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Of Ruine Or Some Blazing Starre
Edition of 2000 copies on clear blue vinyl housed in a gatefold jacket with a 4-page 12"x12" booklet. Of Ruine Or Some Blazing Starre was written between April 1991 and September 1993 and should be regarded as one piece. This album is dedicated to the souls of: William Lawes (1602-1645); Charles Sims (1873-1928); Louis Wain (1860-1939); and H.R. Wakefield (1888-1964). Track A2: adapted from Pavan "The Funerals" by Anthony Holborne (d. 1602). Track A3: adapted from "Lament For Arnhem" by Calum Ruadh. Track A7: adapted from "Cantio Ad Laudem Cantioris", from the liturgical chants of the Aquitainian repertory. Track B1: anonymous composer from "Le Recueil des plus belles et excellentes chansons en forme de voix de ville" (1526). The album title is taken from the song "Beauty In Eclipsa" by William Lawes, with words by Sir Henry Moody. Front cover: "Another Attempt At Man's Last Pretence Of Consummation In Indifference". Back cover: "Man's Last Pretence Of Consummation In Indifference". Inner painting: "All The Kingdoms Of The World In A Moment Of Time (XXVI)". Made in England © Durtro 1994 ℗ Ourobouros Music 1994 Durations are not mentioned on release.
Tracklist
- A1A Voice From Catland0:15
- A2Steven And I In The Fields Of Stars2:53
- A3The Teeth Of The Winds Of The Sea7:13
- A4Moonlight, You Will Say5:16
- A5Into The Bloody Hole I Go0:58
- A6The Darkly Splendid World0:48
- A7The Cloud Of Unknowing7:20
- B1Let Us Go To The Rose5:14
- B2All The World Makes Great Blood3:52
- B3The Great, Bloody And Bruised Veil Of The World4:14
- B4Into The Menstrual Night I Go1:11
- B5Dormition And Dominion6:17
- B6So: This Empire Is Nothing1:05
- B7This Shining Shining World2:45
Credits & notes
Cover [Front Cover, Back Cover]: Charles Sims Engineer: David Kenny Guitar, Bass, Glockenspiel: Michael Cashmore Guitar, Drone, Arranged By [Bric-a-brac Arrangements]: Steven Stapleton Lacquer Cut By: Denis Blackham, George Peckham Lacquer Cut By [From Vinyl Etching]: Porky Lyrics By: David Tibet Mixed By: Steven Stapleton Music By: Current 93 Painting [Inner Painting]: Andrew King Photography By [Group]: Ruth Bayer Producer: Current 93 Vocals [Spoken And Sung]: Phoebe Cheshire Vocals, Guitar: David Tibet
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