Full Version: Powers
Just got the art sorted out so now we are in the "press it up" queue.
We await your signal from orbit, O Great Xenu.
So it won't be long until we all have super Powers? (Apologies to Robert White ... it was absolutely wrong)
THE STORY OF A COVER
Well you'd think that an album inspired by the art of Richard M Powers would have one of his works as the cover right? Wrong! After a week or so of research and several dead ends I finally made contact with a lady who was an art dealer and ran the Powers estate. We wrangled in a good natured way,over the course of a couple of calls about using one of four different images that I felt summed him up to me,however she wanted far too much money for using any one.Of course if the album became more than a download the sum would increase radically.I understood her desire to protect the legacy of Powers work but there were also too many other restrictions.Such as :-Control of how the image was to be cropped,not use above a certain pixel rate in case of image piracy,not to crop off his signature,not above a certain percentage of the sleeve covered with type,the more we sell the greater the fee, and so on.
It was dawning on me as we spoke that this was all a little too prohibitive and that the costs involved would eat up any meagre profit,so I said maybe I should paint an ersatz Powers picture to use.She of course said it wouldn't look right,but I had to try.Well I did....and she was right.....it didn't.He was a one off.
So that dear friends is what you'll get as the package,a poor attempt at painting a stand in Powers picture.At least after the magnificent Andrew Swainson had finished with it,it does look somewhat like a late 50's sci fi book from the Penhill estate library,of the sort that I would stare at for hours on end.
Well you'd think that an album inspired by the art of Richard M Powers would have one of his works as the cover right? Wrong! After a week or so of research and several dead ends I finally made contact with a lady who was an art dealer and ran the Powers estate. We wrangled in a good natured way,over the course of a couple of calls about using one of four different images that I felt summed him up to me,however she wanted far too much money for using any one.Of course if the album became more than a download the sum would increase radically.I understood her desire to protect the legacy of Powers work but there were also too many other restrictions.Such as :-Control of how the image was to be cropped,not use above a certain pixel rate in case of image piracy,not to crop off his signature,not above a certain percentage of the sleeve covered with type,the more we sell the greater the fee, and so on.
It was dawning on me as we spoke that this was all a little too prohibitive and that the costs involved would eat up any meagre profit,so I said maybe I should paint an ersatz Powers picture to use.She of course said it wouldn't look right,but I had to try.Well I did....and she was right.....it didn't.He was a one off.
So that dear friends is what you'll get as the package,a poor attempt at painting a stand in Powers picture.At least after the magnificent Andrew Swainson had finished with it,it does look somewhat like a late 50's sci fi book from the Penhill estate library,of the sort that I would stare at for hours on end.
I hate to be the one to say it, and no disrespect intended (as I have nothing but respect for Mr. Partridge... I've been eagerly purchasing all I can get my hands on since the release of Go2), but is this going to be Metal Machine Music Part Deux? I've been reading every word posted regarding Powers, and I have to say Per's review has certainly boosted the interest level, but I dunno... boops & beeps?
I love the Homo Safari series, Monstrance and the MOOG/GOMO/GOOM/OMGO/MOGO/GOMO/etc... from Fuzzy Warbles, plus any other bits and bones Andy has thrown us over the years. But this is truly the first time I'm feeling - just a bit - hesitant. I know I'm going to buy it... hell, my middle name is Lemming after all
, but I'm just sayin'...
-mk-
I love the Homo Safari series, Monstrance and the MOOG/GOMO/GOOM/OMGO/MOGO/GOMO/etc... from Fuzzy Warbles, plus any other bits and bones Andy has thrown us over the years. But this is truly the first time I'm feeling - just a bit - hesitant. I know I'm going to buy it... hell, my middle name is Lemming after all
, but I'm just sayin'...-mk-
QUOTE (mark kirk @ May 23 2010, 01:22 AM) 
I hate to be the one to say it, and no disrespect intended (as I have nothing but respect for Mr. Partridge... I've been eagerly purchasing all I can get my hands on since the release of Go2), but is this going to be Metal Machine Music Part Deux? I've been reading every word posted regarding Powers, and I have to say Per's review has certainly boosted the interest level, but I dunno... boops & beeps?
