VVRSSNN
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VVRSSNN, released on K Records
in 2003, is the only full-length album made by musician Adam Forkner
under the band name VVRSSNN
. While it was promoted as Forkner's debut solo outing, the album features many collaborations with other artists.
Opening track Double Dragons features vocals by Dave Longstreth and synthesizers by Franz Prichard of Yume Bitsu
.
Bruised Blood feature vocals by Bobby Birdman
.
Come Out (K-Hole Version) features Jeremiah Green and Eric Judy of Modest Mouse
on drums and bass, as well as Phil Elverum (of The Microphones/Mount Eerie) on various horns, and Calvin Johnson on various sounds.
Blankets Made Of Snow is a remix of a song by Y.A.C.H.T. which appeared in its original form under a different name on Y.A.C.H.T.'s debut album Super Warren MVII in 2004.
The song Guilded Golden Ladies is an early version of a track that appears on the White Rainbow
album ZOME.
Track titles like Comeouttoshowdem, Bruise Blood, and Come Out all reference the early tape-phasing compositions Come Out (Reich)
by minimalist composer Steve Reich
.
Soon after the release of VVRSSNN, Forkner permanently changed the name of his solo project to White Rainbow
.
K Records
K Records is an independent record label in Olympia, Washington, co-founded, owned, and operated by Calvin Johnson, formerly of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, The Go Team, The Halo Benders and presently in the bands Dub Narcotic Sound System and The Hive Dwellers...
in 2003, is the only full-length album made by musician Adam Forkner
Adam Forkner
Adam Forkner is a musician from Portland, Oregon who, since 2003, has performed as White Rainbow.-as White Rainbow:*"Humidifier Plaza" digital, self-released via whiterainbowpizza.bandcamp.com 2011...
under the band name VVRSSNN
Adam Forkner
Adam Forkner is a musician from Portland, Oregon who, since 2003, has performed as White Rainbow.-as White Rainbow:*"Humidifier Plaza" digital, self-released via whiterainbowpizza.bandcamp.com 2011...
. While it was promoted as Forkner's debut solo outing, the album features many collaborations with other artists.
Opening track Double Dragons features vocals by Dave Longstreth and synthesizers by Franz Prichard of Yume Bitsu
Yume Bitsu
Yume Bitsu , was a psychedelic rock/space rock band from Portland, Oregon active between 1995 and 2002.Their debut Giant Surface Music Falling to Earth Like Jewels From the Sky was self-released in 1998 and was re-released by BaBaBing! Records in 1999...
.
Bruised Blood feature vocals by Bobby Birdman
Bobby Birdman
Bobby Birdman is musician Rob Kieswetter's stage name. Kieswetter is originally from Nevada City, California, and currently lives in Los Angeles, California. He has released albums on Hush Records, Not Not Fun, Fryk Beat, States Rights Records...
.
Come Out (K-Hole Version) features Jeremiah Green and Eric Judy of Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think...
on drums and bass, as well as Phil Elverum (of The Microphones/Mount Eerie) on various horns, and Calvin Johnson on various sounds.
Blankets Made Of Snow is a remix of a song by Y.A.C.H.T. which appeared in its original form under a different name on Y.A.C.H.T.'s debut album Super Warren MVII in 2004.
The song Guilded Golden Ladies is an early version of a track that appears on the White Rainbow
Adam Forkner
Adam Forkner is a musician from Portland, Oregon who, since 2003, has performed as White Rainbow.-as White Rainbow:*"Humidifier Plaza" digital, self-released via whiterainbowpizza.bandcamp.com 2011...
album ZOME.
Track titles like Comeouttoshowdem, Bruise Blood, and Come Out all reference the early tape-phasing compositions Come Out (Reich)
Come Out (Reich)
Come Out is a 1966 piece by American composer Steve Reich. He was asked to write this piece to be performed at a benefit for the retrial of the Harlem Six, six black youths arrested for committing a murder during the Harlem Riot of 1964 for which only one of the six was responsible...
by minimalist composer Steve Reich
Steve Reich
Stephen Michael "Steve" Reich is an American composer who together with La Monte Young, Terry Riley, and Philip Glass is a pioneering composer of minimal music...
.
Soon after the release of VVRSSNN, Forkner permanently changed the name of his solo project to White Rainbow
Adam Forkner
Adam Forkner is a musician from Portland, Oregon who, since 2003, has performed as White Rainbow.-as White Rainbow:*"Humidifier Plaza" digital, self-released via whiterainbowpizza.bandcamp.com 2011...
.
Track listing
- Double Dragons (Version DLO Version) - 3:12
- Comeouttoshowdem - 2:49
- Bruise Blood - 3:44
- I Want To Warm You (I Need To Warn You) - 1:48
- Come Out (K-Hole Version) - 7:08
- Invisible Wavez - 2:57
- Surface III (Hardcore Version) - 5:36
- Guilded Golden Ladies - 1:34
- Blankets Made Of Snow - 6:14
- Shield Of Invisibility - 2:23
- Whispers In The Waiting - 8:25