GEORGE HARRISON-ELECTRONIC SOUND PART 2.....

GEORGE HARRISON-ELETRONIC SOUND PART 2.....




Electronic Sound is George Harrison's second solo album, and the second and final record released on the Beatles' short-lived Zapple Records (an offshoot of Apple Records), before it was folded at the insistence of The Beatles' then-manager Allen Klein. Released in May 1969, it features two lengthy pieces - one per side on the original vinyl release - performed on the Moog synthesizer.

Portions of white noise from "No Time or Space" are used throughout "I Remember Jeep", one of several jams included on Harrison's third solo album, All Things Must Pass, released in 1970.

The cover of Electronic Sound was painted by Harrison himself. The inside sleeve included minimal notes on the album, and a quote, attributed to an 'Arthur Wax': "There are a lot of people around, making a lot of noise; here's some more."

Due to its experimental and highly uncommercial nature, Electronic Sound failed to chart in the UK, and barely made the US Billboard album chart, peaking at #191.

Synthesist Bernie Krause later pursued legal action against Harrison, claiming side two of the record was essentially him demonstrating the Moog III to Harrison (as detailed in his book Into A Wild Sanctuary). Krause's name was originally featured on the front cover just under Harrison's, but was painted over in silver at Krause's insistence just before release.

The album was issued on CD for the first time in late 1996.

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[elektra1984]

pple spent money to listen to this crap??

[TheBeatlesYears2]

@elektra1984 Thats what i thought lol..

[chuckcloseisgod]

Wow, this is so cool! I think it shows a side of George that's entirely different from the one shown in the songs on All Things Must Pass (and his other albums, for that matter). He was more experimental than most people seem to know. It actually reminds me of Pink Floyd.

Go George!

[NyeTunes]

Yeah, I always thought it sounded like an album of Doctor Who sound effects. :-P

[morninggloryseed]

@elektra1984

Shit some of us have to have the original 60 LP, the 90s reissue, and the CD.

[888OXOMOXO888]

probably having a go after hearing some Morton Subotnik. for this style of early abstract electronic, it is quite well recorded. my interest increased when i noticed he mixes in some guitar, violin, room noise & whatnot. the electroacoustic portions are some of the best. certainly a better recording than "The Third Ear" by Pascal. i'd rather listen to this than John Cage.

[TNL556]

this was experimental music im sure you like the crab of elctronic music and that begins here

[starlost1957]

@chuckcloseisgod Alcoholics Anonymous is Talk, Talk, Talk & Self-Centered & Selfishness

[starlost1957]

@danny3flip A.A. Men & Women are convicted Felons!!!

[starlost1957]

@k0stil A.A. Conventions are Garbage!!!!

[starlost1957]

@elektra1984 A.A. is crap, too!!!!!

[starlost1957]

@elektra1984 Alcoholics Anonymous is Anal Retentive

[1982pencil]

this is super cool. i've been a george fan for a long time, but i only just realized about an hour ago that i haven't ever listened to this. i am now about to buy it on vinyl :)