- Audio CD (Jun 1 1999)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Polygram Records
- ASIN: B00000INW0
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #154,710 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. No Mans Land |
| 2. Slash The Seats |
| 3. Shake Ya Brain |
| 4. Got ****** Up Along The Way |
| 5. Gone |
| 6. The Atom And You |
| 7. Minus 61 In Detriot |
| 8. Inspired By Leyburn |
| 9. Coming Home To The Sun |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Gone (First Night Without Charge) |
| 2. Gone The Kruder & Dorfmeister Session Tm |
| 3. Mosh It |
| 4. Slash The Seats (Slash The Beats) |
| 5. The Connecting Flight Syndrome |
| 6. Smoked Oak |
| 7. Gone (Alter Ego Decoding Gone Part 2) |
| 8. Gone (Second Night Without Charge) |
Product Description
From Amazon.co.uk
As an aspiring DJ, the Irish-born David Holmes wanted to score movies, but producers weren't exactly beating a path to his door. So instead, he decided to make imaginary soundtracks of his own--to set music to the films he carried round in his head. This album was the result: an ambitious, diverse and, yes, profoundly cinematic collection of electronic tracks. The opening cut, "No Man's Land," was reportedly inspired by the Daniel Day-Lewis film In The Name Of The Father--and in the same way, it's possible to see "Gone" as a relic from some late-1960s arthouse classic, thanks to the breathy guest vocals of Saint Etienne's Sarah Cracknell. Jah Wobble guests on "Got Fucked Up Along The Way," while Steve Hillage contributes some typically mesmeric guitar to "Inspired By Leyburn"--but mostly this is Holmes's baby, showcasing his gift for arrangement and his fondness for atmospherics. Since its release, he's even gotten to compose some music for film and TV--proving, yet again, that you make your own luck. --Andrew McGuire
Album Description
Import pressing of his debut album which is out-of-print in the US. As an aspiring DJ, the Irish-born David Holmes wanted to score movies, but producers weren't exactly beating a path to his door. So instead, he decided to make imaginary soundtracks of his own--to set music to the films he carried round in his head. This album was the result: an ambitious, diverse and, yes, profoundly cinematic collection of electronic tracks. The opening cut, 'No Man's Land,' was reportedly inspired by the Daniel Day-Lewis film In The Name Of The Father--and in the same way, it's possible to see "Gone" as a relic from some late-1960s arthouse classic, thanks to the breathy guest vocals of Saint Etienne's Sarah Cracknell. Jah Wobble guests on 'Got Fucked Up Along The Way,' while Steve Hillage contributes some typically mesmeric guitar to 'Inspired By Leyburn', but mostly this is Holmes's baby, showcasing his gift for arrangement and his fondness for atmospherics. Since its release, he's even gotten to compose some music for film and TV--proving, yet again, that you make your own luck. Universal. 1998.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Good Cover Art, Bad Album,
By A Customer
This review is from: This Film's Crap, Lets Slash The Seats (Audio CD)
The music on this album is boring, repetitive, and stale. Repetition wouldn't be so bad if these looped beats were better -- more danceable perhaps. A solid groove to move to is a good justification for repetition in electronic music, but this isn't really a dancefloor album. Some reviewers suggest listeners approach it as a soundtrack. Well, unfortunately, there is no movie, and there are no visual images to prop this music up. As such, the album falls flat. To be fair, there is one standout track on here, entitled "Gone." Holmes apparently knows its all he's got going for him, because over 1/4 of the album is "Gone" remixes. "No Man's Land" is also good, however, these two tracks can't justify the purchase in my opinion. My advice is to download mp3's of "Slash It," "Got F**ked Up Along the Way," or "Minus 61 in Detroit." If you like these tracks, you may like the album, so go for it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
This art is great.,
This review is from: This Film's Crap, Lets Slash The Seats (Audio CD)
I like the cover art. Overall you see his cinematic fondness showing on this very well. The b-side disc is great. I never thought I'd say this but the remixes are a great addition. The main cd has both "No Man's Land" and "Gone" which are spectacular. I read somewhere that he sold all of these songs to films, commercials, and tv shows. I could see how. I just wish he would dispose the the mandatory digital dance stuff sometimes (although the one he has on here has a bumpin' hip hop groove to it). Great find it you can get it.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Slick soundtrack for a private mind,
By A Customer
This review is from: This Film's Crap, Lets Slash The Seats (Audio CD)
My first foray into D. Holmes' particular brand of music has been well-rewarded. I give it 3 stars cuz it seems to only be breaking the surface of something that could be much much more--but the second CD (included in all US releases, from what I can tell) offers nice variations that more than satisfy. Music that simultaneously puts you in a trance and allows you to think should always be applauded for expressing such a wonderful paradox
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