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Interactive poll XXL-26 - the choir edition |
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suitkees 
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 Posted: October 16 2021 at 08:43 |
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Finally had the time to listen to the playlist. Just one listen, but it'll have to do with that. No commenting from me this time, straight on to my votes, and for these I was looking for those that sounded the most original to my ears (and were not known already): 1. Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble - Now; without hesitation, this one ended up on top of all - original, engaging (and engaged) and really captivating. 2. Per Nørgård – Wiigenlied; some classic touches in an overall very modern take on choir music - surprisingly refreshing. 3. Ennio Morricone - Dies Irae; I've seen the film by Damiano Damiani a long while ago, but didn't remember the music - well, it's Morricone... |
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Cristi
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Posted: October 16 2021 at 08:49 |
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my three choices
Wim Mertens - Maximising the Audience Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble - Now Premiata Forneria Marconi - L'Isola di Niente
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Lewian
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Posted: October 17 2021 at 06:45 |
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Surprisingly this rather exotic theme has far more bands and musicians that I knew already than many others, although I didn't know most of their posted tracks. There are also a number of tracks that have potential but that probably need more and more intensive listens so that I could appreciate them fully, particularly Norgard and Penderecki. In the mix are: Roberto de Simone Ennio Morricone Medieval Baebes Bulgarian State Choir Damon Locks Silver Mt. Zion I have heard a good number of things from the Medieval Baebes and the Bulgarian Voices, not all of them with full concentration, and I may actually have heard one or both of these. I like them a lot, but I'll vote for things that are more of a discovery; despite knowing Ennio Morricone and Silver Mt. Zion, these tracks to me have more "novelty value". Ultimately I'll give the fourth place to Ennio Morricone, as it fits my mood of the day less than the top three, although I do realise that this is quite good (as are the Norgard and Penderecki pieces, just not fitting the mood). The Roberto de Simone track brings its very different elements together in fascinating ways; not the most subtle of attractions but a real experience. The Silver Mt. Zion track has a good post rock flow and dynamic to it, which I'm known to appreciate, but is compositionally more sophisticated than what you normally get from that genre, and therefore makes for great listening. And as apparently many others I'm bewitched by the hypnotic Black Monument Ensemble. But really, every track has something valuable that makes it deserve more listens! And I also should take the time to go through some more of the non-nominated suggestions... only heard a small handful...
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TCat
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Posted: October 17 2021 at 14:13 |
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Here are my favorites:
1. Mediaeval Bæbes - Memorare 2. Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble - Now 3. Wim Mertens - Maximising the Audience Silver Mt. Zion is already one of my favorite bands. It would have won my vote if I wasn't already familiar with their music (I have 3 of their albums on vinyl).
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Snicolette
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Posted: October 17 2021 at 15:53 |
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Thank you, Mike! I had the pleasure of seeing them play at the Maryland Renaissance Festival back in 2009. Just fantastic!
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The Anders
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Posted: October 17 2021 at 16:30 |
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Thank you to everyone for your contributions to this poll, and for those who have voted for "Wiigenlied". I will try to vote one of the following days, but I will probably skip the next poll. I have been busy recording my own music during the past few weeks, and I will continue to do so for the next time. The ideas are really taking off, so I have my mind focused mainly on that.
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Snicolette
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Posted: October 17 2021 at 17:03 |
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Thank you for this poll, Anders. Real life does come first and music, especially! Strike while the creative juices are flowing!
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TCat
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Posted: October 17 2021 at 18:13 |
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I was quite impressed with their simplicity, yet there was something very different about their delivery that I found intriguing. I haven't been able to put my finger on it yet, but they definitely hit something in me that really made me take notice. Quite beautiful.
