Album · 2001

The Hapless Child

Released
8 May 2001
Label
ECM Records
Catalogue no.
831 828-2
Tracklist
6 tracks
Length
33:38
Country
DE

“The Hapless Child” is an album by Michael Mantler, released in 2001 on ECM Records. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 33:38. The line-up features Carla Bley (synthesizer, piano), Jack DeJohnette (percussion, membranophone), Steve Swallow (bass guitar), Terje Rypdal (guitar) and Nick Mason (engineer, mix).

Who played on The Hapless Child

  • Carla Bley synthesizer, piano, clavinet, keyboard, producer all tracks
  • Jack DeJohnette percussion, membranophone, drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Steve Swallow bass guitar all tracks
  • Terje Rypdal guitar all tracks
  • Nick Mason engineer, mix, spoken vocals on 5 tracks
  • Albert Caulder spoken vocals
  • Alfreda Benge spoken vocals
  • Robert Wyatt vocals

Tracklist

  1. 1 The Sinking Spell — Michael Mantler 5:13
  2. 2 The Object-lesson — Michael Mantler 5:01
  3. 3 The Insect God — Michael Mantler 5:02
  4. 4 The Doubtful Guest — Michael Mantler 4:51
  5. 5 The Remembered Visit — Michael Mantler 6:29
  6. 6 The Hapless Child — Michael Mantler 7:02

Production

  • Michael Mantler composer, engineer
  • Dennis Weinreich engineer, mix
  • Alan Perkins engineer

More albums by Michael Mantler

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Hapless Child?

The line-up of The Hapless Child includes Carla Bley (synthesizer, piano), Jack DeJohnette (percussion, membranophone), Steve Swallow (bass guitar), Terje Rypdal (guitar), Nick Mason (engineer, mix), Albert Caulder (spoken vocals), Alfreda Benge (spoken vocals) and Robert Wyatt (vocals).

Which label released The Hapless Child?

The Hapless Child was released in 2001 on ECM Records (831 828-2).

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