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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Yes, I'd be the first to admit that David Bedford is something of an acquired taste. Most of what I have listened to has been his more progressive electronic works, some in collaboration with Mike Oldfield. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner took some getting into - but was worth it. Stars End is a hard listen, but if you work at it, you'll get it - he weaves profound and stimulating harmonies, and Oldfield's guitar solos are great.
But THIS CD is just a gem. The First Symphony has Walton or Copland-esque qualities, but is very much it's own piece in its own style. The Recorder Concerto is just a delight. Look at how Bedford weaves very different Recorder themes in with a very carefully pitched strings orchestra. It's just lovely. Every time I listen to it, there's a new harmonic, a new layer or theme I did not spot before. It's also a very good recording - the complimentary harmonics of the recorder are brought out perfectly against the orchestral background. Why is no-one buying it? The previous reviewer was bang-on. When Bedford gets it right, he is absolutely spot on.
But THIS CD is just a gem. The First Symphony has Walton or Copland-esque qualities, but is very much it's own piece in its own style. The Recorder Concerto is just a delight. Look at how Bedford weaves very different Recorder themes in with a very carefully pitched strings orchestra. It's just lovely. Every time I listen to it, there's a new harmonic, a new layer or theme I did not spot before. It's also a very good recording - the complimentary harmonics of the recorder are brought out perfectly against the orchestral background. Why is no-one buying it? The previous reviewer was bang-on. When Bedford gets it right, he is absolutely spot on.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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When he gets it right he REALLY gets it right. This is one of Bedford's most accessible works. It is performed here by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Crouch End Festival Chorus amongst others.
In the past Bedford has given us the avant garde and snynthesizer symphonies with the occasional inspired guest appearance from Mike Oldfield, here we have him firmly in the classical camp.
The album is full of rich melodies throughout. If you like the more ambient choral music he has been known to do then 'Twelve Hours of Sunset' should satisfy. Piers Adams wraps himself round some beautiful melodies on 'Recorder Concerto' whilst beautiful and wilting strings soar around him.
One of the things I love about this album is that you can distinctly hear it is David Bedford. He has an approach of his own that creates a world great for disappearing into which is what music is for isn't it?! If you like previous works such as 'The Odyysey' or 'Instructions for Angels' or you just like classical music I reckon you'll get on well with this little gem. I for one can't stop listening to it.
In the past Bedford has given us the avant garde and snynthesizer symphonies with the occasional inspired guest appearance from Mike Oldfield, here we have him firmly in the classical camp.
The album is full of rich melodies throughout. If you like the more ambient choral music he has been known to do then 'Twelve Hours of Sunset' should satisfy. Piers Adams wraps himself round some beautiful melodies on 'Recorder Concerto' whilst beautiful and wilting strings soar around him.
One of the things I love about this album is that you can distinctly hear it is David Bedford. He has an approach of his own that creates a world great for disappearing into which is what music is for isn't it?! If you like previous works such as 'The Odyysey' or 'Instructions for Angels' or you just like classical music I reckon you'll get on well with this little gem. I for one can't stop listening to it.
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