EARTHSTAR French Skyline LP Electronic gem KLAUS SCHULZ
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Description
The brainchild of keyboardist/synthesist Craig Wuest, Earthstar was an electronic music group originally from Utica, New York. Wuest was encouraged by electronic music artist, composer, and producer Klaus Schulze to relocate to Germany where Earthstar was signed by Sky Records. French Skyline was Earthstar’s second album. Schulze co-produced the album with Wuest. He also provided technical advice and programmed the synthesizers. But Schulze's influence is much greater than that: he changed Earthstar's sound and his influence is greatly heard on this album. Under Schulze's guidance Wuest and Earthstar created what some have called a "wall of sound": heavily multitracked and layered pieces so dense that it is often impossible to tell which instruments are playing. It's a rich, textural electronic sound that in many ways resembles Klaus Schulze's work more than other Earthstar albums, particularly on the two long pieces, "Latin Sirens Face the Wall" and "French Skyline Suite". This made Earthstar the only American band that participated in Germany's Kosmische Musik/electronic music scene while still at its height. Wuest is also notable for his heavy use of the Mellotron and the Birotron, a very rare tape loop instrument which could sustain notes beyond eight seconds. Wuest was the only keyboardist at the time other than Rick Wakeman who recorded albums on which he played the Birotron. Released in Germany on Sky Records in 1979. The cover is in M--- and the record is in M-- condition. (For more info on my grading system, click on the “me” icon above.) For other albums by Earthstar, see my other listings.
Up for auction this week is part of a very special collection—including many rarities—compiled over many years. I will be listing many more items from this huge collection in the coming months. This week I am mainly listing electronic music, synthesizer, space, and New Age albums. This includes ambient, progressive electronic, Kraut rock, minimalism, synth-pop, etc. To see more rare and collectable items, click on “See other items”above.
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In the U.S., postage would be about $4.82 for one LP sent by Media Mail. Package insured upon request. Winners outside of the U.S. will be notified of postal fees, but an approximate cost for one LP to many countries is $16.97 by airmail (but Canada and Mexico will be less than this for most single LP packages). Yes, I do combine shipping so if you bid on and win more than one item, you WILL save on postage! Note: I do not gouge on postage and packaging costs. Record will be carefully packaged in a strong, oversized LP mailer. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. E-mail: david.o@jjldj.com.
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