Arthur Russell (cellist)
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Arthur Russell (Oskaloosa, Iowa 1951 - April 4, 1992) was a gay cellist, composer, and disco artist. Classicially trained on the cello, he studied with Ali Akbar Khan at the Ali Akbar Kaan School in San Franciso in the early 70s. During this time he collaborated with frequently with Allen Ginsberg in performance. In the mid-70s he moved to New York and began study at The Manhattan School of Music. He formed a band from 1975-1979, The Flying Hearts, recorded by John Hammond and featuring David Byrne, Rhys Chatham, Jon Gibson, Peter Gordon, Jerry Harrison, Garret List, Frank Pagano, Andy Paley, Leni Pickett, and Peter Zummo.
He collaborated with Elodie Lauten on the song "In the Light of the Miracle" and has been remixed by Francois Kervorkian ("Go Bang"). His album World of Echo was included as one of Melody Maker's Top Thirty Releases of 1986.
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Discography
Singles
- Dinosaur: "Kiss Me Again" (1979). Sire Records.
- Loose Joints: "Is It All Over My Face" (1980). Sire Records.
- "Go Bang" (1980), from 24-24 Music. Sleeping Bag Music.
- "Tell You Today" (1983). 4th and Broadway. Vocals by Joyce Bowden.
- "Wax the Van" (1985). Jump Street.
- "Treehouse/Schoolbell" (1986). Sleeping Bag.
- "Let's Go Swimming" (1986). Rough Trade.
Albums
- 24-24 Music (1982). Sleeping Bag Records. With Will Socolov.
- Tower of Meaning (1983). Chatham Square.
- Instrumentals (1984). Crepsecule. Recorded with The Flying Lizards and Glenn Lamaro, Bill Ruyle, and Jon Sholle.
- World of Echo (1986). Recorded by Phil Niblock. Re-issued 2004 Audika Records (US) / Rough Trade (UK)
- Another Thought (1994). Point Music 438 891-2. Compiled with help from Mikel Rouse.