A Guide for Beginners: The Voice of Silver (Russian: «Пособие для начинающих: Глас Се́ребра», Posobie dlya nachinayuschih: Glas Sérebra) was one of two CD compilations released to mark Coil's first performance in Russia. It is a collection of their ambient music style works. The titles were devised by the Russian musician and Coil collaborator Ivan Pavlov.[1]
A Guide for Beginners: The Voice of Silver | ||||
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Released | September 2001 | |||
Genre | Experimental Dark ambient | |||
Length | 1:15:22 | |||
Label | Feelee | |||
Producer | Coil | |||
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Release history
editThe album was released an edition of 1,000 copies. This compilation, as well as its twin Пособие для кончающих: Волос Злата, were later released as the double CD The Golden Hare With A Voice Of Silver. The catalogue number for this release is FL 3182-2.
Song origins
edit- "Amethyst Deceivers" was originally released on the single Autumn Equinox: Amethyst Deceivers.
- "The Lost Rivers Of London" was previously released on Unnatural History III as "Lost Rivers Of London". The song was originally released on the compilation Succour - Terrascope Benefit Album. In 1996, the song was remade and released as "London's Lost Rivers" on the Black Light District album A Thousand Lights In A Darkened Room.
- "Are You Shivering?" was originally released on Musick To Play In The Dark Vol. 1.
- "Ostia (The Death Of Pasolini)" was originally released on Horse Rotorvator.
- "Where Are You?" was originally released on Musick To Play In The Dark Vol. 2.
- "At The Heart Of It All" was originally released on Scatology.
- This version of "A Cold Cell" is exclusive to this compilation. A similar version was released on the compilation The Wire Tapper 6 with a track timing of 6:24. The song was later reworked and released as "Cold Cell" on The Ape Of Naples.
- "Batwings (A Limnal Hymn)" is also an exclusive version, although a very similar version appears on Musick To Play In The Dark Vol. 2. The difference between the two is that the MTPID2 version is 11:32 long with music, while the shorter version that appears on this compilation, has an opening of a sound resembling a truck driving on a road.
- "Who'll Fall?" was originally released on Stolen & Contaminated Songs.
- "The Dreamer Is Still Asleep" originally appeared on Musick To Play In The Dark Vol. 1.
Track listing
edit- "Amethyst Deceivers" – 6:33
- "Lost Rivers of London" – 7:41
- "Are You Shivering?" – 9:38
- "Ostia (The Death of Pasolini)" – 6:21
- Where Are You?" – 7:51
- "At the Heart of It All" – 5:12
- "A Cold Cell" – 5:58
- "Batwings (A Limnal Hymn)" – 11:09
- "Who'll Fall?" – 5:15
- "The Dreamer Is Still Asleep" – 9:41
References
editExternal links
edit- A Guide for Beginners: A Silver Voice at Discogs (list of releases)
- A Guide for Beginners: A Silver Voice at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
- A Guide for Beginners: A Silver Voice at Brainwashed