BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1987
“The Devil Is An Englishman” is a 1986 single by Sreamin’ Lord Byron featuring Thomas Dolby and Timothy Spall taken from the soundtrack for the film Gothic.
In Ken Russell’s film Gothic, poet Lord Byron was played by Gabriel Byrne. Thomas Dolby’s soundtrack for the film closes with the song “The Devil Is An Englishman”, which prominently features samples of Byrne’s dialogue from the film, much of it shouted — hence, the half-serious “featuring Screamin’ Lord Byron” credit on the single and the soundtrack album.
SIDE A:
The Devil Is An Englishman (Extended Version) 6:00
Artist – Screamin’ Lord Byron Featuring Thomas Dolby and Timothy Spall
Remix – Martin Rushent
Vocals – Timothy Spall
SIDE B:
Fantasmagoria 2:11
Artist – Thomas Dolby
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Virgin – VS 937-12
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
CREDITS:
Composed By – Thomas Dolby
Producer – Clif Brigden, Thomas Dolby
NOTES:
Both tracks taken from the soundtrack album “GOTHIC”
Find The 12″ On DISCOGS
EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut III
Cartridge: Ortofon Super
Stylus: Ortofon OM Stylus 30
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Speed Control: Pro-Ject Speed Box S
Phono Pre-amp: Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube: Tung-Sol 12AX7ECC803-S Gold Electron Tube
Soundcard: ESI Juli@
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Brother MFC-6490CW Professional Series Scanner
SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removeal: ClickRepair (DeClick Level 3)
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
Thank you!
I haven’t heard this one in a looong time. Pretty much forgot about it. It’s great to hear it again!
Never seen Gothic before, I will have to track it down. It’s not really my type of genre, but I’ll give it a try.
GREAT POST PAUL!!!!
I didnt even know there was a 12″
I wish Gothic was out on Bluray.
Someone mentioned Haunted Summer above, another great movie!!
You’re welcome my friend 🙂
Thanks Paul, I love Thomas Dolby and I love songs I can add to my Halloween playlist!
You’re very welcome Tyson 🙂
Ditto to what Tyson said!
Ooh, is it gonna be Halloween-ish entries for the rest of the month? If so, yay! If not, still good! 🙂
Thanks, Paul!
It just very well may be Jamie 🙂
I am freaking-out Paul!!!! I can’t believe it!! How STIMULATING IS THIS!!! Beyond thrilled!! Beyond excited!!! Beyond grateful!!! You are tremendous for posting this!!! I can’t wait to get home from work and download what will be an outstanding rip!!! Already this is turning out to be a wonderful Halloween season!! Afterall, it’s my favorite holiday and Burning The Ground has some wonderful Halloween goodies on its site and now this addition. Paul, wow, a trillion thanks! I love the “Gothic” film and its soundtrack. Thomas Dolby created a truly unique score built entirely on samples (so I’ve heard) that… Read more »
Jeff, your comments are always brimming with excitement! Indeed, we fans of Burning The Ground are a particular sort.
Hey, thank you for that. Oh, I like your name a lot as it reminds me of one of my favorite bands, Shriekback. The song “Moth Loop” appears on their “Tench” EP.
Jeff
Nice. I’ve dug Shriekback since my teens. You are the first person who ever got the reference (that I know of)!
Thanks so much Jeff I just hope I did record justice. It was a fun one to work on. I have never seen the film so I am gonna have to seek it out just to see how the song fits in. Thank you for alwys having something great to say. I appreciate that so much 🙂
You totally did the record justice! I thought I’d never hear the extended version of this song ever again. And if so, not in such splendid quality. Man, the stereo seperation is wonderful and the bass and treble are clear. I’m not a perfect audiophile, but I know what I like when I hear it, and this is stellar in my opinion. I love the lyrics to this and the samples from “Gothic” are a great touch. PluDear Paul, s, from what I can remember from the soundtrack album, sounds of the score are incorporated into the mix. I forgot… Read more »
Love your rambling Jeff. Thank you 🙂
Are you a writer by chance, Jeff? You really have a way with words 🙂
Woz,
Actually no, but thank you for the compliment. I just get so full of excitement when it comes to Paul’s work, that the words seem to come out. I really love this place and the community here. The web can be so full of negativity, but on Burning The Ground, there is a lot of love and positivity and I am so grateful for that.
Jeff
Right on, Jeff. You have a gift of expressing yourself in text, my friend. I have to agree, this place is great, lots of positivity here at BTG. How could there not be? With Paul taking music sharing to a level never seen before. He has attracted a pretty good group of people here to open and celebrate each audio treasure chest together in the comments.
Hello Everyone, I just re-watched the film “Gothic” over this past weekend, and I have to apologize for stating that the song “The Devil Is An Englishman” came during the end-credits of the movie. It does not appear anywhere in the film. I guess I played the soundtrack album so much back-in-the-day, that I assumed the song came at the end. Too bad. I’m wondering if a music video was ever filmed? It would be a trip if it was. Well, I’m sorry for the wrong information I passed along to everybody. Anyway, back to the movie. What a hallucinatory… Read more »
Well this was certainly unexpected! Not a great song but an embarrassment of riches in other ways. I wonder what led you to acquire this one. Ken Russell and his Merchant Ivory a-listers? Tom Dolby? Your selections are inscrutable man, I love it! This one’s just gone on my Halloween playlist. Harry Potter fans: Timothy Spall = Peter Pettigrew!
Great that you pointed out the Harry Potter connection of Timothy Spall. I am so impressed with Paul’s fans because you guys bring wonderful anecdotes to this site.
Jeff
Thanks Paul. Anything by Thomas Dolby is good. Thanks for the awesome new wave!
You’re welcome Omar 🙂