Robert Wyatt - Shipbuilding Memories Of You Round Midnight
Review by Jesús Reyes
Robert Wyatt's album "Shipbuilding Memories Of You Round Midnight" is a hauntingly beautiful collection of jazz standards and original compositions. The album features Wyatt's signature ethereal vocals, accompanied by a stellar lineup of musicians including saxophonist Gilad Atzmon and pianist Jamie Saft.
The album opens with a stunning rendition of the title track "Shipbuilding," a song originally written by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer. Wyatt's interpretation is poignant and restrained, allowing the lyrics to take center stage. The album also includes a breathtaking version of Thelonious Monk's "Round Midnight," which showcases Wyatt's incredible vocal range and control.
In addition to the covers, the album features several original compositions by Wyatt, including the hauntingly beautiful "Lullaby for Hamza" and the introspective "Strange Fruit." Each track on the album is beautifully arranged and expertly performed, making for a truly captivating listening experience.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: robert-wyatt-shipbuilding-memories-of-you-round-midnight.zip- MP3 size: 24 mb
- FLAC size: 173.6 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Round Midnight | ||
| Round Midnight | ||
| Memories Of You | ||
| Shipbuilding |
Video
Robert Wyatt - Shipbuilding
Images
Catalog Numbers
- RT 115T, RTD 03T
- RTANZ 12003
- SSP-205
- RT 115T
- 41-030 M
Labels
- Rough Trade
- Stunn
- Nuevos Medios
Listen online
- lyssna på nätet
- ouvir online
- lytte på nettet
- online anhören
- kuunnella verkossa
- online luisteren
- écouter en ligne
- ascolta in linea
- escuchar en línea
Formats
- Vinyl
- 12"
- 45 RPM
- Maxi-Single
- Promo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | ATV Music |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Rough Trade |
| Recorded At | Eden Studios |
| Pressed By | CBS Productions Pty. Limited |
| Licensed From | Rough Trade Records |
| Made By | CBS Productions Pty. Limited |
| Manufactured By | COFASA |
| Printed By | FOCO, S. A. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Painting | Stanley Spencer |
| Lacquer Cut By | Å |
| Vocals | Robert Wyatt |
Notes
- P Rough Trade 1982
- Cover painting by 'Stanley Spencer, detail from Shipbuilding On The Clyde : Riveters. Reproduced by courtesy of the Trustees of The Imperial War Museum'.
- Red label on both sides. RT115T on sleeve. RTD 03T printed on label.
- "ALLE URHEBER- UND LEISTUNGSSCHUTZRECHTE VORBEHALTEN. KEIN VERLEIH! KEINE UNERLAUBTE VERVIELFÄLTIGUNG, VERMIETUNG, AUFFÜHRUNG, SENDUNG!"
- (p) 1982 Rough Trade
- Promo 12" with picture cover
- A-side label has "A Clangwinstello Production"
- (p) Rough Trade 1982
- Backcover illustration credit:
- "Stanley Spencer, detail from Shipbuilding on the Clyde : Riveters
- Reproduced by courtesy of the Trustees of the Imperial War Museum".
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 020 RTD 03T A II Made In Germany
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 020 RTD 03T B-1 Made In Germany
- Barcode: none
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Label Code: LC 5661
- Matrix / Runout (A side runout - stamped): Å MX204005 RTANZ12003-1
- Matrix / Runout (B side runout - stamped): Å MX204006 RTANZ12003-2
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): SSP 205A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): SSP 205B
- Matrix / Runout: MPO RT 115 (T) A1
- Matrix / Runout: MPO RT 115 (T) B1
- Matrix / Runout (runout side A): Å MX204005 RTANZ12003-1
- Matrix / Runout (runout side B): Å MX204006 RTANZ12003-2
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): MPO RT 115 (T) A1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): MPO RT 115 (T) B1
- Depósito Legal: DL : M-5234-83
- Rights Society: S.G.A.E
About Robert Wyatt
Born: Robert Wyatt, January 28, 1945 in Bristol, England to Honor Wyatt a teacher and BBC journalist, and George Ellidge, an industrial psychologist married at that time to another woman. Robert Wyatt became Robert Ellidge when his father and mother could finally marry in 1951. In the Summer of 1964 Wyatt co-founded . Wyatt then co-founded in the Summer of 1966. Soft Machine gained a strong 'cult' following on the London 'psychedelic underground' music scene, sharing club billings with bands such as and . In January 1967, Soft Machine's first single release was recorded ("Love Makes Sweet Music" b/w "Feelin' Reelin' Squeelin'").
In February 1968, Soft Machine embarked on a three-month American tour (opening for the Jimi Hendrix Experience), recording their first album during their touring schedule in New York over four days in April. The band split up in December 1968, re-formed in February 1969 and carried on until the late 1970's through many line-up changes and leaving no original member on board. It re-formed briefly in 1980 and 1984.
