Name: Iceland
Brand: Richard Pinhas

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BB393

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-02-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Shellshock

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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4015698449174

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

BB393LP

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4015698666496

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

Artist

Richard Pinhas

Genre GB

Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

Label GB

Bureau B

Bureau B is an independent record label, music publisher, and booking agency based in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 2005 by Gunther Buskies as a sister label to Tapete Records, Bureau B specializes in releasing a diverse range of electronic and avant-garde music. With a focus on reissues and new productions, the label has built an extensive catalogue that includes iconic albums from the Krautrock genre of the 1970s and early 1980s. They also release recordings by influential artists such as Die Wilde Jagd, Kreidler, Toulouse Low Trax, and more.

Known for their commitment to preserving classic electronic music, Bureau B has been rereleasing albums from renowned artists like Cluster, Faust, Moebius, Roedelius, Plank, Schickert Schnitzler Tietchens Tyndall. In addition to these reissues, they also release works by similar artists including Blenner Heldon Pinhas Rev or NDW Plan Pyrolator.

With their impressive catalogue and dedication to promoting innovative music across various genres within the electronic spectrum - from pop to avant-garde - Bureau B continues to be a prominent force in the global music industry. Their contributions have solidified them as an authoritative figure in the world of independent labels.

Richard Pinhas is a French composer, guitarist, and synthesist born in 1951. He is known for his contributions to electronic rock music as the founder of the band Heldon. With a background in philosophy, studying under Gilles Deleuze and Jean-François Lyotard, Pinhas brings a unique perspective to his musical creations.

Pinhas' music explores the boundaries of sound and technology, blending elements of rock and electronic music. His compositions are characterized by intricate guitar work and innovative use of synthesizers. As an artist who pushes boundaries, Pinhas has established himself as a pioneer in the genre.

In addition to his work with Heldon, Pinhas is also recognized as the owner of [l292014], a record label that showcases experimental and avant-garde artists. His influence can be heard in the works of similar artists such as Moebius, Ashra, Michael Rother, Conrad Schnitzler, Harmonia, Cluster, Tim Blake, Popol Vuh, Guru Guru, Amon Düül II, Klaus Schulze, Edgar Froese,
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Richard Pinhas' album Iceland was first released in 1979 and is his third solo work, also the first after the split from Heldon. This album seems like a long, inward-looking journey and is like a kind of counter-point to the expansive sci-fi worlds and the bombastic prog of Heldon; on Iceland you will find long, sublime tracks next to short, rougher sketches. Echo guitars, rhythm machines and the washed-out warmth of analog synthesizer sounds create a very peculiar, chilling atmosphere. Bureau B is grateful to make this Richard Pinhas album finally available again.

Iceland

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