Bardo for Pablo
VINYL, 12", COMPILATION - Released in June 2018 -
STROOM 〰
VINYL, 12", COMPILATION - Released in June 2018 -
STROOM 〰
‘Bardo for Pablo’ is the second of the three new vinyl releases from Pablo’s Eye on the heritage label STROOM 〰. The music was selected by Ziggy Devriendt (aka Nosedrip) the founder of the label. After ‘Spring Break’ Ziggy wanted this time to focus on the more tribal /dance floor side of Pablo’s Eye.
‘Bardo’ is the state of existence intermediate
between two lives on earth. It is an intermediate, transitional, or liminal
state between death and rebirth.
between two lives on earth. It is an intermediate, transitional, or liminal
state between death and rebirth.
‘Bardo for Pablo’ is named after a poem of Richard Skinner that features in 'The Malvern Aviator' (Smokestack, 2018).
Nana Esi designed the cover. As for 'Spring Break' Nana's artwork is very powerful and enigmatic notably through her choice of a photo by Tiny Geeroms on the front cover. On the back cover Nana reprinted Richard's poem and visually translated 'Bardo for Pablo' into a new form. Words are floating, drifting up and down or sideways taking you slowly to their own choreography. Pablo’s Eye thank Nana for extraordinary design.
'Every track here is so mesmerizing that it makes one wonder just how the collective went largely overlooked over the decades'
'Bardo for Pablo' received a glowing review on Pitchfork – and the coveted banner of 'Best New Reissue.' You can read Pitchwork's full review here.
'Bardo for Pablo' received a glowing review on Pitchfork – and the coveted banner of 'Best New Reissue.' You can read Pitchwork's full review here.
Music composed by Pablo’s Eye. Performed by Axel Libeert, Dirk Wachtelaer and Thierry Royo. Mixed and produced by Axel Libeert & Erwin Autrique. Photo by Tiny Geeroms, Artwork, Graphic Design by Nana Esi. Mastering by Uwe Teichert.
Selection by Ziggy Devriendt from previously unreleased music from 1997 and from following albums:
- ‘You have a yearning for perfection’ - Extreme XEP 031 - (1995)
- ‘Prepare for the others to follow’ - Swim~ CDSWM11 - (1996)
Trailer by Pablo's Eye
How can we make our days simpler?
Expect nothing. Prepare for the others to follow.
What should we aim for?
People don’t change, they only stand more nakedly revealed.
So we’re going backwards?
Yes, you become the person you should always have been.
What worries you most?
That now, in your days, suffering has come to take the place of prophets.
Where do the prophets go wrong?
Those who have ‘belief’ cling, but those who have faith let go.
How shall we know when it happens?
The elements coming together and all the channels clear.
Will I like what’s waiting for me in the room?
You are already beyond the gravity of your mind’s property.
Is it cold where you are?
You do not remember, but you were here once before.
If we take away all we know from who we are, what’s left?
Everything you give away.
Expect nothing. Prepare for the others to follow.
What should we aim for?
People don’t change, they only stand more nakedly revealed.
So we’re going backwards?
Yes, you become the person you should always have been.
What worries you most?
That now, in your days, suffering has come to take the place of prophets.
Where do the prophets go wrong?
Those who have ‘belief’ cling, but those who have faith let go.
How shall we know when it happens?
The elements coming together and all the channels clear.
Will I like what’s waiting for me in the room?
You are already beyond the gravity of your mind’s property.
Is it cold where you are?
You do not remember, but you were here once before.
If we take away all we know from who we are, what’s left?
Everything you give away.
Tracklist Bardo for Pablo - STROOM 〰 STR12-014 (June 2018)
A1 AMB 8 - 11’39”
A2 Cypher NY Mix - 6’12”
B1 Today - 4’20”
B2 My only guide is - 5’15”
B3 Self - abandonment - 4’14”
B4 I have no other compass - 2’47”
A1 AMB 8 - 11’39”
A2 Cypher NY Mix - 6’12”
B1 Today - 4’20”
B2 My only guide is - 5’15”
B3 Self - abandonment - 4’14”
B4 I have no other compass - 2’47”