Song of the Day - August 30, 2005

Arthur Russell's "The Platform on the Ocean" immediately brought to mind Joy Division. His vocals are very reminiscent of Ian Curtis. The whole track is one of ominous foreboding. Arthur Russell was a cello innovator, and worked with the likes of Phillip Glass, Alice Coltrane, Allen Ginsberg, and John Cage, before making a name for himself in disco. He unfortunately passed away in 1992. "The Platform on the Ocean" bears no resemblance to a disco tune, however, it does show aspects of Russell's study of Indian music. Give it a try! Click here to listen.