The Seduction Of Claude Debussy

ZTT / Demon Records

“The first-ever vinyl edition, exclusively for Record Store Day, April 18, 2026. Double-album on deep blue sea vinyl The original album is on sides A - C Side D contains four bonus tracks from the digital-only release [r22088839] in 2022. Includes printed inner sleeves. Limited edition of 1,500 copies.”

ZTT / Universal Records

calendar_today1999Canada

“℗&© 1999 ZTT Records Ltd. Licensed exclusively to Universal Records Inc. Manufactured and distributed in Canada by Universal Music.”

Mushroom

calendar_today1999Australia

Wagram Music / ZTT

calendar_today1999France

“"(it's all in the mind)".”

ZTT

calendar_todayJun 28, 1999United Kingdom

“℗ 1999 ZTT Records Ltd. © 1999 ZTT Records Ltd. Digipak release with 12 page booklet. (It's all in the mind) Was it not Claude Debussy who said "Nothing is more you than your own dreams". Was it not the Art of Noise who said " Z is not the beginning, it is not the end. It is the beginning of the end. Rather, it is the end of the beginning..."”

ZTT

calendar_todayJun 28, 1999United Kingdom

ZTT

calendar_todayJun 28, 1999Europe

“℗ © 1999 ZTT Records Ltd. Mastered at Precision Mastering, Los Angeles and Metropolis Mastering, London. ztt130cd printed on back cover and spin. ZTT130CD printed on CD. MCPS printed on CD.”

Universal Records

calendar_todayJun 29, 1999United States

“Limited edition with bonus disc of 4 UK single remixes. Catalog number on CD2 is U5P-1553. Mastered at Precision Mastering, Los Angeles, and Metropolis Mastering, London Track 2-1 also known as "Metaforce (The Seduction Of A Metaphor: Intromix)". Track 2-2 duration given as 6:54 on release.”

Universal Records / ZTT

calendar_todaySep 1999United States

“℗ © 1999 ZTT Records Ltd. Mastered at Precision Mastering, Los Angeles and Metropolis Mastering, London. Track times taken from CD. Released in a standard jewel case with clear tray and 12 page booklet.”

