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John Frusciante Experimental Psychedelic Rock Post Rock Prog Rock Indie Rock 2009 US

Performer John Frusciante
Title The Empyrean
Date of release 2009
Country US
Style Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, Post Rock, Prog Rock, Indie Rock
Other formats ASF ADX WAV AHX VOC RA MPC
Genre Rock
Size MP3 1986 mb
Size FLAC 1535 mb
Rating: 4.3
Votes: 772

The Empyrean is the eighth solo album by John Frusciante, released worldwide on January 20, 2009 through Record Collection. Frusciante did not plan on a following tour, as he instead wanted to focus on writing and recording. The Empyrean peaked at number 151 on the US Billboard 200 as well as number seven on the Top Heatseekers. On release it made number 105 on the UK Albums Chart.

John Frusciante’s eighth solo album, The Empyrean, is largely viewed as containing some of his best solo work. Released on January 20, 2009, the album marks the end of Frusciante’s analog self-production, and rock-influenced approach to composing. The Empyrean was recorded intermittently between December 2006 and March 2008, and as a concept album, reflects a single narrative both musically and lyrically. Derived from Medieval Latin, the Empyrean (empyreus) is the highest part of heaven, once believed to be the realm of pure fire

Double disk LP with sticker on cover (10 year anniversary Repress) Recut by John Frusciante and Bernie Grundman from the original analog tapes. This double disc LP includes a download card of the album plus bonus tracks in hi-resolution. Código de Barras e Outros Identificadores.

John Frusciante is an amazing artist, a unique song-writer, and a remarkable guitarist (so expectations were high when I purchased this album). Initially, after listening to this album once (from track 1 to track 10), my thought was, "Great, John's gone soft. Where's the hard rock? Why do rock 'n' rollers go soft?" After I finished listening to the album, I was disappointed because I was expecting something heavier. This piece of music, as John might say, is a representation of the empyrean, the highest heaven. Therefore, this music is meant to sound heavenly (not heavy or rock 'n' rolly). I was expecting a rock & roll experience, but John delivered a heavenly experience. John: thank you for taking us to the empyrean with your guitar; thank you for taking us to a place where rock music almost never dares to ascend.

The Empyrean album chords.

The Empyrean is the tenth solo album by John Frusciante, released worldwide on January 20, 2009 through Record Collection. Frusciante does not plan on a following tour, as he instead wants to focus on writing and recording.

John Frusciante – The Empyrean Album Zip Download (12. 6MB) Songs are compressed with best possible compression by keeping maximum quality possible. Each track has same high quality 320kbps CBR format.

Tracklist

Before The Beginning	9:09
Song To The Siren	3:33
Unreachable	6:10
God	3:23
Dark / Light	8:30
Heaven	4:03
Enough Of Me	4:15
Central	7:16
One More Of Me	4:06
After The Ending	3:57

Versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
ADM 101118	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(CD, Album)	Record Collection	ADM 101118	US	2009
ADM 101120	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(2xLP, Album)	Record Collection	ADM 101120	US	2009
8101118	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(CD, Album)	Record Collection	8101118	Europe	2009
8114 8101118 4	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(CD, Album)	Record Collection	8114 8101118 4	Australia	2009
DDCB 12504	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(CD, Album)	Record Collection	DDCB 12504	Japan	2009
none	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(CD, Album, Promo)	Record Collection	none	US	2009
8101118	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(CD, Album, Unofficial)	Record Collection	8101118	Russia	2009
RCM 101120	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(2xLP, Album, RE)	Record Collection	RCM 101120	US	2012
RCM 101120	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(2xLP, Album, RE, 180)	Record Collection	RCM 101120	Europe	2013
RCM 101120	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(2xLP, Album, RP)	Record Collection	RCM 101120	US	2019
8101118	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(CD, Album)	Record Collection	8101118	UK & Europe	Unknown

