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ReMelodiya Vol 1

by Laurent Fairon

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Laurent Fairon – ReMelodiya vol.1
Remix of Alexei Rybnikov's Juno & Avos opera, 1981, after the 2xLP published by Melodiya, USSR, 1982

ReMelodiya is a series of 40mn mixes focusing on a single Melodiya LP from the 1980s as the unique sound source for a thorough sonic transformation. Genres covered by the ReMelodiya remix series include electronic and contemporary music, opera for children and choral music. The title is derived from Melodiya, the well-known Russian, monopolistic state label prevalent in the 1980s.

ReMelodiya vol.1 is based on Alexei Rybnikov's visionary, electronic space opera titled Juno & Avos, with a libretto by Andrei Voznesensky. Most of the music on the disc is played on bespoke, self-built synthesizers and drum machines with typical Soviet sound of the 1980s, in addition to assorted percussion and strings. The vocal cast includes a variety of actors and singers, from deep Russian bass to heavenly female voices. In this redux and remix version, I tried to channel the highly epic dimension and provocative synth work of the original score.

Parts of the music of Juno & Avos was initially intended by Rybnikov for the all-electronic, futuristic film score of the legendary Soviet science fiction film Through the Thorns to the Stars (1981).

ReMelodiya vol.1 is dedicated to French comic book artist Mœbius.

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released July 31, 2017

Artwork by L.F. inspired by original LP cover.

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Laurent Fairon Nantes, France

French musician.

Former blogger at Continuo's Weblog and Continuo's Documents
(2007–16).

DJ mixes for:
NTS radio
Café OTO
LYL radio
Jet FM
(2008-2021)
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