a r t i s t : Philip Samartzis and Lawrence English
t i t l e : One Plus One
d a t e : 2006
l a b e l : Room 40
c a t : EDRM407
s o u r c e : CDDA (3" CD)
g e n r e : Electronic
r l s. d a t e : Aug/2006
t r a c k s : 04
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 30,1 MB
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The turntable has enjoyed a varied history in the realm of
performance and experimental music. From the early
phonographic works of John Cage to the spliced cut-ups of
Christian Marclay in the 1980s, the device has proven to be a
versatile tool for the creation and transformation of sound.
Following a joint billing at BrisbaneÆs Metro Arts Space in
2002, Melbourne based composer Philip Samartzis and sound
artist Lawrence English shared a 30-minute performance that
was to become the beginning of their on-going turntable duo.
Both Samartzis (a member of the legendary Australian turntable
group Gum) and English (a regular player with DJ Olive, Janek
Schaefer and others) have long histories of live actions
utilising turntables and together each of them brings a wealth
of gestures and unique sonic qualities to the instrument.
Recorded in early 2006, this edition captures the initial
studio works from these two artists and seeks to reflect on
the potential of the cyclical nature of vinyl and the surface
noise that envelopes the very medium itself.
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01-Faster Than Cold [05:37]
02-Gut Bucket Blues [06:22]
03-Goin' Back Home [05:51]
04-Phospherescent Clouds [03:08]
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20:58 min