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	Laurie Anderson
		Anderson had been engaged in various performance artworks while at college, and, remaining in New York, embarked on a new series of creations: a self-playing violin, a pillow which sang to the sleeper, music for dance groups, a musical book, a concerto for automobiles, and several short film and video works.
		Things were always coming to you Live From New York." She reached the city at the end of the 60s to study at Columbia University, graduating in 1972 with an MFA in sculpture, and an involvement in the so-called Downtown scene in SoHo, where she numbered Philip Glass among her associates.
		Having worked with a number of electronic musicians, and designed the tape-bow violin (an instrument with magnetic tape instead of a bow, and a playback head instead of strings), Laurie Anderson began to perform and record as a musician with her United States I-IV series of works.
	www.electronicmusic.com /datafiles/people/dossier/anderson.html (463 words)

	Laurie Anderson
		In 2001, Anderson released her first record for Nonesuch Records, entitled Life on a String, which was followed by Live in New York, recorded at Town Hall in New York City in September 2001, and released in May 2002.
		Laurie Anderson (composer, The Far Side of the Moon) is one of today's premier performance artists.
		Anderson toured the United States and Europe with a three-person band and has presented many solo works, her most recent being Happiness, which premiered in 2001 and toured internationally through spring 2003.
	www.amrep.org /people/laurie.html (617 words)

	New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock AM-AQ
		For the uninitiated, the live-set Live in New York and the compilation Talk Normal (drawing from all albums except Life on a String) offer a comprehensive retrospective on those twenty years of Laurie Anderson as a teller of tall tales, charter of American mythology and, yes, progressive musician (in the widest sense of the word).
		Laurie Anderson may not fit conveniently in with what is generally considered progressive rock, but then she does not fit conveniently in with most categories.
		This incarnation of Düül was formed by guitarist John Weinzerl and original bassist Dave Anderson in Wales circa 1980, and features Guy Evans of VDGG fame.
	www.gepr.net /am.html (617 words)

	New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock AM-AQ
		For the uninitiated, the live-set Live in New York and the compilation Talk Normal (drawing from all albums except Life on a String) offer a comprehensive retrospective on those twenty years of Laurie Anderson as a teller of tall tales, charter of American mythology and, yes, progressive musician (in the widest sense of the word).
		Let's hope the reunion lasts, because the new tracks are quite good, although very unlike what the band had done before: "Surrounded By The Bars" is a modern take-off on one of their early tunes from Wolf City, sounding very techno-influenced and hard edged, with Renate's voice sounding better than ever.
		The group broke up and then reformed again around 86, with some original members and a lot of new ones, including two vocalists: Elke Moehrle and also-bassist Wolfgang Vollmuth.
	www.gepr.net /am.html (617 words)

	New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock AM-AQ
		For the uninitiated, the live-set Live in New York and the compilation Talk Normal (drawing from all albums except Life on a String) offer a comprehensive retrospective on those twenty years of Laurie Anderson as a teller of tall tales, charter of American mythology and, yes, progressive musician (in the widest sense of the word).
		Let's hope the reunion lasts, because the new tracks are quite good, although very unlike what the band had done before: "Surrounded By The Bars" is a modern take-off on one of their early tunes from Wolf City, sounding very techno-influenced and hard edged, with Renate's voice sounding better than ever.
		Hybris is a new release on the Mellotronen label out of Sweden, whose name should give a decent insight into their focus.
	www.gepr.net /am.html (14538 words)

	New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock AM-AQ
		For the uninitiated, the live-set Live in New York and the compilation Talk Normal (drawing from all albums except Life on a String) offer a comprehensive retrospective on those twenty years of Laurie Anderson as a teller of tall tales, charter of American mythology and, yes, progressive musician (in the widest sense of the word).
		Hybris is a new release on the Mellotronen label out of Sweden, whose name should give a decent insight into their focus.
		However, since this is a nearly new crew, I'll give them the benefit of doubt and wait to see how their next album fares.
	www.gepr.net /am.html (14538 words)

	New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock AM-AQ
		For the uninitiated, the live-set Live in New York and the compilation Talk Normal (drawing from all albums except Life on a String) offer a comprehensive retrospective on those twenty years of Laurie Anderson as a teller of tall tales, charter of American mythology and, yes, progressive musician (in the widest sense of the word).
		Let's hope the reunion lasts, because the new tracks are quite good, although very unlike what the band had done before: "Surrounded By The Bars" is a modern take-off on one of their early tunes from Wolf City, sounding very techno-influenced and hard edged, with Renate's voice sounding better than ever.
		The group broke up and then reformed again around 86, with some original members and a lot of new ones, including two vocalists: Elke Moehrle and also-bassist Wolfgang Vollmuth.
	www.gepr.net /am.html (14339 words)

	New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock AM-AQ
		For the uninitiated, the live-set Live in New York and the compilation Talk Normal (drawing from all albums except Life on a String) offer a comprehensive retrospective on those twenty years of Laurie Anderson as a teller of tall tales, charter of American mythology and, yes, progressive musician (in the widest sense of the word).
		Let's hope the reunion lasts, because the new tracks are quite good, although very unlike what the band had done before: "Surrounded By The Bars" is a modern take-off on one of their early tunes from Wolf City, sounding very techno-influenced and hard edged, with Renate's voice sounding better than ever.
		The group broke up and then reformed again around 86, with some original members and a lot of new ones, including two vocalists: Elke Moehrle and also-bassist Wolfgang Vollmuth.
	www.gepr.net /am.html (14538 words)

