cake, were available separately on cd but on vinyl only as part of the drainland sacrificial cake 3lp set. I include in giras special dispensation all the skin work with jarboe, his solo album drainland, and the body loversthe body haters, his creationreconstruction of swans material after the bands death. Drainland is a 1995 obscure solo album by michael gira and coproduced by the lovely bill rieflin. Album number nine from one of nycs most prolific bands. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Soundtracks for the blind 1996, is a masterpiece of abstract soundscapes and spectral textures.
Trova il testo di i see them all lined up di michael gira su rockol. United states, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010, led by singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist michael gira. Gira drainland is a 1995 obscure solo album by me, coproduced by the lovely bill rieflin and myself, with musical contributions from bill and jarboe. It will be released on two fold vinyl and as a 2xcd set with a friend cd highlighting michael giras performance make a big appearance, drainland. Pulled off some blog that had been hosting it for ages. First michael gira solo album, released in 1995 and recorded shortly after swans the great annihilator michael says a few words about the record at the young god records website drainland. Spare arrangements recorded in bills living room with the focus on words. These forms represented a separate and welcome phase in the swans sound which is basically a quest for a new spiritualist awakening.
Michael gira of swans interview episode 93 youtube. Well before then, by the late 1980s in fact, it was clear that the. He also fronts the angels of light and is founder of young god records ygr website. The swans, largely a vehicle for leader michael giras apocalyptic angst, were one of the most significant bands of the 1980s. Soundtracks is a musical requiem for troubling times through which gira s emotions were realized. A simple handoperated tool, a drain snake is inexpensive and will save you considerable money over the cost of having a professional plumber visit to clear clogs. Using spare arrangements recorded in august 1994 at musician bill rieflins seattle home, the album features contributions from rieflin and gira s swans bandmate jarboe.
Using spare arrangements recorded in august 1994 at musician bill rieflins seattle home, the album features contributions from rieflin and giras swans bandmate jarboe jarboe released her 1995 solo studio album sacrificial cake as an. This is the channel where sonic skits and even more sprite animated videos are made. Apr 29, 2017 michael gira was just two years away from pulling the plug on his band swans when it released the great annihilator in 1995. Watch the video for you see through me from michael giras drainland for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Michael gira pronounced jeerah born 1954 is an american musician, author, and artist. Stone balance arch demo oct 2014 michael grab gravity glue duration. Parallel venomsweakness recorded by graham of noise not music at the button factory, dublin, july 25th 2011, opening for neurosis.
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