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Pearls Before Swine

by Disjecta Membra

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Commemorating 30 years since Disjecta Membra's formation, Pearls Before Swine is a free promo sampler featuring the best-loved singles, cover versions, compilation tracks, and remixes from across the band's recorded career.

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released October 13, 2023

Remastered by Ariel Maniki at MediaLuna Studio, in San José, Costa Rica.

Artwork and design by Layla Reyna, in Seattle, Washington, USA: www.laylareyna.com

1. Whakataurangi Ake (single version)

Composed by Charles Tauhou ‘Pumi’ Taituha (1930-1993).
Disjecta Membra version recorded and released by arrangement with Jaqui Taituha, mokopuna (grandchild) of Pumi. Arranged and performed by Michel Rowland (vocals), Matthew Tāmati Scott (keys), and Rob Thorne (kōauau, pūtorino, porotiti).
Recordings engineered between Wellington and Palmerston North, New Zealand, by Bryan Tabuteau, Rob Thorne, and Matthew Tāmati Scott, 2015.
Mixed and produced by Bryan Tabuteau, Molière Recording, Wellington, New Zealand, 2015.
First released as a digital single and radio promo, December 2015. An alternate mix appears on The Infancy Gospels EP, November 2016.

2. Lilītu

Words and music by Michel Rowland.
Arranged and performed by Michel Rowland (vocals, guitars, programming), Kane Davey (guitars), Matthew Tāmati Scott (keys), and Isobel ‘Izzy’ Te Aho-White (bass, barking).
Recording engineered, mixed, and produced by Bryan Tabuteau, Molière Recording, Wellington, New Zealand, 2015.
First released on The Infancy Gospels EP, November 2016.

3. Madeleine! Madelaine! (vox ii)

Words and music by Michel Rowland.
Arranged and performed by Michel Rowland (vocals, synths, programming), Kane Davey (guitar), Isobel ‘Izzy’ Te Aho-White (bass), and Bryan Tabuteau (additional electronics).
Recording engineered, mixed, and produced by Bryan Tabuteau, Molière Recording, Wellington, New Zealand, 2015.
Original version first released on the fundraiser compilation For the Bats: Volume III (Various Artists), October 2015. This version first released on The Infancy Gospels EP, November 2016.

4. Death by Discothèque (extended version)

Words by Michel Rowland, with Dead Lissa. Music by Michel Rowland.
Arranged and performed by Michel Rowland (vocals, guitars, sampling), Vivian Stewart (guitars), Jaz Murphy (bass), Dan Smart (drums), Raymond John Ross (synths, programming), and Dead Lissa (spoken word).
Recordings engineered at various New Zealand locations by Vivian Stewart; Troy Kelly at STL Studio; Raymond John Ross at Spookhaus Audio; Dead Lissa; and Michel Rowland, 2007-2013.
This version mixed and produced by Dave Lowndes, Tauranga, New Zealand, 2014. Original single version mixed and produced by Raymond John Ross, Spookhaus Audio, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 2013.
Original single released December 2013. This version released on the Death by Discothèque (remixes) EP, July 2015.

5. Skin Trade

Words by Michel Rowland. Music by Ben Cauchi and Michel Rowland.
Arranged and performed by Michel Rowland (vocals, guitars, programming), Ben Cauchi (bass), and Tamlyn Martinovich (keys).
Recorded, mixed, and produced at Waikato Polytechnic Studio by Dave Lowndes, Theta Productions, Hamilton, New Zealand, 1996.
First released on the album Achromaticia, Heartland Records, Melbourne, Australia, July 1997.

6. Subversion (IKON cover)

Words by Chris McCarter. Music by Chris McCarter and Dino Molinaro.
Disjecta Membra version recorded and released by kind permission of Chris McCarter and IKON.
Arranged and performed by Michel Rowland (vocals, guitars, piano, programming), Kane Davey (lead and slide guitars), and Jaz Murphy (bass).
Recordings engineered by Bryan Tabuteau and Michel Rowland, 2017. Mixed and produced by Bryan Tabuteau, Molière Recording, Wellington, New Zealand, 2017.
First released on the split-release mini-album Songs to Scattered Symbols (IKON, Disjecta Membra, Sounds Like Winter), February 2017.

