Bruce Haack

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Okay, I don't know what 'Disco' saw, but what I just watched was a lovingly indepth tribute to Bruce Haack offering me insight to the man, his music and philosophy. It contained generous amounts of source footage, photos, interviews, and context, with cool cameos from Mister Rogers, Esther Nelson, and Mouse on Mars. Sure, it had problems; the music was too low in the overall mix, the visuals were dizzying at times, and most contemporary artists interviewed did in fact come off as dipshits. But I think fans of Bruce will definitely get into it, so watch, listen, and enjoy!

Bobby Peru (Bobby Peru), Monday, 18 April 2005 16:56 (8 years ago) Permalink

The tribute LP that the DVD promotes is allegedly due for release in August. I say allegedly as IIRC it's been "forthcoming" since late 1999! A lot of the contributions to the record, e.g. Beck, Stereolab, were recorded back then.

Details, including who's contributed what so far, here:
http://www.dimensionmix.com/home.html

Jeff W (zebedee), Tuesday, 19 April 2005 14:53 (8 years ago) Permalink

10 months pass...
Bruce would crush your pretentious souless ass.

Disco Nihilist is a stupid name who nobody will ever know of give two shits about.

Bruce Haack, Friday, 3 March 2006 20:07 (7 years ago) Permalink

aren't you dead or something?

I think you have a chip on your shoulder because Mort Garson's Satanic analogue jamz are way sweeter...

Disco Nihilist (mjt), Friday, 3 March 2006 23:14 (7 years ago) Permalink

or something disco dork... haackula swallows garson's commercial black mass hole and shits it out into the future

Bruce Haack, Wednesday, 15 March 2006 23:56 (7 years ago) Permalink

that reminds me of the mario cartoon when Bowser called mario a "linguini lickin' loser" or when Rita called the Power Rangers "power dorks."

_____, Thursday, 16 March 2006 00:47 (7 years ago) Permalink

1 year passes...

A-hem. And, indeed, vow. I made tonight my first ever acquaintance with teh wonderfullness which is Bruce Haack's music. The Electronic Record For Children and Electric Lucifer, namely. Mm, and Hush Little Robot is still awaiting.

t**t, Wednesday, 29 August 2007 19:12 (5 years ago) Permalink

10 months pass...

fyi, this kind of slipped by me, but Haackula was released in June

Bruce haack's 'haackula' is the record you've dreamt of and the stuff of nightmares. Deemed to be too dark and too offensive for release when it was recorded in 1978, it has languished unheard in the vault ever since. With it's premiere release here it will soon be revered as a lost classic of outsider electronica. Haack's anger with a society he sees as too straight and too claustrophobic is palpable as he hisses and cusses his way over astoundingly elastic electro backings. Already respected as one of the pioneers of twentieth century electronic music, haackula strikes out on this disc into dark, yet playful territory where few have gone before. Imagine a very, very bummed out kraftwerk scowling as they play childlike melodies and sing under their breath of fear and abandonment. One listen to haackula's "blow job" is sure to change the way you view electronic music forever. As well as the full haackula album for the first time this release also features haack's extraordinary 1982 collaboration with russell simmons (def jam/public enemy/beastie boys) 'party machine' and the incredible 32 minute (!) 1979 soundscape composition 'icarus'. All tracks make their first official release here and are lovingly remastered from the original tapes. Often bootleged, (incomplete with an incorrect track-list and much inferior sound quality may we add!) The dark jewel that is haackula now sees the light of day in this deluxe premiere edition. Strap in, and let haackula sink its teeth into you!

I haven't bought it yet, but I will

uh oh I'm having a fantasy, Monday, 28 July 2008 23:48 (4 years ago) Permalink

outsider electronica :/

uh oh I'm having a fantasy, Monday, 28 July 2008 23:49 (4 years ago) Permalink

that reminds me of the mario cartoon when Bowser called mario a "linguini lickin' loser" or when Rita called the Power Rangers "power dorks."

-- _____, Wednesday, March 15, 2006 4:47 PM (2 years ago) Bookmark Link

uh oh I'm having a fantasy, Monday, 28 July 2008 23:51 (4 years ago) Permalink

omg I did not know about Haackula

Curt1s Stephens, Tuesday, 29 July 2008 02:23 (4 years ago) Permalink

"Child Psychologist" is just as terrifying and weird and awesome as anything Throbbing Gristle ever did

Curt1s Stephens, Tuesday, 29 July 2008 02:37 (4 years ago) Permalink

oh man I got haackula and Blow Job is the funniest shit I've heard in a while. The sound on the whole album is pretty great, but that one track is just so smooth its ridiculous. I don't know why, but whenever I listen to haack I'm reminded of Gary Wilson, both dudes creep me out in the same way maybe.

uh oh I'm having a fantasy, Monday, 4 August 2008 23:57 (4 years ago) Permalink

2 months pass...

haack was gay? the liner notes to electric lucifer reference two "partners" (ted pandel and chris kachulis) but it's unclear whether that was a working relationship or a romantic one.

moonship journey to baja, Wednesday, 15 October 2008 18:31 (4 years ago) Permalink

indeed.

I want to edit my profile. (Display Name), Wednesday, 15 October 2008 18:36 (4 years ago) Permalink

cool app (uh oh I'm having a fantasy), Wednesday, 15 October 2008 19:04 (4 years ago) Permalink

fucking hell, i didn't know this was out. how did I miss this thread? awe-fucking-some.

easy, lionel (grimly fiendish), Wednesday, 15 October 2008 21:11 (4 years ago) Permalink

Ha! Was listening to "The Electric Lucifer" last night, awe-fucking-some indeed!

Ich Ber ein Binliner (Tom D.), Thursday, 16 October 2008 09:36 (4 years ago) Permalink

9 months pass...

the men who wear their heads in long braids

bamcquern, Monday, 10 August 2009 01:39 (3 years ago) Permalink

and all became quiet in the sand dunes
pass the peace pipe to a friend
. . .
(never let it down)

bamcquern, Monday, 10 August 2009 01:42 (3 years ago) Permalink

1 year passes...

"Child Psychologist" is just as terrifying and weird and awesome as anything Throbbing Gristle ever did

― Curt1s Stephens, Monday, July 28, 2008 7:37 PM (2 years ago)

i need to hear this.

Electronic Record for Children is so good

sarahel, Monday, 7 March 2011 20:16 (2 years ago) Permalink

for a weird reason the silkworm section reminds me a bit of a cocorosie song

sarahel, Monday, 7 March 2011 20:20 (2 years ago) Permalink

1 year passes...

Discover the guy's old synth work through a thread in a Norwegian Facebook group. Incredible to think that he was actually <i>pre</i> Moog!

The GeirBot (Geir Hongro), Friday, 20 April 2012 00:59 (1 year ago) Permalink

3 weeks pass...

dunno how this is gonna be hopefully it's as good as the free design remix album

http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2012/05/bruce-haack-remixes-lp-by-stones-throw

puff puff post (uh oh I'm having a fantasy), Monday, 14 May 2012 23:38 (1 year ago) Permalink


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