Sheffield has housed many electronic music pioneers, of which richard h. This doublecd collects most of the 12 singles that richard h kirk released under a bunch of different names on the alphaphone record label. Kirk soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 1 tracks. Kirk, released 25 september 2014 includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. He can crank these gems out like theres no tomorrow. This gargantuan box set compiles eight discs of solo material by richard h. His first release as a solo artist, disposable half truths, came in 1980 and he maintained a career as a solo artist alongside cabaret voltaire until the bands dissolution in 1994. Oct 29, 2009 another great cut from the master richard h. Cd 1richard h kirkreality is opposite guitars, breakbeats, electronics and digital interference in the sound of insurrection. Cd 1 richard h kirk reality is opposite guitars, breakbeats, electronics and digital interference in the sound of insurrection.
Richard h kirk was one of the founding members of influential sheffield group cabaret voltaire, who formed in the early 70s and quickly became known for their shall we say difficult artmusic performances, incorporating early samplers, processed guitars and projected visuals. Richard harold kirk born 21 march 1956 is an english musician who has specialised in electronic music since the 1970s. Time has no real impact on the creation and sound of kirk. He first came to prominence in the 1970s as a member of the seminal industrial band cabaret voltaire. Kirk first came to prominence in the 1970s as a member of the seminal industrial band cabaret voltaire. Deep inside darkest south yorkshire, in his sonics lab, richard h. This must be everything richard h kirk released under this name as there are a total of 8 cds here. From the readily available album titled the number. Kirk, cofounder of british industrial music pioneers cabaret voltaire, ranging from mid70s experiments recorded at his parents house to late80s tracks influenced by the acid house movement. Kirk of cabaret voltaire has released several solo albums, this set collates his work from 1974 through to 1989.
R ichard h kirk spent much of his career waiting for the future. He of course will always be linked to cabaret voltaire, which is considered by numerous music lovers as an electronicindustrial pioneer. Kirk available to download and stream in high quality. Electronic, techno, electro, house, experimental, grime, dubstep, hip hop, alternative, indie, and many more. He is best known as a member of the influential industrial music band cabaret voltaire, formed in 1973. Kirk released his first album disposable halftruths in 1980, and since then he developed a solo career parallel to the band until its dissolution in 1994, featuring a fusion of diverse styles music genres from danceorientated techno and house to experimental electronica and ambient. Kirks solo work precedes his output with cabaret voltaire and his releases continued alongside the bands output.
No doubt, there is some repetition here, but there are enough gems to make the purchase worth it. His first release as a solo artist, disposable half truths, came in 1980 and he maintained a career as a solo artist alongside cabaret voltaire until the bands dissolution. This collection of recordings by richard h kirk contains the three albums for the first time on cd. Alongside his work with cabaret voltaire he was producing his own solo works long before, during and after. Magic words command mw055 were honored to present a 12 ep of tracks from the archives of sheffield based electronic music legend richard h. Richards solo work walks a tightrope of experimental and dance floor themed electronic music.
Kirk is a british musician specializing in electronic music. Kirk, founding member of cabaret voltaire, the album was constructed at western works, sheffield, over a threeyear period. Kirk, his first solo album for warp released 31st january 1994. Embracing a more propulsive techno sound on this album, there are plenty of textures and. Kirk s solo career has been equally noteworthy, from his take on bleep techno in the 80s to his exploration of ambient electronica and world. Kirk entered into history as founding member and creative spirit behind the legendary cabaret voltaire. Kirk the number of magic 2019 september 29, 2014 richard h. We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. Kirk first came to prominence in the 1970s as a member of the. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. Cabaret voltaire cofounder with dozens of solo and collaborative projects spanning numerous genres including dub, techno, electro, and ambient.
Buy the number of magic by richard h kirk on bleep. Kirk now released his first soloalbum since reality is opposite. Kirk has been involved in multiple projects sandoz, electronic eye, acid horse, biochemical dread and. Legendary industrialprototechnocoldwave whatever you want to call it producer richard h kirk unveils his first solo album in five years. Richard h kirk the many dimensions of richard h kirk. Born in sheffield on 21 march 1956, cabaret voltaire member richard h. The set begins with disposable halftruths, originally released on cassette by throbbing gristles industrial. Kirk first came to prominence in the 1970s as a member of the seminal industrial band. Kirk on allmusic 2016 this gargantuan box set compiles eight discs of.
Richard h kirk is a co founder and now sole member of electronic music pioneers cabaret voltaire and last year celebrated 40 years as an audiovisual artist. Jan 31, 2014 freezone appears on virtual state warp19 by richard h. Kirk is a worldwide recognized artist who started his career in the 70s. Of course when kirk wanted to make any style of electronic music it was inevitably infected with his unconventional creative instincts, and so it went on loopstatic. Unreleased projects anthology 7489, step write run alphaphone volume one, singles.
Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Kirk never lose your shadow, released 25 september 2014 1. As a founding and now sole member of industrial innovators cabaret voltaire, hes been at the forefront of electronic music since the 70s. Kirk middle name harold is an english musician specialising in electronic music since the 1970s. The album was also released on cassette doubled up with kirk s ugly spirit album. Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world. Kirk is currently working on new material and also planning live performances for later this year. Kirk has created an outstanding 4 track ep for dust. Writtenby, recorded by, producer, composed by richard h. Cd 2 orchestra terrestrialumladenclassical analogue mood music cd 3 richard h kirk and the arpeggio anonymized minimalist analogue arpeggio workouts all. Albums include artificial intelligence ii, warp20, and virtual state.
Sandoz in dub chapter 2 2006 uk 8track 2lp vinyl set featuring a collection of electronic, digital dub and reggae from legendary postpunk pioneer richard h. Walking a tightrope of experimental and dance floor themed electronic music, richard h. Richard h kirks career has not been one of twists and turns so much as a relentless march on a singular path. Richard h kirk the many dimensions of richard h kirk discogs. Cd 2 orchestra terrestrialumladenclassical analogue mood music cd 3richard h kirk and the arpeggio anonymized minimalist analogue arpeggio workouts.
Richard h kirk s career has not been one of twists and turns so much as a relentless march on a singular path. His first release as a solo artist, disposable half truths, came in 1980 and he maintained a career as a solo artist alongside cabaret voltaire until the bands. Kirk and minimal wave was never going to disappoint, but the four tracks on this never lose your shadow 12 are still. Download richard h kirk songs, singles and albums on mp3. A pair of massive retrospectives shed more light on the serpentine discography of richard h. Download dasein by richard h kirk at juno download. Time high fiction being only one of two records here i was familiar with, stands out for me of course. A pioneer of electronic music, this box set shows his inventiveness and sounds as fresh now as it did otherworldly then. He remains a resident of sheffield, a city with a rich tradition in electronic. First solo album in 5 years, recorded, produced and written by richard h. Sandoz in dub chapter 2 2006 uk 8track cd album featuring a collection of electronic, digital dub and reggae from legendary postpunk pioneer richard h.
Never lose your shadow, street gang 7 mix, top tracks. Download richard h kirk time high files tradownload. Freezone appears on virtual state warp19 by richard h. Here you can find richard h kirk time high shared files. Kirk this category contains only the following file. Reality net, never lose your shadow, freezone, come, the number of magic, biography. He has subsequently released projects under his own name and as part of various groups, including sweet exorcist, in styles such as techno.
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