Name: Unusual Sounds - The Hidden History of Library Music
Brand: Various

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ARC0632

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-11-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

184923606324

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

Artist

Various

Genre GB

Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

Label GB

Anthology Recordings

Anthology Recordings is an all digital reissue label that aims to provide a wide range of rare and out-of-print music from various eras, genres, and cultures. The label's website was initially launched on October 5th, 2006, but temporarily went offline in 2011. However, it made a comeback in 2014 as the reissue arm of the Mexican Summer label group. In addition to their musical endeavors, Anthology Recordings expanded into publishing books with the introduction of Anthology Editions in 2016.
With a focus on preserving and sharing obscure and hard-to-find music, *Anthology Recordings* offers music enthusiasts an online platform to explore diverse sounds from different parts of the world. Whether you're searching for forgotten gems or seeking to expand your musical horizons beyond mainstream offerings, this label provides a curated collection that spans across time periods and genres.
The relaunch of *Anthology Recordings* under the Mexican Summer label group has allowed them to continue their mission of making rare music accessible to fans worldwide. Their dedication to unearthing hidden treasures ensures that these valuable recordings are not lost or forgotten over time. Additionally, by venturing into book publishing through *Anthology Editions*, they have created another avenue for artists and fans alike to engage with their favorite musicians on a deeper level.

Unusual Sounds encapsulates the niche and fascinating subculture of library music. Genres were spliced, conventions dispensed with, and oftentimes hybrid music of astonishing complexity was produced. Elements of rock, jazz, soul, even twentieth-century avant-garde composition were all utilized, and no stone was left unturned in the 20 track compilation. As a result, some of the best library music defies all categorization, reflecting the individualistic quirks and artistry of the various musicians who made it. It features tracks from Keith Mansfield, John Cameron, Stringtronics, Klaus Weiss, Peter Platzer, Joel Vandroogenbroeck and Walt Rockman etc.

Unusual Sounds - The Hidden History of Library Music

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