BjörkVespertine

Label:

One Little Indian – TPLP101CDL

Format:

CD , Album, Limited Edition , Gatefold

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Ambient

Tracklist

1 Hidden Place
Arranged By [Choir]Vince Mendoza
Bass [Bassline]Björk
Engineer [Protools Recording]Jake Davies
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Orchestrated ByVince Mendoza
Programmed ByMatthew Herbert
Written-By, ProducerBjörk
5:29
2 Cocoon
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Written-By, Programmed By, ProducerThomas Knak
4:28
3 It's Not Up To You
Arranged By [Choir]Vince Mendoza
Arranged By [Harp]Zeena Parkins
Arranged By [String Arrangement], Orchestrated ByVince Mendoza
Clavichord, Arranged By [Clavichord]Guy Sigsworth
Engineer [Protools Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
HarpZeena Parkins
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Programmed By [Beat Programming]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Written-By, ProducerBjörk
5:09
4 Undo
Arranged By [Choir]Björk
Arranged By [String Arrangement], Orchestrated ByVince Mendoza
Edited By [Vocal Editing]Björk
Engineer [Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Harp, Arranged By [Harp]Zeena Parkins
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
ProducerBjörk
Programmed ByThomas Knak
Technician [Protools]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Written-ByThomas Knak
5:38
5 Pagan Poetry
Adapted By [Adaptation To Music Box]Jack Perron
Arranged By [Harp]Zeena Parkins
Arranged By [Music Box]Björk
Bass [Bassline]Björk
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Producer [Additional Production]Marius de Vries
Programmed ByMarius de Vries
Written-By, ProducerBjörk
5:15
6 Frosti
Adapted By [Adaptation To Music Box]Jack Perron
Arranged By [Music Box]Björk
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Written-By, ProducerBjörk
1:41
7 Aurora
Adapted By [Adaptation To Music Box]Jack Perron
Arranged By [Harp]Björk
Arranged By [Music Box]Björk
Bass [Bassline]Björk
Engineer [Protools Recording]Jake Davies
HarpZeena Parkins
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Programmed By [Additional Programming]Marius de Vries
Programmed By [Beat Programming]Matmos
Written-By, ProducerBjörk
4:40
8 An Echo, A Stain
Arranged By [Choir]Vince Mendoza
Arranged By [String Arrangement], Orchestrated ByVince Mendoza
Celesta [Celeste]Guy Sigsworth
Engineer [Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Harp, Arranged By [Harp]Zeena Parkins
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
ProducerBjörk
Programmed By [Beat Programming]Matmos
Written-ByGuy Sigsworth
4:04
9 Sun In My Mouth
Arranged By [String Arrangement], Orchestrated ByVince Mendoza
Bass [Bassline]Björk
Celesta [Celeste], Arranged By [Celeste]Guy Sigsworth
Engineer [Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Harp, Arranged By [Harp]Zeena Parkins
Lyrics By [Lyrics From >Impressions< By]E.E. Cummings*
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
ProducerBjörk
Programmed By [Beat Programming]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Written-ByGuy Sigsworth
2:40
10 Heirloom
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Programmed ByMartin Console
Recorded By [Vocals]Jake Davies
Written-By, ProducerMartin Console
5:12
11 Harm Of Will
Arranged By [Choir]Vince Mendoza
Arranged By [String Arrangement]Björk
Celesta [Celeste], Arranged By [Celeste]Guy Sigsworth
Edited By [Vocal Editing]Björk
Engineer [Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Orchestrated ByVince Mendoza
ProducerBjörk
Written-ByHarmony Korine
4:37
12 Unison
Arranged By [Choir]Guy Sigsworth
Arranged By [Harp]Zeena Parkins
Arranged By [String Arrangement], Orchestrated ByVince Mendoza
Engineer [Protools Recording]Valgeir Sigurdsson*
HarpZeena Parkins
Mixed ByMark <Spike> Stent*
Programmed ByValgeir Sigurdsson*
Written-By, ProducerBjörk
6:46

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Björk Overseas Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Björk Overseas Ltd.
  • Licensed ToOne Little Indian Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗One Little Indian Ltd.
  • Copyright ©One Little Indian Ltd.
  • Published ByUniversal Music Publishing
  • Published ByCopyright Control
  • Published ByFlirt 99
  • Recorded AtEl Cortijo Studio
  • Recorded AtThe Magic Shop
  • Recorded AtMaster Sound Astoria
  • Recorded AtAvatar Studios
  • Recorded AtSear Sound
  • Recorded AtThule Studios
  • Recorded AtGreenhouse Studios Iceland
  • Recorded AtQuad Recording Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Looking Glass Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Loft on Lafayette Street
  • Recorded AtOlympic Studios
  • Recorded AtBygosh Music Recording Studios
  • Recorded AtAir Lyndhurst Hall
  • Made ByUniversal M & L, UK

