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Laurie Anderson Art Rock Experimental New Age 1982 Spain

Performer Laurie Anderson
Title Big Science
Date of release 1982
Country Spain
Style Art Rock, Experimental, New Age
Other formats MOD DMF AA AIFF AU MIDI DTS
Genre Electronic / Rock / Pop
Size MP3 1772 mb
Size FLAC 1236 mb
Rating: 4.2
Votes: 522

Big Science is the 1982 debut album by avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson and the first of a 7-album deal she signed with Warner Bros. It is best known for the single "O Superman", which unexpectedly reached in the UK. The work is a selection of highlights from her eight-hour production, United States Live, which was itself released as a 5-LP box set and book in 1984. United States Live was originally a performance piece, in which music was only one element.

Laurie Anderson - Big Science (1982).

Laurie Anderson’s Big Science touched my heart in 1982. The movie Blade Runner was just out, with Laurie’s music sounding for all the world like some futuristic bedtime stories, designed to make us all feel comfortable in the electronic age. I know Laurie didn’t use smoke machines in concert, but if she had, I’m sure they would have been digital, with the smoke coming out in front of her all angular and pixilated

In fact, given its themes and presentation, much of Big Science sounds every bit about "the present" as "O Superman" does, and its idiosyncratic execution (with stylistic.

Big Science Tracklist. 1. From the Air Lyrics. 2. Big Science Lyrics. Big Science is the 1982 debut album by avant-garde artist Laurie Anderson and the first of a 7-album deal she signed with Warner Bros. It is best known for the 8-minute epic O Superman, which reached in the UK. The album is minimalist and monochrome in sound, and like a great deal of Anderson’s work is based largely on spoken word

Laurie Anderson enjoyed a surprise popular hit in the United Kingdom with O, Superman, in 1981, her subsequent albums Big Science and Mister Heartbreak each sold between 100,000 and 125,000 copies domestically, and even the five-record United States - Live sold 40,000, according to Elliot Abbott, Miss Anderson's manager and the executive producer of Home of the Brave. As of 1983 the album has sold 150,000 copies worldwide. All tracks by Laurie Anderson. From the Air" – 4:29.

Listen free to Laurie Anderson – Big Science (From the Air, Big Science and more). It is best known for the 8-minute epic "O Superman", which reached in the UK. The album is minimalist and monochrome in sound, and like a great deal of Anderson's work is based largely on spoken word.

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Album · 1982 · 12 Songs. Big Science Laurie Anderson. Big Science - EP. 1981. The Ugly One With the Jewels and Other Stories (Live).

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1	From The Air Alto Saxophone – Bill ObrechtClarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Peter GordonDrums – David Van TieghemPedalboard [Farfisa Bass] – Roma BaranVocals, Vocoder, Organ [Farfisa] – Laurie Anderson	4:29
A2	Big Science Glass Harmonica – Roma BaranPercussion [Bottles] – Perry HobermanPercussion [Sticks] – Anderson, Hoberman, Baran*Rototoms, Timpani [Tympani] – David Van TieghemVocals, Synthesizer [Obxa], Percussion, Electronics – Laurie Anderson	6:14
A3	Sweaters Bagpipes – Rufus HarleyDrums – David Van TieghemVocals, Violin [Violins] – Laurie Anderson	2:18
A4	Walking & Falling Vocals, Electronics – Laurie Anderson	2:10
A5	Born, Never Asked Handclaps – Anderson, Hoberman, Baran*Marimba – David Van TieghemVocals, Violin [Violins], Keyboards – Laurie Anderson	4:56
B1	O Superman (For Massenet) Flute, Saxophone – Perry HobermanMastered By – Bill KipperOrgan [Farfisa], Keyboards [Casio], Engineer – Roma BaranVocals, Vocoder, Electronics – Laurie Anderson	8:21
B2	Example #22 Accordion – Roma BaranAlto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Chuck FisherClarinet [B & E], Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone – Richard CohenFlute, Piccolo Flute – Perry HobermanPercussion, Drums – David Van TieghemVocals, Violin, Organ [Farfisa] – Laurie AndersonWhistling – Anderson, Baran	2:59
B3	Let X=X Handclaps – Anderson, Hoberman, Baran*Rototoms – David Van TieghemTrombone – George LewisVocals, Vocoder, Organ [Farfisa], Synthesizer [Obxa], Marimba – Laurie Anderson	3:51
B4	It Tango Handclaps – Anderson, Hoberman, Baran*Rototoms – David Van TieghemVocals, Synthesizer [Obxa], Organ [Farfisa], Marimba – Laurie Anderson	3:01

Companies, etc.