Universal Records / ZTT

calendar_todaySep 1999United States

“Issued in a clear tray jewel case with a 12-page booklet containing credits and photos. Track durations not listed on the release. There is another US release with [url=https://www.discogs.com/Art-Of-Noise-The-Seduction-Of-Claude-Debussy/release/605835]different matrix number[/url]. [Back cover info] ℗ 1999 ZTT Records Ltd. © 1999 ZTT Records Ltd. Licensed exclusively to Universal Records Inc. Distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc. As the image of a group The seduction of Claude Debussy ... featuring the heart of the nineteenth century on a twentieth century sleeve with a twenty first century gleam in the eye ... featuring the end, the biginning, the beginning of the end, the end of the beginning, the middle of the glory ... featuring the dream of life of Claude Debussy as a metaphor for what a difference a century makes and the real life of Art Of Noise as a metaphor for the fantasy life of a pop group. ... featuring the following ... [Booklet info] "Music is not just the expression of a feeling - it is the feeling itself." - Claude Debussy ART OF NOISE IMAGINE Anne Dudley published by Buffalo Music Ltd. and administered by A.E. Copyrights Ltd (PRS), Lol Creme published by Splat Music and administered by Perfect Songs Ltd. / SPZ Music Inc. Trevor Horn published by Unforgettable Songs Ltd. / SPZ Music Inc. Paul Morley published by Perfect Songs Ltd. / SPZ Music Inc. Track 2 published by Quadra Publishing. Tracks 6, 7 and 10 published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. / 18th Letter Music Publishing (BMI). Music and French text extracted and distracted literally, metaphorically, romantically and symbolically from the works of Claude Debussy, Paul Verlaine, Charles Baudelaire, Stéphane Mallarmé, Paul Bourget, Pierre Louys. Text by Paul Bourget featured in 'Dreaming in Colour' and 'On Being Blue' with the authorisation of Jobert Music Publishing. None of these artists ever promised you a rose garden. Donna Lewis appears courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation. Rakim appears courtesy of Universal Records. David's Daughters appear courtesy of ZTT Records. The Seduction of Claude Debussy… music from quite another film that never existed… featuring John Hurt speaking, Sally Bradshaw singing, Claude Debussy ghosting, Rakim rapping and Charles Baudelaire tripping. Recorded and Protools for Sarm Management. Art Of Noise play themselves Lol Creme plays himself Anne Dudley plays herself Trevor Horn plays himself Paul Morley plays himself Recorded around the world at an average temperature of 20 degrees centigrade Mastered at Precision Mastering, Los Angeles and Metropolis Mastering, London … and that's the weather for tomorrow IL PLEURE (AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY Debussy dies. Long live Debussy! […] Cry if you have to. A song to begin with. Inspired by the languor that penetrated Paul Verlaine's heart. BORN ON A SUNDAY What a life. And it began on a Sunday. […] On a Sunday afternoon and Debussy kept his eyes on his dream. One hundred years ago there were a hundred years to go. DREAMING IN COLOUR He saw life in black and white. He heard music in colour. He thought love was a dream. […] He dreamt of music. ON BEING BLUE Debussy was surprised to find himself being asked by a journalist what his favourite colour was. […] As blue as I feel, he said. CONTINUED IN COLOUR All dreams are interrupted. […] Colour continues. Dreams recur. Art of Noise occur. Debussy thinks that the world is his idea. And why not ? RAPT: IN THE EVENING AIR Baudelaire showed him directions and he found himself going in the same direction as the evening air. […] It seemed to him it smelt like paradise. METAFORCE To be interpreted wisely and with some imagination. Inspired by the love And death of Charles Baudelaire, poet. […] And freedom did a twist inside my lungs with the stars that I had swallowed. THE HOLY EGOISM OF GENIUS Art of Noise come right out with it and exclaim - genius exists, what with one thing and another. And another thing - Debussy exists. […] And the Art of Noise exist, to a point. LA FLÛTE DE PAN Come quickly, put the light out. […] A song about fellatio. METAPHOR ON THE FLOOR Debussy visits a disco, Rakim rants about alienation and/or alien life, Baudelaire loses his temper and Art of Noise love their machines. […] He thought, we are the invention of passion. APPROXIMATE MOOD SWING NO: 2 He made music for people in all kinds of moods. […] Then everything changed and the moon in June went on shining. PAUSE Art of Noise put their world of Debussy on hold … […] A song about remembering and expecting. As penultimate as it gets. OUT OF THIS WORLD (VERSION 138) Claude Debussy reaches into the mind of Art of Noise. Art of Noise reach into the mind of Claude Debussy. […] A song about everything and nothing and the something that there is in between. And so on, ultimately speaking. "I have often heard it expressed that music could not claim to convey anything with precision, as words or painting do. That is true to a certain extent, but it is not wholly true. Music conveys things in its own way and by means peculiar to itself. In music, and in painting, even in the written word, there is always a gap, to be bridged by the imagination of the hearer." - Charles Baudelaire And remember … an apple beside a bottle is not the same as an apple beside a loaf of bread … now let's get on with the show …”

