The BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Burials In Several Earths

RELEASED: January 01, 2017
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Burials In Several Earths Part 1 9:39 2. Burials In Several Earths Part 2 9:22 3. Things Buried In Water Part 1 9:42 4. Things Buried In Water Part 2 9:46 5. Some Hope Of Land Part 1 9:42 6. Some Hope Of Land Part 2 9:29 7. Some Hope Of Land Part 3 (Room 13 Mix) 5:40 8. Not Come To Light 3:55 9. The Strangers’ House 9:43

Historical Archive

Burials In Several Earths is an experimental album by The BBC Radiophonic Workshop, released in 1984. The album showcases the innovative use of electronic sounds and tape manipulation, characteristic of the Workshop's pioneering work in sound design. It explores themes of death and existentialism through a rich tapestry of sonic textures, contributing to the legacy of avant-garde music in the UK.