Mastered At – Masterdisk
Pressed By – Europadisk

Credits

Art Direction – Perry Hoberman
Artwork [Cover] – Laurie Anderson
Design – Cindy Brown
Engineer – Leanne Ungar
Engineer [Assistant, Skyline Studios] – Arthur Payson
Engineer [Assistant, Sorcerer Sound] – Al Fierstein*
Engineer [Assistant, The Hit Factory] – Bob Musso*
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
Mixed By [Assistant, The Hit Factory] – Jon Smith
Photography By [Back Cover] – James Hamilton
Photography By [Inner Sleeve] – Laurie Anderson
Producer – Laurie Anderson, Roma Baran
Producer [Assistant] – Perry Hoberman
Technician [Technical Consultant & Systems Design] – Bob Bielecki
Words By, Music By – Laurie Anderson

Notes

Songs from "United States I-IV"

Recorded at The Lobby, New York City.
Mixed at The Hit Factory, New York City.
Additional tracks recorded at The Hit Factory, Skyline Studios and Sorcerer Sound.
Mastered at Masterdisk.
Plated at Europadisk.

Special thanks to Patty Anderson, Lester Bangs, Robert Coe, Anton Fier, Charles Holland, Geraldine Pontius, Greg Shifrin and Gail Turner.

B1 mixed at The Lobby; for Massenet; originally released on One Ten Records.
B2 special thanks to Paranormals Medeline Vester, Gerhard Rozhek, Coretta Atteroc, Shelley Karson.
B3 original version appeared in ArtForum February 1982.

Includes printed inner sleeve with credits and lyrics.

This pressing has a Warner Bros. "W" logo on the bottom of the label. on both sides, (as pictured) The other US pressing of this album does not have the "W" on the label.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): BSK-1-3674-E2 RL
Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched): BSK-2-3674-E3 RL MISF'SMI
Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): EDP [logo]
Matrix / Runout (Both sides, stamped): MASTERDISK

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
LB 57002	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	LB 57002	Spain	1982
WB K 57 002, WB 57 002	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records	WB K 57 002, WB 57 002	France	1982
3674-2, 257 002	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(CD, Album, RE)	Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records	3674-2, 257 002	UK, Europe & US	Unknown
670.9029	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album, RE)	Warner Bros. Records	670.9029	Brazil	1989
7559-79988-5	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(CD, Album, Enh, RE, RM)	Nonesuch	7559-79988-5	Europe	2007

Tracklist

1	From The Air	4:29
2	Big Science	6:14
3	Sweaters	2:18
4	Walking & Falling	2:10
5	Born, Never Asked	4:56
6	O Superman (For Massenet)	8:21
7	Example #22	2:59
8	Let X=X	3:51
9	It Tango	3:01

Credits

Producer – Laurie Anderson, Roma Baran

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout: 8-278

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
BSK 3674	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	BSK 3674	US	1982
LB 57002	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	LB 57002	Spain	1982
WB K 57 002, WB 57 002	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records	WB K 57 002, WB 57 002	France	1982
3674-2, 257 002	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(CD, Album, RE)	Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records	3674-2, 257 002	UK, Europe & US	Unknown
670.9029	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album, RE)	Warner Bros. Records	670.9029	Brazil	1989

