Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Given how gira made swans such a personal and broadranging vehicle for his art over the years, it would have been more than understandable if drainland. Soundtracks for the blind was the final swans album before their break up in 1996 and when the band reformed in 2010 this was the one michael gira referred to in order to push the band forward. As it happens, its less of a mixed bag than jarboes own musically varied solo efforts, yet it has. The great annihilator, originally released in 1995 and described at the time as a majestic symphony of haunting melodies and shifting moods sf bay guardian, will be released on double vinyl the albums first release on vinyl for decades and as a 2cd set. Swans were a band known for their intense, searing noise so interestingly drainland is a largely acoustic record.
Also in 1999, gira released his first angels of light project, new mother. Swans were born during the heyday of new yorks no wave reaction to punk rock, on the lower east side. Michael gira on vinyl, cd and tape at norman records uk. Brandon stosuy talks with 60yearold artrock legend michael gira about how swans managed to return without losing any potency, and how a haitian revolutionary. Both the vinyl in the form of a download code and cd will feature drainland, michael giras debut solo album recorded at the same time as the great annihilator. Using spare arrangements recorded in august 1994 at musician bill rieflins seattle home, the album features contributions from rieflin and giras swans bandmate jarboe jarboe released her 1995 solo studio album sacrificial. The great annihilator, originally released in 1995 and described at the time as a majestic symphony of haunting melodies and shifting moods sf bay guardian, will be released as a 2cd set, on double vinyl the albums first release on vinyl for decades and as a digital download album. He is the main force behind the new york city musical group swans and fronted angels of light. Drainland should be the second cd, since great annihilator is a single disc. Drainland is the debut solo studio album by american musician michael gira. My birth in 2001 i started making and releasing handmade. Get michael gira setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other michael gira fans for free on.
He also fronts the angels of light and is founder of young god records ygr website. Swans michael gira accused of rape by singer larkin grimm. This is a perfect example of why we need to have education about consent, she. Drainland was originally released in 1995 and was michael gira s first outing without fellow swans member jarboe. Michael gira drainland lyrics and tracklist genius. In 2017 it was reissued on cd as part of the the great annihilator drainland compilation and also included as a digital download along side vinyl copies.
Swans frontman michael gira accused of sexual assault. May 16, 2017 michael gira drainland 2017 april 12, 2011 michael gira the milk of m. Michael gira drainland 2017 hires stereo today, 14. Swans the great annihilator michael gira drainland. Using spare arrangements recorded in august 1994 at musician bill rieflins seattle home, the album features contributions from rieflin and gira s swans bandmate jarboe. Michael gira pronounced jeerah born 1954 is an american musician, author, and artist. Michael gira free download hires24 bitlossless quality. Michael gira drainland 2017 hires stereo 2020502 download more. Issued in 1995, drainland was his official solo debut, though even it was described as swans related product, and was consciously put out as a complement to his longtime collaborator and partner jarboes own solo album, sacrificial cake. Michael gira i am singing to you from my room mp3 album. Swans then released we rose from your bed with the sun in our head, a limited double cd of live recordings and demos, in order to help finance swans 2012 release, the seer. Michael gira, the frontman of swans, has been accused of sexual assault by fellow musician larkin grimm grimm collaborated with gira on her 2008 album parplar. Swans frontman michael gira has defended himself from an accusation of rape, calling it a slanderous lie the allegation against gira was made by singersongwriter larkin grimm, who posted. Drainland was originally released in 1995 and was michael giras first outing without fellow swans member jarboe.
Michael gira was just two years away from pulling the plug on his band swans when it released the great annihilator in 1995. You will get 2 track for free after confirming your account. Collected solo home recordings 2001 2010 by michael gira on bleep. First of michael gira s solo works from 1995 onwards, drainland is a beautiful example of michael gira solo talent, even though the separation between the two major swans figures is not so obvious and jarboe also plays in the recording of drainland. Michael gira drainland 2017 lossless music download. Gira has responded to the allegations, and now grimm has provided billboard with a.