I love the Homo Safari series, Monstrance and the MOOG/GOMO/GOOM/OMGO/MOGO/GOMO/etc... from Fuzzy Warbles, plus any other bits and bones Andy has thrown us over the years. But this is truly the first time I'm feeling - just a bit - hesitant. I know I'm going to buy it... hell, my middle name is Lemming after all , but I'm just sayin'...
-mk-
I love the Homo Safari series, Monstrance and the MOOG/GOMO/GOOM/OMGO/MOGO/GOMO/etc... from Fuzzy Warbles, plus any other bits and bones Andy has thrown us over the years. But this is truly the first time I'm feeling - just a bit - hesitant. I know I'm going to buy it... hell, my middle name is Lemming after all
, but I'm just sayin'...-mk-
Don´t worry Mark. Of course it´s much more than just boops & beeps. In "Dissolver" there even is almost an hint of a melody!
I said before that I should talk more about the indvidual pieces, but it´s damn hard to do that. One thing I feel strongly is there in each number is Andys sense of rhythm and timing. The way different soundpieces fits together.
More later! My daughter just screamed that we need to clean a muddy dog. Back to basics...
QUOTE (Per Aronsson @ May 23 2010, 06:26 PM)
Don´t worry Mark. Of course it´s much more than just boops & beeps. In "Dissolver" there even is almost an hint of a melody!
I said before that I should talk more about the indvidual pieces, but it´s damn hard to do that. One thing I feel strongly is there in each number is Andys sense of rhythm and timing. The way different soundpieces fits together.
More later! My daughter just screamed that we need to clean a muddy dog. Back to basics...
I said before that I should talk more about the indvidual pieces, but it´s damn hard to do that. One thing I feel strongly is there in each number is Andys sense of rhythm and timing. The way different soundpieces fits together.
More later! My daughter just screamed that we need to clean a muddy dog. Back to basics...
I have learnt to trust Per's opinions on most things over the years, so I'm positive about this one. Muddy dogs notwithstanding.
Folks, forget the titles I have mentioned. You will see, eventually, why...
QUOTE (Andy Partridge @ May 22 2010, 08:31 PM)
THE STORY OF A COVER
Well you'd think that an album inspired by the art of Richard M Powers would have one of his works as the cover right? Wrong! After a week or so of research and several dead ends I finally made contact with a lady who was an art dealer and ran the Powers estate. We wrangled in a good natured way,over the course of a couple of calls about using one of four different images that I felt summed him up to me,however she wanted far too much money for using any one.Of course if the album became more than a download the sum would increase radically.I understood her desire to protect the legacy of Powers work but there were also too many other restrictions.Such as :-Control of how the image was to be cropped,not use above a certain pixel rate in case of image piracy,not to crop off his signature,not above a certain percentage of the sleeve covered with type,the more we sell the greater the fee, and so on.
It was dawning on me as we spoke that this was all a little too prohibitive and that the costs involved would eat up any meagre profit,so I said maybe I should paint an ersatz Powers picture to use.She of course said it wouldn't look right,but I had to try.Well I did....and she was right.....it didn't.He was a one off.
So that dear friends is what you'll get as the package,a poor attempt at painting a stand in Powers picture.At least after the magnificent Andrew Swainson had finished with it,it does look somewhat like a late 50's sci fi book from the Penhill estate library,of the sort that I would stare at for hours on end.
Well you'd think that an album inspired by the art of Richard M Powers would have one of his works as the cover right? Wrong! After a week or so of research and several dead ends I finally made contact with a lady who was an art dealer and ran the Powers estate. We wrangled in a good natured way,over the course of a couple of calls about using one of four different images that I felt summed him up to me,however she wanted far too much money for using any one.Of course if the album became more than a download the sum would increase radically.I understood her desire to protect the legacy of Powers work but there were also too many other restrictions.Such as :-Control of how the image was to be cropped,not use above a certain pixel rate in case of image piracy,not to crop off his signature,not above a certain percentage of the sleeve covered with type,the more we sell the greater the fee, and so on.
