GIEDRIUS KUPREVIČIUS, „EROTIDIJOS“ (1994) Audio/Vinyl Edition
International distro and sales – please order from: link.lightintheattic.net/erotidijos or any other fine retailers.
Remastered for 180g heavyweight vinyl (2LP) and digital at Bonati Mastering in Brooklyn with new sleeve artwork by the internationally acclaimed book designer Luke Bird and liner notes by the artist. Never available on vinyl before.
The latest reissue from chOOn!! is Giedrius Kuprevičius’ Erotidijos, the sixth release from the label that specialises in obscure, archival and forgotten releases.
Erotidijos translates from the Lithuanian to “Erotidies” – these were festivals held in honour of Eros, God of Love in Ancient Greece. They were organised every five years and were famous for their celebrations, decorations and luxury. Ritual games were played during the festivals, musicians and poets competed, worshipping Eros.
Erotidijos is a haunting yet hypnotic tableaux Kuprevičius originally created for a Stanislovas Rubinovas theatre play staged in 1994 in Kaunas, Lithuania. The Lithuanian composer was one of the founding members of the pioneering electronic pop outfit Argo and…  more credits released October 1, 2021
Composed and performed by Giedrius Kuprevičius, 1994
Reissue of M.E.G.A. Records – 036 from 1994
Samples and original timbres by Kurzweil K2500
Originally recorded, engineered and mixed by Aras Žvirblys
Original 1994 MC Design by Tomas Bandza
Original images by Vilija Liorančienė and Artūras Imbrasas
Mastered by Josh Bonati at Bonati Mastering (Brooklyn, NY, USA)
Design by Luke Bird
Liner Notes by Giedrius Kuprevičius