Life on a string, laurie andersons meld of biblical references, new york wanderings, world rhythms and chamber music doesnt cohere like it should. Download laurie anderson mp3 songs and albums music. Rose to popularity in early 1980s when 8minute single, o superman made it to no. Aug 19, 2001 hear the weekend edition sunday program for august 19, 2001. Laurie anderson big science vinyl mp3 album download.
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. Probably the most popaccessible of laurie anderson s recorded work, mister heartbreak features a number of stunning luminaries on the cutting edge of popular music at the time. Filmed in nyc junejuly 2001, and completed august 2001. To pick up a copy, head to your local music store, itunes, amazon, and the. A very good album, and a return to the sound that used to define laurie. All her tracks previously released until the year 2000 were featured in this album. Regardless of the medium, a common characteristic of all her work seems to be the act of storytelling. Gravitys angel play on apple music gravitys angel download on itunes gravitys angel play on spotify gravitys angel play on youtube gravitys angel. Includes the songs one beautiful evening, here with you, washington street, dark angel, and statue of liberty from the album life on a string on nonesuch records. Stream tracks and playlists from laurie anderson on your desktop or mobile device.
Life on a string by laurie anderson on amazon music. Also in 2001, just over a week after the attacks on the world trade center, anderson recorded a live album at town hall in new york city on its cover were the poignant words new york city, september 1920, 2001. Laurie anderson, american performance artist, composer, and writer whose work explores a remarkable range of media and subject matter. The complete studio album discography of laurie anderson, as mentioned on her official website at most of them are 320 kbs. Aug 20, 2001 musically, life on a string produced by anderson and hal willner is less experimental than anderson s earlier recordings, which saw her experimenting with various mechanical sounds i. Jul 15, 2010 download on amazon gravitys angel play on apple music gravitys angel download on itunes gravitys angel play on spotify gravitys angel play on youtube gravitys angel so you think you can dance s 7 e 15 1 of 7 voted off 15 jul 2010. Among her most wellknown works is the single o superman.
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. 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. It uses recorded magnetic tape in place of the traditional horsehair in the bow, and a magnetic tape head in the bridge. Life on a string was a mixture of new works including one song recalling the death of her. Probably the most popaccessible of laurie andersons recorded work, mister heartbreak features a number of stunning luminaries on the cutting edge of popular music at the time. Anderson performer, composer, artist and allround superstar of new yorks downtown avant garde has spent decades probing the. Laurie anderson and kronos quartets landfall, their first. The artist and musician laurie anderson reflects on the power of political rhetoric, why she voted for hillary clinton, and why she hated hamilton. Vines develop suckers and claws to haul themselves into the rainforest canopy. 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. Laurie anderson and kronos quartets landfall is now available from nonesuch records. Although she played the violin from childhood, she received her formal training in the visual arts. In 2001, anderson issued life on a string, which contained songs from her large musical theater pieces moby dick and strange angels. Nov 29, 2018 about laurie anderson one of americas most renowned and daring creative pioneers, laurie anderson is best known for her music, multimedia presentations and innovative use of technology.
Laurie anderson lyrics, songs and albums lyricsfreak. Caught between bemusement and empathy, andersons knack for nailing oddball details. Laurie anderson life on a string lyrics and tracklist. Mister heartbreak puis jai oublie laurie anderson depuis les annees 1980. In fact, until life on a string, anderson hadnt played violin on an album.
Musically, life on a string produced by anderson and hal willner is less experimental than andersons earlier recordings, which saw her experimenting with various mechanical sounds i. Anderson has updated and modified this device over the years. So begins heart of a dog, laurie andersons cinematic journey through love, death and language. 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. Life on a string 2001s life on a string is a peculiar entry in laurie anderson s career, in that elements of it echo her previous work without sounding much like anything shes done before. Laurie andersons homeland, a concept album about the tenuous state of contemporary americasongs deal with torture or, if youd. Laurie anderson life on a string lyrics and tracklist genius. Laurie anderson biography childhood, life achievements. 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. Includes the songs one beautiful evening, here with you, washington street, dark angel, and statue of liberty from. 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. 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.
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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. This epic natural history series reveals the glorious variety of life on earth and the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. As writer, director, visual artist and vocalist she has created a series of groundbreaking works that span the worlds of art, theater, and experimental music. Innovative timelapse photography opens up a parallel world where plants act like flypaper, or springloaded traps, to catch insects. Laurie anderson and more join 2020 under the radar festival. Striking guitar work by king crimson guitarist adrian belew permeates this disc notably on sharkeys day punchy and angular. The performance artist will take viewers to the moon as part of the public theaters next lineup of international artists. Laurie anderson is a usa experimental performance artist, visual artist and musician.
Early magnum opus was the twonight extravaganza united states parts iiv in 1983. The next in the series is the musician and artist laurie anderson, who shares her list exclusively with. Laurie continues touring and being an active figure in the art world. Mar 30, 2010 laurie andersons homeland, a concept album about the tenuous state of contemporary americasongs deal with torture or, if youd prefer, enhanced interrogation, health care, religion. 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. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The great american multimedia performer artist shes not a singer, but sings very well. Laurie anderson is an american performance artist, known for her unique spokenword albums and distinctive performance art pieces.
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Laura phillips anderson was born june 5, 1947, in glen ellyn, illinois, united states. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. From 2002 to 2004 she was the artist in residence at nasa. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. In the year 2000, her retrospective album titled talk normal. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. 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.
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