Anthony Moore, founding member of the avant-garde group Slapp Happy and longtime collaborator with Henry Cow, presents Monkey's Birthday — a fascinating electronic soundtrack tied to the experimental film of the same name by director David Larcher. Originally filmed and edited between 1973 and 1975, the recordings blend excerpts drawn directly from the 16mm film soundtrack with master recordings held by Moore himself, offering a rare window into a distinctive era of avant-garde sound and cinema.
Monkey's Birthday is a richly textured work that transforms field recordings and voices — contributed by members of the public and crew — into fully realized compositional pieces, a technique central to Moore's creative philosophy. The release is accompanied by a four-page full-size insert featuring color images from the film and sketches made on location by artist Peter Blegvad, making it a visually immersive package that complements the album's evocative, exploratory sound world. This reissue from Paradigm Discs is an essential addition for fans of early electronic music and experimental soundtracks.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Paradigm Discs
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 02/13/2026
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TRACKS
A. Monkey's Birthday (Part 1)
B. Monkey's Birthday (Part 2)
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