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It's a match made in heaven. Two of the most innovative and influential producers of electronic music join forces for a very special project. Detroit legend Carl Craig and Berlin's dub-techno originator Moritz von Oswald have been busy recomposing three pieces from an original recording of the Berlin philharmonic orchestra from 1987, conducted by Herbert Von Karajan. Having to choose from the immense back catalogue of Deutsche Grammophon, the pair finally decided to recompose one of the biggest classical hits around: Maurice Ravel's "Bolero". But not just that, they also recomposed Ravel's "Rapsodie Espagnola" and Modest Mussorgsky's "Bilder einer Ausstellung". The result is a hypnotic sound which brings together the worlds of classical music and electronic, and a truly innovative project.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This record is the perfect soundtrack for the long dark winter nights. To call it a remix of Ravel: Boléro, Rapsodie espagnole / Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition, though factually correct, would be doing it a massive disservice.
Not since the Factory Classical label has anyone succeeded in turning fans of contemporary music on to classical music, however this release might do just that...
The parallels between classical and techno were there from the beginning (no pun intended) of course, when Derrick May used samples of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on "It Is What It Is". More recently the emphasis has been on classical interpretations of electronic music - for example Warp's London Sinfonietta collaboration (a little on the worthy-but-dull side) and Jeff Mills "Blue Potential" (entertaining, but unlikely to appeal to anyone outside the techno fan-base). "Recomposed" then, is an attempt to look through the looking glass the other way, as it were, i.e. make a techno version of classical music (make no mistake this IS a techno record) using two of the genre's foremost producers and rubber-stamped by the heavyweight classical label Deutsche Grammophon.
Here's a review from viewpoint of a techno fan (and one who doesn't really know the original works):
The amazing opening piece, "Intro", is Kraftwerk's "Franz Schubert" with a touch of "Low"-era Brian Eno thrown in for good measure, a winter soundscape. "Movement 1" and then "Movement 2", follow on directly (all the tracks on the LP are run together as one continuous piece of music) which are both based on Ravel's Bolero.... Read more ›
Not since the Factory Classical label has anyone succeeded in turning fans of contemporary music on to classical music, however this release might do just that...
The parallels between classical and techno were there from the beginning (no pun intended) of course, when Derrick May used samples of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on "It Is What It Is". More recently the emphasis has been on classical interpretations of electronic music - for example Warp's London Sinfonietta collaboration (a little on the worthy-but-dull side) and Jeff Mills "Blue Potential" (entertaining, but unlikely to appeal to anyone outside the techno fan-base). "Recomposed" then, is an attempt to look through the looking glass the other way, as it were, i.e. make a techno version of classical music (make no mistake this IS a techno record) using two of the genre's foremost producers and rubber-stamped by the heavyweight classical label Deutsche Grammophon.
Here's a review from viewpoint of a techno fan (and one who doesn't really know the original works):
The amazing opening piece, "Intro", is Kraftwerk's "Franz Schubert" with a touch of "Low"-era Brian Eno thrown in for good measure, a winter soundscape. "Movement 1" and then "Movement 2", follow on directly (all the tracks on the LP are run together as one continuous piece of music) which are both based on Ravel's Bolero.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By S. Paton
Format:Audio CD
great album by both artist,they have there own sounds all through the album together with the classical pieces very very enjoyable.no complaints if you enjoy a wide range of music this is a brilliant addition.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for testing your Hi-Fi separates, shame about those annoying horns near the beginning though!
9 Mar 2009
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was very intrigued when I heard about this album, so I had to pre-order myself a copy. The content is very unusual, but great for testing out those expensive Hi-Fi separates systems.
The intro is very slow and mellow and sets the tone for the build up that is to follow, which blends into Movement 1 and a loop of the distinctive beginning of Ravel's Bolero. With great promise, we're then onto Movement 2. Sadly the composition loses its way for me as I then had to endure 10 minutes of an extremely annoying 'trumpet/horns' loop, which continues into part of Movement 3 and unfortunately ruins things slightly - this is why it only gets 4 instead of 5 stars. I wouldn't be surprised if many turned it off at this point, but please stick with it as things do pick up eventually. The horns eventually fade out and we're onto a kind of chill out/techno/electronica sound, which goes nicely into Movement 4. If you have a good set of speakers, this is where you will start to appreciate them! Then comes the Interlude, which gives an excellent build up to Movement 5, which in my opinion is the best part of this composition and the most "Classical" sounding part in my opinion. Movement 6 provides a mellow ending with the haunting sound of churchbells in the background and various synth sounds.
Overall I would say this isn't really for people who enjoy and appreciate classical music. Its more for people who appreciate the techno side. This isn't "Techno" in the sense of what William Orbit did a few years back with classical pieces, but a more a mellowed "Lounge" type sound. If you appreciate hints of classical with synth music, similar to the likes of Jean Michel-Jarre or Vangelis, then this could be for you.
