A Steve Reich composition. Originally composed in 2003, "Cello Counterpoint" has been described by Steve Reich as "one of the most difficult pieces I have ever written, calling for extremely tight, fast-moving rhythmic relationships not commonly found in the cello literature."
"Acoustic piano serves as a central voice, its full tonality preserved in
some tracks, while in others, notes stretch and resonate into open
space. This careful interplay is layered with field recordings and
modular synthesis, evoking textures that shift between moments of
clarity and abstraction."
Off to listen to some live music for a change later on, but waking up on a sunny Saturday morning with this forgotten gem from one of the hard drives. Vol 2 from the 60s and 70s may well be next.
This album recorded in 1969 has just been released for the first time by Guerssen and is available on Bandcamp. It is an excellent album which, in my opinion, doesn't have a weak track. It features members who went on to play for bands like the Allman Brothers, Iron Butterfly and Captain Beyond.
Haven't listened to this one in a long time. Doesn't appear to be in my music library and my CDs are in disarray. A trio set with violist Eyvind Kang and drummer Rudy Royston.
A deeply involving and most unusual album that is well worth a listen.
All Music says "Dead Can Dance combine elements of European folk music -- particularly music from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance -- with ambient pop and worldbeat flourishes, touching on everything from Gaelic folk and Gregorian chant to avant-garde pop and darkwave."
The album cover is taken from the central "Earth" panel of the famous triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights by Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch, completed circa 1500.
Comments
This album recorded in 1969 has just been released for the first time by Guerssen and is available on Bandcamp. It is an excellent album which, in my opinion, doesn't have a weak track. It features members who went on to play for bands like the Allman Brothers, Iron Butterfly and Captain Beyond.
https://the2ndcoming.bandcamp.com/album/evaluations
A real mix of styles from Progressive Rock to Post Rock and quiet Metal. A great listen.
Ranked no. 4 for 2002 by ProgArchives whilst All Music says "one of 2002's most accomplished and surprising metal-related albums".
https://paatos.bandcamp.com/album/timeloss
A deeply involving and most unusual album that is well worth a listen.
All Music says "Dead Can Dance combine elements of European folk music -- particularly music from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance -- with ambient pop and worldbeat flourishes, touching on everything from Gaelic folk and Gregorian chant to avant-garde pop and darkwave."
The album cover is taken from the central "Earth" panel of the famous triptych The Garden of Earthly Delights by Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch, completed circa 1500.