Rain Tree Crow – Rain Tree Crow

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Label:	Virgin – CDVR 2659
Format:	CD , Album, Reissue, Remastered , Arvato
Country:	UK & Europe
Released:
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Ambient

Tracklist

1	Big Wheels In Shanty Town Arranged By [The Phantom Horns] – Mick Karn Bass [Pulse Bass, 'Wah Wah' Bass], Brass – Mick Karn Drums, Percussion, Organ [Hammond Organ] – Steve Jansen Guitar [Additional Guitar] – Bill Nelson Horns – The Phantom Horns* Organ [Hammond Organ], Guitar [Guitars], Electronics [Shortwave Radio], Electric Piano, Vocals – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri Vocals – Djene Doumbouya Arranged By [The Phantom Horns] – Mick Karn Bass [Pulse Bass, 'Wah Wah' Bass], Brass – Mick Karn Drums, Percussion, Organ [Hammond Organ] – Steve Jansen Guitar [Additional Guitar] – Bill Nelson Horns – The Phantom Horns* Organ [Hammond Organ], Guitar [Guitars], Electronics [Shortwave Radio], Electric Piano, Vocals – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri Vocals – Djene Doumbouya	7:08
2	Every Colour You Are Bass, Saxophone ['Wah Wah' Saxophone] – Mick Karn Drums, Percussion – Steve Jansen Guitar [Guitars], Electric Piano, Electronics [Shortwave Radio], Effects [Treatments], Vocals – David Sylvian Slide Guitar – Phil Palmer Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri Bass, Saxophone ['Wah Wah' Saxophone] – Mick Karn Drums, Percussion – Steve Jansen Guitar [Guitars], Electric Piano, Electronics [Shortwave Radio], Effects [Treatments], Vocals – David Sylvian Slide Guitar – Phil Palmer Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri	4:45
3	Rain Tree Crow Percussion – Steve Jansen Percussion [Additional Percussion], Vocals – David Sylvian Pipe [Pipes] – Mick Karn Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri	2:06
4	Red Earth (As Summertime Ends) Acoustic Guitar – Phil Palmer Bass, Tabla – Mick Karn Congas [Bass Conga] – Michael Brook Drums [Ceramic Drums], Percussion – Steve Jansen Orchestrated By [Orchestration] – Brian Gascoigne Slide Guitar, Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Drums [Indian Drum] – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri Acoustic Guitar – Phil Palmer Bass, Tabla – Mick Karn Congas [Bass Conga] – Michael Brook Drums [Ceramic Drums], Percussion – Steve Jansen Orchestrated By [Orchestration] – Brian Gascoigne Slide Guitar, Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Drums [Indian Drum] – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri	3:39
5	Pocket Full Of Change Bass, Brass – Mick Karn Drums, Percussion, Organ [Additional Organ] – Steve Jansen Guitar [Guitar Treatments] – Michael Brook Organ, Guitar, Vocals – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri Bass, Brass – Mick Karn Drums, Percussion, Organ [Additional Organ] – Steve Jansen Guitar [Guitar Treatments] – Michael Brook Organ, Guitar, Vocals – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri	6:08
6	Boat's For Burning Guitar, Vocals [Vocal] – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri Tambourine – Steve Jansen	0:45
7	New Moon At Red Deer Wallow Bass Clarinet – Mick Karn Drums [Moroccan Clay Drums], Drums [Fan Drums], Percussion – Steve Jansen Guitar [Guitars], Bass – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri Bass Clarinet – Mick Karn Drums [Moroccan Clay Drums], Drums [Fan Drums], Percussion – Steve Jansen Guitar [Guitars], Bass – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri	5:13
8	Blackwater Bass – Mick Karn Drums, Percussion – Steve Jansen Guitar – Bill Nelson Guitar [Guitars], Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizer], Vocals [Vocal] – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri Bass – Mick Karn Drums, Percussion – Steve Jansen Guitar – Bill Nelson Guitar [Guitars], Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizer], Vocals [Vocal] – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri	4:20
9	A Reassuringly Dull Sunday Percussion – Michael Brook Percussion, Bass Clarinet – Mick Karn Percussion, Marimba – Steve Jansen Percussion, Organ [Tuned Organ], Synthesizer – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Piano – Richard Barbieri Percussion – Michael Brook Percussion, Bass Clarinet – Mick Karn Percussion, Marimba – Steve Jansen Percussion, Organ [Tuned Organ], Synthesizer – David Sylvian Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Piano – Richard Barbieri	1:22
10	Blackcrow Hits Shoe Shine City Bass, Saxophone ['wah Wah' Saxophone] – Mick Karn Drums, Percussion – Steve Jansen Electric Organ, Electric Piano, Effects [Treatments], Guitar [Guitars], Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Vocals – David Sylvian Guitar [' Blue ' Guitar] – Bill Nelson Guitar [Infinite Guitar] – Michael Brook Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri Bass, Saxophone ['wah Wah' Saxophone] – Mick Karn Drums, Percussion – Steve Jansen Electric Organ, Electric Piano, Effects [Treatments], Guitar [Guitars], Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Vocals – David Sylvian Guitar [' Blue ' Guitar] – Bill Nelson Guitar [Infinite Guitar] – Michael Brook Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri	5:15
11	Scratchings On The Bible Belt Bass Clarinet – Mick Karn Electronics [Treatments] – Michael Brook Guitar [Guitars], Banjo, Marimba, Harmonium – David Sylvian Piano [Treated Piano], Percussion, Marimba – Steve Jansen Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Noises [Water Wheel] – Richard Barbieri Bass Clarinet – Mick Karn Electronics [Treatments] – Michael Brook Guitar [Guitars], Banjo, Marimba, Harmonium – David Sylvian Piano [Treated Piano], Percussion, Marimba – Steve Jansen Synthesizer [Synthesizers], Noises [Water Wheel] – Richard Barbieri	2:46
12	Cries And Whispers Bass – Mick Karn Guitar [Guitars], Electronics [Treatments], Vocals [Vocal] – David Sylvian Percussion – Steve Jansen Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri	2:36
13	I Drink To Forget Noises [Wine Glasses] – Steve Jansen Organ, Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Richard Barbieri Piano [Prepared Piano], Guitar, Electronics [Shortwave] – David Sylvian	1:54

