Eat/Kiss: Music for the Films by Andy Warhol
John Cale · 1997
66 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · classical · folk rock
A meditative blend of avant-garde textures and classical instrumentation, echoing Warhol's experimental spirit.
Why this album works
'Eat/Kiss' is notable for bridging the worlds of music and visual art, reflecting a resurgence in interest in Andy Warhol's films. The album garnered critical attention for its innovative approach to soundscapes that accompany cinematic experiences, helping to influence contemporary composers exploring similar intersections between music and visual arts.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with resolution meditative exploration of soundscapes thoughtful background for creativity
- Context
- By 1997, John Cale was reestablishing his artistic voice after years of varied projects, including collaborations and solo work. 'Eat/Kiss' marked a significant return to his experimental roots, following the relative commercial success of his 1996 album 'Walking on Locusts'. This release also aligned with a renewed interest in Warhol's legacy in the art world, as Cale revisited the multimedia artist's film scores.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pretenders· PJ Harvey· Queen· Bryan Adams· Elton John· Eric Clapton· Duran Duran· Ringo Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kiss: Movement 01: Infinite Guitar, Quartet 2:59
- 2 Kiss: Movement 02: Frozen Warning, Jimmy, Metal‐Violin Solo – David Tiyé (Backing Vocal) 7:33
- 3 Kiss: Movement 03: B.J., Quartet, Moe 4:30
- 4 Kiss: Movement 04: Violin Solo – Todd, Tiyé, Quartet 3:48
- 5 Kiss: Movement 05: Harpsichord, Infinite Guitar 1:58
- 6 Kiss: Movement 06: Quartet, Moe – Harpsichord, Tiyé – Percussion 5:21
- 7 Kiss: Movement 07: Quartet, Cello Solo – Dawn, Harpsichord 1:52
- 8 Kiss: Movement 08: B.J., Quartet, Electric Piano 1:15
- 9 Kiss: Movement 09: B.J., Quartet, Electric Piano 5:14
- 10 Kiss: Movement 10: Quartet Solo 4:33
- 11 Kiss: Movement 11: Solo Tiyé, Strings Standout 6:14
- 12 Eat: Movement 12: B.J., 12‐String Guitar Intro – David Standout 8:22
- 13 Eat: Movement 13: Reading From ‘Melanethon’ (Swedenborg) 7:01
- 14 Eat: Movement 14: Todd Solo, 12‐String, Moe 3:56
- 15 Eat: Movement 15: Piano, B.J. 2:04
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