The late Dion McGregor was the world's greatest somniloquist (sleep-talker). In the 60s, his NYC roommate set a tape recorder every night to capture Dion's strange narrations. A record was released on Decca in 1964, and a book of dream transcriptions was released with illustration by Edward Gorey. Two more albums, on CD this time, were released in recent years. More info: www.torporvigil.com/soundworksindex4.htm#dion
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from Awkwardcore Compilation #1,
released April 16, 2011
Recorded by Michael Barr.
Recording courtesy of Torpor Vigil Industries.
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