Music for a French Elevator and Other Short Format Oddities by The Books

by The Books

Music for a French Elevator and Other Short Format Oddities by The Books cover art
  • Type: EP
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Tomlab
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 14:54
  • Community rating: 2.8/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Originally commissioned by the French Ministry of Culture for use in a building's elevator, this EP is a masterclass in whimsical plunderphonics. The Books utilize meticulous sound collages and spoken word elements to craft an entirely unconventional, avant-garde sonic environment.

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Tracklist

  1. Fralit茅 (1:18)
  2. Egabert茅 (0:53)
  3. Liternit茅 (1:21)
  4. It's Musiiiiic! (0:28)
  5. The Joy Of Nature (0:47)
  6. Meditation Outtakes (1:03)
  7. A Long Villainous Sequence (0:35)
  8. Millions Of Millions (2:04)
  9. Of The Word God (1:03)
  10. Ghost Train Digest (2:38)
  11. You'll Never Be Alone (1:23)
  12. Three Day Night (1:01)
  13. Ah..., I See (0:20)

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