
Cocteau Twins present The Moon and the Melodies reissue alongside a full HD library of their music videos
Almost forty years after its release, The Moon and the Melodies by Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd is being reissued on vinyl for the first time – remastered, from the original tapes, by Robin Guthrie himself.
The Moon and the Melodies is a singular record within the Cocteau Twins’ catalogue; largely instrumental, and guided by the free-form improvisations of Harold Budd, whilst building on the atmospheric bliss of Victorialand, released earlier the same year.
Simon Raymonde believes the record’s uniqueness stems directly from its humble, unpremeditated origins. “It captured a moment in time between friends that are enjoying making music together. Really, that’s the essence of it.”
To coincide with the announcement of the repress, Cocteau Twins have also shared, for the first time, a full HD library of their music videos, upgraded using original masters found in both 4AD and Universal Music’s vaults. From 1984’s "Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops" to 1996’s "Tishbite," these new uploads span the history of the band and bring a clarity that’s far closer to their original productions than anything that was previously available.
With the arrival of these videos, the band have also launched a new YouTube channel that brings them all together in one place, with over half of them having never been officially uploaded before.
The Moon and the Melodies by Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd will be reissued on 23 August, and is available to pre-order now.
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