Name: Virgins
Brand: Tim Hecker

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Bonus disc: No

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krank183

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2013-10-16

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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796441818327

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

Artist

Tim Hecker

Genre GB

Electronic

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Kranky

Kranky is an American record label based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1993 by Bruce Adams and Joel Leoschke, Kranky has been a prominent force in the music industry since its inception. With a focus on the alternative and experimental genres, Kranky has released numerous groundbreaking albums over the years.

Known for their unique sound and innovative approach to music production, *Kranky* has become synonymous with quality and creativity. The label's publishing credits typically go to Kranky, Ltd., further solidifying their reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

With a catalog spanning from the 1990s to the 2000s, *Kranky* has consistently showcased talented artists who push boundaries and challenge conventions. Their commitment to supporting independent musicians sets them apart from other labels, making them a go-to destination for fans of cutting-edge music.

Tim Hecker is an electronic musician and sound artist based in Los Angeles, United States and Montreal, Canada. He has gained international recognition for his unique recordings released under his own name. With a background in government work, Hecker's music showcases his innovative approach to electronic soundscapes.

Originally recording under the moniker Jetone, Tim Hecker has since established himself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. His atmospheric compositions blend elements of ambient, drone, and experimental genres to create immersive sonic experiences.

With a career spanning over two decades, Tim Hecker continues to push boundaries with his captivating soundscapes. His ability to manipulate and transform sounds into emotive narratives sets him apart as a visionary artist in the realm of electronic music.

'​Virgins' exchanges gristled distortion and cavernous sound in favour of a close, airy, more deﬁned palette. At times it points to the theological aspirations of early minimalist music. But it is not 'fake church music' for a secular age, rather something like an attempt at the sound of frankincense in slow-motion, or of a pulsing, ﬂickering ﬂuorescence in the grotto. 'Virgins' was recorded during three periods in 2012, mostly in Reykjavik, Montreal and Seattle, using ensembles in live performance. It is an offering of music into the void, a gift of digital ﬁller between distractions. Yet hopefully it also stands as a document of the enduring faith in the narcotic, enigmatic function of music as long-form expression.

Virgins

Music GB