Pierre Henry
Les Jerks Electronique Se La Messe Pour Le Temps Present”
Philips (France) 197x
836.893 (LP) Green label.
sleeve : EX(some slightly color-faded.)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noise.)
Pierre Henry, who together with Pierre Schaeffer founded the GRMC (Groupe de recherche de musique concrète) within the French National Broadcasting Company in the early 50's, invented the music concrète, a new style of contemporary music using sound and recording technology. This is a historical masterpiece released in 1968. The music was created for a stage performance by choreographer Maurice Bejart, and includes A1, a mix of psychedelic rock by composer Michel Colombier and electronic sounds by Henry, and A2/B1, which consist solely of electronic resonances. Even after more than 50 years, their innovative ideas still stimulate the listener.
A1: Messe Pour Le Temps Present
B2: Variations Pour Une Porte Et Un Soupir