Tracklist Hide Credits

1	From The Air Alto Saxophone – Bill ObrechtClarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Peter GordonDrums – David Van TieghemPedalboard [Farfisa Bass] – Roma BaranVocals, Vocoder, Organ [Farfisa] – Laurie Anderson	4:29
2	Big Science Glass Harmonica – Roma BaranPercussion [Bottles] – Perry HobermanPercussion [Sticks] – Anderson, Hoberman, Baran*Rototoms, Timpani [Tympani] – David Van TieghemVocals, Synthesizer [Obxa], Percussion, Electronics – Laurie Anderson	6:14
3	Sweaters Bagpipes – Rufus HarleyDrums – David Van TieghemVocals, Violin [Violins] – Laurie Anderson	2:18
4	Walking & Falling Vocals, Electronics – Laurie Anderson	2:10
5	Born, Never Asked Handclaps [Claps] – Anderson, Hoberman, Baran*Marimba – David Van TieghemVocals, Violin [Violins], Keyboards – Laurie Anderson	4:56
6	O Superman (For Massenet) Engineer – Roma BaranFlute, Saxophone – Perry HobermanOrgan [Farfisa], Synthesizer [Casio] – Roma BaranVocals, Vocoder, Electronics – Laurie Anderson	8:21
7	Example #22 Accordion – Roma BaranAlto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Chuck FisherBacking Vocals [Backup Vocals] – Ungar, HobermanClarinet [B♭ & E♭ Clarinets], Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone – Richard CohenFlute, Piccolo Flute [Piccolo] – Perry HobermanPercussion, Drums – David Van TieghemVocals, Violin, Organ [Farfisa] – Laurie AndersonWhistling – Anderson, Baran	2:59
8	Let X=X Handclaps [Claps] – Anderson, Hoberman, Baran*Rototoms – David Van TieghemTrombone [Trombones] – George LewisVocals, Vocoder, Organ [Farfisa], Synthesizer [Obxa], Marimba – Laurie Anderson	3:51
9	It Tango Handclaps [Claps] – Anderson, Hoberman, Baran*Rototoms – David Van TieghemVocals, Synthesizer [Obxa], Organ [Farfisa], Marimba – Laurie Anderson	3:01

Companies, etc.

Manufactured By – WEA Manufacturing
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Copyright (c) – Laurie Anderson
Published By – Difficult Music
Recorded At – The Lobby
Mixed At – The Hit Factory
Mixed At – The Lobby
Mastered At – Masterdisk
Glass Mastered At – Specialty Records Corporation

Credits

Art Direction [Original Art Direction] – Perry Hoberman
Cover, Photography By [Booklet Photo] – Laurie Anderson
Design – Cindy Brown
Engineer – Leanne Ungar
Engineer [Additional Recording, Assistant, Skyline Studios] – Arthur Payson
Engineer [Additional Recording, Assistant, Sorcerer Sound] – Al Fierstein*
Engineer [Additional Recording, Assistant, The Hit Factory] – Bob Musso*
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Hit Factory] – Jon Smith
Mastered By – Bill Kipper, Bob Ludwig (tracks: 6)
Photography By [Back Cover Photo] – James Hamilton
Photography By [Front Cover Photo] – Greg Shifrin
Producer – Laurie Anderson, Roma Baran
Producer [Assistant] – Perry Hoberman
Technician [Technical Consultant & Systems Design] – Bob Bielecki
Words By [All Words By], Music By [All Music By] – Laurie Anderson

Notes

Songs from "United States I-IV"

Released in a standard jewelbox with 16 page booklet including full lyrics.

The music on this Compact Digital Disc was originally recorded on analog equipment. We have attempted to preserve, as closely as possible, the sound of the original recording. Because of it's high resolution, however, the Compact Disc can reveal limitations of the source tape.

Recorded at The Lobby, New York City.
Mixed at The Hit Factory, New York City.
Additional tracks recorded at The Hit Factory, Skyline Studios and Sorcerer Sound.
LP Mastered at Masterdisk.
Plated at Europadisk.
CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group.

O Superman mixed at The Lobby. Originally released on One Ten Records.

Example #22: Special Thanks to Paranormals Madeline Vester, Gerhard Rozhek, Coretta Atteroc, Shelley Karson

Let X=X: Original version appeared in ARTFORUM February 1982.

All Selections: © 1982 Laurie Anderson, Difficult Music (BMI).

