The Balanescu Quartet - Possessed (1992) {Mute Records CD STUMM 111} (Kraftwerk related)
The Balanescu Quartet - Possessed (1992) {Mute Records CD STUMM 111} (Kraftwerk related)
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© 1992 Mute Records | CD STUMM 111
Classical / Avant-Garde / Modern Classical / String Quartet
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. Given that the precision of the German electronic band's 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.
The Balanescu Quartet - Possessed (1992) {Mute Records CD STUMM 111} (Kraftwerk related)
The spine tingling reworking of several well-known Kraftwerk tracks at the beginning of the album are enough to justify the purchase price alone, but the final four tracks add even more value. The Quartet add so much to the music with this interpretation of electronic music, and track 2 (Model / Robot 2) stands on its own as a haunting piece of classical music, quite beyond the interest value the album would have to Kraftwerk fans.
This album would make the perfect introduction to classical music for any electronic music fan who wants to broaden their horizons. Similarly it would provide solid proof to any Classical music snobs that electronic music makes a valuable contribution to the musical world.
One final point that can't be overemphasised - this album makes a great CD to test new hi-fi equiptment with! It stretches any CD player / Amps / Speakers with its combinations of very low double-bass notes overlayed with rich detailed cello and violin work. A must for the hi-fi shop demo room!
All in all, a masterpice of technical skill on the instruments, from an arrangement which borders on genius.
The Balanescu Quartet - Possessed (1992) {Mute Records CD STUMM 111} (Kraftwerk related)
Personnel:
The Balanescu Quartet
ALEXANDER BALANESCU - Violin, Vocal
CLARE CONNORS - Violin
CAROLINE DALE - Cello
BILL HAWKES - Viola
with
MIRANDA SEX GARDEN - Vocals
STEVE ARGUELLES - Percussion, Drums
tracklist:
01 - Robots
02 - Model
03 - Autobahn
04 - Computer Love
05 - Pocket Calculator
06 - Possessed
07 - Want Me
08 - No Time Before Time
09 - Hanging Upside-Down
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The Balanescu Quartet / Possessed
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The Balanescu Quartet - Possessed (1992) {Mute Records CD STUMM 111} (Kraftwerk related)
The Balanescu Quartet - Possessed (1992) {Mute Records CD STUMM 111} (Kraftwerk related)
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