{"id":4584,"date":"2017-12-07T12:56:57","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T12:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.systemsofromance.com\/blog\/?p=4584"},"modified":"2024-02-14T19:07:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T19:07:13","slug":"moulin-rouge-essentials-k7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systemsofromance.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/moulin-rouge-essentials-k7\/","title":{"rendered":"Moulin Rouge- Essentials K7"},"content":{"rendered":"

Any self-respecting minimal synth fan should be more than familiar with the Orgelv\u00e4rk compilation<\/a> by now. Originally released on cassette in\u00a01986 and reissued on wax in 2011 by Minimal Wave, this compilation boasts some killer cuts by underground Swedish artists. One of the highlights is the lo-fi dirge stomp of Moulin Rouge’s “Silence” – a track that has been near and dear to my heart ever since hearing it. That said, any additional material by the band was hard to come by.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, I’d like to thank Thomas for the rip of this cassette, which collects nine tracks from Moulin Rouge (aka Anders Wikholm, aka Moulin Noir), including the version of “Silence” we all know and love. Curiously enough, the rest of the material is a bit more romantic, less gloomy, but still quite excellent. Reminds me a bit of a DIY version of Midge Ure-era Ultravox, but your comparisons may vary.<\/p>\n

It’s hard to pinpoint the exact release date, as there is no\u00a0date listed on the cassette artwork, but I’d wager it was 1986 or nearby considering both the sound and proximity to Orgelv\u00e4rk’s release. Interestingly enough, Moulin Rouge also has a self-released cassette which has a little overlap, but a few additional tracks as well. If anyone happens to have a copy of that one, please chime in! Otherwise, here are the details and download link. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Moulin Rouge-\u00a0Essentials<\/em> K7
\n1. Welcome Home
\n2. Pamela
\n3. Sense
\n4. Silence
\n5. It Makes No Difference
\n6. Living In Cities
\n7. The Battle Of The Green Hills
\n8. Never Say Hello
\n9. The Golden Apples Of The Sun<\/p>\n

*download it here<\/a>*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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