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., a Warner Communications Company.
© 1982 Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
℗ 1982 Warner Bros. Records Inc. For the US and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the US.
Printed in U.S.A.
(CD) Made in U.S.A.
Manufactured by WEA Manufacturing.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 7599-23674-2 4
Barcode (Scan): 075992367424
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 1 3674-2 SRC*04 M1S5
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 1 3674-2 SRC##05 M1S5
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 1 3674-2 SRC=04 M4S6
Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): 1 3674-2 SRC##05 M1S3
Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): 1 3674-2 SRC*04 M1S3
Rights Society: BMI

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
BSK 3674	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	BSK 3674	US	1982
LB 57002	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	LB 57002	Spain	1982
WB K 57 002, WB 57 002	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records	WB K 57 002, WB 57 002	France	1982
3674-2, 257 002	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(CD, Album, RE)	Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records	3674-2, 257 002	UK, Europe & US	Unknown
670.9029	Laurie Anderson	Big Science ‎(LP, Album, RE)	Warner Bros. Records	670.9029	Brazil	1989

Talk about Laurie Anderson - Big Science

Arcanefist

Laurie Anderson’s Big Science touched my heart in 1982. The movie “Blade Runner” was just out, with Laurie’s music sounding for all the world like some futuristic bedtime stories, designed to make us all feel comfortable in the electronic age. I know Laurie didn’t use smoke machines in concert, but if she had, I’m sure they would have been digital, with the smoke coming out in front of her all angular and pixilated. Big Science was a mistake, it wasn’t suppose to exist back then, why even today it still sounds unearthly, nearly forty years after it came hurtling from somewhere out beyond the twin moons of Saturn. Finally, I no longer wished to be David Bowie, or even Todd Rundgren, now I had a woman, Laurie Anderson, to stylishly move me into the future with wisdom and forethought, where the molecular molecules in my brain were being rearranged as the record spun, as if the clock that calculated my life was being reset.Of course avant garde commentaries trip over each other to embrace this album, yet Bid Science was so much more than merely being avant garde … it was accessible, perplexing, intoxicating and dreamy, just listening to these tracks was akin to walking spiraling up through the Guggenheim museum. The album can be a bit scary, due mostly to Anderson’s deadpan delivery, while other tracks often come off as being prophetic and filled with nonchalant wisdom. Big Science floats though one’s subconscious from the first note to the last, fused with tight intervals of musicianship, even if those intervals are a bit skewed, though that being said, each track on this record is blissful and totally original. Big Science is what happens when experimental meets reality, and they mesh, rather than bouncing off of each other. Big Science is what happens when someone has the capabilities of turning Brian Eno’s pastoral sketches into full fledged musical paintings, complete with evolving subjects, emotional imagination, and above all, a soul, albeit an electronic soul. Everything aligned to bring Big Science to fruition, the stars aligned, Laurie was not as self-conscious about her singing here, or her musical textures, or even her future pop sensibilities. Yet, as the last note filters from your speakers, if you were there then, you where keenly aware that there will never be another album so untethered and free as this, this was a once in a lifetime event, a comet that lingers, allowed you indulge its presence and capture some of its presence.In the end, Big Science, as the androids in “Blade Runner,” resounds with more humanity than almost anything you’ve ever, or ever will hear … where if you fall in love with a hat check clerk at an ice skating rink, then there’s actually hope this weary old world might spin on for a few more days.Review by Jenell Kesler

Vozuru

I have a copy with K 57 002 and no GEMA box on the label. It has the France WE 351 code on the back sleeve. In all other respects a Europe release with matrix and Strawberry plant mark.

Super P

Laurie Anderson managed to pull off a post-modern masterpiece ! Not only is it the mega hit "Oh Superman" , such a rare example of a "successful" track , even though it sounded (and it still sounds...) innovative and avant-garde . I can still recall the "ha-ha-ha" singin' in a late 80s commercial of underwear , all in black n' white , I was 8-9 years old and were mesmerized each time the commercial was on ! The rest of the album follows on the same strides , quite bizarre n' unique , one thing of note is the electric violin on the intro of "from the air" , which is also depicted on the sleeve artwork , a very special release , tune in !!!!!!

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