Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax] – Bill ObrechtBass [Farfisa Bass] – Roma BaranDrums – David Van TieghemTenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Clarinet – Peter GordonVocals, Vocoder, Keyboards [Farfisa] – Laurie Anderson
4:29
2
Big Science
Glass Harmonica – Roma BaranPercussion [Bottles] – Perry HobermanPercussion [Sticks] – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran*Rototoms, Timpani – David Van TieghemVocals, Synthesizer [OBXa], Percussion, Electronics – Laurie Anderson
6:14
3
Sweaters
Bagpipes – Rufus HarleyDrums – David Van TieghemVocals, Violin [Violins] – Laurie Anderson
2:18
4
Walking & Falling
Bagpipes – Rufus HarleyVocals, Electronics – Laurie Anderson
2:10
5
Born, Never Asked
Handclaps [Claps] – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran*Marimba – David Van TieghemVocals, Violin [Violins], Keyboards – Laurie Anderson
4:56
6
O Superman (For Massenet)
Flute, Saxophone – Perry HobermanKeyboards [Farfisa], Synthesizer [Casio] – Roma BaranVocals, Vocoder, Electronics – Laurie Anderson
8:21
7
Example #22
Accordion – Roma BaranAlto Saxophone [Alto Sax], Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Chuck FisherBacking Vocals – Ungar*, Hoberman*Baritone Saxophone [Bari Sax], Clarinet [Bb & Eb Clarinets], Bassoon, Bass Clarinet – Richard CohenDrums, Percussion – David Van TieghemFlute, Piccolo Flute – Perry HobermanVocals, Violin, Keyboards [Farfisa] – Laurie AndersonWhistling – Anderson*, Baran*
2:59
8
Let X=X
Handclaps [Claps] – Anderson*, Baran*, Hoberman*Rototoms – David Van TieghemTrombone [Trombones] – George LewisVocals, Vocoder, Keyboards [Farfisa], Synthesizer [OBXa], Marimba – Laurie Anderson
3:51
9
It Tango
Handclaps [Claps] – Anderson*, Hoberman*, Baran*Rototoms – David Van TieghemVocals, Keyboards [Farfisa], Synthesizer [OBXa], Marimba – Laurie Anderson
3:01
MP3
Walk The Dog
Drums – D. SharpeFlute, Saxophone, Performer [Walkie Talkies], Whistle [Soprano] – Perry HobermanKeyboards [Farfisa], Vocoder, Whistle [Tenor Whistle] – Roma BaranOther [Dogs] – BradyVocals, Violin, Wood Block [Wood Blocks] – Laurie Anderson
5:51
Video
O Superman (For Massenet)
Art Direction [Art Director] – Perry HobermanConcept By – Laurie AndersonDirected By [Musical Director] – Roma BaranFilm Director [Director] – Josh White Other [Sign Language Coach] – Jane Comfort
8:26
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
–
Nonesuch Records Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
–
WEA International Inc.
Copyright (c)
–
Nonesuch Records Inc.
Copyright (c)
–
WEA International Inc.
