Mimir (band)
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Mimir is a joint music project started by The Legendary Pink Dots
member Edward Ka-Spel
and the father of numerous other projects Christoph Heemann
. On Mimyriad they were joined by musician and producer Jim O'Rourke
, making them something of a left field supergroup. Having similar interests in musical experimentation, specifically in textural music, the two started recording in Heemann's studio. In 1991 their first, self-titled, album came out on the Flabbergast label. Two of the following albums the group members consider to be more successful in accomplishing the initial goal of making texture-based music. The first two Mirror albums have been reissued in remixed/reworked versions on the Streamline label in 2007.
The Legendary Pink Dots
The Legendary Pink Dots are an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in London in August 1980. Although far outside the mainstream , LPD have released more than 40 albums, have a devoted worldwide following, and tour frequently.-Overview:The Legendary Pink Dots formed in August 1980 in London...
member Edward Ka-Spel
Edward Ka-Spel
Edward Ka-Spel is an expatriate English singer, songwriter and musician residing in the Netherlands.-Biography:...
and the father of numerous other projects Christoph Heemann
Christoph Heemann
Christoph Heemann , is a German musician.Heemann has recorded under his own name, with the tape music group H.N.A.S., and with many collaborators in alternative rock, soundtrack production and visual arts....
. On Mimyriad they were joined by musician and producer Jim O'Rourke
Jim O'Rourke (musician)
Jim O'Rourke is an Irish-American musician and record producer. He was long associated with the Chicago experimental and improv scene...
, making them something of a left field supergroup. Having similar interests in musical experimentation, specifically in textural music, the two started recording in Heemann's studio. In 1991 their first, self-titled, album came out on the Flabbergast label. Two of the following albums the group members consider to be more successful in accomplishing the initial goal of making texture-based music. The first two Mirror albums have been reissued in remixed/reworked versions on the Streamline label in 2007.
Discography
- Mimir (2xLP/CD) (1991 Flabbergast)
- Mimyriad (CD/LP) (1993/1999 Streamline)
- Mimir - the untitled 3rd album (LP/CD) (2000/2002 Streamline/Drag City)
- Mimir (7" single) (2005 Brainwashed)
- Mimir (revised) (2007 Streamline/Drag City)
- Mimyriad (revised) (2007 Streamline/Drag City)
Members and Contributors
- Edward Ka-SpelEdward Ka-SpelEdward Ka-Spel is an expatriate English singer, songwriter and musician residing in the Netherlands.-Biography:...
- Christoph HeemannChristoph HeemannChristoph Heemann , is a German musician.Heemann has recorded under his own name, with the tape music group H.N.A.S., and with many collaborators in alternative rock, soundtrack production and visual arts....
- Andreas Martin
- Elke Pueker
- Jim O'RourkeJim O'Rourke (musician)Jim O'Rourke is an Irish-American musician and record producer. He was long associated with the Chicago experimental and improv scene...
- The Silverman
External links
- brainwashed.com/mimir - news, discography, biography, sounds, video