Name: Un Reve Sans Consequence Speciale
Brand: Heldon

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Catalogue number

FFL 034LP

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-01-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Forced Exposure

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

3491570056127

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

Artist

Heldon

Genre US

Krautrock

Label US

SOUFFLE CONTINU RECORDS (FRANCE)

Heldon is a progressive/space rock band from Paris, Île-de-France, France. Formed in 1974, the band was led by Richard Pinhas. With their unique blend of genres, Heldon has established themselves as pioneers in the music industry.

Inspired by bands like Zao, Dün, and Amon Düül II, Heldon's sound is characterized by its experimental nature and captivating melodies. Their music pushes boundaries and takes listeners on a cosmic journey through space and time.

With influences ranging from Magma to Art Bears, Heldon has created a distinct sound that captivates audiences worldwide. Their innovative approach to music has earned them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim throughout their career.

Souffle Continu Records present a reissue of Heldon's Un Rêve Sans Conséquence Spéciale, originally released on Cobra in 1976. In Heldon, nobody particularly likes liner notes. However, although the group's albums have none, they abound, from the very beginning, with clues and often cryptic references. The name of the group, obviously, comes from a science fiction novel by Norman Spinrad, but perhaps it is less well known that the title of the album Un Rêve Sans Conséquence Spéciale is taken from a pirate recording of King Crimson made in 1974, an elegant way to state the possible lineage between guitarist (and synthesizer player) Richard Pinhas and Robert Fripp, his peer in the British band. Likewise, Richard Pinhas values the philosophers Lyotard, Nietzsche, and Deleuze, and the cover of Un Rêve Sans Conséquence Spéciale quotes theology specialist Pierre Klossowski, according to whom all creators owe it themselves to provoke a "state of insecurity straying from the oppressive regime of mediocrity". Having been a precursor of the home studio, Richard Pinhas came to the Davout studios to record the fifth Heldon album Un Rêve Sans Conséquence Spéciale. He had a special space reserved for him, where there was a Moog 3 which had belonged to Paul McCartney. Intense, violent, bitter, abrasive, uncompromising: the first on-site recording is in keeping with the four predecessors, prefiguring both industrial- and post-rock, showing once again that the early references to "guerrilla electronics" (and to William S. Burroughs) were not in vain. The newcomers to this universe, bassist Didier Batard (Coeur Magique, Triptyque), on one track, and drummer François Auger (heard on the fifth album by Gérard Manset) finally transform Heldon into a fiery power trio for the inspired "MVC II". Without forgetting that the faithful Patrick Gauthier is also on board, as is Jannick Top (Magma), each on one track. Listening to the result it is easy to understand why Merzbow, Wolf Eyes, and Oren Ambarchi, in the 2000s wanted to record with Richard Pinhas. It must also be noted that the often-made comparison between Heldon/Richard Pinhas and King Crimson/Robert Fripp, while still pertinent, if insufficient, as Un Rêve Sans Conséquence Spéciale breaks much new ground beyond those horizons. High quality mastering from Richard Pinhas's original masters; Licensed from Richard Pinhas. Obi strip; matte printing. Clear purple vinyl; Edition of 700.

Un Reve Sans Consequence Speciale

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