Recorded At
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The Lobby
Recorded At
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Skyline Studios
Recorded At
–
The Hit Factory
Recorded At
–
Sorcerer Sound
Mixed At
–
The Hit Factory
Mixed At
–
The Lobby
Remastered At
–
Sterling Sound
Pressed By
–
Cinram, Olyphant, PA
–
Z62458
Pressed By
–
Cinram, Olyphant, PA
–
Y25162
Published By
–
Difficult Music
Credits
Art Direction [Original Art Direction]
–
Perry Hoberman
Artwork [Cover], Liner Notes
–
Laurie Anderson
Coordinator [Editorial Coordinator]
–
Robert Edridge-Waks
Engineer
–
Leanne Ungar,
Roma Baran (tracks: 6, MP3)
Engineer [Additional Engineering For Reissue]
–
Vivian Stoll
Engineer [Assistant Mix]
–
Jon Smith (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 9)
Mastered By
–
Bill Kipper (tracks: 6),
Bob Ludwig
Photography By [Back Cover Photo]
–
Shigeo Anzaï*
Photography By [Booklet Back Cover]
–
James Hamilton
Photography By [Front Cover]
–
Greg Shifrin
Photography By [P. 10]
–
Greg Shifrin
Photography By [P. 11]
–
Allan Tannenbaum
Photography By [P. 18]
–
Philippe de Gobert
Photography By [P. 4, P. 7]
–
Paula Court
Photography By [P. 6, PP. 12-13, P. 18]
–
Laurie Anderson
Photography By [P. 6]
–
Marcia Resnick
Producer
–
Laurie Anderson,
Roma Baran
Producer [Assistant]
–
Perry Hoberman
Recorded By [Skyline Studios Assistant]
–
Arthur Payson
Recorded By [Sorcerer Sound Assistant]
–
Al Fierstein*
Recorded By [The Hit Factory Assistant]
–
Bob Musso*
Remastered By
–
Greg Calbi
Technician [Technical Consultant & Systems Design]
–
Bob Bielecki
Words By, Music By
–
Laurie Anderson
Notes
Recorded at The Lobby, New York, NY Mixed at The Hit Factory, New York, NY Additional Tracks Recorded at: The Hit Factory Skyline Studios Sorcerer Sound Track 6: Mixed at The Lobby Remastered at Sterling Sound, New York, NY
Enhanced portion contains graphic interface choices for - Play the "O Superman" video - Play the bonus track "Walk The Dog" - Lyrics and credits for "Walk The Dog" Walk The Dog layered both as a 8.231 Kb MPEG-3 file and a 60.482 Kb Microsoft Wave Sound Format file. O Superman layered both as a 88.632 Kb FLV file and a 48.804 Kb MP4 file. (No system requirement or instructions are provided anywhere in the release).
Issued in a 6-panel 2-fold Digipak-genre with a 24-page booklet. Total playing time (tracks 1 to 9) 38:49.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
–
WEA International Inc.
Pressed By
–
PolyGram Servicios, S.A.
Copyright (c)
–
Warner Bros.
Printed By
–
Indugraf Madrid, S.A.
Distributed By
–
Ariola Eurodisc S.A.
Credits
Engineer
–
Leanne Ungar
Producer
–
Laurie Anderson,
Roma Baran
Producer [Assistant Producer]
–
Perry Hoberman
Technician [Technical Consultant & Systems Design]
–
Bob Bielecki
Notes
(P) 1982 WEA International Inc.
(C) 1982 Warner Bros.
A Warner Communications Company
("Atlantic America")
Press Published In Spain By WEA Records, S.A.
Imp. Lujo A Met. Permiso Nº 7977
Pressed In Spain By PolyGram Servicios, S.A.
Imp. Lujo A Met. Permiso Nº 6421
Laurie Anderson - Big Science Songs From "United States I-IV"
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): 850 57002*A*1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): 850 57002*B*1
Other (Depósito Legal): M. 28585-1985
Rights Society: SGAE
Matrix / Runout (Corner Of Back Cover): LB 57002
Label Code: LC 0392
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
BSK 3674
Laurie Anderson
Big Science (LP, Album)
Warner Bros. Records
BSK 3674
US
1982
LB 57002
Laurie Anderson
Big Science (LP, Album)
Warner Bros. Records
LB 57002
Spain
1982
WB K 57 002, WB 57 002
Laurie Anderson
Big Science (LP, Album)
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
WB K 57 002, WB 57 002
France
1982
3674-2, 257 002
Laurie Anderson
Big Science (CD, Album, RE)
Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records
3674-2, 257 002
UK, Europe & US
Unknown
670.9029
Laurie Anderson
Big Science (LP, Album, RE)
Warner Bros. Records
670.9029
Brazil
1989
Tracklist
1
From The Air
4:29
2
Big Science
6:14
3
Sweaters
2:18
4
Walking & Falling
2:10
5
Born, Never Asked
4:56
6
O Superman (For Massenet)
8:21
7
Example #22
2:59
8
Let X=X
3:51
9
It Tango
3:01
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
–
Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Copyright (c)
–
Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Distributed By
–
WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.
Pressed By
–
Specialty Records Corporation
Credits
Producer
–
Laurie Anderson,
Roma Baran
Notes
The music on this Compact Digital Disc was originally recorded on analog equipment. We have attempted to preserve, as closely as possible, the sound of the original recording. Because of it's high resolution, however, the Compact Disc can reveal limitations of the source tape.