Name: Testimonium Songs
Brand: Joan Of Arc

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Bonus disc: No

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prc2631

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2013-05-16

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0644110026316

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

prc2632

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Joan Of Arc

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Polyvinyl

Joan Of Arc is an indie/experimental outfit hailing from Chicago, IL. Formed in 1996 by former members of Cap'n Jazz, including Tim Kinsella, Mike Kinsella, and Sam Zurick, along with Erik Bocek and Jeremy Boyle. After some lineup changes and side projects, the band split in 2001 but was resurrected in 2003 by Tim Kinsella with Sam Zurick returning. Since then, Joan Of Arc has seen a rotating cast of musicians, including appearances by Mike Kinsella and Todd Mattei.

Influenced by bands like Cap'n Jazz and Make Believe, Joan Of Arc's sound is characterized by their experimental approach to indie rock. Their music combines intricate melodies with unconventional song structures to create a unique sonic experience.

With similarities to other influential bands such as Braid and The Promise Ring, Joan Of Arc has carved out their own niche in the indie music scene. Their discography showcases their evolution as artists over the years while maintaining their distinct sound.

Polyvinyl is an independent label based in Champaign, Illinois. Founded in 1996 by Matt Lunsford and Darcie Knight Lunsford, the label has become a respected name in the music industry. With a diverse roster of talented *artists* and *performers*, Polyvinyl has established itself as a hub for innovative and boundary-pushing music.

Over the years, Polyvinyl has released albums from a wide range of genres including indie rock, pop, punk, electronic, and more. The label's commitment to quality and artistic integrity is evident in every release they put out. They have consistently championed emerging artists who push the boundaries of their respective genres.

In addition to releasing music, Polyvinyl also offers a variety of merchandise options for fans to support their favorite *artists*. From vinyl records to t-shirts and posters, there is something for everyone. The label's online store provides a convenient way for fans to discover new music while directly supporting the artists they love.

'Testimonium Songs' collects the song cycle composed by Joan of Arc (Tim Kinsella, Bobby Burg, and Theo Katsaounis) to be performed live in Testimonium, a work of performance by well-respected experimental theater ensemble Every House Has a Door. Testimonium responds - both in substance and in style - to Charles Reznikoff's monumental work Testimony, a translation into poetry of courtroom transcripts of witness and victim testimonies in criminal cases and cases of workplace negligence, in the US, spanning the years 1885 to 1915. Performances of Testimonium incorporate modern dance, theater, and original songs written and played by Joan of Arc. In a departure for the band, these highly structured compositions, developed over a two-year rehearsal period, emulate Reznikoff's poetics by shaping themselves according to a mosaic method - rotating a fixed set of musical units in warping permutations. The lyrics re-invent the strategies of Objectivist poetry, by turns surreal, ordinary, testimonial, and explosive, releasing the undercurrent of emotion in the poems while (almost) never quoting them directly. Beyond collecting the 'Testimonium Songs', the record has a life of its own, with the contributions of stellar musicians David Grubbs, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Michael Zerang, and Jim Baker, additional vocals by Melina Ausikaitis, and musical material not included in the performance. Limited edition, hand numbered vinyl of 550. LP also includes free download code.Cd limited to 1000 copies worldwide.

Testimonium Songs

Music GB