	New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock AM-AQ
		For the uninitiated, the live-set Live in New York and the compilation Talk Normal (drawing from all albums except Life on a String) offer a comprehensive retrospective on those twenty years of Laurie Anderson as a teller of tall tales, charter of American mythology and, yes, progressive musician (in the widest sense of the word).
		Let's hope the reunion lasts, because the new tracks are quite good, although very unlike what the band had done before: "Surrounded By The Bars" is a modern take-off on one of their early tunes from Wolf City, sounding very techno-influenced and hard edged, with Renate's voice sounding better than ever.
		Hybris is a new release on the Mellotronen label out of Sweden, whose name should give a decent insight into their focus.
	www.gepr.net /am.html (14538 words)

	Laurie Anderson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This concert was released in early 2002 as the CD, Live in New York, which remains her most recent album release.
		Rumors emerged of a possible new album release in the fall of 2004, but this turned out to be false as Anderson seems too busy mounting a succession of themed shows, as well as composing a piece for Expo 2005 in Japan.
		Anderson, who rarely revisits older work (though themes and lyrics occasionally reappear) went on tour performing a selection of her best-known musical pieces in 2001.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Laurie_Anderson (607 words)

	WNYC - Music - New Sounds Live
		Her latest album, Live at town Hall, New York City, September 19-20, 2001, came out on Nonesuch Records in 2002.
		Plus, Laurie Anderson, certainly the most heralded multimedia artist of her generation, is an electrifying performer who has created works that combine a variety of media-music, video and story telling.
		See what Anderson is up to now at this New Sounds Live event.
	www.wnyc.org /music/articles/26847 (607 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Laurie Anderson's 'O Superman' - the Song - A874758
		The week after the attacks, she performed 'O Superman' at two shows in New York that were recorded for a live album, Laurie Anderson Live at Town Hall New York City September 19-20, 2001.
		David Bowie brought 'O Superman' to a new audience in 1997, when he included his version of the song in most of the live dates on his Earthling tour.
		She originally recorded 'O Superman' for a New York-based indie label, 110 Records.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/plain/A874758 (997 words)

	New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock AM-AQ
		For the uninitiated, the live-set Live in New York and the compilation Talk Normal (drawing from all albums except Life on a String) offer a comprehensive retrospective on those twenty years of Laurie Anderson as a teller of tall tales, charter of American mythology and, yes, progressive musician (in the widest sense of the word).
		Let's hope the reunion lasts, because the new tracks are quite good, although very unlike what the band had done before: "Surrounded By The Bars" is a modern take-off on one of their early tunes from Wolf City, sounding very techno-influenced and hard edged, with Renate's voice sounding better than ever.
		When she eventually re-emerged with a new album, the eighties were long over and her approach reflected the change.
	www.gepr.net /am.html (14339 words)

	MondaviStudents.org > Events > The End of Cinematics Supplemental Information
		This live film/jazz opera starred Elvis Costello and Blondie and played to sold-out houses at St. Ann’s in New York City and at London’s Festival Hall.
		In the midst of his second collaboration with Mikel Rouse, Sugg has also worked with numerous companies and individual artists, including The Wooster Group, Laurie Anderson, Richard Foreman, Lee Breuer.
		Robert Arthur Altman (Performer) marks his second collaboration with Mikel Rouse, the first being the successful premiere of Cameraworld at the University of Florida.
	www.mondaviarts.org /students/events/supplemental.cfm?supplemental_unique_id=190&event_id=126 (1953 words)

	pomegranate arts - LAURIE ANDERSON - artists
		Laurie Anderson's O Superman launched her recording career, rising to number two on the British pop charts and subsequently appearing on Big Science, the first of seven albums for Warner Bros., including Mister Heartbreak, United States Live, Strange Angels, Bright Red and the soundtrack to her feature film Home of the Brave.
		She wrote the entry about New York for the Encyclopedia Britannica, hosted the PBS special Art 21, and most recently, received the 2001 Tenco Prize for Songwriting in San Remo, Italy and the 2001 Deutsche Schallplatten prize for Life On A String.
		Anderson recently collaborated with Interval Research Corporation, a research and development laboratory founded by Paul Allen and David Liddle, in the exploration of new creative tools, including the Talking Stick.
	www.pomegranatearts.com /project-laurie_anderson/artists.html (513 words)

	Biography - Jean-Michel JARRE
		As the title suggests, the twelve tracks on the new album revolved around the theme of change and mutation and featured guest vocals by a host of international stars including Natacha Atlas, Sharon Corrs (from Irish band The Corrs) and avant-garde New York artist Laurie Anderson.
		Part of "The Twelve Dreams of the Sun" was also broadcast live on international television.
		Jean-Michel Jarre was back in the music news at the beginning of 2000 with a new album entitled "Metamorphose".
	www.rfimusique.com /siteEn/biographie/biographie_6019.asp (513 words)

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