John White / Gavin Bryars
Machine Music
Obscure (UK) 1978
OBS 8 SPECIAL (LP) Original pressing.
sleeve : EX-(some wear on edge and corner, light collapse on one corner, light wrinkle.)
media : EX/EX-(some slightly noises. side B has some very slightly hairlines that does not affect to sounds.)
This is the eighth album released in 1978 on Brian Eno's Obscure label, featuring works by British composer John White, known for his extensive catalogue of piano sonatas, and fellow British composer Gavin Bryars, internationally renowned for compositions such as The Sinking of the Titanic. On the A-side, White presents four minimalist works, performed by himself along with Bryars, Eno, Michael Nyman, and Christopher Hobbs. The B-side features Bryars' composition, a long-form piece of minimal music with dissonant harmonies played by four guitars, with contributions from Bryars, Eno, Derek Bailey, and Fred Frith. This is a historically significant masterpiece. Original UK pressing.
A1: John White “Autumn Countdown Machine”
A2: John White “Son of Gothic Chord”
A3: John White “Jaw’s Harp Machine”