It was dawning on me as we spoke that this was all a little too prohibitive and that the costs involved would eat up any meagre profit,so I said maybe I should paint an ersatz Powers picture to use.She of course said it wouldn't look right,but I had to try.Well I did....and she was right.....it didn't.He was a one off.
So that dear friends is what you'll get as the package,a poor attempt at painting a stand in Powers picture.At least after the magnificent Andrew Swainson had finished with it,it does look somewhat like a late 50's sci fi book from the Penhill estate library,of the sort that I would stare at for hours on end.
Saying that its a crime you dont have that much control over your work!
Ha. Like that irritating acceleration of "Wonderfalls."
THere are some out there who would try to claim "homage" or "fair use" by calling the CD price a "love offering" to cover production costs...
Good on ya. I'll enjoy the artwork bettwer knowing it was earned, not nicked.
THere are some out there who would try to claim "homage" or "fair use" by calling the CD price a "love offering" to cover production costs...
Good on ya. I'll enjoy the artwork bettwer knowing it was earned, not nicked.
Hang on....a Partridge painting with Swainson input....nah, I'll give it a miss. Nothing to see there.
Fer chrissakes WHERE IS IT!!
Fer chrissakes WHERE IS IT!!
Don't get too excited Kelts.If you stare closely at it you'll see where I haven't filled in all the number sevens and threes as I ran out of paint.
QUOTE (Andy Partridge @ Jun 4 2010, 08:10 PM)
Don't get too excited Kelts.If you stare closely at it you'll see where I haven't filled in all the number sevens and threes as I ran out of paint.
Ah yes, those little thimble-shaped pots with the difficult screw caps that always bastard-well ran out before you'd done filling out the barn in the picture. *sigh*
Be prepared to be mentally soundly treated!
so whats the timescale on this - i dont want to miss out!
Andy - just in case you worried about the reception of this piece... wish I had been there!!!
Lou Reed booed in Canada for free-improv set
Velvet Underground legend infuriates fans with a 'fearless night of non-rock'. Still, at least it wasn't his concert for canines
Guardian.co.uk, Monday 5 July 2010 10.08 BST
Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson and John Zorn faced a furious crowd on Friday night, playing cacophonous music to a cacophony of boos at the Montreal International Jazz festival. Fans expecting Sweet Jane or Walk On the Wild Side were instead met by the skronk and skree of Reed's more recent free-jazz work, infuriating sections of the crowd. As audience members hollered their complaints, Zorn responded. "If you don't think it's music, then get the fuck outta here." Then the walk-outs began.
The nature of the concert shouldn't really have been a surprise. After all, Zorn is one of the world's leading avant-garde musicians and Anderson is preceded by a reputation for, er, eccentricity. Reed was once, yes, a wry urban troubadour – but that was decades ago. Recently he has been touring his controversial album, Metal Machine Music – a work so noisy and abrasive that for years many thought it was a joke.
However, there weren't any punch-lines at this gig, which attracted more than 1,000 fans – some paying almost $100 (£62) for tickets. The concert consisted of just four instrumentals plus encore, according to the Globe and Mail, with "no singing ... [and] no rhythm section". The only sounds were Anderson's violin and keyboard, Zorn's alto sax, and Reed's electric guitar. In an interview earlier that day, Reed had gleefully promised a "fearless night of non-rock", "100% improvised". But the jazz festival programme had been less clear in its description of the gig, hinting at Reed's Velvet Underground past.
Though Montreal is well-acquainted with "free" music, hosting one of North America's premier genre festivals, this was a headline performance at a middle-of-the-road jazz festival. What's more, it was at the festival's largest concert hall. So it didn't take long for the first boos to come. Initially, these complaints were misinterpreted as calls for "Louuuuu!" but soon the fans became more direct. "Play some real music!" one called.
But others loved it. "There were moments of stunning synchronicity," reflected Globe critic JD Considine. Montreal Gazette writer T'Cha Dunlevy was similarly moved. "Zorn's never-ending sax trills were mesmerising and Anderson's unexpected melodic offerings late in the show were like flowers in the rubble," he wrote. Another Gazette critic, Jordan Zivitz, called it "marvellous noise ... [with] numerous moments of telepathic playing".
