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Radiophonic Workshop First Proper Release Since 1985

Burials In Several Earths is a brand new work by the legendary Radiophonic Workshop - hugely influential early proponents of electronic music and soundtrack architects behind classic British TV music including Doctor Who and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

An evocative suite of synth improvisations, Burials In Several Earths evokes the haunting qualities of their classic work whilst exploring fresh new vistas of sound. This is the first new music by the Workshop to see a commercial release since 1985, and is set for release on 19 May 2017 on the Workshop’s own imprint, Room 13.

Founded in 1958 by Desmond Briscoe and Daphne Oram, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop was home to a maverick group of experimental composers, sound engineers and musical innovators. In a series of small studios within the labyrinthine corridors of the BBC Maida Vale complex, the Workshop set about exploring new ways of using - and abusing – technology to create new sounds.

Burials In Several Earths Features guest appearances from Martyn Ware (The Human League/Heaven 17) and Steve ‘Dub’ Jones (Grammy-award winning mixing engineer for The Chemical Brothers, UNKLE, and New Order).

The Radiophonic Workshop play the Blue Dot festival this 7/8/9 July and the Convergence Festival on 22 March alongside Andrew Weatherall and fellow proto-electronic act, White Noise.

Vinyl Tracklist (RWSLP001)

A1. Burials in Several Earths Part 1

B1. Burials in Several Earths Part 2

C1. Things Buried in Water Part 1

D1. Things Buried in Water Part 2

E1. Some Hope of Land Part 1

F1.. Some Hope of Land Part 2

G1. Some Hope of Land Part 3 (Room 13 Mix)

G2. Not Come to Light

H1. The Strangers’ House

CD (RWSCD001)

CD 1

01. Burials in Several Earths (19’01”)

02. Things Buried in Water (22’01”)

CD 2

01. Some Hope of Land (25’14”)

02. Not Come to Light (3’55”)

 

03. The Strangers’ House (11’23”)

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