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01. "ZNRchive Box (4-CD-Box + Booklet)"
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 | | Description: | Both original ZNR releases Barricades III and Traite de Mechanique Populaire plus two extra CDs covering all the extra released and a great deal of unreleased material from the band's short career. With a definitive book of memories, histories, reflections, photographs, documents, interviews and other memorabilia from the group's brief but extraordinary career and contemporary commentaries by alumni Joseph Racaille and Patrick Portella. Although the band had a very short life and hardly ever performed live, it's three main protagonists all went on to rewarding and unusual careers: HECTOR ZAZOU His groundbreaking 1983 album Noir et is widely recognized as one of the earliest and most impressive experiments in fusing African and electronic music. Worked with, amongst others Björk, Suzanne Vega, John Cale, Värttina, Jane Siberry, and Siouxsie Sioux. JOSEPH RACAILLENow writes for theatre, dance, television and film - and is an arranger for inc. Kate St John (95-97) Arthur H (90-97) Dick Annegarn (97-2008) Bashung (97-99) &c. , as well as being a member of a number of performing groups. He composed music for the Olympic ceremonies, and has written operas, orchestral works, compositions for choir and songs for various groups and singersPATRICK PORTELLA associate composer with the G. M. E. M. prolific in theatre, the Plastic Arts, sound design and installation work.Made in Czech Republic.
Box set contains 4 CDs in digipaks and 1 'loose' CD in plastic sleeve with a 4-page leaflet. Included is a 60-page booklet.
CD1 Recorded at Studio Gilly Bell, Ventabren, Bouches du Rhône, France in Jan 76
CD2 Made in USA was sold on its own but is part of the box.
Recorded at Mannderly Studios in Feucherolles. 1977
Tracks titles and writing credits as printed in booklet.
Tracks are listed as A, B, C, D.... till S.
Titles 17 (P) and 18 (Q) are reversed in booklet and back cover. Actual tracklist edited.
CD3
3-1 to 3-32 recorded in 1982 at ADS Studios (Vanves).
3-33 recorded February 1986 at the Frigo Palace
3-34 to 3-39 recorded in Paris on the 10th, 11th and 14th of June 1982. Mixed on the 15th 1982
CD4
4-1 to 4-4, 4-8, 4-9 recorded at the Merlan in May 1977
4-5 recorded at the Merlan in January 1977
4-6 recorded at the Frigo Palace, 75020 Paris circa 1987
4-7 Live at the Local (ZNR's rehearsal Commodity, Pignet de Rohan, La Ciotat, circa May 1975
4-10 recorded at the Manderly Studios, Feucherolles, late 1977
CD5
Only available with the Subscription Edition of the ZNRchive Box.
Titles listed as 01, 01b, 02, 03 ... to 10The "ZNRchive Box (4-CD-Box + Bookl)" is an extensive archival CD collection that celebrates the singular, artful universe of ZNR, one of the most distinctive and quietly influential avant-garde projects of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Released by the independent label Rer, this 4-CD set compiles the group's rare and often hard-to-find recordings, presenting them in a carefully curated chronological journey. The music moves between chamber-like minimalism, playful experimental pop, abstract sound sculpture and subtle electronics, always with an intimate, handmade feel. Listeners can expect a rich palette of textures: delicate keyboards, unconventional rhythms, atmospheric passages and melodic fragments that appear and vanish like brief cinematic scenes.
The included booklet (Bookl) deepens the listening experience with background information, archival visuals and detailed track credits, giving context to ZNR's creative period and the cultural environment in which the music was made. This makes the box especially appealing to collectors, music historians and fans of experimental and progressive sounds who want more than just the audio. As an overview of ZNR's work, the box set allows new listeners to discover the band's evolution, while longtime followers finally get a coherent, restored and well-documented edition of recordings that were long scattered or difficult to access.
ZNR is known for its subtle, witty approach to avant-garde music, often blending elements of jazz, contemporary classical, improvisation and chanson-like melodies into a style that resists simple classification. Over the years, the group has earned a cult reputation among connoisseurs of experimental and Rock in Opposition-related music, with their albums frequently cited as hidden treasures of the era. Their work has been rediscovered by new generations of listeners looking for sophisticated, off-beat and timelessly fresh sounds that stand apart from mainstream trends.
Rer (Recommended Records) is an independent label with a long tradition of supporting experimental, adventurous and boundary-pushing music. Instead of focusing on commercial trends, the label is dedicated to artists who explore new forms and sounds, building a catalog that has become a reference point for listeners interested in avant-rock, modern composition and other non-conformist genres. With releases like the "ZNRchive Box", Rer continues its role as a curator and caretaker of important, often overlooked works, presenting them in high-quality editions that respect the music and its history. This box set is therefore not only a musical journey into ZNR's unique sound world, but also a testament to Rer's enduring commitment to creative independence and artistic integrity. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
20863 |
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