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Steve Buscemi/Elliott Sharp: Rub Out The Word
ByActor Steve Buscemi (who has a long history in experimental theater, along with his more high profile roles in television series like Boardwalk Empire and films like Fargo and Reservoir Dogs) and experimental guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Elliott Sharp teamed up for the live performance documented here in 2014 as part of WSB100, New York's month-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Burrough's birth. Buscemi's narration of assorted Burroughs texts is the main focus, and his evocation of Burroughs' distinctive gravelly delivery is remarkable.
As Buscemi recites texts about writing, the cut-up technique, language as a virus, and the advantages and disadvantages of various recreational drugsto cite a few topicsSharp's guitar and electronics create an evocative background. Supportive and atmospheric, skittering and whirring by turns, it is music to set up the narration, never fighting with it for the audience's attention. Burroughs' words retain their hypnotic, hallucinatory powera power only enhanced by the backing music.
Track Listing
The Right Spells; The Human Virus; The Writer; Rub Out The Word; The Word Was Flesh; Taking The Virus.
Personnel
Steve Buscemi: voice; Elliott Sharp: guitar, electronics.
Album information
Title: Rub Out The Word | Year Released: 2016 | Record Label: Infrequent Seams
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