richard jobson
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Richard Jobson's evocative tone poems and spoken word recordings include musical contributions from a stellar cast of guests including Virginia Astley, Steven Brown, Cécile Bruynoghe, John McGeoch, Wim Mertens, Vini Reilly, Blaine Reininger and Josephine Wells. To read Richard Jobson biography click here. To purchase CDs click here.


10.30 ON A SUMMER NIGHT / AN AFTERNOON IN COMPANY (LTMCD 2444) £10
From 1983, 10.30 On a Summer Night is Richard's own adaption of texts from the classic novel by French author Marguerite Duras, and includes the long and haunting tone poem The Kiss, The Dance and the Death. On this recording Richard is accompanied by Belgian pianist Cecile Bruynoghe. Recorded in 1982, An Afternoon In Company collects together 20 original poems by Richard, with musical backing by luminaries such as Vini Reilly (Durutti Column), Steven Brown and Blaine L. Reininger (Tuxedomoon), Wim Mertens and Virginia Astley. This digitally remastered CD contains 25 tracks runs for over 72 minutes. The booklet features the texts of the poems, photos and a biographical note. Full tracklist: The Hotel, The End of the Storm, The Meeting, The Road to Madrid, The Kiss, the Dance and the Death, Autumn, The Return to England, Auden, The Pyrenees, Verbier, The Ruhr Valley, Savannah, Jericho, Meditation, Oran, Jericho (Reprise), Dignity, Mount Fuji, Days in the Trees, The End of an Era, Under the Rain Clouds, Day Breaks, Avalanche, The Happiness of Lonely.

Reviews: "Jobson's poetry is decidedly formulist and Eurocentric, and his speaking voice is gloriously clear, erudite and elegant. Should impress fans of spoken word and those whose taste in poetry and prose runs to the romantic" (All Music Guide, 06/05); "Relax - this is just Richard Jobson telling us a story" (Melody Maker, 03/1983); "An Afternoon… is Jobson's most assured attempt yet at drawing the desired effect from the uneasy relationship between his stupendously threatening Scots brogue and the finer nuances of the good Queen's English. While his poetry is perhaps too private and fanciful to communicate on paper, when he is roaring and hissing over calm piano pieces from Satie beautifully played by Cecile Bruynoghe, Jobson assumes a certain atmosphere of strength and striving which at its peak can be positively uplifting. Godlike" (Melody Maker, 10/1984); "A dramatic, daring work and his finest yet" (NME, 02/1985)


THE BALLAD OF ETIQUETTE (LTMCD 2427) £10
Richard's first poetry and spoken word album, originally released on Bill Nelson's Cocteau label in 1981. The core album features 10 charming and evocative tracks recorded in London with guest musicians Virginia Astley, Josephine Wells and John McGeogh, and includes the first studio recordings of India Song and Orphee, which are respectively homages to Marguerite Duras and Jean Cocteau. This expanded and remastered CD edition features 6 bonus tracks, including two tracks recorded live at Cabaret Futura in 1980, and a version of Orphee recorded for Les Disques du Crepuscule with Steven Brown and Blaine L. Reininger of Tuxedomoon. The booklet features original artwork, a detail artist biography and rare images. 16 tracks, 76 minutes of music. Full tracklist: India Song, Don't Ever Tell Anybody Anything, Joy, Etiquette, Pavilion Pole, Thomas, Anonymous, The Night of Crystal, Orphee, Stormy Weather, Armoury Show, India Song (Crepuscule version), Orphee (Crepuscule version), India Song (live at Cabaret Futura), Daddy (live at Cabaret Futura), Etiquette the Ballad (live at Heaven).

Reviews: "A superb listening experience. As usual LTM have done a superb job with added tracks and meticulous sleevenotes. It's worth the price of admission for the beautiful evocative backing tracks courtesy of Virginia Astley, Josephine Wells and the late John McGeouch on guitar. Add to this Jobson's lilting Scottish brogue, his inspired reading of his own poetry, and the adaptions of other's work (Cocteau's Orphee being a prime example). Among the extras here is a deliberately hilarious live version of Daddy, with Jobson unafraid to mock himself. Chill out with Jobson in the afternoon!" (Record Collector, 6/06); "Jobson always fancied himself as a renaissance man, and it turns out he was. Thanks to the musical accompaniment it is a very likeable album with an unexpected sophistication, and Jobson's tongue leaves his cheek long enough for some touching, serious moments" (Exclaim!, 05/06)


