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After the Requiem continued Gavin Bryars' journey away from the more experimental work that made his reputation early in his career toward pieces possessing a more melancholic and romantic quality. In two of the works herein, "The Old Tower of Lobenicht" and "Allegrasco," one can hear echoes of his brilliant composing on the Hommages album. But where the romantic elements were stricter and more crystalline on the prior effort, here there is an expansiveness that sometimes succeeds and at other times verges on kitsch. Guitarist Bill Frisell performs on three of the four compositions, but his creamy, sustained chords tend to sound somewhat bland and occasionally subvert some otherwise very attractive melodic material. The standout track is a saxophone quartet number, "Alaric I or II," featuring the surprising presence of Evan Parker. In fact, Bryars' earliest musical ventures were as a member of the British free improvisation community, so the inclusion of Parker has some historical background. The composition is a very enjoyable melange of minimalist technique and references to Gershwin that manages to cohere into a satisfying whole. Fans of Bryars' more substantial work from the '70s or his improvising skills in groups like Joseph Holbrooke may find After the Requiem a little too sweet for their tastes, while listeners who are looking for something a bit meatier than Arvo Part or Henryk Gorecki may find their appetite satisfied.
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After The Requiem (Gavin Bryars)
Kate Musker, Viola, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bill Frisell, Electric Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tony Hinnigan, Cello, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Alexander Balanescu, Viola, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Gavin Bryars, Composer
℗ 1991 ECM Records GmbH
The Old Tower Of Löbenicht (Gavin Bryars)
Dave Smith, Tenor Horn, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bill Frisell, Electric Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Alexander Balanescu, Violin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Simon Limbrick, Percussion, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gavin Bryars, Composer, Double Bass, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Roger Heaton, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Allen, Percussion, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1991 ECM Records GmbH
Alaric I Or II (Gavin Bryars)
Stan Sulzmann, Soprano Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Evan Parker, Soprano Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Julian Arguelles, Baritone Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gavin Bryars, Composer - Ray Warleigh, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1991 ECM Records GmbH
Allegrasco (Gavin Bryars)
Dave Smith, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Bill Frisell, Electric Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Alexander Balanescu, Violin, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Manfred Eicher, Producer - Simon Limbrick, Percussion, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gavin Bryars, Composer, Double Bass, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Roger Heaton, Clarinet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Allen, Percussion, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1991 ECM Records GmbH
Album review
After the Requiem continued Gavin Bryars' journey away from the more experimental work that made his reputation early in his career toward pieces possessing a more melancholic and romantic quality. In two of the works herein, "The Old Tower of Lobenicht" and "Allegrasco," one can hear echoes of his brilliant composing on the Hommages album. But where the romantic elements were stricter and more crystalline on the prior effort, here there is an expansiveness that sometimes succeeds and at other times verges on kitsch. Guitarist Bill Frisell performs on three of the four compositions, but his creamy, sustained chords tend to sound somewhat bland and occasionally subvert some otherwise very attractive melodic material. The standout track is a saxophone quartet number, "Alaric I or II," featuring the surprising presence of Evan Parker. In fact, Bryars' earliest musical ventures were as a member of the British free improvisation community, so the inclusion of Parker has some historical background. The composition is a very enjoyable melange of minimalist technique and references to Gershwin that manages to cohere into a satisfying whole. Fans of Bryars' more substantial work from the '70s or his improvising skills in groups like Joseph Holbrooke may find After the Requiem a little too sweet for their tastes, while listeners who are looking for something a bit meatier than Arvo Part or Henryk Gorecki may find their appetite satisfied.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 4 track(s)
- Total length: 01:05:58
- Main artists: Gavin Bryars
- Composer: Gavin Bryars
- Label: ECM New Series
- Genre: Classical
© 1991 ECM Records GmbH ℗ 1991 ECM Records GmbH
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