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Snicolette
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Posted: October 17 2021 at 18:25 |
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Mila-13
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Posted: October 18 2021 at 07:22 |
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First batch: Roberto De Simone: Kyrie A synergy of different musical styles, drawing on the liturgical music of the Middle Ages and contemporary music that could be linked to Pasolini and his time. An ambitious work that opens with Kyrie Eleison sung by a choir consisting of classically trained and traditional folk music singers. Quite intriguing and promising! The second part is a modern interpretation of Kyrie, a combination of blues rock and choral song which reminds me of popular rock operas/musicals such as Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar. This part is a little chaotic but overall an interesting piece of music, an homage to an artist who made Italy great in the world. What a challenge!Per Nørgård: Wiigenlied Contemporary and experimental
choral music that is equally challenging and fun for both, the singers, and the
audience. A quite restless lullaby, though. lol Ennio Morricone: Dies
Irae
I’m quite familiar with Morricone’s
work but I wasn’t aware of this film score where he deals with religious themes.
To discover new facets of a known artist is always fascinating! Wim Mertens: Maximising
the Audience Phoenix: Mugur de
Fluier A truly beautiful folk-rock
tune, with harmoniously integrated choral singing. Folk music is an almost
endless source of inspiration and gives the music authenticity and uniqueness. Mediaeval Bæbes: Memorare Medieval music, what an
original choice! This music captivates with its simplicity and timeless beauty.
The female voices are delicate and powerful at the same time and sound so fresh
and youthful! __________________________
I’m only halfway through the
line-up and I'm clueless how to vote. Initially I was a bit sceptical in
respect of this quite specific theme and am now all the more pleasantly surprised by the
musical variety. Well done guys! Edited by Mila-13 - October 18 2021 at 11:33 |
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Posted: October 18 2021 at 08:29 |
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Love reading the synopses! Thanks to those who do have time.
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Posted: October 20 2021 at 14:40 |
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I did a little research and found this interesting:
Krzysztof Penderecki: Agnus Dei A composition for a mixed a capella chorus that Penderecki wrote to mark the death of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, a symbol of the spiritual resistance against the communist regime in Poland. He later included it as part of his Polish Requiem which he extended and rearranged several times. Agnus Dei was rearranged for eight cellos and first performed in the memorial service for Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) in 2007 who conducted the first version of the requiem in the 1980s. I think it is worth hearing. I'm sorry but sometimes there is a problem with posting links. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4tiPx_07hE |
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Posted: October 21 2021 at 06:17 |
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And here are my votes: Silver
Mt. Zion: Sow Some Lonesome Corner So Many Flowers Bloom I am not familiar with
recent developments in progrock which makes it difficult for me to comment on
this piece but what I can say is that this piece aroused my interest to dig
deeper, starting with this band and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. I would be grateful
for any suggestions. Wim Mertens: Maximising the Audience Phoenix: Mugur de Fluier Comments, see above. Honorable mentions: Mediaeval Bæbes: Memorare Per Nørgård: Wiigenlied The Rolling Stones: You Can't Always Get What You Want (Prix Nostalgie) __________________________ I would like to thank all of you who appreciated my choice. And finally, a few words about the artist. Damon Locks is a bandleader, composer, visual artist, educator and influential figure in Chicago's cultural communities. Locks has a long history in music - one of his earliest bands was the experimental rock and post-hardcore group Trenchmouth, formed in 1988 and featuring his friend Fred Armisen on drums. The Black Monument Ensemble is a recent project that began with Lock’s own sample-based creations, layering audio clips from Civil Rights Era speeches over programmed beats. It’s since expanded to include a four-piece band and a six-piece choir; a vibrant collective of artists, musicians, singers, and dancers making work with common goals of joy, compassion, and intention. Edited by Mila-13 - October 21 2021 at 06:33 |
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Posted: October 23 2021 at 06:53 |
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Mila-13
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Posted: October 26 2021 at 23:40 |
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Kees, thanks a lot for your recommendations! I overlooked the post because the new poll had meanwhile already started. I decided to begin with your favourite album by Silver Mt. Zion which should encourage me to go through their other material. I'll give you some feedback soon!
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Posted: October 28 2021 at 18:07 |
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The Anders, O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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Amos Goldberg (professor of Genocide Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem): Yes, it's genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion.
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Posted: October 30 2021 at 05:06 |
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Been busy with work after vacation. I finally listened to all the nominees, and it looks like I am a front-runner as my votes went to three leading tracks.
Wim Mertens Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble Silver Mt. Zion Now, to them rocking ladies. |
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Snicolette wrote: