Two of her books, speak and chains, were national book award finalists. Laurie continues touring and being an active figure in the art world. Known primarily for her multimedia presentations, she has cast herself in roles as varied as visual artist, composer, poet, photographer, filmmaker, electronics whiz, vocalist, and instrumentalist. Life on a string is the seventh studio album by performance artist laurie anderson, released in 2001 on nonesuch records one of andersons predominantly musical as opposed to spokenword albums, life on a string was recorded at the lobby studios in new york city under the musical direction of skuli sverrisson, and produced by anderson and hal willner. Life on a string, laurie anderson s meld of biblical references, new york wanderings, world rhythms and chamber music doesnt cohere like it should. A summer night the hot the heat sit at my desk fluorescent light drawing a picture of a perfect moment i saw it once on a gran. All her tracks previously released until the year 2000 were featured in this album. Caught between bemusement and empathy, andersons knack for nailing oddball details can lift her work beyond mere wit, but not here. Her work has incorporated graphics, lighting, sculpture, mime, slides, film, speech, music and many electronics, some of her own design. She started out as a performance artist for most of the seventies.
Life on a string nonesuch records mp3 downloads, free. Cantering on andersons beloved rat terrier lolabelle, who died in 2011, heart of a dog is a personal essay that weaves together childhood memories, video diaries, philosophical musings on data collection, surveillance culture and the. Aug 21, 2001 life on a string bass, guitar bowed, keyboards skuli sverrisson keyboards peter scherer keyboards, percussion, vocals laurie anderson percussion vinicius cantuaria 2. She has released ten albums, among them big science 1982, mister heartbreak 1984, home of the brave 1986, a soundtrack to the film of the same name, life on a string 2001 and homeland 2010. Feb 01, 2018 contemporary album of the month laurie andersonkronos quartet. Her real claim to fame was when she decided to devote her career more to music and landed her first musical contract in the early eighties. Life on a string is a music studio album recording by laurie. From 2002 to 2004 she was the artist in residence at nasa.
Her work, which encompasses music, visual art, poetry, film, and photography, has challenged and delighted audiences around the world for more than 30 years. Find laurie anderson discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Laurie anderson is one of americas most reknowned and daring creative pioneers. Known for tackling tough subjects with humor and sensitivity, her work has earned numerous national and state awards, as well as international recognition. Laurie anderson glen ellyn, illinois, 1947 has explored performance, electronic music, the visual arts and film equally. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.
Initially trained in violin and sculpting, anderson pursued a variety of performance art projects in new york during the 1970s, focusing particularly on language, technology, and visual imagery. Listen to the story of how laurie anderson became the iconic multimedia artist she is today, why she prefers to keep things simple, and how she began telling stories as a child and never. Contemporary album of the month laurie andersonkronos. The lake and flow from homeland 2010, beautiful pea green boat from bright red 1994, rhumba club from life on a string 2001, excerpts from landfall with kronos quartet 2011. Contemporary album of the month laurie andersonkronos quartet. Find laurie anderson discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Actividad laurie anderson all the things i lost in the. O superman, a minimal track with a vocal spoken through a vocoder, marked. Laurie anderson is one of americas most renownedand daringcreative pioneers. Life on a string is the seventh studio album by performance artist laurie anderson, released in 2001 on nonesuch records one of anderson s predominantly musical as opposed to spokenword albums, life on a string was recorded at the lobby studios in new york city under the musical direction of skuli sverrisson, and produced by anderson and hal willner. Download laurie anderson mp3 songs and albums music. Laurie anderson, american performance artist, composer, and writer whose work explores a remarkable range of media and subject matter. Her recording career, launched by o superman in 1981, includes the soundtrack to her feature film home of the brave and life on a string 2001.
Regardless of the medium, a common characteristic of all her work seems to be the act of storytelling. Her tours have taken her around the world, where she has presented her. Caught between bemusement and empathy, anderson s knack for nailing oddball details can lift her work beyond mere wit, but not here. Although she played the violin from childhood, she received her formal training in the visual arts. Life on a string, laurie andersons nonesuch records debut, was released in august 2001 and was her first recording of new music since. Laurie anderson life on a string artwork dellalbum. Includes the songs one beautiful evening, here with you, washington street, dark angel, and statue of liberty from. Anderson has also written the entry for new york for the encyclopedia brittanica and in 2006, edition 7l published andersons book of dream drawings entitled night life. As writer, director, visual artist, and vocalist, she has created groundbreaking works that span the. Life on a string bass, guitar bowed, keyboards skuli sverrisson keyboards peter scherer keyboards, percussion, vocals laurie anderson percussion vinicius cantuaria 2. Laurie anderson life on a string from steve lippman aka flip pro. Began career as a performance artist in the late 1960s, began recording in the late 1970s. Listen free to laurie anderson life on a string one white whale, the island where i come from and more. Laurie halse anderson is the new york times bestselling author who writes for kids of all ages.
Usufruisci dellofferta speciale e ascolta oltre 60 milioni di brani, ovunque ti trovi, con amazon music unlimited. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Life on a string by laurie anderson on amazon music. This is laurie anderson s first music release since 1994s big red. Laurie anderson is a usa experimental performance artist, visual artist and musician. One of anderson s predominantly musical albums, life on a string was recorded at the lobby studios in new york city under the musical direction of skuli sverrisson, and produced by anderson and hal willner. Heart of a dog nonesuch records mp3 downloads, free. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Landfall juxtaposes lush electronics and traditional strings by kronos with andersons powerful descriptions of loss, from waterlogged pianos to disappearing. Life on a string is the seventh studio album by performance artist laurie anderson, released in 2001 on nonesuch records. Falling off snow mountain aloft chalkroom to the moon directors fortnight 2019, cannes may 1525 read more. The piece, which was inspired by andersons experience of hurricane sandy, is the first collaboration between the iconic storytellermusician and the groundbreaking string quartet, who perform together on the recording. I primi tre brani sono tratti dallo spettacolo della stessa anderson, songs and stories from.
Though originating in songs and stories of moby dick, her 1999. In the year 2000, her retrospective album titled talk normal. Early magnum opus was the twonight extravaganza united states parts iiv in 1983. One of andersons predominantly musical albums, life on a string was recorded at the lobby studios in new york city under the musical direction of skuli sverrisson, and produced by anderson and hal willner. Laura phillips anderson born june 5, 1947 is an american avantgarde artist, composer, musician and film director whose work spans performance art, pop music, and multimedia projects. Laurie anderson and kronos quartets landfall, inspired by her experience of hurricane sandy, is the first collaboration between the iconic storytellermusician and the groundbreaking string quartet, who perform together on the recording. Talk normal the laurie anderson anthology talk normal the lauri anderson, laurie. Among her most wellknown works is the single o superman. Laurie anderson born june 5, 1947, glen ellyn, illinois, usa is an american performance artist and composer.
The composers song cycle on the 2015 storm that devastated new york has the power to. Laurie andersons visual work has been presented in major museums throughout the united states and europe. Originally conceived as a studio verision of her recent theatrical production songs and s. Laurie anderson biography laurie anderson is one of those artists that is rather quirky to say the least. Oct 23, 2015 life on a string is the seventh studio album by performance artist laurie anderson, released in 2001 on nonesuch records. Jun 02, 2016 listen to the story of how laurie anderson became the iconic multimedia artist she is today, why she prefers to keep things simple, and how she began telling stories as a child and never. Life on a string bass, guitar bowed, keyboards skuli sverrisson keyboards peter scherer percussion vinicius cantuaria vocals, keyboards, percussion laurie anderson 2. The complete studio album discography of laurie anderson, as mentioned on her official website at most of them are 320 kbs. Jun 01, 2016 the artist and musician laurie anderson reflects on the power of political rhetoric, why she voted for hillary clinton, and why she hated hamilton. Laurie anderson biography childhood, life achievements. She is best known for her multimedia presentations and innovative use of technology. Musically, life on a string produced by anderson and hal willner is less experimental than anderson s earlier recordings, which saw her. Nonesuch records releases laurie anderson and kronos quartets landfall. Laurie anderson 1981 youre the guy i want to share my money with laurie anderson 1982 big science laurie anderson 1984 mister heartbreak laurie anderson 1984 united states live laurie anderson.
Often less a performance artist than point person for globalvillage storytellingas on. Anderson is best known for her multimedia presentations and musical recordings. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. As writer, director, visual artist, and vocalist, she has created groundbreaking works that span the worlds of art, theater, and experimental mus. A summer night the hot the heat sit at my desk fluorescent light. Compra vinili, cd e altro di laurie anderson nel marketplace di discogs. To the moon is the latest vr experience by laurie anderson and hsinchien. The tapebow violin is an instrument created by laurie anderson in 1977. The artist and musician laurie anderson reflects on the power of political rhetoric, why she voted for hillary clinton, and why she hated hamilton. Laurie anderson s visual work has been presented in major museums throughout the united states and europe.
Studio album 7 compilation 1 live 3 the ugly one with the jewels and other stories. Life on a string, an album by laurie anderson on spotify. Turning time around written and performed by lou reed, courtesy of warner bros. Anderson has also written the entry for new york for the encyclopedia brittanica and in 2006, edition 7l published anderson s book of dream drawings entitled night life. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Laura phillips anderson was born june 5, 1947, in glen ellyn, illinois, united states. So begins heart of a dog, laurie andersons cinematic journey through love, death and language. Musically, life on a string produced by anderson and hal willner is less experimental than andersons earlier recordings, which saw her. Today we celebrate the birthday of laura phillips anderson, better known as laurie, the legendary art rocker and avantgarde artist whos.
A new laurie anderson album is usually a thing to welcome. Laurie anderson lyrics, songs and albums lyricsfreak. The composers song cycle on the 2015 storm that devastated new york has the. In particular, the album has ties both to 1982s big science like that album, life on a string largely consists of songs taken from a much larger work, her musical theater piece moby dick and 1989s strange angels it.
Mister heartbreak puis jai oublie laurie anderson depuis les annees 1980. Laurie anderson is one of americas most renowned and daring creative pioneers. Laurie anderson the island where i come from youtube. It uses recorded magnetic tape in place of the traditional horsehair in the bow, and a magnetic tape head in the bridge. Laurie anderson life on a string lyrics genius lyrics. Landfall wins grammy award for best chamber music small ensemble performance. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Filmed in nyc junejuly 2001, and completed august 2001.
Life on a string is a music studio album recording by laurie anderson crossover progprogressive rock released in 2001 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Laurie halse anderson books, author biography, and reading. Anderson has updated and modified this device over the years. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Life on a string, laurie andersons meld of biblical references, new york wanderings, world rhythms and chamber music doesnt cohere like it should. Rose to popularity in early 1980s when 8minute single, o superman made it to no.
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