Singer: Jono El Grande
Title: The Choko King
Label: Rune Arkiv ‎– RACD107
Type: CD, Album
Country: Norway
Date of released: 25 Nov 2011
Category: Electronic, Jazz, Rock
Style: Abstract, Future Jazz, Avantgarde
Size MP3 zip: 1325 mb
Size FLAC zip: 1729 mb
Rating: 3.7✭
Format: MP3 WMA VQF AU MOD AIFF XM TTA FLAC

Tracklist Hide Credits

1	Eva's Horse Dance Alto Saxophone – Rolf-Erik Nystrøm*Bass Guitar – Eivind HenjumDrums – Terje EngenGuitar, Vocals, Synthesizer, Voice [Duck Call] – Jono El GrandeKeyboards – Andre Bongard*Percussion – Håkon M. Stene*Recorded By [Engineer] – Eyolf DaleSoloist, Soprano Saxophone [Solos] – Erik LøkraVocals – Bård Bratlie	2:36
2	Vidda-Dixie Bass Guitar – SchtölenGuitar – Aisha FretoxRecorded By [Engineer], Clarinet [Bb] – Jono El GrandeTrombone – Øyvitsa Brækkaka	2:35
3	Chá! Recorded By [Engineer], Programmed By [Ensonic Workstation Programming] – Jono El Grande	1:37
4	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
5	Asia Bass Guitar – SchtölenGuitar – Jono El GrandePercussion, Vocals – Aisha FretoxRecorded By [Engineer] – Stein Stølen Bjerkaker	1:54
6	I'm A Balloon I Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:09
7	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
8	I'm A Balloon II Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:04
9	Pongery In Evention (Revised 1996 Version) Recorded By [Engineer], Programmed By [Macintosh Performa 6400 Programming] – Jono El Grande	1:46
10	Ode To Arne Nordheim (1931-2010) Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:43
11	Rapphoenß (Original Version) Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:51
12	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
13	Chai-Niese Bloöeze II Recorded By [Engineer], Programmed By [Ensonic Workstation Programming] – Jono El Grande	1:03
14	Avoiding A Void Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610], Guitar – Jono El Grande	0:20
15	Twelve Finger Intestinal Tango (First Version) Recorded By [Engineer], Programmed By [Ensonic Workstation Programming] – Jono El Grande	1:25
16	Utopian Dance (Original Version) Recorded By [Engineer], Guitar – Jono El Grande	0:36
17	Vital Requiem IV "Wheelchair Abuser Scat" Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610], Noises [Various Kitchen Tools] – Jono El Grande	0:56
18	Lobotomized Healers Rise & Fall Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:58
19	Lobotomized Healers Comeback Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610] – Jono El Grande	0:51
20	Chai-Niese Bloöeze III Recorded By [Engineer], Programmed By [Ensonic Workstation Programming] – Jono El Grande	0:49
21	Smother Eve Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610], Guitar – Jono El Grande	0:26
22	Sweet Blood Bass Guitar – Eivind HenjumDrums – Terje EngenGuitar – Jono El GrandeKeyboards – Andre Bongard*Percussion – Håkon M. Stene*Recorded By [Microphone Recording Engineer] – Trond GjellumSoloist, Soprano Saxophone [Solos] – Erik LøkraVocals, Kazoo – Bård Bratlie	1:49
23	Türbø Meuz Baritone Saxophone – Rolf-Erik Nystrøm*Bass Guitar – Håkon ThelinDrums – Terje EngenFlute – Kjell-Asbjørn BunæsKeyboards – Thomas GanteliusPercussion – Håkon M. Stene*Recorded By [Engineer] – Vidar LundenSoprano Saxophone – Erik LøkraSynthesizer, Guitar – Jono El Grande	2:11
24	Dance Of The Skin-Eating Witch Bass Guitar – Eivind HenjumGuitar – Jono El GrandeKeyboards – Stefan Ibsen ZlatanosPercussion – Erik Fossen NilsenRecorded By [Engineer] – Trond GjellumSoprano Saxophone – Erik LøkraVocals – Sjur Odden Skjeldal	1:28
25	Evas Horse Dance (Demo) Mastered By [Strype Audio Mastering] – Tom KvålsvollProgrammed By – Jono El Grande	0:38
26	Türbø Meuz (Original Version) Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610], Guitar – Jono El Grande	0:51
27	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
28	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 DaleSoprano Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone – Erik LøkraViola – Gunnhild OddbJørs- DatterViolin – Ida Kristine Hansen, Isa Caroline Holmensland*Vocals – Hans Martin Austestad	3:58
29	Vital Requiem (Complete) Recorded By [Engineer], Synthesizer [Kawai Fs 610], Noises [Various Kitchen Tools] – Jono El Grande	14:47

Companies, etc.

• Recorded At – Norges Musikkhøgskole
• Recorded At – Solvang Kolonihage
• Recorded At – Endless Studios, Oslo
• Recorded At – The Conception
• Recorded At – Parkteatret
• Recorded At – Musikkloftet

Credits

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

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.
The CD Edition don't contains the LP isse liner notes, but comes with bonus track.

1 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.

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

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

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

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

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

7 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.

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

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

10 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22 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.

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

24 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"."

25 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."

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

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

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

29 is the complete previously unreleased Vital Requiem recording.
Recorded in 1995 at Solvang Kolonihage.
Recorded to 4 track Tascam Porta 7.

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.

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
RALP307	Jono El Grande	The Choko King ‎(LP, Album, Ltd)	Rune Arkiv	RALP307	Norway	2011

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