Name: Delian Mode / Blue Veils
Brand: Delia Derbyshire

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SIL71458G

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Colour

Green

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve with Pull Out Poster.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

738572145880

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: Yes / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / green

Artist

Delia Derbyshire

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Silva Screen

Delia Derbyshire was a pioneering electronic music composer, born in Coventry, England on May 5th, 1937. She is best known for her groundbreaking work with the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, where she created an iconic electronic realization of Ron Grainer's theme music. Her contributions to the BBC Radiophonic Workshop further solidified her status as a trailblazer in the field.
Inspired by artists such as John Baker and Daphne Oram, Derbyshire pushed the boundaries of electronic music during her career. Her unique soundscapes and experimental compositions continue to influence musicians to this day. With a wide range of similar artists like Laurie Spiegel and Raymond Scott, fans of innovative electronic music will find delight in exploring Derbyshire's catalog.
Although Delia Derbyshire passed away on July 3rd, 2001 in Northampton, England, her legacy lives on through her extraordinary contributions to the world of electronic music.

Silva Screen is a London-based label specializing in movie soundtracks. As the main imprint of Silva Screen Records Ltd., they have established themselves as a leading force in the industry. With their extensive catalogue and commitment to quality, Silva Screen continues to provide music lovers with exceptional film scores.

With a focus on UK London-based productions, Silva Screen has become synonymous with excellence in the world of movie soundtracks. Their dedication to curating and releasing high-quality albums has earned them a reputation as an authoritative voice in the industry.

As one of the top labels for movie soundtracks, Silva Screen offers an impressive selection of releases from various genres and eras. Whether you're a fan of classic films or contemporary blockbusters, you can trust that Silva Screen will deliver exceptional music that enhances your cinematic experience.

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Delia Derbyshire's work at the BBC's Radiophonic Workshop in the 60's was recognised initially for her realisation of the now iconic Doctor Who Theme which was written for the show by Ron Grainer. More recently though, she has been celebrated for her own compositions and experiments at what was then the cutting edge of electronic music. Here on 7" vinyl for the first time are two of her pieces, one written for a TV documentary in 1967, Blue Veils and Golden Sands, in which she used her own voice and a handy green BBC lampshade: "I analysed the sound into all of its partials and frequencies, and took the 12 strongest, and reconstructed the sound on the workshop's famous 12 oscillators to give a whooshing sound. So the camels rode off into the sunset with my voice in their hooves and a green lampshade on their backs." On the A side is The Delian Mode, which was used as incidental music during The Sky At Night in 1969, finding critical acclaim in Gramophone Magazine's review of the album BBC Radiophonic Music (often known as The Pink Album), in September of the same year: "Structures, Pot au Feu and Tomorrow's World are about equally good, yet Blue Veils and Delian Mode are probably the finest music here. It may be no accident that the latter is reminiscent of the beginning of Xenakis's Orient Occident for Delia Derbyshire follows the analytical approach of the more sustained electronic compositions. If her best pieces seem the most imaginative here—and they are—it is because she more fully explores the implications of her material."

Delian Mode / Blue Veils

Music GB