SMEJ Associated Records / ZTT

calendar_todayDec 1, 1999Japan

“CD-Extra, includes promotional video for Metaforce (Quicktime format), In jewel case with clear tray and obi. Twelve page booklet includes liner notes and credits in English. An additional, tri-fold insert includes two sets of liner notes in Japanese. Tracks 13 and 14 are designated as bonus tracks for Japan only. Info from inlay: The Seduction of Claude Debussy … featuring the heart of the Nineteenth Century on a Twentieth Century sleeve with a Twenty First Century gleam in the eye … featuring the end, the beginning, the beginning of the end, the end of the beginning, the middle and the glory … featuring the dream life of Claude Debussy as a metaphor for what a difference a century makes and the real life of Art of Noise as a metaphor for the fantasy life of a pop group. Info from booklet & inlay: ℗© 1999 ZTT Records Ltd. Manufactured by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. Info from booklet: "Music is not just the expression of a feeling - it is the feeling itself." - Claude Debussy Art of Noise Imagine […] Anne Dudley published by Buffalo Music Ltd. and administered by A.E. Copyrights Ltd (PRS), Lol Creme published by Splat Music and administered by Perfect Songs Ltd. / SPZ Music Inc. Trevor Horn published by Unforgettable Songs Ltd. / SPZ Music Inc. Paul Morley published by Perfect Songs Ltd. / SPZ Music Inc. Born on a Sunday […] published by Quadra Publishing. Rapt: in the Evening Air, Metaforce and Metaphor on the Floor […] published by 18th Letter Music Publishing (BMI) Music and French text extracted and distracted literally, metaphorically, romantically and symbolically from the works of Claude Debussy, Paul Verlaine, Charles Baudelaire, Stéphane Mallarmé, Paul Bourget, Pierre Louys. Text […] featured in 'Dreaming in Colour' and 'On Being Blue' with the authorisation of Jobert Music Publishing. None of these artists ever promised you a rose garden. Donna Lewis appears courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation. Rakim appears courtesy of Universal Records. David's Daughters appear courtesy of ZTT Records. The Seduction of Claude Debussy… music from quite another film that never existed… […] Produced […] for himself Recorded and ProTools […] for Sarm Management […] Art Of Noise play themselves Lol Creme […] plays himself Anne Dudley […] plays herself Trevor Horn […] plays himself Paul Morley […] plays himself […] Recorded around the world at an average temperature of 20 degrees centigrade Mastered […] at Precision Mastering, Los Angeles and […] at Metropolis Mastering, London … and that's the weather for tomorrow [1:] Debussy dies. Long live Debussy! […] Cry if you have to. A song to begin with. Inspired by the languor that penetrated Paul Verlaine's heart. [2:] What a life. And it began on a Sunday. […] On a Sunday afternoon and Debussy kept his eyes on his dream. One hundred years ago there were a hundred years to go. [3:] He saw life in black and white. He heard music in colour. He thought love was a dream. […] He dreamt of music. [4:] Debussy was surprised to find himself being asked by a journalist what his favourite colour was. […] As blue as I feel, he said. [5:] All dreams are interrupted. […] Colour continues. Dreams recur. Art of Noise occur. Debussy thinks that the world is his idea. And why not ? [6:] Baudelaire showed him directions and he found himself going in the same direction as the evening air. […] It seemed to him it smelt like paradise. [7:] To be interpreted wisely and with some imagination. Inspired by the love and death of Charles Baudelaire, poet. […] And freedom did a twist inside my lungs with the stars that I had swallowed. [8:] Art of Noise come right out with it and exclaim - genius exists, what with one thing and another. And another thing - Debussy exists. […] And the Art of Noise exist, to a point. [9:] Come quickly, put the light out. […] A song about fellatio. [10:] Debussy visits a disco, Rakim rants about alienation and/or alien life, Baudelaire loses his temper and Art of Noise love their machines. […] He thought, we are the invention of passion. [11:] He made music for people in all kinds of moods. […] Then everything changed and the moon in June went on shining. [12:] Art of Noise put their world of Debussy on hold … […] A song about remembering and expecting. As penultimate as it gets. [13:] Remix and additional production […] at Studio Drum, Bristol. […] And so Debussy prepared for the future, because he could see right through it. [14:] […] Colour this song by numbers 11 - green, 22 - red, 33 - blue, 44 - yellow, 55 - purple. [15:] Claude Debussy reaches into the mind of Art of Noise. Art of Noise reach into the mind of Claude Debussy. […] A song about everything and nothing and the something that there is in between. And so on, ultimately speaking. "I have often heard it expressed that music could not claim to convey anything with precision, as words or painting do. That is true to a certain extent, but it is not wholly true. Music conveys things in its own way and by means peculiar to itself. In music, and in painting, even in the written word, there is always a gap, to be bridged by the imagination of the hearer." - Charles Baudelaire […] This has been Art of Noise as the image of a group at the turn of the century: images number seven to twenty three. Images catalogued on the web site. […] And remember … an apple beside a bottle is not the same as an apple beside a loaf of bread … now let's get on with the show …”

ZTT

calendar_today1999United Kingdom

“Promotional 8"x10" box set for The Seduction Of Claude Debussy. The box came with a press release and one of two CDs; either [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/219758]ZTT 130 CDP - card sleeve[/url], or [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/154391]ZTT 130 CDX - digipak[/url] Sleevenotes: a. inside is where the heart is b. inside is where we are c. beauty comes from the inside d. inside information e. lose yourself inside a dream f. inside is who we are g. inside is inside itself h. reality is in the eye of the insider i. is for inside j. look inside k. turn inside out l. play inside Produced by Trevor Horn and guessed by the Art Of Noise with special guests John Hurt (as the narrator), Sally Bradshaw (as the singer), Rakim (as the gyrator), Donna Lewis (as the dreamer) and Carol Kenyon (as a singer too).”

