'' is
George Harrison 's second solo album, and the second and final record released on the Beatles' short-lived
Zapple Records (an offshoot of
Apple Records ), before it was folded at the insistence of
The Beatles ' then-manager
Allen Klein . Released in May of
1969 , it features two lengthy pieces - one per side on the original vinyl release - performed on the
Moog Synthesizer .
A portion of
White Noise from "No Time or Space" is used to open "I Remember Jeep", one of several jams included on Harrison's first solo album proper, ''
All Things Must Pass '', released in
1970 .
The cover of ''Electronic Sound'' was painted by Harrison himself. The inside sleeve included minimal notes on the album, and a quote, attributed to an 'Arthur Wax': "There are a lot of people around, making a lot of noise; here's some more."
Due to its experimental and highly uncommercial nature, ''Electronic Sound'' failed to chart in the UK, and barely made the US
Billboard album chart, peaking at #191. Synthesist
Bernie Krause later pursued legal action against Harrison, claiming a larger role in making the album than as credited. (Krause's name was originally featured on the front cover under Harrison's, but was painted over in print.)
All pieces by
George Harrison .
#"Under the Mersey Wall" - 18:42
- ''Recorded in Esher , England in February 1969 with the assistance of Rupert and Jostick, The Siamese Twins''
#"No Time or Space" - 25:07