"Yes, there were those who claimed to enjoy the cacophony of discordant noise lacking melody, style, beauty or skill," replied one Gazette reader. "[But] to label it correctly, it was pure elitist, pretentious rubbish." At least it wasn't recorded for dogs.
Lou Reed booed in Canada for free-improv set
Velvet Underground legend infuriates fans with a 'fearless night of non-rock'. Still, at least it wasn't his concert for canines
Guardian.co.uk, Monday 5 July 2010 10.08 BST
Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson and John Zorn faced a furious crowd on Friday night, playing cacophonous music to a cacophony of boos at the Montreal International Jazz festival. Fans expecting Sweet Jane or Walk On the Wild Side were instead met by the skronk and skree of Reed's more recent free-jazz work, infuriating sections of the crowd. As audience members hollered their complaints, Zorn responded. "If you don't think it's music, then get the fuck outta here." Then the walk-outs began.
The nature of the concert shouldn't really have been a surprise. After all, Zorn is one of the world's leading avant-garde musicians and Anderson is preceded by a reputation for, er, eccentricity. Reed was once, yes, a wry urban troubadour – but that was decades ago. Recently he has been touring his controversial album, Metal Machine Music – a work so noisy and abrasive that for years many thought it was a joke.
However, there weren't any punch-lines at this gig, which attracted more than 1,000 fans – some paying almost $100 (£62) for tickets. The concert consisted of just four instrumentals plus encore, according to the Globe and Mail, with "no singing ... [and] no rhythm section". The only sounds were Anderson's violin and keyboard, Zorn's alto sax, and Reed's electric guitar. In an interview earlier that day, Reed had gleefully promised a "fearless night of non-rock", "100% improvised". But the jazz festival programme had been less clear in its description of the gig, hinting at Reed's Velvet Underground past.
Though Montreal is well-acquainted with "free" music, hosting one of North America's premier genre festivals, this was a headline performance at a middle-of-the-road jazz festival. What's more, it was at the festival's largest concert hall. So it didn't take long for the first boos to come. Initially, these complaints were misinterpreted as calls for "Louuuuu!" but soon the fans became more direct. "Play some real music!" one called.
But others loved it. "There were moments of stunning synchronicity," reflected Globe critic JD Considine. Montreal Gazette writer T'Cha Dunlevy was similarly moved. "Zorn's never-ending sax trills were mesmerising and Anderson's unexpected melodic offerings late in the show were like flowers in the rubble," he wrote. Another Gazette critic, Jordan Zivitz, called it "marvellous noise ... [with] numerous moments of telepathic playing".
"Yes, there were those who claimed to enjoy the cacophony of discordant noise lacking melody, style, beauty or skill," replied one Gazette reader. "[But] to label it correctly, it was pure elitist, pretentious rubbish." At least it wasn't recorded for dogs.
Put my order in a few hours ago....wonder if I'll be "Number One'...?
Mine has gone in too- still hoping for number 13!
So darn exciting awaiting an AP release regardless of musical content,after 33 years of buying his product the thrill still gives me goosebumps....I'm hoping for #500.
so when you put your order in you get asked
why did you buy this cd.
So c'mon what did you put?
why did you buy this cd.
So c'mon what did you put?
I think I know what number I got. When I got my email confirmation of my order it has a number in brackets with the description - mine is 040.
To the question " how did you find our site?" I answered, "Very pleasant thank you."
QUOTE (saturnboy @ Jul 12 2010, 06:16 PM)
I think I know what number I got. When I got my email confirmation of my order it has a number in brackets with the description - mine is 040.
I thought so, too, but it looks like 040 is just the catalogue number. You can see it on the Shop page.
Looks like no one else has had the problem I did, where my credit card company thought my order looked like "suspicious activity" and I had to call them to tell them it was okay! Not sure if it was because of the site itself, but I've ordered plenty of items from here before with no problem. I did notice after a few tries that I was putting my whole street address in the Netbanx field instead of just the house number. Maybe that was it?
Anyway, everything's fine now!
QUOTE (favoritething @ Jul 12 2010, 04:13 PM)
I thought so, too, but it looks like 040 is just the catalogue number. You can see it on the Shop page.
I'm beginning to understand why my application to Detective College was turned down....
