Singer: Jono El Grande
Title: The Choko King
Label: Rune Arkiv ‎– RALP307
Type: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Country: Norway
Date of released: 25 Nov 2011
Category: Electronic, Jazz, Rock
Style: Abstract, Future Jazz, Avantgarde
Size MP3 zip: 1576 mb
Size FLAC zip: 1744 mb
Rating: 3.9✭
Format: MP3 AU ADX AAC VQF AIFF MOD AA FLAC

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1	Eva's Horse Dance Bass Guitar – Eivind HenjumDrums – Terje EngenGuitar, Vocals, Synthesizer, Voice [Duck Call] – Jono El GrandeKeyboards – Andre Bongard*Percussion – Håkon M. Stene*Recorded By [Engineer] – Eyolf DaleSaxophone [Alto] – Rolf-Erik Nystrøm*Saxophone [Soprano Solos] – Erik LøkraVocals – Bård Bratlie	2:36
A2	Vidda-Dixie Bass Guitar – SchtölenGuitar – Aisha FretoxRecorded By [Engineer], Clarinet [Bb] – Jono El GrandeTrombone – Øyvitsa Brækkaka	2:35
A3	Chá! Recorded By [Engineer], Programmed By [Ensonic Workstation Programming] – Jono El Grande	1:37
A4	Vital Requiem VII "To Live On Ones Poor Lie, Poor Thing" Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610], Noises [Various Kitchen Tools] – Jono El Grande	1:13
A5	Asia Bass Guitar – SchtölenGuitar – Jono El GrandePercussion, Vocals – Aisha FretoxRecorded By [Engineer] – Stein Stølen Bjerkaker	1:54
A6	I'm A Balloon I Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:09
A7	Tango Dob'zanga Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – SchtölenDrums, Lead Vocals – Aisha Fretox, Owe Egon GrandicsRecorded By [Engineer], Guitar, Backing Vocals – Jono El Grande	1:14
A8	I'm A Balloon II Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:04
A9	Pongery In Evention (Revised 1996 Version) Recorded By [Engineer], Programmed By [Macintosh Performa 6400 Programming] – Jono El Grande	1:46
A10	Ode To Arne Nordheim (1931-2010) Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:43
A11	Rapphoenß (Original Version) Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:51
A12	Pfote-Brei Backing Vocals – Kristinza Bÿfloddi, Åjntsecksa De La RœünexiBass Guitar, Backing Vocals – SchtölenClarinet [Bb] – Jono El GrandeGuitar – The Invisible Man Lead Vocals – Aisha FretoxPiano – Jan Tariq RahmanTrombone – Øyvitsa Brækkaka	2:11
A13	Chai-Niese Bloöeze II Recorded By [Engineer], Programmed By [Ensonic Workstation Programming] – Jono El Grande	1:03
A14	Avoiding A Void Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610], Guitar – Jono El Grande	0:20
A15	Twelve Finger Intestinal Tango (First Version) Recorded By [Engineer], Programmed By [Ensonic Workstation Programming] – Jono El Grande	1:25
B1	Utopian Dance (Original Version) Recorded By [Engineer], Guitar – Jono El Grande	0:36
B2	Vital Requiem IV "Wheelchair Abuser Scat" Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610], Noises [Various Kitchen Tools] – Jono El Grande	0:56
B3	Lobotomized Healers Rise & Fall Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:58
B4	Lobotomized Healers Comeback Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:51
B5	Chai-Niese Bloöeze III Recorded By [Engineer], Programmed By [Ensonic Workstation Programming] – Jono El Grande	0:49
B6	Smother Eve Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610], Guitar – Jono El Grande	0:26
B7	Sweet Blood Bass Guitar – Eivind HenjumDrums – Terje EngenGuitar – Jono El GrandeKeyboards – Andre Bongard*Percussion – Håkon M. Stene*Recorded By [Microphone Recording Engineer] – Trond GjellumSaxophone [Soprano Solos] – Erik LøkraVocals, Kazoo – Bård Bratlie	1:49
B8	Türbø Meuz Bass Guitar – Håkon ThelinDrums – Terje EngenFlute – Kjell-Asbjørn BunæsKeyboards – Thomas GanteliusPercussion – Håkon M. Stene*Recorded By [Engineer] – Vidar LundenSaxophone [Baritone] – Rolf-Erik Nystrøm*Saxophone [Soprano] – Erik LøkraSynthesizer, Guitar – Jono El Grande	2:11
B9	Dance Of The Skin-Eating Witch Bass Guitar – Eivind HenjumGuitar – Jono El GrandeKeyboards – Stefan Ibsen ZlatanosPercussion – Erik Fossen NilsenRecorded By [Engineer] – Trond GjellumSaxophone [Soprano] – Erik LøkraVocals – Sjur Odden Skjeldal	1:28
B10	Evas Horse Dance (Demo) Mastered By [Strype Audio Mastering] – Tom KvålsvollProgrammed By – Jono El Grande	0:38
B11	Türbø Meuz (Original Version) Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610], Guitar – Jono El Grande	0:51
B12	Åssen Gåre Med Morra Ri'a? (How's Yo' Mother?) Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals – SchtölenDrums, Lead Vocals – Aisha Fretox, Owe Egon GrandicsGuitar, Backing Vocals – Jono El GrandeRecorded By [Engineer] – The Invisible Man	1:56
B13	Big Ben Dover (Vocal Version) Bass Guitar – Eivind HenjumBassoon – Embrik SnerteCello – Lisa Isabel HolstadDrums – Terje EngenGuitar – Jono El GrandeKeyboards – Petter Sørlie KragstadMarimba – Håkon M. Stene*Recorded By [Engineer] – Eyolf DaleSaxophone [Soprano And Baritone] – Erik LøkraViola – Gunnhild OddbJørs- DatterViolin – Ida Kristine Hansen, Isa Caroline Holmensland*Vocals – Hans Martin Austestad	3:58

