Observing Systems
| Observing Systems | ||||
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| Released | 8 September 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 18–22 August 2002 | |||
| Studio | Uphon (Weilheim in Oberbayern) | |||
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| Length | 56:12 | |||
| Label | Morr | |||
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| Tied & Tickled Trio chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 8.3/10[1] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | 3/5[2] |
Observing Systems is the fourth studio album by German electronic and jazz band Tied & Tickled Trio. It was released on 8 September 2003 by Morr Music.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Long Tomorrow" | Micha Acher | 7:02 |
| 2. | "Radio Sun 1" | Andreas Gerth | 0:36 |
| 3. | "Revolution" |
| 4:13 |
| 4. | "Radio Sun 2" | Gerth | 1:39 |
| 5. | "Freakmachine" | Micha Acher | 6:32 |
| 6. | "Observing Systems" |
| 1:54 |
| 7. | "3.4.E" | Micha Acher | 6:18 |
| 8. | "Radio Jovian" |
| 3:28 |
| 9. | "Like Armstrong + Laika" | Gerth | 4:06 |
| 10. | "Bungalow" | Johannes Enders | 5:41 |
| 11. | "Radio Sun 3" | Gerth | 1:03 |
| 12. | "Memory Dub" |
| 2:42 |
| 13. | "Motorik" |
| 6:26 |
| 14. | "Ship Monk" | Markus Acher | 1:59 |
| 15. | "Henry + the Ghosts" | Micha Acher | 2:33 |
| Total length: | 56:12 | ||
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[4]
Tied & Tickled Trio
- Markus Acher – drums, percussion, sampler, turntables
- Micha Acher – electric bass, trumpet, piano, organ, conducting
- Johannes Enders – tenor saxophone, flute, piano
- Andreas Gerth – electronics, processing
- Ulrich Wangenheim – bass clarinet, flute
Additional musicians
- Roberto Di Gioia – piano, organ
- Leo Gmelch – tuba, bass trombone
- Gerhard Gschlößl – trombone
- Robert Klinger – double bass
- Carl Oesterhelt – percussion
- Saam Schlamminger – zarb
- Stefan Schreiber – tenor saxophone, clarinet
Production
- Markus Acher – production, mixing
- Andreas Gerth – production, mixing
- Michael Heilrath – mastering
- Martin Schulze – recording (assistant)
- Mario Thaler – production, mixing, recording
Design
- Jan Kruse – cover artwork
- Gerald von Foris – photography
References
- ^ a b c Tangari, Joe (20 August 2003). "Tied & Tickled Trio: Observing Systems". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ Amneziak. "Tied & Tickled Trio – Observing Systems". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Tied & Tickled Trio: Observing Systems". Morr Music. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ Observing Systems (liner notes). Tied & Tickled Trio. Morr Music. 2003. MM 039.
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External links
- Observing Systems at Discogs (list of releases)