QUOTE (Mr Tein @ Jul 12 2010, 04:58 PM)
so when you put your order in you get asked
why did you buy this cd.
So c'mon what did you put?
why did you buy this cd.
So c'mon what did you put?
"Big Powers fan. Partridge is okay too, I suppose."
I still want 33, but I gets what I gets...
QUOTE (favoritething @ Jul 12 2010, 06:13 PM)
I thought so, too, but it looks like 040 is just the catalogue number. You can see it on the Shop page.
Looks like no one else has had the problem I did, where my credit card company thought my order looked like "suspicious activity" and I had to call them to tell them it was okay! Not sure if it was because of the site itself, but I've ordered plenty of items from here before with no problem. I did notice after a few tries that I was putting my whole street address in the Netbanx field instead of just the house number. Maybe that was it?
Anyway, everything's fine now!
Looks like no one else has had the problem I did, where my credit card company thought my order looked like "suspicious activity" and I had to call them to tell them it was okay! Not sure if it was because of the site itself, but I've ordered plenty of items from here before with no problem. I did notice after a few tries that I was putting my whole street address in the Netbanx field instead of just the house number. Maybe that was it?
Anyway, everything's fine now!
It always takes me several tries with NetBanx, no matter what card I use. I've given up with the debit card.
QUOTE (Mr Tein @ Jul 12 2010, 05:58 PM)
so when you put your order in you get asked
why did you buy this cd.
So c'mon what did you put?
why did you buy this cd.
So c'mon what did you put?
Something about how I trust Andy's instincts on his music and the artists he champions, and how I want to support him because of all he's done in the past. I haven't felt betrayed yet!
Done and done.
I'm actually quite excited about this release... which means I've gone full circle from the initial euphoria of new AP to scepticism (Andy's caveat posted back in early May) to curiosity and back home again. I've listened to 'Transmitter' many times and it's not "just bleeps and bloops" after all, is it?
It's nice to be waiting for the Postman once again.
-mk-
I'm actually quite excited about this release... which means I've gone full circle from the initial euphoria of new AP to scepticism (Andy's caveat posted back in early May) to curiosity and back home again. I've listened to 'Transmitter' many times and it's not "just bleeps and bloops" after all, is it?
It's nice to be waiting for the Postman once again.
-mk-
QUOTE (Kendley @ Jul 13 2010, 06:04 AM)
It always takes me several tries with NetBanx, no matter what card I use. I've given up with the debit card.
Have you mailed Steve or Gillie and told them about the problem? Very strange, because it always works fine for me.
QUOTE (mark kirk @ Jul 15 2010, 11:39 AM)
Done and done.
I'm actually quite excited about this release... which means I've gone full circle from the initial euphoria of new AP to scepticism (Andy's caveat posted back in early May) to curiosity and back home again. I've listened to 'Transmitter' many times and it's not "just bleeps and bloops" after all, is it?
It's nice to be waiting for the Postman once again.
-mk-
I'm actually quite excited about this release... which means I've gone full circle from the initial euphoria of new AP to scepticism (Andy's caveat posted back in early May) to curiosity and back home again. I've listened to 'Transmitter' many times and it's not "just bleeps and bloops" after all, is it?
It's nice to be waiting for the Postman once again.
-mk-
Mark, it´s much more than "bleeps and bloops". It´s sounds coming from the huge brain of Mr P. Listening to them is a learning process. Getting to know what´s going on. I prefer darkness, headphones and just float away...
Phew!.....Just spent the best part of two days signing and numbering the POWERS sleeves.The actual signing took very little time,but when you add on carefully slitting open the shrink wrap,rolling it back and sequentially numbering all 500,THEN packing them sequentially so that when you buy one you get the correct number,man !
Going to make a little POWERS promo film with Stu Rowe tomorrow,should be fun.
ps. Thanks Per,yes it is just more than bleeps and bloops and it took over a year to complete,nothing random about it folks.
Check out Powers art online somewhere,there's a lot to see.
Going to make a little POWERS promo film with Stu Rowe tomorrow,should be fun.
ps. Thanks Per,yes it is just more than bleeps and bloops and it took over a year to complete,nothing random about it folks.
