Article Response -- Jess reflects on Arthur Russell

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And does it damn well too, might I add, so hie yourself hence and then come back here and say something.

― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Comments on the (excellent) article to follow - but anyone wanting to sample some of Russell's disco work themselves should get to the GrokePile where I'll be uploading a few songs through the course of the day. (Feel free to sign in and mark my choices good, too, ha).

― Tom, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Cool article Jess, just one minor point - there is a split Richard Maxfield/Harold Budd CD still available on New World Records called 'The Oak of the Golden Dreams', and there's also a fabbo track by Maxfield on the 'Ohm' box set.

Coming soon - articles on Ray Russell and John Russell?

― Andrew L, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

There might be photos from the Lord John Russell on Marchmont Street.

― Tom, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Well, free improv must surely be the next step on from karaoke - The Spontaneous I Love Music Ensemble?

― Andrew L, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Uh am I considered uncool to read this article? I can't seem to find the page.

― nathalie, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

i can't get into any of freakytrigger.co.uk at the moment...

― m jemmeson, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Semms to be working for me, anyway. Two more Russell tracks in the GrokePile, too.

― Tom, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

yeah the site's back up again. temporary glitch - was getting a 'page moved or unavailable' response for any page from yr hosting co...

― m jemmeson, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Andrew - as soon as I sat down and read the article on the site today, I immediately remembered the Maxfield CD, which I haven't heard but recall a review of by David Toop a year or two back in Der Vire. But, a CDNow, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble search gives me a big fat goose egg for Maxfield records, so I think the point's still valid. (And the Maxfield track on Ohm is muy excellente as you said.)

Anyone looking for hard copies of Russel's work: the songs Tom has posted on ye olde Grokepile all come from the way rad Disco Not Disco comp. from last year. "Go Bang" (the mostly fondly revered Russell disco production) is available on one of the volumes of David Mancuso's "Loft" series (which one I don't remember since I'm at work right now.) Nuphonic has been promising a collection of Russell dance productions for some time now. No news on their website as of the time I subbed the piece to Ned. "Another Thought" is still in print and widely available, and "World of Echo" occasionally turns up used.

And thanks to everyone for their kind words.

― jess, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Now someone rip me a new arsehole already! ;)

― jess, Wednesday, 5 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I'll be putting up "Go Bang" and "Is It All Over My Face" on the GrokePile tomorrow, too!

― Tom, Thursday, 6 September 2001 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

six months pass...

REVIVE. (for the purposes of pathetic self-promotion.)

― jess, Wednesday, 27 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Write something new, so it ain't so pathetic, fool.

Let the record show that I'm talking to myself as well (though Jess is the one that really needs a kick in zee buttock).

― Daver, Wednesday, 27 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

well jesus christ popshots, you didnt have to state the obvious or anything.

(btw, mr. sub-moderator s, where is my article response for the piano magic review? hmmmmm?)

― jess, Wednesday, 27 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

It's in the Article Response category now. Hard to find with a subject line like that, mister.

― Sean Carruthers, Thursday, 28 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

That'd be here, by the way.

― Sean Carruthers, Thursday, 28 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

sean, yr being very mean to the gentle flower of my womanhood this evening.

― jess, Thursday, 28 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I must be drunk. Don't worry. Everything will right itself by the morning. Mes apologies.

― Sean Carruthers, Thursday, 28 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

if nothing else it makes for the sort of theater which has been missing from ilm of late. and my womanhood is a sullied thing anyway.

― jess, Thursday, 28 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

In the interests of fostering amity for the upcoming peace conference, I have nothing to add to that, other than I think it's time for bed.

― Sean Carruthers, Thursday, 28 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-three years ago)

four months pass...

Well..I also liked- enjoyed I think I might say, these ideas in word form typed I guess you could say by someone called Jess.I kind of missed the boat,fell short,lost touch,arrived too late...didn't I? things about Arthur Russell written in 2001. But Maybe I can redeme myself,make good,help out,save the day- First,I must tell you where you can find some arthur on vinyl..speak to my friend Nick (www.djfriendly.co.uk) Second, I believe it's safe to say Nuphonic will sadly not be putting out any of AR's unheard music...I have also fallen for this man called arthur.... p.s I've got a mint copy of Mr Russells classic 12" > LOLA "I need more" on vinylmania 015. I know you won't find this in a hurry & I'll be putting it on ebay soon..get in touch if your interested.

― Damian, Tuesday, 30 July 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago)

I believe it's safe to say Nuphonic will sadly not be putting out any of AR's unheard music.

So, Nuphonic really is going under huh? What a shame if so.

I loved this article. One of my favs of FT.

― JC, Wednesday, 31 July 2002 00:00 (twenty-two years ago)

four months pass...

Hi,

There is another page on Arthur. It focuses on Arthur's dance material and his links with Walter Gibbons, Larry Levan, Francois K., ....

http://www.jahsonic.com/ArthurRussell.html

Yours
Jan
http://www.jahsonic.com

― Jan Geerinck, Wednesday, 11 December 2002 07:23 (twenty-two years ago)

one year passes...

Um, this article is like, really really good. I had never read it before. Among the best stuff I've read from our Jesster. Anyway, I thought I'd revive it in light of the ongoing Russell appreciation. And the fact that I'm drunk and listening to Calling Out of Context.

― Broheems (diamond), Sunday, 22 February 2004 07:40 (twenty-one years ago)

i heart jess, fuckwit though he may be

― mullygrubber (gaz), Sunday, 22 February 2004 08:32 (twenty-one years ago)

five months pass...

Yeah, really great article.

― AdamL :') (nordicskilla), Wednesday, 28 July 2004 15:15 (twenty years ago)

HEY! I just won The Necessaries' Big Sky record off Ebay. Is it any good? I bid on it because AR is on it but I'm unsure what to expect. Supposed to be "New Wave"...

― Jay Vee (Manon_70), Wednesday, 28 July 2004 15:34 (twenty years ago)

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