Shortly after recording the third Soft Machine album, Wyatt released his first solo album, . He suffered an injury in June 1973 which left him paralyzed from the waist down. Wyatt's second solo effort, , was recorded three months after he was released from hospital in 1974 with the aid of Pink Floyd's Manor Mobile and as producer. Wyatt has continued to record and perform despite being confined to a wheelchair.
Real Name
- Robert Wyatt-Ellidge
Name Vars
- Bobby \
- Wyatt
- R Wyatt
- R. W.
- R. Wyatt
- R.W.
- R.Wyatt
- RW
- Robert
- The Friendly Ghost Of Robert Wyatt
- íÐüÈû濫ÃÈ
Aliases
- Shirley Williams
- Whack Skins
- Robert Ellidge
Summary by Jesús Reyes
Comments
2023-04-13
Just a shame it was about such a shitty little war. This song was too good for that war. Or war in general, It seems to be saying something far more profound than just being an anti-war song. Something about the sadness of life in general, how things just keep spinning round again and again without any hope of resolution, which war is just a part.
2023-04-12
The definitive version of this song but also checkout the versions by June Tabor, and by the Unthanks.
2023-04-11
Is Robert Ian Andersons long lost brother
2023-04-11
Is it worth it?
A new winter coat and shoes for the wife
And a bicycle on the boy's birthday.
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
By the women and children, soon we'll be shipbuilding
Well I ask you
The boy said 'Dad, they're going to take me to task
But I'll be home by Christmas.
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
Somebody said that someone got filled in
For saying that people get killed in
The results of their shipbuilding.
With all the will in the world
Diving for dear life
When we could be diving for pearls.
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
A telegram for a picture postcard
Within weeks they'll be reopening the shipyard
And notifying the next of kin
Once again.
It's all we're skilled in
We will be shipbuilding.
With all the will in the world
Diving for dear life
When we could be diving for pearls.
A new winter coat and shoes for the wife
And a bicycle on the boy's birthday.
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
By the women and children, soon we'll be shipbuilding
Well I ask you
The boy said 'Dad, they're going to take me to task
But I'll be home by Christmas.
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
Somebody said that someone got filled in
For saying that people get killed in
The results of their shipbuilding.
With all the will in the world
Diving for dear life
When we could be diving for pearls.
It's just a rumor that was spread around town
A telegram for a picture postcard
Within weeks they'll be reopening the shipyard
And notifying the next of kin
Once again.
It's all we're skilled in
We will be shipbuilding.
With all the will in the world
Diving for dear life
When we could be diving for pearls.
2023-04-10
A beautifully written and performed protest song.
2023-04-10
So good has to be played at least twice to read the fabulous comments ! Just so good!
2023-04-09
Somptuos, Robert... Merci... Be blessed
Michel M.
Michel M.
2023-04-08
British liberals would happliy have given up British citizens to a vicious military dictatorship. I did not like Thatcher but she was right on this one.
2023-04-08
Perfect. x
2023-04-07
Dank aan Elvis Costello. Een gebed tegen de oorlog. Universeel. Actueel in 2022. Prachtige versie van Robert. Dank je !!!
2023-04-06
The best political songs are the ones that draw you in without feeling overtly political or preachy. This is the ultimate example of how to pull it off. Superb.
2023-04-06
I love the way he sings this without any American accent and an unaffected voice.
I immediately imagined him singing this as a worker at the shipyards.
I love Elvis Costello’s version because it has a stunning jazz trumpet solo played by Chet Baker but I don’t know whether to give credit to Costello or Wyatt for originally writing this beautiful song.
Google tells me Costello wrote the lyrics with Clive Langer in 82 and another scourge tells me Langer originally wrote the song for Robert Wyatt?
Can anyone throw any light on this for me please?
I immediately imagined him singing this as a worker at the shipyards.
I love Elvis Costello’s version because it has a stunning jazz trumpet solo played by Chet Baker but I don’t know whether to give credit to Costello or Wyatt for originally writing this beautiful song.
Google tells me Costello wrote the lyrics with Clive Langer in 82 and another scourge tells me Langer originally wrote the song for Robert Wyatt?
Can anyone throw any light on this for me please?
2023-04-05
Better version than Elvis’.
2023-04-05
Heartbreaking....
2023-04-05
A brilliant song. Both Elvis’ and Wyatt’s versions are excellent.
2023-04-05
my first favorite song ever
2023-04-04
Never stops does it.
2023-04-03
Jammie .....
2023-04-03
The brutal economics of war -- aka "Money-Go-Round".
2023-04-03
Listen to the version done by Sporran,its even better than the original and has fantastic video.
