Although its origins remain shrouded in mystery, the consensus says this is the work of one bernard fevre, a french library musician whose collaboration with partner jackie giordano entitled disco club in 1978 received lost classic status upon reissue by aphex twins rephlex label in 2004. Black devil disco club black devil disco club musician. Black devil disco clubs bernard fevre revisits the 70s with new reissues. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. The first record black devil disco club was originally released on out records in 1978 as black devil. Black devil in dub serves as a companion piece to black devil disco club s excellent 28 after, providing dub versions and reworkings of the tracks from that release. Rather than do a straight reissue, rephlex opted to first release a 12. More than 30 years after the first album, the extremely rare disco masterpiece got a follow up, an epic journey into the deepest electronic disco, full of.
Reply see 1 reply notify me helpful magic00 may 4, 2006 report. At times throughout the last decade ive seen none for sale. Both kerrier district albums have now been collected for. His story is as deep and strange as the music itself. Oct 06, 2009 in 1975 before the release of the first black devil disco club album, bernard fevre released an album called the strange world of bernard fevre and like the first black devil album it was so far. Six six sex, timing, forget the timing kerrier district remix, h friend remixes, japan remixes, dance remixes, top tracks. H friend by black devil disco club free listening on. Black devil disco club listen to black devil disco club on deezer.
The aphex twinbacked rephlex label notably reworked a handful of disco club tracks in 2004, however this is the first ever reissue of the ep in its. Disco club is a groundbreaking 1978 ep of experimental electronic disco produced by french library music composer bernard fevre and producer jacky giordano. Lucifer is a flower is the final album from the legendary black devil. The first black devil release was the relatively obscure disco club 6track ep. When the black devil disco club timing, forget the timing 12 was unearthed by rephlex many doubted its authenticity. The aphex twinbacked rephlex label notably reworked a handful of disco club tracks in 2004, however this is the first ever reissue of the ep in its original, intended sequence. Since then, it has become such a prized truffle that people have been willing to part with over 150 dollars in exchange for an original.
Black devil disco club black devil disco club on collectors. Despite the fact that it was all recorded in a professional studio in a suburb of paris i find this a very artisan disk because it was all done using equipment that. Not bad going really, and its obvious that people would be suspicious, especially as rephlex had obtained the rights to. On the dubwise fevre transplants the primitive black leather sonics of his original material into a grid of oilslick italo grooves and classy analogue. This is a very obscure release by one of the earliest of the euro. The record is credited to junior claristidge and joachim sherylee, pseudonyms of two french library writers bernard fevre and jacky giordano, respectively. Find the song lyrics for black devil disco club top tracks. The devil in us dub version by black devil disco club on beatport. In 1978 black devil released their first album of sinister, psychedelic disco prefiguring both joy division and giorgio moroder and unwittingly kickstarting the italo disco sound.
The aphex twin backed rephlex label notably reworked a handful of disco club tracks in 2004, however this is the first ever reissue of the ep in it\\s original, intended sequence. In stock in our crouch end shop add to cart get in touch. H friend, the devil in us dub version, timing, forget the timing, the devil in us, no. Originally released on out records way back in 1978, black devil s disco club is an extremely rare disco masterpiece, an epic journey into the deepest electronic disco. Todd terje, john talabot and vakula will all head to japan for the threeday festival in may. In the ensuing years, hes toured, cut a handful of remixes, issued a followup lp of uncertain provenance, a remixed version.
Thanks to a reissue from aphex twin and his rephlex label, disco vet black devil disco club has enjoyed a. Black devil disco club disco club 2015, file discogs. James of aphex twin, morgan geist of metro area, and the chemical brothers among the many that sing its praise. The aphex twinbacked rephlex label notably reworked a handful of disco club tracks in 2004, however this is the first ever reissue of the ep in its original. Disco club is a groundbreaking 1978 ep experimental electronic disco produced by french library music composer bernard favre and producer jacky giordano.
Black devil h friend from disco club available now via lpcdmp3 order disco club anthology recordings. Black devil, or black devil disco club, is an electronic disco music project by bernard fevre, a french musician who also released synthesizer compositions on. Black devil disco club facebook twitter spotify soundcloud. That arthur verocai is one of my favorite records of all time and rightly so, its now a beloved album in many circles. This includes black devil s 1978 effort disco club, which is the aforementioned work previously reissued on rephlex in 2004. He released several new albums via the lo recordings label. May 11, 2015 presents the black devil disco club the devil in us duration. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends.
We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. Black devil disco club black devil disco club musicians. The strange new world of bernard fevre black devil disco. Black devil black devil disco club priv4te records. Although the original pressing from 1978 may not be rare, it is certainly scarce, as you can see. The mystery surrounding the origins of black devil disco club is just as appealing as its twisted disco tunes. Songwriting credits on the ep named junior claristidge and joachim sherylee. Black devil disco club, an electronic disco music project. Originally released without fanfare, the eps longbelated reemergence brought doubts of authenticity alongside. Thanks to a reissue from aphex twin and his rephlex label, disco vet black devil disco club has enjoyed a resurgence in. Electronic, techno, electro, house, experimental, grime, dubstep, hip hop, alternative, indie, and many more. Black devil disco club music, videos, stats, and photos. This twitter in one homenage to black devil disco club.
Songwriting credits on the ep named junior claristidge and joachim sherylee, aliases for bernard fevre and jacky giordano, respectively. Black devil disco club lucifer is a flower boomkat. Black devil disco club listen on deezer music streaming. The second part of the disc is dedicated to remixes. Ak61,france 2015 reissue still in stickered shrinkwrap 0810397c. Black devil disco club is a groundbreaking 1978 ep of experimental electronic disco produced by legendary french library music composer bernard fevre. Disco club by black devil is a sinister electro disco artifact that was issued on vinyl in at least two countries italy out, france rca during the late 70s. Oct 24, 20 buy black moon white sun by black devil disco club on bleep. Buy black devil disco clubs album titled black devil disco club to enjoy in your home. Disco black devil disco club disco club 2015, file discogs explore. His kerrier district works another alias found vibert turning his hand to a decadent, moroderish electronic disco, partly inspired by the revival of the 1978 album by bernard fevres music project black devil disco club which received the reissue treatment on rephlex the same year. The french musician says thisll be the first time disco club has been reissued in its original, complete sequence. Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world. To many, its a vital lineage beacon to italo disco, having been released only one year after moroders from here to eternity.
That effort was supposedly recorded in 1978 and not reissued until 28. Stream tracks and playlists from black devil disco club on your desktop or mobile device. Disco club vinyl, lp, album, reissue, remastered album cover more images all versions edit release sell this item. So im a little bummed out now because i just listened to that gigi masin record on youtube and its amazing.
Far from a reissue though, the tracks here have been extended and reworked by the man himself which gives the already fascinating compositions a new lease on life. Jul 10, 2007 the mysterious black devil disco club stretches out their unlikely comeback by enlisting some remix help that brings the music up to date without robbing them of their retrofuturistic kitsch appeal. A voyage across french cosmic and electronic avantgarde 19701980 compilation, bernard told us poignantly that to be ahead of your. Initially a oneoff collaboration between french producer bernard fevre and alleged financier jackie giordano credited, respectively, as joachim sherylee and junior claristidge black devil released a sixtrack album of spooky electro disco entitled disco club. I pickedup the black devil disco club bernard fevre reissue already and its a fantastic record as well.
My current favorites are the klapto reissue with alden tyrell reeditsone of my favorites of the cloneviewlexx camp and the flexx vs. So ahead of its time that no one could believe it was made in 1977 released 1n 1978. Black devil, or black devil disco club, is an electronic disco music project by bernard fevre, a french musician who also released synthesizer compositions on library music albums under his own name and under the alias milpatte. Originally released in 1978, black devil s disco club is an extremely rare disco masterpiece, an epic journey into the deepest electronic disco. Disco club is a groundbreaking 1978 ep of experimental electronic disco produced by french library music composer bernard favre and producer jacky giordano. Black devil disco club announces more analogue grooves on. While that prior reissue featured an abridged tracklist, this latest. Black devil disco club lp 2015 anthology recordings. Jun 21, 2010 black devil frontman bernard fevre tackle six of his tracks from the archives following the recent, wildly successful, black devil disco club presents. Circus, then, represents an unequivocal step into the present for black devil disco club, if one that still makes a virtue of fevres relative anonymity this time by hiding him behind guest stars. For disco club 1978 i worked with a drummer making loops that were adjusted, to create the hypnotic groove that is so special. Today, i feel more like black devil disco club instead of bernard fevre, because fevre was born in 1946, and black devil in 1978. This is a very obscure release by one of the earliest of the euro disco artists who would later personify an entire genre.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Black devil disco club free listening on soundcloud. Vinyl reissue originally released on out records way back in 1978, black devils disco club is an extremely rare disco masterpiece, an epic journey into the deepest electronic disco. Rca records original fr press 1978 condition coverdisc. First special service force, a military unit during world war ii. The aphex twinbacked rephlex label notably reworked a handful of disco club tracks in 2004, however this is the first ever reissue of the ep in its complete. Black devil disco club black devildisco club is a groundbreaking 1978 ep of experimental electronic disco produced by french library music composer bernard favre and producer jacky giordano. Put the chain on black devil disco club mix posted 4 years ago 1 note. The black devil disco club ep is one of the most sought after obscure releases from 1970s disco with musicians like richard d. Apparently found at a car boot sale by rephlexs pp roy, the 12 was notable for its similarity to luke viberts productions, only it was made in 1978.
When we spoke to bernard in 20 following because musics cosmic machines. Jan 03, 2007 and a few years later, in 2004, the first and only black devil disco club ep was parceled out via a series of 12s by rephlex, leading some to wonder whether the whole thing was just an elaborate. The full name black devil disco club is used for bernard fevres releases after 2004. His first album black devil disco club is one of the most enigmatic electronic masterpieces ever made. The aphex twinbacked rephlex label notably reworked a handful of disco club tracks in 2004, however this is the first ever reissue of the ep in its complete, originally intended sequence. Black devil disco club is mysterious frenchman bernard fevre. Many thought it was a hoax and that the music was made by aphex twin or. Here is an excerpt from a write up by the milk factory which i think provides an excellent summation. Hugely influential to generations of electronic musicians and. After the success of the reissue, fevre started to produce music again, performing live and relaunching the black devil disco club project. Hugely influential to generations of electronic musicians and an impossibly rare piece, this is the first ever reissue in its original, complete sequence. Bernard fevre may have been largely inactive in the quartercentury between the littleheard initial release of his 1978 black devil opus disco club and its 2004 rerelease and attendant critical plaudits, but hes certainly been making up for lost time since then. For decades black devil disco club has been one of dance musics most enigmashrouded acts the zorro of the discotheque.
The actual artist name and album title are ambiguous. Black devil disco club, black moon white sun, black moon white sun, magnetic circus, magnetic circus dubs and reworks, singles. Black devil disco club is just one of several chronically neglected works by bernard fevre now getting the full reissue treatment. The record was discovered by rephlexs own pp roy for 20 pence at a car boot sale, and quickly found favour with friends richard d. Soundcloud h friend by black devil disco club published on 20141208t01. Stream h friend by black devil disco club from desktop or your mobile device.
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