Companies, etc.

Marketed By – EMI
Distributed By – EMI
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Virgin Records Ltd.
Copyright © – Virgin Records Ltd.
Published By – Opium (Arts) Ltd.
Published By – 10 Music Ltd.
Recorded At – Studio Miraval
Recorded At – Condulmer Recording Studios
Recorded At – Marcus Recording Studios
Recorded At – Air Studios
Recorded At – The Wool Hall
Recorded At – Ropewalk Studio
Recorded At – Studio Mega
Recorded At – Eel Pie Studios
Mixed At – Olympic Studios
Mixed At – Eel Pie Studios
Mastered At – Metropolis Mastering
Glass Mastered At – Arvato – 56086725

Credits

Coordinator [Recording Coordination, Assisted By] – Natasha White (2)
Coordinator [Recording Coordination] – Richard Chadwick (2)
Design [Redesign By] – The Red Room
Engineer [Additional Engineering] – Tim Martin
Engineer [Engineered By] – Pat McCarthy
Management – Richard Chadwick (2)
Management [Assisted By] – Natasha White (2)
Mastered By [Cut By] – Tony Cousins
Mixed By – Steve Nye
Mixed By [Assisted By] – Al Stone
Other [Assistant] – Rupert Coulson
Photography By [Landscape Photography By] – Shinya Fujiwara
Photography By [Portrait Photography By] – Douglas Brothers*
Producer [Produced By] – Rain Tree Crow
Programmed By [Computer Programming] – Steve Jansen
Programmed By [Keyboard Programming] – Richard Barbieri
Remastered By – Tony Cousins
Songwriter – R.T.C.*
Words By – David Sylvian

Notes

UK & European remastered reissued CD album in jewel case.

℗ 2003 Virgin Records Ltd. © 2006 Virgin Records Ltd.
Place of manufacture as stated on label. Marketed and distributed by EMI. Printed in the EU.
On CD: Made in EU

Published by Opium (Arts) Ltd / 10 Music Ltd.

The majority of the material on this album was written as a result of group improvisations. There were no pre-rehearsals; the improvisation took place in the recording studio and much of the finished work contains original elements of those initial performances.

Recorded between September 1989 and April 1990 at Miraval Studios, Le Val, ; Condulmer Studio, Zerman di Mogliano, Italy; Marcus Studios, London; Air Studios, London; The Wool Hall, Bath; Ropewalk Studio, Dublin; Mega Studios, Paris, ; Eel Pie Studios, London. Tracks 1, 4, 5, 8 to 10, 12 & 13 mixed at Olympic Studios, London. Tracks 6, 7 & 11 mixed at Eel Pie Studios, London. Cut at The Townhouse. Remastered at Metropolis Mastering, London.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 94636 30662 9
Barcode (Scanned): 094636306629
Label Code: LC 3098
Matrix / Runout: arvato 56086725/00094636306629 21
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LP 73
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0778
Price Code (F): none
Rights Society: bel BIEM
Other (UK cat.#): CDVR 2659

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Rain Tree Crow (CD, Album, DADC AUSTRIA)	Virgin	CDV 2659, 261 380	UK	1991
	Rain Tree Crow (LP, Album)	Virgin	211 380, V2659	Europe	1991
Recently Edited	Rain Tree Crow (CD, Album)	Virgin	CDV 2659	Canada	1991
Recently Edited	Rain Tree Crow (CD, Album, Limited Edition, Slipcase)	Virgin	VJ-30087	Japan	1991
Recently Edited	Rain Tree Crow (LP, Album)	Virgin	V2659	UK & Europe	1991