Credits

• Composed By, Written-By – Jono El Grande
• Painting – Christer Karlstad
• Sleeve [Sleeve Design] – Martin Kvamme

Notes

"Most tracks recorded in alternative fidelity. This album is recommended to be played loud in the car with open windows, while driving slowly through boring suburban areas."

Recorded between 1995 and 2008.
The compilation contains reworks of home recordings, demos, rehearsal tapes, previously unreleased live and studio recordings.
Comes with insert for the liner notes. The CD Edition don't contains it.

Limited numbered edition of 300 copies.

A1 is appeared on the compilation Money Will Ruin Everything 2.
Recorded in 2008 at Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo.
Recorded to multi-track digital recorder.

A2 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 2007 in Grünerløkka Lufthavn, Oslo.
Recorded to cassette recorder.

A3 is appeared on the album Fevergreens.
Recorded in 1999 or 2000 "under my bed" or on a "love pad"
Recorded to minidisc recorder.

A4 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1995 at Solvang Kolonihage.
Recorded to 4 track Tascam Porta 7.

A5 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1997 at Wilses Gt. 1
Recorded to cassette recorder.

A6 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1996 "under my bed".
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

A7 is appeared on the album Neo Dada, this is a primitive version of the song: "The Choko King".
Recorded in 1997 at Café Mir, Oslo.
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

A8 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1996 "under my bed".
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

A9 is appeared on the album Phantom Stimulance.
Recorded in 1996 "under my bed".
Recorded to minidisc recorder.

A10 is appeared on the compilation Blårollinger II
Originally entitled as "A Rheotactic Phony Nail"
Recorded in 1996 "under my bed".
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

A11 is appeared on the album Utopian Dances.
Recorded in 1996 "under my bed".
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

A12 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1997 in Endless Studio.
Recorded to 16 track "???".

A13 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1998 "under my bed".
Recorded to minidisc recorder.

A14 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1996 "under my bed".
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

A15 is appeared on the album Fevergreens.
Recorded in 1999 "under my bed".
Recorded to minidisc recorder.

B1 is appeared on the albums Utopian Dances and Phantom Stimulance.
Recorded in 1995 at The Conception.
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

B2 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1995 at Solvang Kolonihage.
Recorded to 4 track Tascam Porta 7.

B3 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1996 or 1997 "under my bed".
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

B4 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1996 or 1997 "under my bed".
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

B5 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1998 "under my bed".
Recorded to minidisc recorder.

B6 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1997 "under my bed".
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

B7 is appeared on Neo Dada.
Recorded on 16th September, 2006 at Parkteatret, Oslo.
Recorded to Edirol R-09 Stereo Field Recorder and Shure VP-88 Stereo Condenser.

B8 is appeared on the albums Utopian Dances and Phantom Stimulance.
Recordedin June 2003 at Musikkloftet Studio, Oslo.
Recorded to Pro-Tools.

B9 is previously unreleased.
Recorded on 16th September, 2006 at Parkteatret, Oslo.
Recorded to Edirol R-09 Stereo Field Recorder and Shure VP-88 Stereo Condenser.
"An improvised live performance with The Witch and the Luxury Band, squeezed into the last section of "Three Variations On A Mainstream Neurosis"."

B10 is appeared on the compilation Money Will Ruin Everything 2.
Composed in 2005 in Birkelunden.
Recorded to "Tom's recording equipment"
"The same tune as A1. A shorter version of this recording was published as a mobile ring tone in 2007."

B11 is appeared on the albums Utopian Dances and Phantom Stimulance.
Recorded in 1996 "under my bed"
Recorded to 4 track Porta 07.

B12 is previously unreleased.
Recorded in 1998 at Stenersen Museum, Oslo.
Recorded to minidisc (audience recording).

B13 is appeared on Neo Dada.
Recorded in 2008 at Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo.
Recorded to multi-track digital recorder.

A special thanks to our dedicated audience, Tom Kvålsvoll for minor, but useful, title ideas, Dagfinn Hobæk for correcting small details in the liner notes with academic pickiness, Christer Karlstad for extraordinary cover paintings and Sverre Sætre for baking the original Choko King chocolate cake.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 7033662003075

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
RACD107	Jono El Grande	The Choko King ‎(CD, Album)	Rune Arkiv	RACD107	Norway	2011

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