Silver apples is an american electronic rock group from new york, active between 1967 and 1970, before reforming in the mid1990s. The 1969 follow up to silver apples debut found the duo digging into the far reaches of their songwriting psyches for a darker and more emotionally charged set of songs. Fans of stereolab, radiohead, kraftwerk, can and other adventurous electronic rock artists will be pleasantly surprised by the pioneering work of silver apples. Silver apples was released in june 1968 by record label kapp. Silver apples contact by silver apples compilation. For any 60s aficionado, the silver apples eponymous debut and 1969s contact should provide a quality fix of heady synthetics that, realistically, should be recognized by the indie community as well. Contact is a music studio album recording by silver apples. The music here was simply too far ahead of its time. Silver apples kapp 1968 cabaret voltaire, kraftwerk and front 242 can all go sit on a duck because not only did electronic music pioneers silver apples sound completely unlike any other band in 1968. The something new was an experimental use of oscillators and protosampling that puts silver apples at the forefront of avantgarde and protoelectronica. Early electronic sounds and drums are the primary sounds of this album. Gone are the days where artists could pay themselves with exposure. The selfbuilt synth was central to the groups experimental electronic sound a sound that foreshadowed krautrock.
It seemed the silver apples had disappeared completely until 1994, when a german bootleg of the silver apples and contact sparked new interest in the band. That being said, we want published submitters to brag about and support our magazine as much as we brag about and support them. It was the bands most successful original album, reaching 193 on the billboard 200. Another song, gypsy love, was used on the silver apples second album, contact. Silver apples are the electronic group of all time silver apples are to electronic music what thomas edison is to facebook. Get the guaranteed best price on rock vinyl ps like the silver apples contact at musicians friend. Pdf the land of the silver apples book sea of trolls. Includes liner notes from band member simeon and such evocatively titled songs as oscillations. If file is multipart dont forget to check all parts before downloading. The 1969 follow up to silver apple s debut found the duo digging into the far reaches of their songwriting psyches for a darker and more emotionally charged set of songs. Basically, they were so ahead of their time, it hurts. Apr, 2019 silver apples was an electronicpsychedelic duo which formed in 1967 in new york city, new york, united states. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Find album release information for silver apples contact trc silver apples on allmusic.
The main characters of this young adult, fantasy story are. Usage attributionnoncommercialsharealike topics silver apples. The duo consisted of simeon, who played a selfbuilt synthesizer and drummer danny taylor. In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30 seconds until download. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 496 pages and is available in hardcover format. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Pdf the land of the silver apples book sea of trolls free. Silver applescontact mca by silver apples cd, oct1997.
Apr 17, 2009 silver apples you and i from the 1969 contact lp kapp records bio. Net programming model and familiar visual studio tools to rapidly develop a visually compelling and easy to use application. Classic design that has been brought up to date with an irish twist. Simeon talks with you and i by shane christmas october 2000 the silver apples started around 1967 in new york. For their business bydesign product, sap utilized silverlights powerful. The following year, they released their second lp, contact, and toured the united states. After all, in 1968 the silver apples were the quintessential indie band, and aside from a few technological upgrades, not much has really. This is an excellent budget compilation of silver apples first two albums, and what albums they are. The music on silver apples 1968 and contact 1969 wed psychedelia and rocknroll while packing urban neurosis and existential angst. Working as a solo performer, with dannys drum sounds recreated by electronic means, simeon has continued the silver apples live concerts with performances literally all over the world.
Contact is the second album of the 60s ny duo silver apples, remastered and boosted with the texture and feeling of 1969 original. Get all the lyrics to songs on contact and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Listen free to silver apples contact you and i, water and more. Legendary cultband silver apples were an experimental duo of electronic keyboards and vocals that predated new wave and synthpop by almost a decade. Contact is the second studio album by american band silver apples, released in 1969 by. Silver apples are a psychedelic electronic music duo from new york city. It was composed of simeon born simeon oliver coxe iii, who performs on a primitive synthesizer of his own devising.
We are 5 star rated on trustpilot heres what you say about us. Aside from simeons use of a banjo on a couple of tracks, the music on contact. New york times simeon invented electronic music as we know it. The album was rereleased in 1997 by mca records and was compiled with the bands second album, contact legacy. Silver apples were an experimental psychedelic duo who plied their trade during the late 60s.