Credits

  • Arranged By [Arrangement Of Transfer To Music Box By]Jack Perron
  • Contractor [Choir Fixed By]Jenny O'Grady
  • Contractor [Orchestral Sessions Fixed By]Isobel Griffiths
  • Coordinator [Olympic Studio Sessions Co-ordinated By]Siobhan Paine
  • Coordinator [Orchestra And Choir Sessions Co-ordinated By]Stuart Green
  • Costume Designer [Swan Dress Designed By]Marjan Pejoski
  • Engineer [2nd Assistant, Sear Sound]Adrian Dawson
  • Engineer [Assistant, Astoria]Damon Idins*
  • Engineer [Assistant, Avatar]Rory*
  • Engineer [Assistant, Magic Shop]Juan Garcia
  • Engineer [Assistant, Olympic Studio Sessions]Matt Fields
  • Engineer [Assistant, Quad Studios]Ricardo Gary Walker
  • Engineer [Assistant, Sear Sound]Aarron Franz*
  • Engineer [Music Box Recording, With Help From]Bobby Gosh
  • Engineer [Music Box Recording]Erik Gosh
  • Engineer [Protools Engineering On Mix, Olympic Studio Sessions]Jan <Stan> Kybert*
  • Engineer [Strings And Choir]Geoff Foster
  • Orchestrated By [Strings], Orchestrated By [Choir]Vince Mendoza
  • SleeveM/M <Paris>*

Notes

Released in oversized hardback gatefold sleeve, with lyric sheet. Copies come with round sticker on the front sleeve.

Thomas Knak appears courtesy of Hobby Industries.
Matthew Herbert appears courtesy of Magic and Accident.
Matmos appear courtesy of Matador Records.
Console is part of Payola.

Sun In My Mouth: The lines from
< I will wade out till my thighs are steeped in burning flowers >
© 1925, 1953 © 1991 by the trustees for the E.E. Cummings Trust,
© 1976 by George James Firmage,
from: Complete Poems: 1940-1962 by E.E. Cummings,
Edited by George J. Firmage.

Unison: Contains a sample from Aero Deck, a track on the >Oval on Thrill Jockey Records. Thanks to Markus & Bettina.

All songs published by Universal Music, except:
Harm Of Will: Harmony Korine, Copyright Control.
Undo, Cocoon: Thomas Knak, Copyright Control.
Heirloom: Martin Console, published by Flirt 99 Music Publishing.
Harm Of Will, An Echo A Stain: Guy Sigsworth, published by Universal Music.

Music Boxes supplied by James Sault and Porter Music Boxes.
Music box recorded at Bygosh Music Recording Studios.

Strings and Choir recorded at Air Lyndhurst Studios.
Choir fixed at Metro Voices.

Pro Tools back-up and assistance from Digi Design.
Thank you to Sue Naramore.

℗ 2001 Björk Overseas Ltd/One Little Indian Ltd.
© 2001 Björk Overseas Ltd/One Little Indian Ltd.

Made in the EC.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Scanned): 5016958046125
  • Barcode (Text): 5 016958 046125
  • Matrix / Runout: TPLP101CDL 01 6
  • Matrix / Runout (Mould data, Inner centre ring ): MADE IN THE UK BY UNIVERSAL M&L
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L136
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 04B1
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 04C2

Other Versions (5 of 132)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Vespertine (CD, Album, Stereo) Elektra 62653-2, 62653-2F US 2001
Vespertine (CD, Album) Polydor 589000-2 Europe 2001
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Vespertine (2×LP, Album) Polydor 589 000-1 Europe 2001
Vespertine (2×LP, Album, 180g) One Little Indian TPLP101 UK 2001
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Vespertine (CD, Album, Promo, Gold Stamped) Elektra 62653-2F, 62653-2 US 2001

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Reviews

  • where_is_the_line's avatar
    the unusual use of hosehold objects is so unique however it works perfectly. she wholeheartedly encapsulates what makes an album fun. the execution of every tiny detail is unmistakably björk.
    • maxal's avatar
      maxal
      I like this edition of Vespertine for its slightly bigger, gatefold, cardboard sleeve. It's nice to have a change from the hard plastic cases!

      All Is Full of Love from the last album, Homogenic, is a hint of where Vespertine goes - a classic Bjork Album (as are all Bjork Albums).
      • dubecosse's avatar
        dubecosse
        This is Bjorks most recent album release and it's more beautiful than ever. Perhaps not as accessible as the last albums for the average electronic music fan, but the harmonically strained melodies and syncopated rhythms offer a very ethereal and sensual soundsdscape. In my opinion, however,Bjork cant do anything wrong!!

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