Brilliant Compilation of the Mysterious Napoleon Cherry’s work
The subject of Music From Memory’s latest compilation release is the elusive and mysterious Philadelphian musician Napoleon Cherry (aka Cool Waters). Oddball funk biz TIP! In the late 80’s and early 90’s Cherry privately released two LP’s and an EP which form the basis of this retrospective, alongside an unreleased …
Forgotten Treasure: Michal Turtle “Astral Decoy” (1983)
via Music From Memory: Two deeply forward thinking electronic tracks from British musician Michal Turtle made between 1983 and 1984. The first track ‘Are you Psychic?’ is taken from Turtle’s obscure ‘Music From The Living Room’ album which Michal recorded in the living room of his family’s South London house …
Forgotten Treasure: Joel Graham “Geomancy” (1982)
“An obscure tape release discovery by Red Light Radio founder and close friend of the label, Orpheu de Jong, led to Music From Memory’s latest release. This two track 12” highlights the work of electronic music pioneer Joel Graham, a San Francisco based artist who self released two cassettes in …
Forgotten Treasure: Vito Ricci “I Was Crossing A Bridge”
via Music From Memory: On the leading edge of NYC’s underground music scene, Vito Ricci produced only a handful of self-released cassettes and one LP between 1983-1985 with most of his work being recorded for experimental theatre and performance art pieces. Taking their label name from Vito Ricci’s only LP, …