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Liquid Liquid
Bellhead / Optimo
DFA - Cat No: DFA2713lp
- updated:2026-03-11
James MurphyとTim Goldsworthyがプロデュースした2004 DFAバージョン「Bellhead」と「Optimo」のアンリリースドのインストバージョンをOptimo (Espacio)がリミックス。
DFA no doubt owes a very large part of its existence to the incredible, indelible Liquid Liquid, so it is with great and humble honor that we release this 12” from the New York no wave legends, a double a-side package featuring sorta-new versions
of classic Liquids tracks.
This torrential take on “Bellhead” was recorded and produced by James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy in 2004 and originally appeared on DFA”s “Compilation #2.” It’s an all-timer percussion workout, bursting at the seams with marimba, drums, and, yes, all manner of bells, a far cry for the see-saw slouch of the original.
The other side is a heretofore unreleased instrumental remix of “Optimo,” which (bear with us here) was rerecorded by the Liquids in 2008 and then remixed by Optimo (Espacio), the Glaswegian duo who are named in tribute to the song in question. If you followed that, then you know. If not, just remember that we’re all showing up here because of how important and essential this band remains.
of classic Liquids tracks.
This torrential take on “Bellhead” was recorded and produced by James Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy in 2004 and originally appeared on DFA”s “Compilation #2.” It’s an all-timer percussion workout, bursting at the seams with marimba, drums, and, yes, all manner of bells, a far cry for the see-saw slouch of the original.
The other side is a heretofore unreleased instrumental remix of “Optimo,” which (bear with us here) was rerecorded by the Liquids in 2008 and then remixed by Optimo (Espacio), the Glaswegian duo who are named in tribute to the song in question. If you followed that, then you know. If not, just remember that we’re all showing up here because of how important and essential this band remains.
2004年に James Murphy と Tim Goldsworthy によって録音・プロデュースされ、もともとはDFAのコンピレーション 『DFA Compilation #2』に収録。マリンバ、ドラム、そしてもちろんあらゆる種類のベルが溢れ出す、まさに“パーカッションの総力戦とも言える名演、オリジナル版のシーソーのように揺れるルーズな雰囲気とは大きく異なる仕上がりになっています。もう一方の「Optimo」は、これまで未発表だったインストゥルメンタル・リミックスが収録されています。Liquidsによって2008年に再録され、その後グラスゴーのデュオ Optimo によってリミックスされました。ちなみに彼らの名前自体、この曲へのトリビュートとして付けられています。ニューヨークのノーウェーブ・レジェンドによるクラシック曲が“ほぼ新しい形”で再構築された心躍るダブルサイダー。