FROM BRUSSELS WITH LOVE LTMCD 2479 £10
Originally released as a deluxe cassette/book package in November 1980, From Brussels With Love features exclusive tracks from the international avant garde and new wave. Contributing artists include Gavin Bryars, Harold Budd, Dome, The Durutti Column, John Foxx, Martin Hannett, Richard Jobson, Bill Nelson, New Order and Michael Nyman. The programme also includes extended interviews with Brian Eno and iconic French actress Jeanne Moreau. Richard Jobson contributes Armoury Show. This new CD edition has been digitally remastered from the original master tapes, and features 76 minutes of material. Most of the tracks featured here remain unavailable elsewhere. The 20 page facsimile booklet features original artwork by Benoit Hennebert, Claude Stassart and Jean-Francois Octave, as well as archive images and detailed liner notes. To read liner note extract click here.


SOME OF THE INTERESTING THINGS... LTMCD 2467 £10
Richard Jobson performs live versions of India Song, Pavillion Pole and Etiquette on this souvenir CD recorded on the Crepuscule package tour Dialogue North-South in February 1982. Album originally released on Les Disques du Crepuscule (TWI 082) as Some Of The Interesting Things You'll See On A Long Distance Flight. All tracks are exclusive to this 76 minute compilation, which also features a deluxe booklet with many rare images and detailed liner notes. To read liner notes click here. To purchase CD click here. Full tracklist: Wally Van Middendorp - raving lunatic *1; Richard Jobson - Etiquette, Pavillion Pole, India Song; Durutti Column - Danny, Madness, For Belgian Friends; Wally Van Middendorp - raving lunatic *2; Paul Haig - Chance, Glory, Stories, Justice; Antena - The Boy From Ipanema, Silly Things; Wally Van Middendorp - raving lunatic *3; The Names - Close To You, In Other Rooms, A Few Hundreds, Anything (With Passion), Spectators of Life; Wally Van Middendorp - raving lunatic *4.


THE FRUIT OF THE ORIGINAL SIN LTMCD 2497 (2xCD) £12
Deluxe double CD remaster of 2xLP compilation released by Les Disques du Crepuscule in November 1981 (TWI 035), featuring The Happiness of Lonely and India Song (version) by Richard Jobson. 31 tracks (including 8 bonus cuts), 120 minutes of music, readings and conversation. To read sleevenote click here. Full tracklist: (disc one) Peter Gordon The Fruit of the Original Sin, The French Impressionists My Guardian Angel / Boo Boo's Gone Mambo, Durutti Column The Eye and the Hand, Wim Mertens Multiple 12, Cecile Bruynoghe Clair de Lune, Marine A Man & A Woman, Paul Haig Mad Horses, Marine Animal In My Head, 323 Affectionate Silence, Swamp Children Flesh, DNA Taking Kid to School / Cop Buys a Donut / Delivering the Goods, Lawrence Weiner & Peter Gordon Deutsche Angst, Durutti Column Weakness & Fever, Rhythm of Life Summertime, The Lost Jockey Matters of Theory; (disc two) Rhine River III An End Remains, Richard Jobson The Happiness of Lonely, Marguerite Duras interview, Virginia Astley A Long Absence, Richard Jobson India Song, The Names Music for Someone, Thick Pigeon Sudan, Durutti Column Party, Arthur Russell Sketch for Face of Helen, Durutti Column Experiment in Fifth, Winston Tong The Next Best Thing To Death, William S. Burroughs Twilight's Last Gleaming, Cecile Bruynoghe Gymnopedie No 1, Rhine River III Departures, Rhythm of Life Soon, Lawrence Weiner Where It Came From.


SHADOWPLAYERS LTMDVD 2391 £12
Richard Jobson is interviewed in this feature length (two hour) documentary DVD, which traces the early history of iconic Manchester record label Factory Records between 1978 and 1981. Shadowplayers features new, candid interviews with Anthony H. Wilson (Factory founder), Peter Saville (designer), Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order), Martin Moscrop (A Certain Ratio), Vini Reilly (Durutti Column), Simon Topping (A Certain Ratio), Howard Devoto (Buzzcocks/Magazine), Vin and Larry Cassidy (Section 25), Lindsay Reade, Richard Boon, Chris Watson (Cabaret Voltaire), Alan Hempsall (Crispy Ambulance), Wally Van Middendorp (Minny Pops), The Names, Annik Honore (Factory Benelux), Richard Jobson, Killing Joke, Graham Massey (Biting Tongues/808 State), Ann Quigley (Swamp Children) and Stanton Miranda (Thick Pigeon), For further details click here. To purchase DVD click here.

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