Strange things happen. And the strangest thing that’s happened to us in a long time is Current 93‘s FACT mix. Yes, that’s right, FACT mix 253 is by David Tibet, founder and sole constant member of hallucinatory rock institution C93.
Current 93′s FACT mix is as characterful, considered and darkly humorous a selection as we’d expect from Tibet. We can say outright that it’s the first and probably last FACT mix that will include an Andrew Lloyd-Webber composition, not to mention Kiss and Judas Priest. But in the main this selection seems to be a celebration of singular and daring vocalists – from Blind Willie Johnson to Karen Dalton, Shirley Collins to Gil Scott-Heron. Further analysis or explanation seems pointless – we suggest that you simply download and give it a listen. The mix, like Current 93′s career since 1986, is about the direct and transformative power of song, and the playful but passionate, ongoing search for what Tibet calls (after Arthur Machen) “the inmost light”.
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Tracklist:
Afternoon Delight – Current 93’s Apocalyptic Hallucinatory Vision of the Starlight Vocal Band’s Masterpiece of the Same Name
Diamonds and Rust – Judas Priest
Missa de Nativate J.C.: Cantio ad Laudemus Cantoris – Schola Hungarica
Inside the Keeper’s Pantry – Bill Fay
Aghni Partene Despina (Hymne à la Mère de Dieu) – Divna & Le Chœur Melodi
All for You – Eupheme Cooper
Summertime Blues – Blue Cheer
Brand New Cadillac – Vince Taylor
Stand Naked Clown – Paris Sisters
Meus Lindos Olhos – Mafalda Arnauth
Love Gun – Kiss
Pilate’s Dream – Andrew Lloyd Webber (from Jesus Christ Superstar)
I’m Gonna Run to the City of Refuge – Blind Willie Johnson
Katie Cruel – Karen Dalton
Nobody Knows My Name – Rickie Lee Jones
I Will Always Love You – Dolly Parton
Gold Nuggets – Pavlov’s Dog
Thinking of You – Edgar Broughton Band
I’m New Here – Gil Scott Heron
Lavender – Marillion
Hell Raiser – Sweet
A Blacksmith Courted Me – Shirley Collins
Don’t Believe a Word – Octavia Sperati
The Bible – D.R. Hooker
exactly what i expected. love it
<3
Fantastic mix
Cover of Katie Cruel worth checkin out. http://thejohnknoxsexclub.bandcamp.com/track/katie-cruel
great band