Known more for audiophile grade classical, jazz and world music, Linn Records just announced the release of their first Electronica album, 'My Oracle Lives Uptown', by the artist, producer and DJ, William Orbit. This release represents an exciting new partnership between Linn, the world's most lauded record player manufacturer, and William Orbit, a pioneer in the Electronica genre.
When mastering 'My Oracle Lives Uptown' at Abbey Road, William was aware that his full vision for the record might never be heard by the listening public. The original Studio Masters would remain just that: archives in the vaults of the famous studios. His fans would have to be content with the standard CD quality version.
But why would anyone want to listen to it at studio levels of quality? "Many people don't feel the need, 'til they hear it!" tweeted prolific micro-blogger Orbit, eager to let the world hear the Studio Masters in all their glory, but with no sign of an outlet.
Serendipity would have it that Linn were listening, and dropped him a line offering their support. William, who happens to have one of Linn's LP12 turntables amongst his vast collection of audio equipment, was not only excited to have his record available at Studio Master quality, but also trusted Linn with it's release on high quality double 180g vinyl.
William Orbit has been in high demand as a producer and remixer for well over a decade, most famously working with Madonna on her 1998 album Ray Of Light, as well as U2, Blur, Britney Spears, Sugababes, Pink and scores of other artists.
The record and download are available from Linn Record's Website.
Featured Audio-Video News
24-Tech: Ideas On How To Get Your Home Theater Working Like It's Installed At CTU -
24 was a great show that had some ridiculously impressive technology. So impressive, it defied the reality of the actual technology used. However, the ideas are great. Jerry Del Colliano thinks about how those ideas could be translated to home theaters.
Latest Music Industry
Digital Music Sales Overtake Physical Sales -
Well, it has finally happened. Digital distribution of music, encompassing both downloads and streaming, have overtaken physical sales of music for the first time in history. But this may not be all bad.
KEF Muon's Used to Play at The Who's Launch of Quadrophenia - The Director's Cut -
A new version of The Who's Quadrophenia has been made, and during the launch event where the tracks were premiered, KEF was there with the company's Muon speakers to provide the sound.
The Man Who Could Save HD Music Is Gone - A List of Who Could Be Next -
The music industry has been struggling for some time. And it will need innovative thinking and powerful individuals to turn it around. Jerry Del Colliano offers a few ideas of who those people could be.
For Once The Music Industry Got It Right With Rush's Moving Pictures Album on Blu-ray -
Audiophile music has been a bit of a battle to obtain. With the ease and convenience of MP3 downloads, it is hard to convince record labels to release an album on Blu-ray. That is why the re-release of Rush's Moving Pictures album is worth talking about.
B&W Announces Second Sound Sessions Event with Jeff Bridges -
Bowers & Wilkins continues the company's new agenda of bringing music to consumers in unique ways with the second Sound Sessions event, this time featuring an event with Jeff Bridges.
Bowers & Wilkins Announces First Sound Session with Tinie Tempah -
Bowers & Wilkins has launched an exciting new program to put fans in touch with musical artists so that they can experience and discuss music in a comprehensive way and in VIP style.
Selling HD Content To A Generation of Thieves That Honestly Don't Know Its Wrong To Steal -
There is a dynamic at work with audio and video content that might be funny if it wasn't so alarming. A lot of users haven't figured out the equation that if they obtain all of their entertainment for free, the entertainers don't have the money to make anything else.
The Rolling Stones in High Definition Exclusively from HDtracks.com -
The band has been around for almost five decades, but only now are classic tracks from the Rolling Stones being made available in high-definition digital downloads in the fidelity FLAC format, courtesy of ABKCO Records and HDtracks.com.
The Beatles Arrive on iTunes -
Given the prominence of the Beatles in modern music, one would have imagined the band would have made it to iTunes long ago. Then again, given the legal wrangling that has often surrounded the Fab Four, it's great that it hasn't taken longer.
Google Plans To Launch iTunes Competitor By December -
Google is already one of the world's most-used sites for finding information. Now Google is hoping to also become a top destination for finding and downloading music with its Google Music, designed to be a competitor to the current music download champ iTunes.


Comment on this article
Post a Comment
You are encouraged to post your comments using Facebook on HomeTheaterReview.com. Simply sign in to your Facebook account below and post away.