ABOUT THIS ITEM

Some people call him a genius, some a tortured artist and for others he was misunderstood; but for many his music is the ultimate tribute to his life that was cut short in 1992. Arthur Russell's work has been covered, sampled and used as inspiration but what really drove Electric Minds on this project was to continue his legacy and through modern interpretations bring examples of his work to a new generation. Here a collection of current underground disco, Balearic and house producers carefully pick out key elements of his songs whilst recording entirely new and up to date versions. Yam Who?, Faze Action, singer Mary Moore, NYC's Pocketknife, My Tiger My Timing, Andy Spence from New Young Pony Club, and Max Essa have worked hard to create entirely new instruments and vocals. Additional remixes come from Mark E, Ilija Rudman and Lil Tony. In addition Peter Gordon who worked with Arthur Russell on many of the original releases has collaborated with Yam Who & Faze Action; adding his musicianship to the newly created cover of "Go Bang". Further collaborations from Arthur's friends and musicians, Steven Hall and Joyce Kirby, also provide a new version of "Lucky Cloud" which is produced by NYC's Pocketknife.