Tracklist Hide Credits

1	Before The Beginning Arranged By [Treatments] – JohnDrums – Josh KlinghofferElectric Piano – Josh KlinghofferGuitar – JohnMixed By – Adam, JohnRecorded By – Adam Samuels	9:09
2	Song To The Siren Acoustic Guitar – JohnArranged By [Treatments] – John, JoshElectric Piano – JoshMixed By – Chris Holmes , John, JoshOrgan – JoshPiano [Acoustic Piano] – JoshRecorded By – Ryan HewittSynthesizer – JoshVocals – John	3:33
3	Unreachable Arranged By [Treatments] – JohnBass – FleaDrums – JoshElectric Piano – JoshGuitar – JohnMixed By – Adam, John, JoshRecorded By – Ryan HewittVocals – John	6:10
4	God Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Geoff GallegofArranged By [Treatments] – JohnBass – FleaDrums – JoshElectric Piano – JoshGuitar – JohnMixed By – Adam, John, JoshRecorded By – Ryan HewittStrings – Sonus QuartetSynthesizer – JoshVocals – John*	3:23
5	Dark/Light Arranged By [Treatments] – JohnBass – JohnDrum Machine – JohnGuitar – JohnLead Vocals – JohnMixed By – Adam, Chris Holmes , John, JoshOrgan – JoshPiano – JohnRecorded By – Adam Samuels, Ryan HewittSynthesizer – JohnVocals – John, Lawrence YoungVoice – Donald Taylor And The New Dimension Singers	8:30
6	Heaven Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Neel HammondBass – FleaDrums – JoshElectric Piano – JoshGuitar – JohnMixed By – Adam, John, JoshOrgan – JoshRecorded By – Ryan HewittStrings – Sonus QuartetSynthesizer – JohnVocals – John*	4:03
7	Enough Of Me Arranged By [Treatments] – JohnBacking Vocals – JoshBass – FleaDrums – JoshElectric Piano – JoshGuitar – John, Johnny MarrMixed By – Adam, John, JoshOrgan – JoshRecorded By – Ryan HewittVocals – John	4:15
8	Central Arranged By [Strings Arrangement] – Vanessa Freebairn-SmithArranged By [Treatments] – JohnElectric Piano – JoshGuitar – John, Johnny MarrMixed By – Adam, John, JoshOrgan – JoshPiano [Acoustic Piano] – JoshRecorded By – Ryan HewittStrings – Sonus QuartetSynthesizer – JoshVocals – John	7:16
9	One More Of Me Arranged By [Strings Arrangement] – Geoff GallegofElectric Piano – JoshMixed By – Adam, JohnRecorded By – Adam SamuelsStrings – Sonus QuartetVocals – John	4:06
10	After The Ending Arranged By [Treatments] – JohnDrums – JohnMixed By – Adam, JohnPiano – JohnRecorded By – Adam SamuelsSynthesizer – JohnVocals – John*	3:57

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright (p) – Record Collection
Copyright (c) – Record Collection
Made By – ims Manufacturing

Credits

Cello [Sonus Quartet] – Vanessa Freebairn-Smith
Coordinator [Production Coordination] – Anthony Zamora
Directed By [Donald Taylor And The New Dimension Singers] – Donald Taylor
Performer [Donald Taylor And The New Dimension Singers] – Alfie Silas, Caprisha Smyles, Lawrence Young, Nikki Erwin, Nita Hutton*, Pat Lee, Sharon Bryant, Tamara Mitchell, Tony Wilkins, Tracy Carter
Producer – John Frusciante
Recorded By [Assistant] – Sara Killion
Technician [Instrument Tech] – Dave Lee
Viola [Sonus Quartet] – Andrew Dukles*
Violin [Sonus Quartet] – Caroline Campbell, Neel Hammond

Notes

Category appears only in the CD’s Matrix, nowhere else on the whole release

Optimal Media Press is here: John Frusciante - The Empyrean

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 8 11481 01118 4
Matrix / Runout (IMS Logo): www.imsgroup.it 8101118
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LV04
Mould SID Code: IFPI 2535

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
ADM 101118	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(CD, Album)	Record Collection	ADM 101118	US	2009
RCM 101120	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(2xLP, Album, RE)	Record Collection	RCM 101120	US	2012
8114 8101118 4	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(CD, Album)	Record Collection	8114 8101118 4	Australia	2009
RCM 101120	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(2xLP, Album, RP)	Record Collection	RCM 101120	US	2019
DDCB 12504	John Frusciante	The Empyrean ‎(CD, Album)	Record Collection	DDCB 12504	Japan	2009

Talk about John Frusciante - The Empyrean

Cozius

Blows the previous pressing out of the water, great sounding record!