7. Antoinette Marionette

Words by Michel Rowland. Music by Ben Cauchi and Michel Rowland.
Arranged and performed by Michel Rowland (vocals, guitars, programming), Jacob Sullivan (bass), Janet Holborow (cello), and Michael Corballis (violin).
Recording engineered, mixed, and produced by Mark Hamill, New Centurion Sound, Wellington, New Zealand, 1998.
First released on the compilation album Eternal Chapters (Various Artists), Sacrament Radio / 2RRR FM, Sydney, Australia, March 2003.

8. Rasputin (Boney M. cover)

Written and arranged for Boney M. by Frank Farrier, Fred Jay, and George Rayem.
Disjecta Membra version arranged and performed by Michel Rowland (vocals, guitars, synths, programming), Kane Davey (guitars), Jaz Murphy (bass), AMY_cin (additional electronics), and Rosebud Garland (backing vocals).
Recording engineered, mixed, and produced by Bryan Tabuteau, Molière Recording, Wellington, New Zealand, 2016-2017.
First released on the split-release mini-album Songs to Scattered Symbols (IKON, Disjecta Membra, Sounds Like Winter), February 2017.

9. Rats (The Haunting cover)

Words and music: Holly Barlow.
Original version arranged and performed by The Haunting: Holly (née ‘Wheels’) Barlow (guitars), Maria (‘Ree’) Stead (bass), Luana (‘Lu’) Atger (vocals), and Paul (‘Paul Tee’) Tregilgas (drums). Disjecta Membra version recorded and released by kind permission of The Haunting.
Performed by Michel Rowland (vocals, guitar, programming), and Ben Cauchi (bass).
Recording engineered, mixed, and produced at Waikato Polytechnic Studio by Dave Lowndes, Theta Productions, Hamilton, New Zealand, 1996.
First released on the album Achromaticia, Heartland Records, Melbourne, Australia, July 1997.

10. Cauldron of Cerridwen (single version)

Words by Michel Rowland. Music by Michel Rowland and Ben Cauchi.
Arranged and performed by Michel Rowland (vocals, guitars, programming), Ben Cauchi (bass), and Tamlyn Martinovich (keys).
Recording engineered, mixed, and produced at The Fridge, Contact 89FM, by Dave Lowndes, Theta Productions, 1996.
This version first released on the compilation A Bouquet of Barbed Wire (Various Artists), Heartland Records, Melbourne, Australia, November 1996. An alternate recording appears on the album Achromaticia, Heartland Records, July 1997.

11. Death by Discothèque (Leæther Strip Remix)

Words by Michel Rowland, with Dead Lissa. Music by Michel Rowland.
Arranged and performed by Claus Larsen (synths, programming, electronics), Michel Rowland (vocals, guitars), and Dead Lissa (spoken word).
Remix engineered, mixed, and produced by Claus Larsen, Vegger, Denmark, 2013.
First released on the Death by Discothèque digital single, December 2013.

12. Madeleine! Madelaine! (Blacksugar Remix)

Words and music by Michel Rowland.
Arranged and performed by Andee Blacksugar (guitars, synths, bass, programming, electronics), and Michel Rowland (vocals).
Remix engineered, mixed, and produced by Andee Blacksugar, Brooklyn, New York, USA, 2016.
First released on the Madeleine! Madelaine! (remixes) EP, February 2018.

13. Walking in Light (Th’ Dudes cover)

Words and music by Ian Morris and Dave Dobbyn.
Disjecta Membra version recorded and released by arrangement with Ian Morris (1957-2010). Re-issued here with thanks to Lorraine Barker for Dave Dobbyn, and Peter Urlich.
This version arranged and performed by Michel Rowland (vocals, guitars, bass, programming), with Matthew Tāmati Scott (additional guitar).
Recordings engineered by Michel Rowland and Matthew Tāmati Scott. Mixed and produced by Michel Rowland, Hamilton, New Zealand; assisted by Josh Wood at VET Labs, Auckland, New Zealand, 2007.
First released on the compilation She’s Lost: an underground New Zealand music recovery expedition (Various Artists), Creepshow Productions, Wellington, New Zealand, May 2007.

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