William Basinski – Variations: A Movement In Chrome Primitive

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Label:	Durtro – Durtro071, Die Stadt – DS71
Format:	2 x CD, Album
Country:	Germany
Released:	Nov 9, 2004
Genre:	Electronic
Style:	Modern Classical, Abstract, Minimal

Tracklist

1-1	Variation I	14:22
1-2	Variation II	23:13
1-3	Variation III	11:19
1-4	Variation IV	9:18
2-1	Variation V	15:11
2-2	Variation VI	13:22
2-3	Variation VII	20:16
2-4	Variation VIII	11:38

Credits

Photography By – James Elaine

Notes

Photo: Billy at 22, NYC, c. James Elaine 1981.

Was originally created in 1981.

Dedicated to James, with very special thanks to David Tibet and Jochen Schwarz.

Cardboard gatefold cover. Edition of 1500 copies. 2nd edition of 600 copies with shiny finish covers.

Other Versions (2)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Variations: A Movement In Chrome Primitive (2×CD, Album, Reissue)	2062	2062.1302	US	2014
New Submission	Variations: A Movement In Chrome Primitive (8×File, FLAC, Album, Reissue)	2062	2062.1302	US	2018

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Reviews

JorgAusfelt Jun 13, 2023
This is a bit disappointing, and leans more towards George Winston's (RIP June 4, 2023) solo piano albums than Steve Reich or Brian Eno. I think he's best when he sounds more like Jon Hassell, but that's just me...