Liverpool Reading

CLASSIFICATION

Swallow ID:
4567
Partner Institution:
University of British Columbia, Okanagan
Source Collection Label:
Warren Tallman fonds
Sub Series:
Warren Tallman fonds

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Title:
Liverpool Reading
Title Source:
Title taken from back of box
Title Note:
Reel box title: Liverpool Reading Side A title: n/a Side B title: n/a
Language:
English
Production Context:
Documentary recording
Genre:
Reading: Poetry
Identifiers:
[]

Rights

Rights:
Copyright Not Evaluated (CNE)

CREATORS

Name:
Tallman, Warren
Dates:
1921-1994
Role:
"Recordist"
Notes:
Warren Tallman dubs the recording on this mix tape. Tallman is also heard talking in the background occasionally.

Name:
Olson, Charles
Dates:
1910-1970
Role:
"Reader"
Notes:
Tape contains dubbed recording of Charles Olson reading his poetry.

Name:
Pound, Ezra
Dates:
1885-1972
Role:
"Reader"
Notes:
Tape contains dubbed recording of Ezra Pound Reading from the Cantos.

Name:
Davis, Miles
Dates:
1926-1991
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
Tape contains a dubbed recording of Miles Davis' "Blue in Green."

Name:
Dylan, Bob
Dates:
1941-
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
Tape contains a dubbed recording of Bob Dylan's "I Threw It All Away."

Name:
Joplin, Janis
Dates:
1943-1970
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
Tape consists of a dubbed recording of Janis Joplin's "Summertime" and "Piece of your Heart."

Name:
Donovan
Dates:
1946-
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
Tape consists of a dubbed recording of Donovan's "Catch the Wind."

Name:
The Doors
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
Tape consists of a dubbed recording of The Doors' "Break on Through (To the Other Side)" and "Light My Fire."

Name:
Bartók, Béla
Dates:
1881-1945
Role:
"Author"
Notes:
Tape consists of a dubbed recording of Béla Bartók's piece "Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta" played by an unknown orchestra.

CONTRIBUTORS



MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

Image:
Image
Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Reel to Reel
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/4 inch
Sound Quality:
Good
Physical Condition:
Excellent

DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION

Sample Rate:
96,000
Duration:
T01:32:00
Size:
1.52 GB
Bitrate:
24

Sample Rate:
96,000
Duration:
T00:52:28
Size:
869 MB
Bitrate:
24

Dates


LOCATION


CONTENT

Contents:
Side A, track 1-4 consists of a poetry reading by an unknown speaker, likely recorded in the class of Warren Tallman. Side A, track 3-2 consists of a mixtape of dubbed music and poetry readings. Track list consists of the following: Béla Bartók's "Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta", Ezra Pound reading Cantos I and IV, "I Threw It All Away" by Bob Dylan, "Blue In Green" by Miles Davis, "Summertime" and "Piece of My Heart" by Janis Joplin, "Catch the Wind" by Donovan, "Break on Through (To the Other Side)" and "Light My Fire" by the Doors, and Charles Olson reading "Maximus by Himself," "Variations Done for Gerald Van De Wiele," and "As the Dead Prey Upon Us." Warren Tallman can be heard talking occasionally while he is dubbing the music.

NOTES

Type:
General
Note:
Item ID: 2012.002.020
Type:
General
Note:
Digitization complete.

RELATED WORKS

Citation:
Pound, Ezra. "Cantos I."

Citation:
Pound, Ezra. "Cantos IV."

Citation:
Olson, Charles. "Maximus to Himself."

Citation:
Olson, Charles. "Variations Done for Gerald Van De Wiele."

Citation:
Olson, Charles. "As the Dead Prey Upon Us."