Name: Niblock For Celli / Celli Plays Niblock
Brand: Phill Niblock

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SV157

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-09-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Forte

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

855985006574

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Phill Niblock

Genre GB

Modern Composition

Label GB

Superior Viaduct

Phill Niblock, born on October 2, 1933 in Anderson, Indiana, is an artist known for his work in photography and film. After obtaining a degree in Economics, he turned his focus to capturing portraits of influential figures within New York's jazz and avant-garde art circles during the early 1960s. His subjects ranged from Duke Ellington and Sun Ra to John Cage and Yoko Ono.
Inspired by Morton Feldman's compositions featuring prolonged notes and other music forms, Niblock began creating his own music. He became an integral part of the Sonic Arts Union scene alongside Gordon Mumma, Alvin Lucier, and others. Since the early 1970s, he has been running Experimental Intermedia - a non-commercial organization that continues to organize concerts at his Centre Street loft in New York City.
With a discography spanning several decades, Phill Niblock has established himself as a prominent figure in experimental music. His unique style resonates with fans of artists such as Éliane Radigue, David Toop, Akira Rabelais, Kevin Drumm, Rafael Toral and many more.

Superior Viaduct is an archival label based out of San Francisco. With a focus on reissuing rare and overlooked gems from the past, they bring lost classics back to life for music lovers around the world.
Since their founding, Superior Viaduct has become known for their meticulous attention to detail in every release. From sourcing the best available master tapes to creating high-quality vinyl pressings, they ensure that each album sounds as good as it did when it was first recorded.
With a diverse catalog spanning genres such as punk, post-punk, experimental, jazz, and more, Superior Viaduct offers something for every music enthusiast. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your vinyl journey, you can trust Superior Viaduct to deliver exceptional releases that will enhance your listening experience.

Composer, filmmaker and photographer Phill Niblock is a true pillar of the New York avant-garde. In the past 50 years, he has curated over 1,000 performances at his Centre Street loft and steadfastly built a massive, multidisciplinary body of work. While his earliest musical compositions date back to 1968, Niblock waited until the early ’80s to release any recordings. Nothin To Look At Just A Record, a powerful debut with densely layered trombones, would be the first to unfurl his unique approach to sound. The second album and perhaps the most rare in Niblock’s vast catalogue, 1984’s Niblock For Celli / Celli Plays Niblock is a meeting of two great minds. Working with reed player Joseph Celli (a composer in his own right, who has collaborated with John Cage, Pauline Oliveros and Ornette Coleman), Niblock nimbly removes the breathing pauses from Celli’s oboe and English horn to create seamless, enchanting drones. Niblock insists that his music be played loud: only in this way can one experience the visceral ringing of these long instrumental tones through the speakers and their natural overtones generated by the room. Niblock For Celli remains deeply absorbing. This first-time reissue is recommended for fans of Alvin Lucier, Yoshi Wada and Dome.

Niblock For Celli / Celli Plays Niblock

Music GB