well ok..the connection from this to Eno, and back, is direct.
this is from the late great Hector Zazous’ concept LP , based on the poetry of Arthur Rimbaud, that came out in 1992 called “Sahara Blue”.
amazing line up of musicians, including David Sylvian, John Cale, Bjork, Bill Laswell, Khaled..and others.
on this little ditty, spoken word is by Gerard Depardiu and vocals from Anneli Drecker.
the music on this cut is classic Bill Laswell..Material..stuff, a’ la late 80′s, early 90′s, NY urban,discordant, driving, and a bit unnerving.
some incredible efforts from Cale and Sylvian on this LP as well, lots of mood, lots of attitude, and a remarkable sense of perspective for time and place.
i dare say “ambient”.
in the truest sense of that term.
Zazou followed up in 94′ with another all star ensemble LP “Songs From the Cold Sea’s’ which damn near produced a single hit with a beautiful duo number from John Cale and Suzanne Vega called “the Long Voyage’.
these artist’s here are all of a piece.. different parts of the same puzzle, each inspiring and challenging the other to move forward in their creativity.
i hear a lot of Eno’s “Nerve Net ” in this particular tune…
and now, it’s your move Jman.
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