Drainland is a 1995 obscure solo album by michael gira and coproduced by the lovely bill rieflin. Both the vinyl in the form of a download code and cd will feature drainland, michael giras debut solo album recorded at the same time as the great. Both the vinyl in the form of a download code and cd will feature drainland, michael gira s debut solo album recorded at the same time as the great annihilator. Reviewed in the united states on january 14, 2000 first of michael gira s solo works from 1995 onwards, drainland is a beautiful example of michael gira solo talent, even though the separation between the two major swans figures is not so obvious and jarboe also plays in.
Maybe too expensive to print 4 lps for an older, lesser know album, kind of a bummer. Larkin grimm follows up on rape accusations against swans. Larkin grimm has responded to michael giras statement. In 2017 it was reissued on cd as part of the the great annihilator drainland compilation and also included as a digital download along side vinyl. Michael gira pronounced jeerah born 1954 is an american musician, author, and. Whereas this is mostly considered a solo album by michael gira, the last track blind was. Though the vinyl version will come with a download code of drainland. In 2017 it was reissued on cd as part of the the great annihilator drainland compilation and also included as a digital download along side vinyl copies of the remastered version of the great annihilator. Billed as michael gira with guests, a limitededition live recording from early 1999 was done specifically as a benefit to assist jarboe with her medical bills from a disease picked up on a trip to israel the previous year.
I am not insane 2010 folk michael gira download folk. Released as a swans related project this album, and its counterpart. First of michael giras solo works from 1995 onwards, drainland is a beautiful example of michael gira solo talent, even though the separation between the two major swans figures is not so obvious and jarboe also plays in the recording of drainland. In 2017 it was reissued on cd as part of the the great annihilator drainland compilation and also included as a digital download along side vinyl copies of the remastered version of. Led by brainchild, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter michael gira, the group was formed after the demise of his first new york outfit, circus mort. He is the main force behind the new york city musical group swans and fronts angels of light. In 2011, and in perhaps similar fashion, gira decided to release songs for a dog in a different format after all, making it available as a cd and digital download.
Collected solo home recordings 2001 2010 by michael gira, released 28 july 2014 1. Swans the great annihilator remastered 2cd mute bank. Collected solo home recordings 2001 2010, drainland, top tracks. Given how gira made swans such a personal and broadranging vehicle for his art over the years, it would have been more than understandable if drainland, released as a complement to jarboes album from the same year sacrificial cake, turned out to be swans redux album as a result. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. It was released on june 9, 1995 through alternative tentacles record label. Reviewed in the united states on january 14, 2000 first of michael giras solo works from 1995 onwards, drainland is a beautiful example of michael gira solo talent, even though the separation between the two major swans figures is not so obvious and jarboe also plays in. First michael gira solo album, released in 1995 and recorded shortly after swans the great annihilator michael says a few words about the record at the young god records website drainland. Best known for his role as founder and coleader of avantgarde rock band swans, michael gira has made a point not to work very much under his own name at least musically he has published and regularly done spoken word shows, preferring instead to create and lead various projects as well as pro. Adult detroit house guests 2xlp sealed electronic w download michael gira mute. Well before then, by the late 1980s in fact, it was clear that the. Michael rolfe gira is an american musician, author, and artist. Apr 29, 2017 michael gira was just two years away from pulling the plug on his band swans when it released the great annihilator in 1995. Sacrificial cake, were available separately on cd but on vinyl only as part of the drainland sacrificial cake 3lp set.
He is the main force behind the new york city musical group swans, active from 1982 to 1997, reformed in 2010. Drainland was sequencedeqed and mastered at triclops studios, atlanta, and at roving vertigo studios. Michael gira, the frontman of swans, has been accused of sexual assault by fellow musician larkin grimm grimm collaborated with gira on her. When the blurb on the back of a book features a quote from nick cavethe man who utilized exactly 236 different terms for vagina and masturbation in his wonderful novel the death of bunny munrocalling your book repulsive, you know you have managed some kind of achievement the consumer is a collection of grotesque and scatologically unsound vignettes written over a. Both the vinyl in the form of a download code and cd will feature drainland, michael giras debut solo album recorded. Gira lived with his parents in a relatively affluent.
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