Album US 2012 on Young God Records label
Rock, Folk, World and (Acoustic, Psychedelic Rock, Experimental)
Handmade and assembled with 2 color woodblock print sleeve of original drawing by M. Gira. Each one uniquely signed and numbered and further personalized by M. Gira. Limited Edition of 1000 and includes exclusive solo recordings of songs from the forthcoming Swans album, The Seer, in progress. Also included are narrations/explanations about the new songs, exclusive to this version. The demo version of "The Seer" here became "The Seer Returns" on the subsequent studio album. Sold exclusively through the Young God Records website. There were 8 different 'OPTIONS' or ways you could order this release. Here is the info from the Young God Records website: Swans: We Rose From Your Bed With The Sun In Our Head 2x Live Handmade CD Handmade and Assembled / With 2 Color Woodblock Print Sleeve of Original Drawing by M.Gira. Each One Uniquely Signed and Numbered and Further Personalized by M.Gira. This Version is a Limited Edition of 1000 and includes Exclusive Solo Recordings of Songs for New Swans. Album in Progress (as well as narrations/explanations re the new songs, exclusive to this version). OPTIONS TO BUY LIVE 2XCD AND TO HELP SUPPORT NEW SWANS STUDIO ALBUM TITLED “THE SEER” IN PROGRESS: 1. buy hand made web only 2x live swans cd with original signed and numbered woodblock print sleeve made from drawing by m.gira - $30 2. as above AND RECEIVE 2xcd deluxe digi-pack signed version of Swans The Seer, website/tour exclusive package that includes live swans dvd from 2010/11 tours immediately upon release: $45 3. as in option 1 AND RECEIVE 3xlp signed version of Swans The Seer, website/tour exclusive package that includes live swans dvd from 2010/11 tours immediately upon release- $55 4. OPTION 3 AND RECEIVE “executive producer” credit in upcoming swans studio album - $100 5. OPTION 3, AND 4 PLUS an original unique drawing by m.gira dedicated to customer (see example below) - $150 6. OPTION 3, AND 4, 5 PLUS be on guest list and meet band for one show on upcoming swans tour(s) 2012/13 - $175 7. OPTION 3, AND 4, 5, 6, plus, AND YES THIS IS REAL m.gira will record a simple, short, original song, acoustic guitar and voice, with customers’ name in the song, praising the customer, and send customer an mp3 of the song - $500 8. OPTION 3, AND 4, 5, 6, 7 and contribute an additional $100 or more over option 7, and receive undying gratitude, and a secret gift. YOUR PURCHASE OF ANY OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS CONTRIBUTES DIRECTLY TOWARDS THE CONSIDERABLE (AND EVER EXPANDING) RECORDING COST OF THE NEW SWANS STUDIO ALBUM, THE SEER, IN PROGRESS) Thanks for all your support!
![]() | Swans , 1982-1997 US album by |
![]() | Michael Gira voc, acg, *1954 US artwork, guitar, vocals |
![]() | Chris Pravdica voc, eb, bass |
![]() | Brian Stowell crew, merch |
![]() | Daylen Dalrymple crew, merch |
![]() | Brian Eggleston crew, sound |
![]() | Evan Lasure crew, sound, recorded by, recordings executed magnanimously by (nyc (beautiful child) and berlin (sex god sex) |
![]() | Brandon Eggleston , US crew, tour manager |
![]() | Brian Orloff crew, tour manager |
![]() | Teresa Murray crew, tour manager |
![]() | Phil Puleo dr, perc, US drums, dulcimer |
![]() | Thor Harris , *1965 US drums, percussion, clarinet, melodica, violin, vibraphone, vibes |
![]() | Norman Westberg eg, voc, guitar |
![]() | Kristof Hahn eg, stg, lap steel guitar, double |
![]() | Howard Wuelfing / Howling Wuelf other, publicity |
![]() | Nita Keeler / Goldstar other, publicity |
Kevin McMahon mixed by, mastered by |
Todd Cote / Leafy Green other, booking |
Esteemed Nicole Boitos, The other, covers printed and numbered by |
Adam Calaitzis recorded by, recordings executed magnanimously by (melbourne) |
Chris McCarter recorded by, recordings executed magnanimously by |
No | ![]() |
Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | ![]() | Intro/No Words No Thoughts | Swans | 23:21 | |
2 | ![]() | Jim | Swans | 8:16 | |
3 | ![]() | Beautiful Child | Swans | 8:39 | |
4 | ![]() | The Apostate | Swans | 16:54 | |
5 | ![]() | Yr Property | Swans | 7:13 | |
6 | ![]() | Sex God Sex | Swans | 8:06 | |
7 | ![]() | The Seer (Intro) / I Crawled | Swans | 30:46 | |
8 | ![]() | Eden Prison | Swans | 11:58 | |
9 | 93 Ave. B Blues / Little Mouth... | Swans | 7:18 | ||
10 | Demos/Special Website Only Recordings | Swans | |||
11 | Hello There | Swans | 2:59 | ||
12 | Lunacy | Swans | 3:55 | ||
13 | The Mother Of The World | Swans | 4:26 | ||
14 | The Daughter Brings The Water | Swans | 2:37 | ||
15 | A Piece Of The Sky | Swans | 7:07 | ||
16 | The Seer | Swans | 3:07 | ||
17 | Goodbye | Swans | 0:09 |
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