Themes (CSR123B) by Psychic TV

For the first time, all THEMES albums by PSYCHIC TV released together, in a sumptuous, matt laminate, spot-varnished box set. The music itself was designed not only as soundtrack but also for subsequent use by Initiates of The Temple Ov Psychick Youth in their rituals as Functional music intended only to aid in the process of making things happen. It is a practical tool. Thee essential collection of rare, archive and modern PTV ritual / esoteric musick!

Each CD has been carefully remastered and is presented in it's own matt laminate, spot-varnished mini-LP sleeve. The box also includes a 32-page booklet of rare photos and essays.

"Themes" was originally released in 1982 as a limited bonus LP with the first 5000 copies of the legendary PSYCHIC TV album "Force The Hand Of Chance". Musicians: Stan Bingo, Peter Christopherson (Coil, Throbbing Gristle, Soisong), Genesis P-Orridge, and David Tibet (Current 93).

"Themes 2" was originally released on LP in 1985 by Temple Records and subsequently reissued as an extended CD version by Cold Spring in 1997. Musicians: Genesis P-Orridge, John Gosling (Zos Kia, Coil, Mekon), and Larry Thrasher. "Themes 2" is presented here as a 2 CD set, including the full vinyl version - plus the original "Unclean" 12" and it`s two B side tracks that were recorded in the same sessions.

"Themes 3" was originally released on LP in 1986 by Temple Records and is presented here for the first time on CD, completely remastered. Musicians: Genesis P-Orridge, John Gosling (Zos Kia, Coil, Mekon), Mark Sangerman, Monte Cazazza. "Themes 3" is presented here as a 2 CD set, with an unheard, yet legendary version performed in Boston, US by Genesis P-Orridge and John Gosling under the title of "Pagan Easter".

"Themes 4" is a brand new Psychic TV album, recorded by the late partner of Genesis P-Orridge, Lady Jaye and Psychic TV. Compiled by Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, Ryan Martin and Bryin Dall. Musicians: Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge, Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, Larry Thrasher, Bryin Dall.

Tracklist

1.	Themes: Part I. Piano And Clarinet	7:36

2.	Themes: Part II. 23 Tibetan Human Thigh Bones	5:55

3.	Themes: Part III. Cowbell, Bicycle Wheels And Vibes	12:15
4.	Themes: Part IV. New Guinea Headhunters Pipe, Large And Small Drum	6:04

5.	Themes: Part V. Piano And String Machine	7:24

6.	Themes: Part VI. Recording Made At Jonestown, Guyana At The Time Of The Suicides	1:42

7.	Themes: Part VII. African Initiation Drum And Animal Tusk Horn	7:18

8.	Themes: Part VIII. Various Temple Bells, Gongs, Cymbals And Vibes	6:59

9.	Themes 2: Part One	9:43

10.	Themes 2: Part Two	10:59

11.	Themes 2: Part Three	18:12
12.	Unclean: Unclean	9:41

13.	Unclean: Mirrors	7:48

14.	Unclean: Unclean Monks	4:07

15.	Themes 2 A Prayer For Derek Jarman: The Loops Of Mystical Union	17:56
16.	Themes 2 A Prayer For Derek Jarman: Elipse Of Flowers	10:58

17.	Themes 2 A Prayer For Derek Jarman: Mylar Breeze (Parts 1 And 2)	7:51

18.	Themes 2 A Prayer For Derek Jarman: Mylar Breeze (Part 3)	11:57

19.	Themes 2 A Prayer For Derek Jarman: Prayer For Derek	17:21
20.	Themes 2 A Prayer For Derek Jarman: Rites Of Reversal	7:39

21.	Themes 3: Culture; News; Drama; Nature; Science	23:06
22.	Themes 3: Implant; Analgesia; Catalepsy; Reverie; Placebo; Induction	23:32
23.	Themes 3 (Alternate Version): Drama	7:50

24.	Themes 3 (Alternate Version): Nature	5:24

25.	Themes 3 (Alternate Version): Science	5:02

26.	Themes 3 (Alternate Version): Implant	2:54

27.	Themes 3 (Alternate Version): Analgesia	4:27

28.	Themes 3 (Alternate Version): Catalepsy	4:21

29.	Themes 3 (Alternate Version): Reverie	7:30

30.	Themes 3 (Alternate Version): Placebo	13:27
31.	Themes 3 (Alternate Version): Induction	7:27

32.	Themes 4 Lady Jaye: I'm Making A Mirror	4:53

33.	Themes 4 Lady Jaye: I Like My Holidays (A Children's Story)	4:06

34.	Themes 4 Lady Jaye: Gobbledegook	11:47

35.	Themes 4 Lady Jaye: Mother Jack (A Children's Story)	4:21

36.	Themes 4 Lady Jaye: Candy Factory	30:19
37.	Themes 4 Lady Jaye: I Love You, I Know	2:11

38.	Themes 4 Lady Jaye: This Is The Final War	3:28

Credits

released May 10, 2011

Engineer – Ken Thomas (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8), Nains (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6)
Instruments [Played By] – David Tibet (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8), Genesis P-Orridge (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8), Peter Christopherson (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8), Stan Bingo (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8)
Mastered By – Steve Angel (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6)
Mixed By – Ken Thomas (tracks: 2-4 to 2-6)
Performer [Performed By] – Alex Fergusson (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6), Genesis P-Orridge (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6), John Gosling (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6)
Performer [Psychic Tv] – Genesis P-Orridge (tracks: 5-1 to 5-9), John Gosling (tracks: 5-1 to 5-9)
Performer [Representing Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth (t.o.p.y.u.k.)] – Genesis P-Orridge (tracks: 4-1a to 4-2f), John Gosling (tracks: 4-1a to 4-2f)
Performer [Representing Thee Temple Ov Psychick Youth (t.o.p.y.u.s.)] – Mark Sanger Man* (tracks: 4-1a to 4-2f), Monte Cazazza (tracks: 4-1a to 4-2f)
Photography By [Cover Image] – Mick Mercer (tracks: CD5)
Producer – Genesis P-Orridge (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6), Ken Thomas (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8), Psychic TV (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8)
Producer [All Music Transmissions] – Genesis P-Orridge (tracks: 3-1 to 3-6)
Producer [Co-producer] – Larry Thrasher (tracks: 3-5)
Remastered By – Denis Blackham (tracks: 2-1 to 2-6), Genesis P-Orridge (tracks: 3-1 to 3-6), Larry Thrasher (tracks: 3-1 to 3-6)

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