Check out Powers art online somewhere,there's a lot to see.
I'm actually pretty excited. I scribble a bit, and what I'm listening to inevitably affects what I write. Can't wait to see what shakes loose after good a dose of Powers.
Then again, "Transmitter" scared me, and I had to have some warm vanilla soymilk and turn on all the lights in the house, but I'm sure the rest won't be like that...
Then again, "Transmitter" scared me, and I had to have some warm vanilla soymilk and turn on all the lights in the house, but I'm sure the rest won't be like that...
Anybody received their copy of Powers yet? First impressions?
011 of 500 here. Absolutely wonderful packaging/art work. Haven't had the chance to listen yet. Was wondering how to label the tracks in iTunes?
QUOTE (Andy Partridge @ Jul 15 2010, 05:09 PM)
Going to make a little POWERS promo film with Stu Rowe tomorrow,should be fun.
ps. Thanks Per,yes it is just more than bleeps and bloops and it took over a year to complete,nothing random about it folks.
ps. Thanks Per,yes it is just more than bleeps and bloops and it took over a year to complete,nothing random about it folks.
Just saw/heard the "Sample Andy's Powers" film. I didn't think the recording was "unmusical" at all. Some of it (the celeste parts in particular) would have fit right in with an old "Twilight Zone" episode. This style of music should not be unfamiliar to anyone who lived through the 20th century and was paying any attention! In any case, it's a good match for the art.
Perhaps it was for the best that Andy wasn't able to secure the rights from the Powers estate at a reasonable cost. His artwork is a top-notch tribute. And since the record was intended as an embodiment of Andy's reaction to Powers' art, why shouldn't the cover art do the same?
My answer to "Why did you buy this" was "Andy's overpowering powers". Not my best work, I'll admit, but I was in a hurry!
Can't wait to get my copy, but I'm in the States so it may take a few days. Could someone please remind the mail boat captain to turn left at Greenland? (Sorry, but I just love that line.)
QUOTE (davef @ Jul 21 2010, 02:21 AM)
Just saw/heard the "Sample Andy's Powers" film. I didn't think the recording was "unmusical" at all. Some of it (the celeste parts in particular) would have fit right in with an old "Twilight Zone" episode. This style of music should not be unfamiliar to anyone who lived through the 20th century and was paying any attention! In any case, it's a good match for the art.
Perhaps it was for the best that Andy wasn't able to secure the rights from the Powers estate at a reasonable cost. His artwork is a top-notch tribute. And since the record was intended as an embodiment of Andy's reaction to Powers' art, why shouldn't the cover art do the same?
My answer to "Why did you buy this" was "Andy's overpowering powers". Not my best work, I'll admit, but I was in a hurry!
Can't wait to get my copy, but I'm in the States so it may take a few days. Could someone please remind the mail boat captain to turn left at Greenland? (Sorry, but I just love that line.)
Perhaps it was for the best that Andy wasn't able to secure the rights from the Powers estate at a reasonable cost. His artwork is a top-notch tribute. And since the record was intended as an embodiment of Andy's reaction to Powers' art, why shouldn't the cover art do the same?
My answer to "Why did you buy this" was "Andy's overpowering powers". Not my best work, I'll admit, but I was in a hurry!
Can't wait to get my copy, but I'm in the States so it may take a few days. Could someone please remind the mail boat captain to turn left at Greenland? (Sorry, but I just love that line.)
At the end of the video it credits the images to Powers' estate. So Andy were you able to come to an arrangement with the estate?
004 of 500 arrived yesterday love the artwork.
Not had a chance to listen to the CD yet tonight or tomorrow (when I work from home).
There is plenty of space for a booklet in the package was that ever a consideration ?
Not had a chance to listen to the CD yet tonight or tomorrow (when I work from home).
There is plenty of space for a booklet in the package was that ever a consideration ?
Hi Alf. No permission from the Powers estate for the pics in the video montage,but seeing as we aren't selling those images in any way,only using them in a promo capacity,then we are ok and legal.
Hi Ros,that format of package,which is the nearest that we could find in scale to a paperback book,doesn't have the facility for an attached booklet.So I thought I would get on here to answer any questions on the subject.