ZTT

calendar_today1999Russia

ZTT

calendar_today1999United Kingdom

“Pre-release ZTT CDr. Masterpiece Mastering logos on CD. Features different track order to the final release and different mixes, most notably on Born On A Sunday and Dreaming In Colour.”

ZTT / Universal

calendar_today1999Russia

“Packaged in a standard jewel case with 4-page booklet (plain white inside).”

Not On Label (The Art Of Noise)

calendar_today1999Russia

“Total paying time: 56'46" A release packaged in a jewel case with 4-page booklet (blank white inside). There're no credits, company names, SID codes on the release. Cat. # is taken from the CD surface.”

Universal Records

calendar_today1999United States

“Advanced promotion item that came in a grey, anti-static zip-lock bag. Inside is an advance, cardboard sleeve of Seduction and a cardboard sleeve promo-only "Sources & Methods" featuring some highlights from the Art Of Noise's career. Also has 6 transparent pages full of Morley-isms.”

ZTT

calendar_today1999United Kingdom

“Limited edition of 150 copies. Supplied in picture card slip case, annotated "(advanced cd)" on front. Disc matrix: ZTT 130CD”

ZTT

calendar_today1999Bulgaria

Universal Records

calendar_todayApr 1999United States

“Advance version. Has different mixes and track order as compared to final release. Issued in white cardstock sleeve with Art Of Noise sticker on front and track listing sticker on back with original release in-store date of June 15. This version of the album was titled "The Production of Claude Debussy" when released in 2015 (remastered and with bonus tracks) as part of [m=797892].”

SMEJ Associated Records

calendar_todayDec 1, 1999Japan

“Japan PROMO issue includes extra promo text around the centre rim of the disc plus a small promo sticker on the back inlay. CD-Extra, includes promotional video for Metaforce (Quicktime format), 6-page English booklet, tri-fold Japanese insert, and Obi. Tracks 13 & 14 are designated as bonus tracks for Japan only. Info from inlay: The Seduction of Claude Debussy … featuring the heart of the Nineteenth Century on a Twentieth Century sleeve with a Twenty First Century gleam in the eye … featuring the end, the beginning, the beginning of the end, the end of the beginning, the middle and the glory … featuring the dream life of Claude Debussy as a metaphor for what a difference a century makes and the real life of Art of Noise as a metaphor for the fantasy life of a pop group. Info from booklet & inlay: ℗© 1999 ZTT Records Ltd. Manufactured by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. Info from booklet: "Music is not just the expression of a feeling - it is the feeling itself." - Claude Debussy Art of Noise Imagine […] Anne Dudley published by Buffalo Music Ltd. and administered by A.E. Copyrights Ltd (PRS), Lol Creme published by Splat Music and administered by Perfect Songs Ltd. / SPZ Music Inc. Trevor Horn published by Unforgettable Songs Ltd. / SPZ Music Inc. Paul Morley published by Perfect Songs Ltd. / SPZ Music Inc. Born on a Sunday […] published by Quadra Publishing. Rapt: in the Evening Air, Metaforce and Metaphor on the Floor […] published by 18th Letter Music Publishing (BMI) Music and French text extracted and distracted literally, metaphorically, romantically and symbolically from the works of Claude Debussy, Paul Verlaine, Charles Baudelaire, Stéphane Mallarmé, Paul Bourget, Pierre Louys. Text […] featured in 'Dreaming in Colour' and 'On Being Blue' with the authorisation of Jobert Music Publishing. None of these artists ever promised you a rose garden. Donna Lewis appears courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation. Rakim appears courtesy of Universal Records. David's Daughters appear courtesy of ZTT Records. The Seduction of Claude Debussy… music from quite another film that never existed… […] Produced […] for himself Recorded and ProTools […] for Sarm Management […] Art Of Noise play themselves Lol Creme […] plays himself Anne Dudley […] plays herself Trevor Horn […] plays himself Paul Morley […] plays himself […] Recorded around the world at an average temperature of 20 degrees centigrade Mastered […] at Precision Mastering, Los Angeles and […] at Metropolis Mastering, London … and that's the weather for tomorrow [1:] Debussy dies. Long live Debussy! […] Cry if you have to. A song to begin with. Inspired by the languor that penetrated Paul Verlaine's heart. [2:] What a life. And it began on a Sunday. […] On a Sunday afternoon and Debussy kept his eyes on his dream. One hundred years ago there were a hundred years to go. [3:] He saw life in black and white. He heard music in colour. He thought love was a dream. […] He dreamt of music. [4:] Debussy was surprised to find himself being asked by a journalist what his favourite colour was. […] As blue as I feel, he said. [5:] All dreams are interrupted. […] Colour continues. Dreams recur. Art of Noise occur. Debussy thinks that the world is his idea. And why not ? [6:] Baudelaire showed him directions and he found himself going in the same direction as the evening air. […] It seemed to him it smelt like paradise. [7:] To be interpreted wisely and with some imagination. Inspired by the love and death of Charles Baudelaire, poet. […] And freedom did a twist inside my lungs with the stars that I had swallowed. [8:] Art of Noise come right out with it and exclaim - genius exists, what with one thing and another. And another thing - Debussy exists. […] And the Art of Noise exist, to a point. [9:] Come quickly, put the light out. […] A song about fellatio. [10:] Debussy visits a disco, Rakim rants about alienation and/or alien life, Baudelaire loses his temper and Art of Noise love their machines. […] He thought, we are the invention of passion. [11:] He made music for people in all kinds of moods. […] Then everything changed and the moon in June went on shining. [12:] Art of Noise put their world of Debussy on hold … […] A song about remembering and expecting. As penultimate as it gets. [13:] Remix and additional production […] at Studio Drum, Bristol. […] And so Debussy prepared for the future, because he could see right through it. [14:] […] Colour this song by numbers 11 - green, 22 - red, 33 - blue, 44 - yellow, 55 - purple. [15:] Claude Debussy reaches into the mind of Art of Noise. Art of Noise reach into the mind of Claude Debussy. […] A song about everything and nothing and the something that there is in between. And so on, ultimately speaking. "I have often heard it expressed that music could not claim to convey anything with precision, as words or painting do. That is true to a certain extent, but it is not wholly true. Music conveys things in its own way and by means peculiar to itself. In music, and in painting, even in the written word, there is always a gap, to be bridged by the imagination of the hearer." - Charles Baudelaire […] This has been Art of Noise as the image of a group at the turn of the century: images number seven to twenty three. Images catalogued on the web site. […] And remember … an apple beside a bottle is not the same as an apple beside a loaf of bread … now let's get on with the show …”

ZTT

calendar_todayJun 28, 1999United Kingdom

“6 panel U-card inlay printed both sides. Clear/foil cassette shell with white on-body print.”

Music Land Records

calendar_today1999Russia

Universal Records

calendar_todayJun 29, 1999United States

“Limited edition with bonus disc of 4 UK single remixes. Catalog number on CD2 is U5P-1553. Mastered at Precision Mastering, Los Angeles, and Metropolis Mastering, London Track 2-1 also known as "Metaforce (The Seduction Of A Metaphor: Intromix)". Track 2-2 duration given as 6:54 on release.”

ZTT

calendar_today1999United Kingdom

“Promotional 8"x10" box set for The Seduction Of Claude Debussy. The box came with a press release and one of two CDs; either [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/219758]ZTT 130 CDP - card sleeve[/url], or [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/154391]ZTT 130 CDX - digipak[/url] Sleevenotes: a. inside is where the heart is b. inside is where we are c. beauty comes from the inside d. inside information e. lose yourself inside a dream f. inside is who we are g. inside is inside itself h. reality is in the eye of the insider i. is for inside j. look inside k. turn inside out l. play inside Produced by Trevor Horn and guessed by the Art Of Noise with special guests John Hurt (as the narrator), Sally Bradshaw (as the singer), Rakim (as the gyrator), Donna Lewis (as the dreamer) and Carol Kenyon (as a singer too).”

Universal Records

calendar_today1999United States

“Advanced promotion item that came in a grey, anti-static zip-lock bag. Inside is an advance, cardboard sleeve of Seduction and a cardboard sleeve promo-only "Sources & Methods" featuring some highlights from the Art Of Noise's career. Also has 6 transparent pages full of Morley-isms.”