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| − | '' | + | On [[1980-10-14]] Andy wrote a letter to [[Robert Fripp]] about a possible common project - which would result in this LP. |
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| + | In Oakville [[1981-08-23]] [[Andy Summers]] mentioned that they had their "first play together this week in New York" (i.e. between [[1981-08-16]] and [[1981-08-21]]) and were about to record with Robert Fripp in England "next week". In later interviews he mentions that they recorded for two weeks at [[Arny's Shack]] in Bournemouth in September [[1981]]. | ||
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| + | According to Melody Maker from October 9, [[1982]] they did further recording in May [[1982]] in Andy's house and then in Ireland. International Musician & Recording World from September [[1982]] mentions that they worked another five days at Basing Street ([[Island Studios]]). | ||
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| + | Billboard from October 2, [[1982]] features an interview with [[Andy Summers]]. It's said that he was editing the 13 tracks from the album into a 6 minute "overture" that will be used for a forthcoming ballet and video - filming a company of dancers in London assembled by choreographer Sam Newton. | ||
=Personnel= | =Personnel= | ||
* [[Andy Summers]]: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Roland and Moog synthesizers, Fender bass, Roland guitar synthesizers, various percussion | * [[Andy Summers]]: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Roland and Moog synthesizers, Fender bass, Roland guitar synthesizers, various percussion | ||
* [[Robert Fripp]]: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Roland and Moog synthesizers, Fender bass, Roland guitar synthesizers, various percussion | * [[Robert Fripp]]: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Roland and Moog synthesizers, Fender bass, Roland guitar synthesizers, various percussion | ||
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| + | * [[Gibson ES-335 lefthand]] | ||
| + | * [[1961 Fender Stratocaster]] | ||
=Track listing= | =Track listing= | ||
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=Quotations and trivia= | =Quotations and trivia= | ||
| − | + | In several interviews [[Andy Summers]] mentions that the title was inspired by a Dali quote and was also considered to be the title of a [[The Police]] album. | |
=See also= | =See also= | ||
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| − | [[I Advance Masked musical gear]] | + | * [[I Advance Masked musical gear]] |
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* Summers, Andy. [http://www.andysummers.com/other-iadvancemasked.php Discography-Collaborations: I Advance Masked] | * Summers, Andy. [http://www.andysummers.com/other-iadvancemasked.php Discography-Collaborations: I Advance Masked] | ||
* Summers, Andy, and Fripp, Robert. ''I Advance Masked.'' (1982) [Audio recording], A&M Records. | * Summers, Andy, and Fripp, Robert. ''I Advance Masked.'' (1982) [Audio recording], A&M Records. | ||
| − | * US | + | * several US newspapers / magazine clippings (with US release date) |
| + | * UK clipping mentioning a release date "this weekend" (which usually means Friday) | ||
| + | * Melody Maker - October 9, [[1982]] | ||
| + | * International Musician & Recording World - September [[1982]] | ||
[[Category:Studio albums (Andy Summers)]] | [[Category:Studio albums (Andy Summers)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:38, 30 January 2024
| I Advance Masked | |
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| Studio album by Andy Summers and Robert Fripp | |
| Released: | 1982-09-24 (USA)
1982-10-01 (UK) |
| Recorded: | September 1981, May 1982 |
| Length: | ALBUM LENGTH |
| Label(s): | A&M |
| Producer(s): | Andy Summers and Robert Fripp |
| Studio(s): | Arny's Shack, Dorset, England
Island Studios, London, England |
Contents
Introduction
On 1980-10-14 Andy wrote a letter to Robert Fripp about a possible common project - which would result in this LP.
In Oakville 1981-08-23 Andy Summers mentioned that they had their "first play together this week in New York" (i.e. between 1981-08-16 and 1981-08-21) and were about to record with Robert Fripp in England "next week". In later interviews he mentions that they recorded for two weeks at Arny's Shack in Bournemouth in September 1981.
One week was just playing around with ideas.
According to Melody Maker from October 9, 1982 they did further recording in May 1982 in Andy's house and then in Ireland. International Musician & Recording World from September 1982 mentions that they worked another five days at Basing Street (Island Studios).
Billboard from October 2, 1982 features an interview with Andy Summers. It's said that he was editing the 13 tracks from the album into a 6 minute "overture" that will be used for a forthcoming ballet and video - filming a company of dancers in London assembled by choreographer Sam Newton.
Personnel
- Andy Summers: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Roland and Moog synthesizers, Fender bass, Roland guitar synthesizers, various percussion
- Robert Fripp: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Roland and Moog synthesizers, Fender bass, Roland guitar synthesizers, various percussion
Track listing
- I Advance Masked 5:10
- Under Bridges Of Silence 1:41
- China - Yellow Leader 7:08
- In The Cloud Forest 2:28
- New Marimba 3:36
- Girl On A Swing 2:02
- Hardy Country 2:58
- The Truth Of Skies 2:07
- Painting And Dance 3:23
- Still Point 3:05
- Lakeland / Aquarelle 1:42
- Seven On Seven 1:36
- Stultified 1:24
Singles released
- "I Advance Masked" Released: 1982
Variants, special editions and re-releases
This section needs more information. Images may be included to illustrate alternative cover artwork.
Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Country | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | CHART | COUNTRY | POSITION REACHED |
Singles
| Year | Song | Chart | Country | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | SONG | CHART | COUNTRY | POSITION REACHED |
Awards, nominations, and certifications
Awards
This section needs more information.
| Year | Winner | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | WINNER (album, song, producer, etc.) | AWARD (Grammy, People's Choice, etc.) | CATEGORY |
Nominations
This section needs more information.
| Year | Nominee | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY | NOMINEE (album, song, producer, etc.) | AWARD (Grammy, People's Choice, etc.) | CATEGORY |
Certifications
This section needs more information.
| Country | Certifier | Classification | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | CERTIFIER (RIAA, IFPI...) | CLASSIFICATION (Album, singles, foreign artist...) | CERTIFICATION (Gold, Platinum, Diamond...) |
Quotations and trivia
In several interviews Andy Summers mentions that the title was inspired by a Dali quote and was also considered to be the title of a The Police album.
See also
External links and reviews
This section needs more information.
References
- Summers, Andy. Discography-Collaborations: I Advance Masked
- Summers, Andy, and Fripp, Robert. I Advance Masked. (1982) [Audio recording], A&M Records.
- several US newspapers / magazine clippings (with US release date)
- UK clipping mentioning a release date "this weekend" (which usually means Friday)
- Melody Maker - October 9, 1982
- International Musician & Recording World - September 1982
