Title from disc label. Jesus' blood never failed me yet is for pre-recorded voice of an old tramp with added chamber orchestra. The sinking of the Titanic is based on thematic material emanating from and inspired by reports of the 1912 sinking of the Titanic; incorporates reminiscences from a survivor. In the 1st work: Cockpit Ensemble (directors Howard Rees and Howard Davidson) with John Nash, violin ; Sandra Hill, double bass ; conducted by Gavin Bryars. Additional tapes using music played by the strings of the New Music Ensemble of San Francisco Conservatory of Music directed by John Adams. Gavin Bryars, piano ; Angela Bryars, music box ; Eva Hart, spoken voice. In the 2nd work: Cockpit Ensemble (directors Howard Rees and Howard Davidson), Derek Bailey, guitar ; Michael Nyman, organ ; John Nash, violin ; John White, tuba ; Sandra Hill, double bass ; Eva Hart, survivor, spoken voice ; conducted by Gavin Bryars. Recorded Basing Street Studios, London 1975. Durations: 25:55; 24:24. Booklet with program notes by the composer in English (11 pages) inserted in container.
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