Label: Cache Cache

Released 2013

Comprising two of the most complete bodies of work from innovative Swiss electronic jazz pioneer Bruno Spoerri this combined archival release delves into a deep vault of commercial and experimental film music revealing the vibrant versatility of the composer in collaboration with two important Swiss directors. Mastered from original studio tapes this compendium comprises an expanded range of instruments and studio techniques placing the artist on either side of his comfort zone parameters. Utilising vocals in both a treated/experimental form as well as in a formal song based capacity this release instantly reveals two new sides to Spoerri’s personality. The two soundtracks also reveal the natural progression of Bruno’s interaction between live bands and jazz musicians working alongside industrial field recordings and concrète tape experiments (previously exemplified in his work for forklift truck manufacturer Lansing Bagnall). Spoerri’s broad palette of electronic instruments is widely utilised within these recordings revealing Bruno’s home studio as one of the early exponents of the Lyricon wind synth and various modular synthesisers developed and re-customised as part of a wider creative relationship with the creators of Buchla and Arp instruments. 

Track listing:

Teddy Bär

1. The Award: Edit  
2. The Silliest Tune
3. Brief Encounter
4. Small Talk
5. Arrest Of Groucho
6. Baby Baby  
7. Sweet Smell Of Success (Interlude)
8. Too Much Smell
9. The Silliest Song
10. Big Reception  
11. Reanimation Of A Filmmaker

Lilith

1. Singing In The Dark  
2. Winding Down  
3. Strange Sounds
4. The Dance
5. Singing In The Closet
6. Prepare For The Show
7. Seduction    
8. Walking
9. Train  
10. Going To Work
11. Fanfare
12. On The Way