Mnemonist Orchestra (album)

Mnemonist Orchestra is the eponymously titled debut studio album of the free improvisation ensemble Mnemonist Orchestra, released in 1979 by Dys Records.

Background
The album was recorded in March 1979 by a group of friends and collaborators coming from diverse backgrounds, including musicians, visual artists, and scientists. Interested in the possibilities of spontaneous interaction among a diverse group, they intended the album to be an exploration of the effects of technological saturation on society, particularly upon children. The music drew heavily from musique concrète and film music, both of which would continue to influence the ensemble's future works.

Personnel
Adapted from the Mnemonist Orchestra liner notes.


 * Mnemonist Orchestra
 * Steve Chaffey – drums, percussion
 * John Herdt – electric guitar, percussion (A2, B2)
 * Torger Hougen – spoken word, illustrations
 * Bruce McGregor – tape, conducting, photography, illustrations
 * Dave Mowers – trombone, percussion
 * Hugh Ragin – trumpet, percussion
 * Steve Scholbe – alto saxophone
 * William Sharp – tape, conducting, arrangements, production, cover art, design, piano (A2), 5-string electric guitar (B1)
 * Randy Yeates – spoken word, illustrations


 * Additional musicians
 * Dave Calvin – bass guitar (B1, B2)
 * Dave Marsh – bass guitar (A1, A2)
 * Nicki Relic – piano (A1, B1, B2), spoken word (A1)
 * Production and additional personnel
 * Mark Derbyshire – engineering