The group achieved fame through the release of possessed, consisting of complex cover versions of songs by german experimental electronic music band kraftwerk. The music of the balanescu quartet reminds me somewhat of that of darryl ways old band wolf, particularly on the hypnotic title cut. The balanescu quartet has commissioned over 25 works to date beginning with michael nyman, gavin bryars, kevin volans and balanescu himself, before going on to include the nonclassical writers john lurie, david byrne, keith tippet, carla bley and others, recording with spiritualized and recording and touring with the pet shop boys. Balanescu quartet computer love from the album possessed balanescu quartet computer love from the album possessed skip navigation sign in. Balanescu quartet in 10 minutes possessed 1992 youtube. Balanescu quartet, queen elizabeth hall, london music. Possessed, an album by balanescu quartet on spotify. Alexander balanescus music seems just right for philip haass wooden costumedrama angels and insects. Balanescu quartet the model short circuit presents mute 2011 balanescu. The group began as part of west germanys experimental krautrock scene in the early 1970s before fully embracing. Alexander balanescu balanescu quartet classical music. Listen to your favorite songs from maria t reissue by balanescu quartet now. If you click download, another window will open that will allow you to the play the whole song and you dont actually have to download anything. Possessed features the balanescu quartet playing the songs of kraftwerk, david byrne and alexander balanescu.
The part is the combination of 15 different scenes with the same sun, in different aegean islands, from sunrise to sunset. The ensemble came to prominence in 1992 with the album possessed, a selection of classicallyinspired covers of kraftwerk tracks such as the model and computer love. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Balanescu quartet music, videos, stats, and photos. It looks like we dont have any biography for balanescu quartet yet be the first to contribute. Possessed artist balanescu quartet, miranda sex garden. The group achieved fame through the release of possessed, consisting of complex. The duo was joined on the album by andy parker viola and nick cooper cello. Buy string quartets 1 3 balanescu quartet by michael nyman from amazons classical music store.
Balanescu quartet biography, albums, streaming links. Since its formation in 1987, the balanescu quartet has acquired a reputation as one of the worlds leading contemporary music ensembles with a worldwide cult following. I dont think about you anymore but, i dont think about you anyless duration. Balanescu recently premiered a ground breaking project in collaboration with the austrian video artist klaus obermaier, and featuring the balanescu quartet. Balanescu quartet, queen elizabeth hall, london music the. Byrne, lurie, moran, torke balanescu quartet decca. Cd skipping was beautifully incorporated in balanescu quartets luminitza, for example, not to mention the countless examples of skipping vinyl, including such a notorious popefforts such is queens hot space, to use a vulgar example. Although there are three original compositions, including the title track, featured here, the majority of possessed is made up of string quartet remakes of kraftwerk songs.
Mystery train wednesday 4 december 2019 mystery train. Balanescu quartet this is the balanescu quartet boomkat. Aegean filmed during an one month sailing trip with the sail yacht ephtichia in the aegean sea in greece. Balanescu quartet biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Balanescu quartet autobahn by mute records free listening. The album utilized samples and programmed percussion, and was completely selfpenned by balanescu and connors. Byrne, lurie, moran, torke balanescu quartet with dale, caroline, hawkes, bill on arkivcd. Thanks for the info, i have not manged to find the balanescu version, just the ymo version. The former star of the affair and fringe talks from home about his new series, little fires everywhere. Balanescu quartet rumunsko velka britanie public hosted by rachot and palac akropolis. Balanescu quartet the model by mute records published on 20110414t12. Balanescu string quartet founded in 1987 by romanianborn first violinist alexander balanescu, the balanescu string quartet achieved fame through the release of several complex cover versions of songs by german experimental electronic music band kraftwerk on their album possessed.
Feb 04, 2005 balanescu reckons tanases songs embody the essential spirit of romanian poetry and philosophy, and his new music reeks of gypsy dances and folk songs, even while it spins them in a digital blender. Balanescu quartet play kraftwerks the model at short circuit presents mute 2011. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. David byrne balanescu quartet plays byrne, moran, lurie. Balanescu quartet is an avantgarde string ensemble formed in 1987. It looks like we dont have any biography for balanescu quartet yet. Solo piano is an album of piano music composed and performed by philip glass. Its guiding force has been the romanian virtuoso violinist and composer alexander balanescu, who has led the quartet across musical frontiers into new unchartered territory. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Possessed, clocking in at nearly 17 minutes, is clearly the class of the album. May, 20 hear the morning edition program for may, 20. The model features on a new compilation, this is the balanescu quartet available on. Possessed the balanescu quartet play kraftwerk david byrne alexander balanescu. The balanescu quartet is a londonbased avantgarde string quartet founded in 1987 by romanianborn violinist alexander balanescu.
Maria t reissue by balanescu quartet on amazon music. Mute records 1978 tomorrow thank you, your signup request was successful. Maria t reissue by balanescu quartet on amazon music unlimited. Possessed various composers by balanescu quartet download and listen to the album. Balanescu quartet the model short circuit presents. Current members are alexander balanescu, james shenton, helen kamminga and nick holland. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. David byrne balanescu quartet possessed mellayla33. Given that the precision of the german electronic bands songs bear no small resemblance to baroque classicism, the balanescu quartet needs to do little to make their covers work than to play them straight. They have also performed with kate bush and michael nyman. Balanescu quartet autobahn by mute records published on 20110802t16.
Mute records artists balanescu quartet mute records. Aug 24, 2011 balanescu quartet play kraftwerks the model at short circuit presents mute 2011. Balanescu reckons tanases songs embody the essential spirit of romanian poetry and philosophy, and his new music reeks of gypsy dances and folk songs, even while it spins them in a. The balanescu quartet is a londonbased avantgarde string quartet founded in 1987 by. After listening several more times with new ears, i found more to like than originally.
Given that the precision of the german electronic bands songs bear no small resemblance to baroque classicism, the balanescu quartet needs to do little to make their covers. Provided to youtube by universal music group possessed balanescu quartet possessed. Avantgarde string quartet led by the romanian arranger and composer, alexander balanescu. David byrne collaborated with the balanescu quartet on high life for nine instruments from the album balanescu quartet plays byrne, moran.
The driving force behind the quartet has always been main composer and founder alexander balanescu. Widely considered as innovators and pioneers of electronic music, they were among the first successful acts to popularize the genre. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The balanescu quartet is an avantgarde string quartet founded in 1987 by. Balanescu quartet interview at dancity festival 2011 on vimeo. Balanescu quartet interview at dancity festival 2011 on. Mystery train is a nightly journey through the many wonders of recorded music from its vintage glories to the latest sounds. Album possessed, various composers by balanescu quartet. The whole idea of malfunction during the reproduction process is not new in the music.
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