Feb 28, 2020 teachers are the foundation of a great education for our kids. The printed credits are taken from the double album reissue silver apples and thus incorrectly credit artists for tracks not on this release. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Aside from simeon s use of a banjo on a couple of tracks, the music on contact does not differ from that of their debut. This is an extremely limited edition release of 90, hand numbered and created using only the highest quality materials. Silver apples are a psychedelic electronic music duo from new york city composed of simeon coxe iii, who performed as. Handmade using only beautiful, quality fabrics such as linen and cotton. We are all trying to make our own way in this big bad world. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from silver apples at the discogs marketplace. Silver apples silver apples contact decluttr store. I cant wait till the summer comes along ill open up my door and the snow will be gone people everywhere are sayin hello married couples mumble and yellin at eachother.
On march 10, 2005, original drummer, danny taylor, passed away of a heart attack in kingston, new york. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Silver apples released a fully formed entity in 1968, in the shape of their debut album. Listen to silver apples contact silver apples online. Surprisingly good sales allowed 1969s followup, contact, to be made on posh 24track gear. By the 90s, with electronic music and alternative bands making commercial inroads, silver apples were rediscovered, their albums were reissued, and the duo reunited to make new music and. Silver apples you and i from the 1969 contact lp kapp records bio. While this is quite weirdly avantprogressive music, its also very melodic, fun and listenable. Attributionnoncommercialsharealike topics silver apples. An enjoyable pioneer of psychedelic progressive electronic call.
Contact by silver apples released in 1969 via kapp. Silver apples were absolute pioneers the band itself was reduced to just two members, so had to drop the conventional element to their band and think of something new. Try amazon prime music 30day free trial silver apples contact ratings. Aside from simeons use of a banjo on a couple of tracks, the music on contact does not differ from that of their debut. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. The were a 5piece band who frequented the cafe wha originally they were called the overland stage electric band and they had three guitarists. We at silver apples believe that art should be paid for. Silver apples at itunes festival, london, 2011 silver apples. Free download or read online the land of the silver apples pdf epub sea of trolls series book. Silver apples sound is quite psychedelia oriented and the lyrics to the songs tend to add.
While the debut set the stage for a sound the world had never heard before, contact is where the silver apples began inhabiting that sound with more urgency and experimentation. Silver apples contact is a studio album by silver apples released in 1997. Simeon coxe liner notes, vartan art direction, anabel sinn design. Click download file button or copy silver apples url which shown in textarea when you clicked file title, and paste it into your browsers address bar. Bart bealmear of allmusic wrote, aside from simeons use of a banjo on a couple of tracks, the music on contact does not differ from that of their debut. The groups two 60s albums silver apples and contact were previously combined as a twofer a few years before this identical release, but as this is on a major label, it will find wider distribution. I had the first album and contact when i was in high school. Contact the seller opens in a new window or tab and request a shipping method to your location. Trebuchet magazine silver apples a beautiful and mysterious artifact. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2007, and was written by nancy farmer. It was one that harnessed the bizarre and scary aspects of cold mechanical synthesizers, robotic drumming, silly but effective sound effects and creepy chanting vocals. Scopri pubblicazioni, recensioni, crediti, brani, e molto altro su silver apples contact in discogs.
Silver apples sound is quite psychedelia oriented and the lyrics to the songs tend to add to the psychedelicspiritual feel of the whole package. Rotorelief present a reissue of silver apples second album contact, originally released in 1969. Silver apples contact 2008, 180 gram, vinyl discogs. Silver apples were one of those protoelectronic rock pioneer bands that emerged in the experimental and anything goes late 60s and despite not being a household name like many other acts of the era, still managed to sow its seeds in the fabric of the rock world only to find them sprouting several years later.
Kamikaze tapes is proud to present the psychedelic underground classic the garden, by silver apples available now on cassette for the very first time. Sap is the worlds largest business software company. In recent performances, simeon still plays some of his and warrens works from the early days of silver apples. Apples of silver is for people of any age and background. Silver apples are a psychedelic electronic music duo from new york city composed of. Silver apples contact lp ashlp3001 180g vinyl with. Silver apples is a protoprog progressive rock artist from united states. Provided to youtube by universal music group you and i silver apples contact.
Silver apples contact, a compilation of songs by silver apples. Editors notes just as silver apples 1968 selftitled debut album was ignored on its initial release, so went the fate of their 1969 followup, contact. Silver apples is a record that reached far ahead of its time. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. It was very late last night i sat at the radio dialing from left to right why i do not know i heard a man in a voice low and sweet with circumspection say innocent.
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