{"product_id":"laurie-spiegel-the-expanding-universe-vinyl-3lp","title":"Laurie Spiegel: The Expanding Universe Vinyl 3LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLAURIE SPIEGEL'S GROUND BREAKING DEBUT ALBUM EXPANDED for 2019.\u003c\/i\u003e Originally released back in 1980 on the tiny Philo label, \u003cem\u003eThe Expanding Universe\u003c\/em\u003e remains a sought-after and pioneering work in computer-based music. On first listen, the minimalist experimental \/ ambient vibes will remind you of work from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Terry+Riley\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerry Riley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Steve+Reich\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Reich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhillip Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, or even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Brian+Eno\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrian Eno\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - but the method in which this work was created is what makes it truly special. The pieces comprising \u003cem\u003eThe Expanding Universe\u003c\/em\u003e combine slowly evolving textures with the emotional richness of intricate counterpoint, harmony, and complex rhythms (\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Fahey\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJ. S. Bach\u003c\/strong\u003e are both cited as major influences in the original cover's notes), all built of electronic sounds. Laurie realized and composed these pieces completely from electronic sounds on the GROOVE system at Bell Laboratories between 1974 and 1977, interacting with computer-based logic to compose each piece (a feat far ahead of its time). The resulting music is rich and engrossing, full of slow churning sounds and evolving textures that suck you in to a world outside our own. The short sound samples really don't do justice, but check \"Patchwork,\" \"Old Wave,\" \"Pentachrome,\" and \"Kepler's Harmony of the Worlds\" for a taste. The latter was included on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/ozma-records-voyager-golden-record-vinyl-3lp-boxset\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Record\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e that was launched on board the Voyager spacecraft back in 1977. Anyone who uses computer-based logic to create music (Ableton Live, Max\/MSP,etc), definitely needs to hear this incredible work. This 2019 release is properly stretched to 3 LP's and includes 15 additional tracks recording during the same period, nearly all previously unreleased. Includes download code for full album. Released by Unseen Worlds. Recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack triple vinyl pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremastered by Laurie Spiegel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esplit-fountain gatefold sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edownload card included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal release year: 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Unseen Worlds 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by Ralphy Corduroy 1\/2019\u003c\/h6\u003e.","brand":"Laurie Spiegel","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 3LP","offer_id":15935103107162,"sku":"lp-10338","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/lauriespiegel-expandinguniverse.jpg?v=1759275406","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/laurie-spiegel-the-expanding-universe-vinyl-3lp","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}