Battleship Potemkin (2023 Remaster) Tennant/Lowe

• 1 "Comrades!" (2023 Remaster) 03:52
• 2 Men and Maggots (2023 Remaster) 04:57
• 3 Our Daily Bread (2023 Remaster) 00:52
• 4 Drama in the Harbour (2023 Remaster) 09:00
• 5 Nyet (2023 Remaster) 06:14
• 6 To the Shore (2023 Remaster) 03:11
• 7 Odessa (2023 Remaster) 06:51
• 8 No Time for Tears (2023 Remaster) 04:31
• 9 To the Battleship (2023 Remaster) 04:34
• 10 After All (The Odessa Staircase) [2023 Remaster] 07:23
• 11 Stormy Meetings (2023 Remaster) 01:31
• 12 Night Falls (2023 Remaster) 05:55
• 13 Full Steam Ahead (2023 Remaster) 01:50
• 14 The Squadron (2023 Remaster) 04:23
• 15 For Freedom (2023 Remaster) 03:17
• Total Runtime 01:08:21

Info for Battleship Potemkin (2023 Remaster)

Tennant and Lowe of Pet Shop Boys’ celebrated score, remastered and released on vinyl for the first time by Parlophone Records to mark the centenary of Sergei Eisenstein’s legendary silent film Battleship Potemkin.

A fixture in the critical canon almost since its premiere, Eisenstein’s film about a 1905 naval mutiny was revolutionary in both form and content. Battleship Potemkin is renowned for its dynamic compositional strength and editing of such frame-perfect precision that it’s hard not to be swept along. The set-piece massacre on the Odessa Steps still packs a sledgehammer punch. First revealed at a free outdoor live performance and screening in front of an estimated 25,000 people in London’s Trafalgar Square on 12 September 2004, Pet Shop Boys’ score, performed with the Dresdner Sinfoniker conducted by Jonathan Stockhammer with orchestrations by Torsten Rasch, blends electronic beats with orchestral grandeur to create a rousing contemporary cinematic experience. Since the premiere, Pet Shop Boys with Dresdner Sinfoniker have performed the music with the film in European cities including Frankfurt, Bonn, Berlin, Hamburg, Dresden, and Segovia, Spain. On May 1, 2006, Pet Shop Boys with the Northern Sinfonia, performed the music with the film at a special event at Swan Hunter’s shipyard, Wallsend. The first UK cinema screening with the recorded Tennant/Lowe score took place at BFI Southbank as part of the 2013 Meltdown Festival curated by Yoko Ono.

Pet Shop Boys have sold more than 50 million records, released 60 singles spanning five decades and are the most successful UK duo of all time. Prestigious awards have been numerous across their career including the BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2009 and the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2000. In April 2024 they released their fifteenth album, ‘Nonetheless’, on Parlophone Records – their first with producer James Ford. The record includes the singles ‘Loneliness’, ‘Dancing star’, ‘A new bohemia’ and ‘Feel’ and reached Number 2 in the UK album chart in its first week of release – their highest-charting studio album since 1993.

Pet Shop Boys:
Neil Tennant, vocals, keyboards, programming
Chris Lowe, vocals, keyboards, programming
Guest musicians:
Pete Gleadall, programming
Torsten Rasch, orchestrations
Jonathan Stockhammer, conductor
The Dresdner Sinfoniker (on all tracks except 2, 3, 11, 12 & 13)
Dave Clayton, additional programming and keyboards
Markus Schwind, trumpet

Digitally remastered

The Pet Shop Boys
are an iconic English synth-pop duo consisting of Neil Tennant (vocals, keyboards, guitar) and Chris Lowe (keyboards, vocals). Formed in London in 1981, the duo has become one of the most successful and influential acts in British music history, with a career spanning over four decades and a discography that includes 14 studio albums, four live albums, and numerous compilations, remixes, and singles.

Neil Tennant, born on 10 July 1954 in North Shields, England, met Chris Lowe, born on 4 October 1959 in Blackpool, Lancashire, in an electronics shop on King's Road in London in 1981. Tennant was a former editor at Smash Hits magazine, while Lowe was studying architecture at the University of Liverpool. They bonded over their shared love of electronic music and began writing songs together.

The duo's first single, "West End Girls," was released in 1984 but initially failed to make an impact. However, after being re-recorded and re-released in 1985, the song became a global hit, reaching number one in the UK, US, and several other countries. This success set the stage for the Pet Shop Boys' debut album, "Please," released in 1986, which showcased their unique blend of catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and electronic instrumentation.

Over the next few years, the Pet Shop Boys released a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums, including "Actually" (1987), "Introspective" (1988), and "Behaviour" (1990). These albums spawned numerous hit singles, such as "It's a Sin," "Always on My Mind," "Heart," and "Being Boring," cementing the duo's status as one of the most prominent acts in the world of pop music.

Throughout their career, the Pet Shop Boys have been known for their intelligent, often witty and satirical lyrics that touch upon themes of love, politics, social issues, and popular culture. They have also been praised for their innovative approach to music production and their elaborate, theatrical live performances.

In addition to their own music, the Pet Shop Boys have collaborated with various artists, including Dusty Springfield, Liza Minnelli, David Bowie, and Robbie Williams. They have also ventured into other artistic fields, such as film (composing the soundtrack for the 1987 film "It Couldn't Happen Here"), musical theater (writing the musical "Closer to Heaven" in 2001), and ballet (creating a ballet based on Hans Christian Andersen's story "The Most Incredible Thing" in 2011).

The Pet Shop Boys have received numerous accolades throughout their career, including three Brit Awards, six Grammy nominations, and the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2000. In 2017, they received the Godlike Genius Award at the NME Awards, recognizing their immense influence on British music and culture.

Now, in 2023, the Pet Shop Boys are set to release their 15th studio album, "Nonetheless." The album, produced by Stuart Price (known for his work with Madonna, The Killers, and Dua Lipa), is described as a collection of upbeat, dance-oriented tracks that showcase the duo's enduring creativity and relevance in the contemporary music scene. The lead single from the album, "Dreamland," features British pop star Olly Alexander from the band Years & Years. The collaboration highlights the Pet Shop Boys' ability to connect with younger generations of musicians and fans alike, while staying true to their signature sound and style.

"Nonetheless" also includes tracks such as "Happy People," "Wedding in Berlin," and "Burning the Heather," which explore themes of love, happiness, and nostalgia, all delivered with the Pet Shop Boys' trademark wit and sophistication. As the duo prepares to embark on a world tour in support of the new album, they reflect on their incredible journey and the enduring power of their music. In a recent interview, Neil Tennant stated, "We've always tried to make music that is both entertaining and meaningful, that makes people dance and think at the same time. With 'Nonetheless,' we feel we've achieved that balance once again, and we can't wait to share it with our fans."

Chris Lowe added, "We've been doing this for over 40 years now, and it's still as exciting and challenging as ever. We're grateful for the support of our fans and the opportunity to keep creating music that resonates with people around the world."

As the Pet Shop Boys continue to inspire and innovate, "Nonetheless" serves as a testament to their enduring legacy and their unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of pop music. With their 15th studio album, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe prove once again that they are not just survivors but trailblazers, forever shaping the landscape of electronic music and pop culture. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts.

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