Prospective 21e Siècle
Pioneering French series (1967-) showcasing electro-acoustic and avant-garde exploration under the artistic direction of François Bayle and Pierre Henry. The collection is distinguished by its groundbreaking visual identity: early pressings featured the Procédé Heliophore, an innovative technique engraving holographic patterns onto aluminum foil for striking optical effects.
L'oiseau Chanteur / Lignes Et Points / L'archipel / Espaces Inhabitables (LP)
Four absolute classic musique-concrète piece from the 60's by one of GRM's most representative composers released on Philips' brilliant silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series in 1968. Green labels.
Archipel 3 (LP)
Three versions of the 1969 piece for spatialized percussion ensemble performed by Les Percussions de Strasbourg with Georges Pludermacher and released on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series in the mid-70's. Black labels.
Hétérozygote / J'ai Été Coupé (LP)
Two pivotal electronic / musique concrète pieces realized ant the GRM in the 60's and released on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series in 1969. Beautiful and essential.
Visions Cosmiques (LP)
1969 cosmic organ improvisations dedicated to the Apollo 8 team, released on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series. Mid-70's re-press with grey sleeve and green labels.
Variations Pour Une Porte Et Un Soupir (LP)
1968/9 edition on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series of the highly evocative 1963 masterful variations for a door and a sigh. Like all Pierre Henry's output, beautiful music and essential record. Green labels.
Le Voyage (D'Après Le Livre Des Morts Tibétain) (LP)
1968/9 edition on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series of 1963 feedback masterpiece based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Like all Pierre Henry's output, beautiful music and essential record. Green labels.
Voile D'Orphée I et II / Entité / Spirale (LP)
Original 1969 edition on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series of three early masterpieces from the 1950's. Like all Pierre Henry's output, beautiful music and essential record. Green labels.
Voile D'Orphée I et II / Entité / Spirale (LP)
Original 1969 edition on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series of three early masterpieces from the 1950's. Like all Pierre Henry's output, beautiful music and essential record. Green labels.
La Noire À Soixante / La Noire À Soixante + Granulométrie (LP)
Original 1968 edition on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series of two amazing works from the early 60's, one using the vocalizations of sound poet Francois Dufrêne. Like all Pierre Henry's output, beautiful music and essential record. Green labels.
Extensions 2 (LP)
Two versions of Miroglio's excellent composition for percussion ensemble, performed by Les Percussions de Strasbourd and released on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series. Black labels.
4 Études Chorégraphiques / 8 Inventions (LP)
Two great compositions for percussion ensemble performed by Les Percussions de Strasbourg and released on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series, with liner notes by Joseph Byrd of the United States of America! Grey cover, black labels.
Étude Aux Objets / Étude Aux Allures / Étude Aux Sons Animés / Étude De Bruits / L'oiseau RAI / Suite Quatorze (LP)
Seminal release on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series of Schaeffer's early studies, the basics of musique concrète. Essential. Green labels.
Persepolis (LP)
Xenakis's 1971 long wild 'noise' electronic masterpiece on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series. Rare and absolutely essential. Grey cover version with green labels.
Shadoks / Voix Inouïes / Variations En Étoile / Médisances (LP)
Superb and rare 1970 musique concrète compilation on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series featuring two French and two Argentinian composers working at GRM.
Continuum / Mystères / Provisoires Agglomérats (LP)
1969 LP on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series with contemporary music for percussion played by Les Percussions De Strasbourg. Rare edition with grey cover and black labels.
Concert Collectif (LP)
1968 collective concert by the GRM soupergroup (François-Bernard Mâche, François Bayle, Ivo Malec, Luc Ferrari, Michel Philippot, Philippe Carson, Jean-Etienne Marie, Edgardo Cantón, Bernard Parmegiani) Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series. Green labels.
Concert Collectif (LP)
1968 collective concert by the GRM soupergroup (François-Bernard Mâche, François Bayle, Ivo Malec, Luc Ferrari, Michel Philippot, Philippe Carson, Jean-Etienne Marie, Edgardo Cantón, Bernard Parmegiani) Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series. Blue labels (please note the condition).
Electronic Panorama (4LP box)
Essential monumental 4LP box set on Philips' silver covers "Prospective 21e Siècle" series presenting music from four international experimental music studios (France, Japan, Holland, Poland) and featuring Ivo Malec, Luc Ferrari, Guy Reibel, Bernard Parmegiani, Pierre Schaeffer, Pierre Henry, Ivo Malec, Pierre Schaeffer, François Bayle, Jaap Vink, Milan Stibilj, Frits Weiland, Jacob Cats, Alireza Maschayeki, Luctor Ponse, Jos Kunst, Gottfried Michael Koenig, Toshiro Mayuzumi, Maki Ishii, Minao S…