"Astronomicon™" (2009 Remix)
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as•tro•nó•mi•con: n. 1. any device, instrument or machine used to chart, navigate, define or measure the known or “given” Universe {or} 2. the published collection of phenomenæ in the known or “given” Universe, i.e. “The Astronomicon” [astronomy (fr. L, astronomia) + icon (fr. LGr, “eikon”: symbol.]
{Also reference: "Hyginus. Poeticon Astronomicon. Venice, 1482. The Poeticon Astronomicon was one of the primary ancient literary sources on the constellations. In the Renaissance the work was usually attributed to the Roman historian C. Julius Hyginus, who lived in the first century B.C., but we now know it was probably composed by some other Hyginus at a later date. The order of the constellations follows that of the catalog in Ptolemy’s Almagest, so the work may date from the second century A.D. or later. The Poeticon was first published in this edition in 1482. It is speculated a large inspiration for the Poeticon was material from the original Astronomicon [undated].”}
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In 1997, the Carbisdale Corporation completed their processes to reveal to the world (nay, the Universe at large) their easy-to-carry and inexpensive paperback version of the mysterious "Astronomicon".
It became very clear to the Corporation that a marketing tool was needed to draw more attention to the book, to increase sales, and to increase awareness of the capabilities of the book. Therefore, Number 51 was contracted to compose a progressive-rock album that would chronical the contents. As mere written explanation became increasingly difficult to use in the description of it’s contents, the music would, in fact, paint a more vivid and illustrative picture, which would strengthen the realization that this book was full of more than any other in the history of civilization.
Disclaimer: "The Carbisdale Corporation has gone to great lengths to bring you this form of the original Astronomicon, and it has been published in hopes that millions can cherish and enjoy what the historic version revealed. Never has such a literary work been so mysterious and influential to the society of man and his civilization since the Holy Bible, thus defining its place in the history of today. This audio companion was designed to guide you through your experiences with the Astronomicon™.
The Carbisdale Corporation and its subsidiaries shall not be liable for fancied addiction to the book, nor for mishaps occurring from neglect or misuse of the book. No part of this book, audio companion, or both shall be reproduced through any medium, in whole or in part, under any circumstances unless authorized by the Carbisdale Corporation. Failure to comply is punishable by Federal law."
Number 51 (2001):
Gregory T Hoeft - Keyboards, Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Dwayne Bollmeyer - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Tom Demer - Electric Violin, Acoustic Violin & Viola
Brian Warthin - Bass Guitar
Rene Ozuna - Saxophones
the Additionals
Sammy Tork, Bert Truax - Brass • Kyla Black - Lead and Background Vocals
Melanie Demer - Acoustic Strings • Bill Pohl - Lead Electric Guitar
the Occasionals
Gregory T Hoeft, Jeff Hoeft - Percussion • Don Lewis, Gregory T Hoeft - Bass Guitar
With
John Herd, Michelle Mack - Spoken Word
Michelle Stoker - Newscast Anchorperson · Eric Jewell - Newscast Camera
David Jewell - Newscast Audio · Katie Russell - Newscast Teleprompt
Produced by Gregory T Hoeft and Dwayne Bollmeyer
Recorded at Echoes Midi Studio and Sound Production
Engineered by Gregory T Hoeft with Dwayne Bollmeyer
All tracks written by Gregory T Hoeft
String Arrangements by Gregory T Hoeft with Tom Demer
"Interlude: Big Yard" Written and Arranged by Dwayne Bollmeyer
All tracks © MCMXCII/MCMXCVII The Records Department (ASCAP)
Lyrics reproduced with permission
Art Direction and Design by the visualKOLLEKTIV
Number 51 uses Apple Macintosh™ Computers
The concepts presented herein are a work of fiction. Any similarities between these concepts and actual organizations and events are purely coincidental. The Carbisdale Corporation is not an actual corporation, and Number 51 was never contracted to work for this fictional organization. But it sure makes for an interesting album concept doesn’t it?
Copyright 1997-2001 The Records Department
All content on this site property of The Records Department, Number 51 and the Carbisdale Corporation.
"Songs To Welcome Disaster" (1990)
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Number 51 (1990):
Gregory T Hoeft: Synthesizers, Keyboards, Keyboard Programmes, MIDI Percussion and Drum Programmes, Effects, Rhythm Guitar and Vocals
Rene Ozuna: Saxophone
Sammy Tork: Mutes and Trumpets
James Atkinson: Rhythm and Talkbox Guitars
Brian Tracy: Lead Guitars on Soul Harvester
Marie King: Airport Announcement on Soul Harvester
Jeff Hoeft: Drumline Snare on The Visigoths
Cover Design by Gregory T Hoeft and Greg Smith
Perspective of the Old Testament Portal from the North Transept, Chartes Cathedral, Alfred Waterhouse (England, Liverpool, 1830)
Written and Produced by Gregory T Hoeft for Number 51 Productions
Recorded at Echoes Studio B between November 89 and February 90
Sent to Coventry text from "The Imp Of The Perverse" by Edgar Allen Poe (published July 1845 [¶8])
All songs Copyright 1990
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