The intro is very slow and mellow and sets the tone for the build up that is to follow, which blends into Movement 1 and a loop of the distinctive beginning of Ravel's Bolero. With great promise, we're then onto Movement 2. Sadly the composition loses its way for me as I then had to endure 10 minutes of an extremely annoying 'trumpet/horns' loop, which continues into part of Movement 3 and unfortunately ruins things slightly - this is why it only gets 4 instead of 5 stars. I wouldn't be surprised if many turned it off at this point, but please stick with it as things do pick up eventually. The horns eventually fade out and we're onto a kind of chill out/techno/electronica sound, which goes nicely into Movement 4. If you have a good set of speakers, this is where you will start to appreciate them! Then comes the Interlude, which gives an excellent build up to Movement 5, which in my opinion is the best part of this composition and the most "Classical" sounding part in my opinion. Movement 6 provides a mellow ending with the haunting sound of churchbells in the background and various synth sounds.
Overall I would say this isn't really for people who enjoy and appreciate classical music. Its more for people who appreciate the techno side. This isn't "Techno" in the sense of what William Orbit did a few years back with classical pieces, but a more a mellowed "Lounge" type sound. If you appreciate hints of classical with synth music, similar to the likes of Jean Michel-Jarre or Vangelis, then this could be for you.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Harvey Smith
Format:Audio CD
I'll not beat around the bush here, but just recommend that you buy this album. If you're already a fan of the Basic Channel/ Chain Reaction sound, then it's a must, if you're a classical-head, give it a go, but remember, as some of these other reviews point out, it is essentially a techno long-player.
Yes, it might take a listen or two to truly appreciate, but this is a work of immense depth and you won't tire of it. My only regret is buying it on vinyl. It really demands being listened to in one sitting, without the breaks imposed by four sides of vinyl.
And hey - you even get a couple of photographs of the elusive Maurizio!
Yes, it might take a listen or two to truly appreciate, but this is a work of immense depth and you won't tire of it. My only regret is buying it on vinyl. It really demands being listened to in one sitting, without the breaks imposed by four sides of vinyl.
And hey - you even get a couple of photographs of the elusive Maurizio!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was going to buy this Cd in a music store HMV and the guy behind the counter strongly advised me not to. I listened to him foolishly but decided to give it a go when I saw it for sale on Amazon.
I'm so glad I did. I love it.
It's different alright but only in an interesting adventurous way.
Well worth spending some time listening to. Great sounds throughout.
I'm so glad I did. I love it.
It's different alright but only in an interesting adventurous way.
Well worth spending some time listening to. Great sounds throughout.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By John Malcolm
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
Going by the other reviews on this page I thought I was in for a treat. Being a large Kraftwerk fan - and Tangerine Dream, and Klaus Schultze, and Tomita etc etc - I thought this was going to be more than it is.
OK, so the synth trumpets are a pain, and there is too much use of them in the early Movements (hiding the subtle Bolero rhythms), but the flatness and lack of life in the music (although Movement 4 is very Schultze) is a shame. Maybe I'm getting old, but classical music and synth stuff are normally more vibrant, where this is just wallpaper. It livens up later on, but it's a long wait...
Yes, I accept that this is a very subjective album to listen to - and opinions will vary wildly - but for me the album just takes too long to get into its stride. Maybe after a few more listens my opinion will change, but for now it's a let down - and those blasted trumpets over the early bits grate like a repeated foghorn blast!
Oh, and if you are burning this on to a CD (no gaps between tracks on this album folks!) then the gaps at the beginning and end of the MP3s will cause an audible click when the track changes even though the music doesn't stop and start. I converted the MP3s to Wave files, then chopped off the tiny fraction of a second of non-music, and then finally burned the disc - result, one smoothly flowing, click free, piece of music. Thanks for letting me have a non-protected MP3 so I can do this, Amazon, it is much appreciated. I like to listen to my music from a CD player, rather than a computer.
OK, so the synth trumpets are a pain, and there is too much use of them in the early Movements (hiding the subtle Bolero rhythms), but the flatness and lack of life in the music (although Movement 4 is very Schultze) is a shame. Maybe I'm getting old, but classical music and synth stuff are normally more vibrant, where this is just wallpaper. It livens up later on, but it's a long wait...
Yes, I accept that this is a very subjective album to listen to - and opinions will vary wildly - but for me the album just takes too long to get into its stride. Maybe after a few more listens my opinion will change, but for now it's a let down - and those blasted trumpets over the early bits grate like a repeated foghorn blast!
Oh, and if you are burning this on to a CD (no gaps between tracks on this album folks!) then the gaps at the beginning and end of the MP3s will cause an audible click when the track changes even though the music doesn't stop and start. I converted the MP3s to Wave files, then chopped off the tiny fraction of a second of non-music, and then finally burned the disc - result, one smoothly flowing, click free, piece of music. Thanks for letting me have a non-protected MP3 so I can do this, Amazon, it is much appreciated. I like to listen to my music from a CD player, rather than a computer.
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