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1994-10-12 03:49Michael C. ColbertHas anyone checked this out? I just found it today on German import and it can only be des

From:: Michael C. Colbert <mcolbert@lonestar.utsa.edu>
To:: <idm@hyperreal.com>
Date:: Tue, 11 Oct 1994 22:49:42 -0500 (CDT)
Subject:: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_

Has anyone checked this out? I just found it today on German import and it can only be described as...exquisite. It seems to be a Peter-and-the-Wolf-esque story/song type of piece. It even comes complete with a human voice introducing the three characters and the sounds associated with each on the first track, aptly named "Intro." The voice also recites a passage in German of which there is a transcript (also in German) in the liner. The passage is credited to one "Erasmus." The cover art is quite impressive, involving Mr. Vath's head in various states of computer-generated enhancement. Finally, the music is simply beautiful, ranging from lush ambient on "Harlequin's Meditation" to strong trance/techno on "Robot." From the liner: "to achieve the maximum impact of this music the author recommends: listen to this... from the beginning to the end - without interruption!" Here we have another miracle from Sven Vath. Track listing: 1. intro 5:04 2. harlequin plays bells 9:12 3. harlequin--the beauty and the beast 9:57 4. harlequin's meditation 12:44 5. the birth of robby 10:04 6. robot 7:43 7. ballet--romance 0:50 8. ballet--fusion 9:11 9. ballet--dancer 8:03 Total time: 72:48 --/\/\ichael Listening to: Sven Vath: "the birth of robby"

1994-10-12 04:30Chris Hilker>It even comes complete with a human voice introducing the three >characters and the sound

From:: Chris Hilker <cspot@hyperreal.com>
To:: Michael C. Colbert <mcolbert@lonestar.utsa.edu>
Cc:: <idm@hyperreal.com>
Date:: Tue, 11 Oct 1994 21:30:48 -0700 (PDT)
Subject:: Re: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_
Reply to:: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_

quoted 5 lines It even comes complete with a human voice introducing the three

>It even comes complete with a human voice introducing the three >characters and the sounds associated with each on the first track, aptly >named "Intro." The voice also recites a passage in German of which >there is a transcript (also in German) in the liner. The passage is >credited to one "Erasmus."

Desiderius Erasmus was a Dutch scholar who lived during the Renaissance. A Christian humanist, his accomplishments included being the first to publish a Greek edition of the New Testament. C. -- (Chris.Hilker) cspot@hyperreal.com The alt.rave mini-FAQ: "Q: ?" "A: hyperreal.com (http://hyperreal.com)"

1994-10-12 06:25Dan Nicholson"Michael C. Colbert " <mcolbert@lonestar.utsa.edu> writes: > Here we have another miracle

From:: Dan Nicholson <8bit@vlad.bowker.com>
To:: <idm@hyperreal.com>
Date:: Wed, 12 Oct 94 02:25:19 EDT
Subject:: Re: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_
Reply to:: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_

"Michael C. Colbert " <mcolbert@lonestar.utsa.edu> writes:

quoted 1 line Here we have another miracle from Sven Vath.

> Here we have another miracle from Sven Vath.

this is going to annoy somebody somewhere, but i have to ask: who really did the music? sven vath has said in interviews that he doesn't play the keys or sequence or anything and that ralph hildenbeutel does it (which to me means the albums should really be under ralph's name). accident in paradise is a _GREAT_ album, but i can't help but think that the guy whose name is on it smells more than a little of rock star syndrome, albeit in this small subculture. - Dan lo.fat.sig - The 8-Bit Collective/8-Bit Records * US/Finland - lo.fat.sig Dan Nicholson +1-908-687-3479 - moddan@vlad.bowker.com

1994-10-13 15:01CiMRe: Sven Vath's : _Beauty And The Beast_ 12" Has anyone seen the cover to this? It is trul

From:: CiM <u9323899@sys.uea.ac.uk>
To:: Dan Nicholson <8bit@vlad.bowker.com>
Cc:: <idm@hyperreal.com>
Date:: Thu, 13 Oct 1994 16:01:42 +0100 (BST)
Subject:: Re: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_
Reply to:: Re: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_

Re: Sven Vath's : _Beauty And The Beast_ 12" Has anyone seen the cover to this? It is truly the most abysmal cover design ever to grace a techno 12". If you haven't seen it, its a (badly) generated computer figure of a Harlequin with Svens digitised face over the top. A nice idea, its just a shame that it fails totally. My mate bought it for the Underworld rmx and was embarassed to buy it due to this cover. The Underworld rmx dumps all over the original, BTW. [CiM]

1994-10-14 08:24GlourmpheOn Thu, 13 Oct 1994, CiM wrote: > > Re: Sven Vath's : _Beauty And The Beast_ 12" > > Has a

From:: Glourmphe <mcolbert@lonestar.utsa.edu>
To:: CiM <u9323899@sys.uea.ac.uk>
Cc:: Dan Nicholson <8bit@vlad.bowker.com>, <idm@hyperreal.com>
Date:: Fri, 14 Oct 1994 03:24:35 -0500 (CDT)
Subject:: Re: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_
Reply to:: Re: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_

On Thu, 13 Oct 1994, CiM wrote:

quoted 13 lines Re: Sven Vath's : _Beauty And The Beast_ 12"

> > Re: Sven Vath's : _Beauty And The Beast_ 12" > > Has anyone seen the cover to this? It is truly the most abysmal cover > design ever to grace a techno 12". If you haven't seen it, its a > (badly) generated computer figure of a Harlequin with Svens digitised > face over the top. A nice idea, its just a shame that it fails totally. > My mate bought it for the Underworld rmx and was embarassed to buy it due > to this cover. The Underworld rmx dumps all over the original, BTW. > > [CiM] > >

Anyone know if the 12" is available on CD? --/\/\ichael

1994-10-14 09:55CiMOn Fri, 14 Oct 1994, Glourmphe wrote: > > > > Re: Sven Vath's : _Beauty And The Beast_ 12"

From:: CiM <u9323899@sys.uea.ac.uk>
To:: Glourmphe <mcolbert@lonestar.utsa.edu>
Cc:: Dan Nicholson <8bit@vlad.bowker.com>, <idm@hyperreal.com>
Date:: Fri, 14 Oct 1994 10:55:31 +0100 (BST)
Subject:: Re: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_
Reply to:: Re: Sven Vath: _The_Harlequin-_the_Robot_and_the_Ballet-Dancer_

On Fri, 14 Oct 1994, Glourmphe wrote:

quoted 4 lines Re: Sven Vath's : _Beauty And The Beast_ 12"

> > > > Re: Sven Vath's : _Beauty And The Beast_ 12" > > Anyone know if the 12" is available on CD?

I would have thought so. Its on Eye-Q but WEA have licensed it so I guess so. I wouldn't bother buying it myself; the Underworld remix kicks but thats about it. OnNow: Plastikman _Ethnik_ (on the _Plastique_ promo I found for 2UKP!) [CiM] "Birth, school, acid hous, death" - Jockey Slut

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