Lightbinder

This is one of the worst quality records I have ever bought. It is noisy, it skips and it just doesn't sound good. I might have been unlucky, but my pressing is pretty poor. I'm glad I also have this album on CD. As for the music, the first three tracks are absolutely incredible, the rest of the album is at best average and at worst bad. It's not my favourite of his records.

Dorizius

I love when a good repress comes along and fucks over all the greedy scalpers

Rarranere

Sucks to whoever paid $90 for this. Ooof, that hurts.

Yozshujinn

I am so pleased with this! As mentioned in another comment this is like rediscovering the album! John and Bernie really care and it shines through on this album.

Ghordana

My copy is a bit off centre especially on Side 1..

olgasmile

This version is far superior compared to the 2012 repress. That version sounds very cold and digital with lots of clipping. This version sounds like i'm actually hearing the album for the first time. The sound staging and dynamics on this pressing are simply incredible.

Mejora

Does anybody know when it comes out in Europe!? Thanks !!

Marinara

it was possible to preorder @hhv.de, which is already sold out obviously. They responded to my email saying they don't know if they will get a restock after release :(.

Yozshubei

guess i'll just have to wait for the 20th anniversary ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Quynaus

Still gettable from John's own site so who cares when it comes out in Europe? The 2012 reissue was going for $200 like the original as soon as it sold out so don't leave it any longer if you want/need this.

Anardred

Anyone got his pre-order copy yet? How are the bonus tracks? Pretty excited.

MeGa_NunC

For those wondering/asking, the initials BG are written in the deadwax, so this was indeed cut by Bernie Grundman as it was advertised.

Nalmetus

Wow, thats really great news! Kind of unexpected but happy to hear that!

Tekasa

Can someone post the deadwax/matrix so that we can figure out who cut this record? Cheers...

Bloodray

What does "recut" mean in this context? Is this LP any different in Sound than the original one?

Sagda

The new version of the album sounds fuggn AMAZING! If you are still in doubt , I say just go for it. Buy a copy. It is GREAT.

Dordred

Nonsense. You obviously don't know what you're talking about but "my best guess" blah blah blah. Do you also guess that John himself would be personally involved in the process if it were coming off the production line like a CD?

Kegal

Every time you cut a lacquer, you are essentially doing a new ‘remaster’ and, unless it is done by the same mastering engineer using the same EQ and mastering chain, it will sound different.

Munigrinn

The sticker actually only says "Cut", not 'recut'. So my guess is whoever wrote this here meant it in the sense of 'because this is a repress it's a recut'? That's my best guess. In whole, it says "Cut from the Original Analog Tapes", so in my opinion, it shouldn't sound differen't.

Froststalker

Yes it was recut by Bernie Grundman and John from the original analog master tape. It sounds different from he original in my opinion.

Bundis

The time is nigh. Preorders up on multiple sites for a supposed reissue in March. https://www.merchbar.com/dance-electronic-edm/john-frusciante/john-frusciante-empyrean-vinyl-record

Ochach

for anyone in the UK I just pre-ordered this reissue on ebay for £29 - there was only one copy left with the seller i bought from though.

Bukus

Try Grooves.land. Usually free shipping when spending over like $23

Authis

Saw that and smashed the button so hard. Then i saw they want twice the price of the record for shipping it to Sweden and then customs fees att that :(

Nalmergas

I wonder why they’re just doing Empyrean? I’m glad they are though as it’s probably my favourite....

CrazyDemon

Try grooves.land. I tried Juno, Norman, Resident and couldn't find it, unfortunately. Grooves has it!

grand star

I preordered the lp from Barnes and Noble so I’d say it’s legit.

Lanadrta

Any news on this being legit? I've seen someone selling pre-orders on ebay in the UK. Where else have you seen it? Any news appreciated as I can't find a thing online. Cheers

Aver

This is one of his best and maybe one of the best all around albums ever produced. True art through music..