Hope you folks like the disc,i'm very happy with it myself. So good not to be repeating myself and working in fresh areas.
Hi Ros,that format of package,which is the nearest that we could find in scale to a paperback book,doesn't have the facility for an attached booklet.So I thought I would get on here to answer any questions on the subject.
Hope you folks like the disc,i'm very happy with it myself. So good not to be repeating myself and working in fresh areas.
I had mine sent to my workshop so it could be played straight away.We liked it here,Sputnik Jazz for Space kidz with their bubble helmets buried in a long lost book.
I'm liking the end to track 11 for some reason,I too thought that the booklet had been missed from mine...not to worry though because this is the best Andy Partridge Artwork ever....great stuff Andy I'm loving your painting ...is that spaceman standing on the top corner of a plectrum...the book details are exquisite too,I laughed at the old commonwealth prices on the back and the Ape book logo is adorable.
I need to give the disc time to drift in a few times but great work Andy...only gripe is the lack of a track/sound piece listing ?
Ps just a thought but me and the wife were saying that we would both buy a series of spoof albums (without any music but with imaginary titles) just for the artwork from our favourite artists If such a thing were to be released and this cover has made me think that idea would work brilliantly.
I'm liking the end to track 11 for some reason,I too thought that the booklet had been missed from mine...not to worry though because this is the best Andy Partridge Artwork ever....great stuff Andy I'm loving your painting ...is that spaceman standing on the top corner of a plectrum...the book details are exquisite too,I laughed at the old commonwealth prices on the back and the Ape book logo is adorable.
I need to give the disc time to drift in a few times but great work Andy...only gripe is the lack of a track/sound piece listing ?
Ps just a thought but me and the wife were saying that we would both buy a series of spoof albums (without any music but with imaginary titles) just for the artwork from our favourite artists If such a thing were to be released and this cover has made me think that idea would work brilliantly.
What COULD happen is that some clever forummer will collect Andy's commentary & Q&A and put together a spiffy PDF booklet like what was done with Hinges (sorry, don't remember who put that one together).
no sign of mine yet! Maybe its at home waiting for me and soon to be pushing accoustic Bombay Bycycle Club off the stereo
QUOTE
no sign of mine yet!
Nor mine! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (Kendley @ Jul 21 2010, 04:06 PM)
What COULD happen is that some clever forummer will collect Andy's commentary & Q&A and put together a spiffy PDF booklet like what was done with Hinges (sorry, don't remember who put that one together).
I'm still a relative newbie in these parts, is the Hinges PDF still available and if so where can I find it?
Hinges booklet here
Sorry, still can't remember who put it together...
Sorry, still can't remember who put it together...
QUOTE (Retrocanary @ Jul 21 2010, 05:14 PM)
I'm still a relative newbie in these parts, is the Hinges PDF still available and if so where can I find it?
If you trot along to...
http://www.thecactus.co.uk/hingesbklt.pdf
... you'll find it there for your downloading pleasure
QUOTE (Kendley @ Jul 21 2010, 07:32 PM)
Hinges booklet here
Sorry, still can't remember who put it together...
Sorry, still can't remember who put it together...
Some rank amateur no doubt!
I am covered in embarrassment.
And marmalade. But that's for another time...
And marmalade. But that's for another time...
Definitely no sign of mine, but that's not unusual. I have grown used to reading people's messages of excitement about their purchases while I languish on the other side of the planet, awaiting the post.
*sob*
*sob*
QUOTE (Andy Partridge @ Jul 21 2010, 10:27 AM)
Hi Ros,that format of package,which is the nearest that we could find in scale to a paperback book,doesn't have the facility for an attached booklet.So I thought I would get on here to answer any questions on the subject.
Andy, I have an idea. Never mind the booklet. Let's think bigger! How about writing your own pulp sci-fi novel (or short story at least) to go with the Powers cover? It could be an expanded version of "Bike Ride to the Moon", or how a young bespectacled lad, from Swindon let's say, who discovers or invents a magical bicycle that can ... well, you could take it from there! Would the villain attack our hero with a sharp Sputnik? (Who knows, this could make you the next J.K. Rowling!)
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