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newband - harry partch

Harry Partch - Newband (LP)

Harry Partch

2001
14 tracks
53 min
avant-garde

Newband

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Product description

"Newband" by Harry Partch is a captivating journey into the world of avant-garde and experimental music, released on January 1, 2001, under the Innova label. This album is a testament to Partch's innovative spirit and his unique approach to music, featuring a collection of 13 tracks that blend spoken word with intricate, unconventional compositions. The album opens with the multi-part suite "11 Intrusions," each section offering a distinct sonic landscape, from the ethereal "Olympus' Pantatonic" to the poignant "Lover" and the intense "Soldiers - War - Another War." Partch's mastery of microtonal scales and his use of homemade instruments create a rich, textured soundscape that is both challenging and rewarding. The album also includes standout tracks like "Dark Brother" and "Before the Last Laugh," showcasing Partch's ability to weave spoken word seamlessly into his musical tapestry. Clocking in at just over 53 minutes, "Newband" is a compelling exploration of sound and language, making it a standout piece in the experimental genre.

Tracks

11 Intrusions: I. Olympus' PantatonicHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
1:26
11 Intrusions: II. Archytas EnharmonicHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
2:01
11 Intrusions: III. The RoseHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
2:02
11 Intrusions: IV. The CraneHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
1:31
11 Intrusions: V. The WaterfallHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
1:16
11 Intrusions: VI. The WindHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
1:53
11 Intrusions: VII. The StreetHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
2:43
11 Intrusions: VIII. LoverHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
1:53
11 Intrusions: IX. Soldiers - War - Another WarHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
2:14
11 Intrusions: X. VanityHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
1:04
11 Intrusions: XI. Cloud Chamber MusicHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Allison Sniffen, Newband
4:04
Dark BrotherHarry Partch, Robert Osborne, Newband
9:32
Before the Last LaughDean Drummond, Newband
8:59
Congressional RecordDean Drummond, Robert Osborne, Newband
12:58

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Newband
Artist: Harry Partch
Album release date: 1 januari 2001
Label: Innova
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 53 min
Tracks: 14 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Avant-garde
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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