The first is called Antony & Yoko and features a duet on Ono’s “I Love You Earth”, along with Antony’s solo rendition of Ono’s “I’m Going Away Smiling”.
The second is called Yoko Ono & John Zorn, and features an improvisation between the two called “Blink” that was performed on WNYC back in 2012. More info here.
“I Love You Earth”
“I’m Going Away Smiling”
Chimera Music Release No. 16
Antony interprets two powerful Yoko Ono songs in the studio, with Thomas Bartlett on piano, and joined by Yoko on a moving vocal duet on “I Love You Earth.” Antony’s interpretation of “I’m Going Away Smiling” is stark and haunting.
• Proceeds to benefit the Rain Forest Trust
They will be available on February 18 (Ono’s birthday).
The records can be pre-ordered at ChimeraMusic.com and digital can be pre-ordered at iTunes.
The 10” records are a part of a Yoko series which has included collaborations with tUnE-yArDs, Iggy Pop, RZA, and Thurston Moore / Kim Gordon.
Both 10″s are one-sided, with an etching by Ono on the other.
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