Immerse yourself in the avant-garde soundscape of Morton Feldman's "Something Wild - Music for Film," a captivating collection of compositions that blend minimalism, drone, and experimental elements. This album, released on January 1, 2002, under the KAIROS label, offers a unique listening experience that spans nearly an hour of intricate and thought-provoking music.
The album features a diverse range of pieces, including scores for films and other visual works, as well as standalone compositions. Feldman's distinctive style shines through in tracks like "Something Wild in the City: Mary Ann's Theme," a piece for horn, celesta, and string quartet, and the multi-movement "Jackson Pollock" series for two cellos, inspired by the famous abstract expressionist painter.
Other highlights include the expansive "Samoa" suite, performed by a septet of flute, horn, trumpet, harp, vibraphone, piano, and cello, and the hauntingly beautiful "For Aaron Copland" for violin. The album also showcases Feldman's film music, including pieces from "The Sin of Jesus" and an untitled film, offering a glimpse into his work for visual media.
Throughout the album, Feldman's innovative approach to composition and his exploration of sound and texture are evident. "Something Wild - Music for Film" is a testament to Feldman's enduring influence on the world of contemporary classical music and a must-listen for fans of avant-garde and experimental genres.
Tracks
Something Wild in the City: Mary Ann's Theme (1960) for horn, celesta, and string QuartetMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
Jackson Pollock (1950-51) for two Cellos: I SignatureMorton Feldman, Lucas Fels, Tobias Moster
Jackson Pollock (1950-51) for two Cellos: II Pollock PaintsMorton Feldman, Lucas Fels, Tobias Moster
Jackson Pollock (1950-51) for two Cellos: III ShadowMorton Feldman, Lucas Fels, Tobias Moster
Jackson Pollock (1950-51) for two Cellos: IV Detail of PaintingsMorton Feldman, Lucas Fels, Tobias Moster
Jackson Pollock (1950-51) for two Cellos: (Interlude)Morton Feldman, Lucas Fels, Tobias Moster
Jackson Pollock (1950-51) for two Cellos: V Painting on GlassMorton Feldman, Lucas Fels, Tobias Moster
Jackson Pollock (1950-51) for two Cellos: VI Painting on glass (2nd Sequence)Morton Feldman, Lucas Fels, Tobias Moster
Samoa (1968) for flute, horn, trumpet, harp, vibraphone, piano, and Cello: IMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
Samoa (1968) for flute, horn, trumpet, harp, vibraphone, piano, and Cello: IIMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
Samoa (1968) for flute, horn, trumpet, harp, vibraphone, piano, and Cello: IIIMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
Samoa (1968) for flute, horn, trumpet, harp, vibraphone, piano, and Cello: IVMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
Samoa (1968) for flute, horn, trumpet, harp, vibraphone, piano, and Cello: VMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
For Aaron Copland (1981) for ViolinMorton Feldman, Melise Mellinger
The Sin of Jesus (1960-61) [Score for untitled film] for flute, horn, trumpet, and Cello: Cue I - Cue III Ending at AMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
The Sin of Jesus (1960-61) [Score for untitled film] for flute, horn, trumpet, and Cello: AMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
The Sin of Jesus (1960-61) [Score for untitled film] for flute, horn, trumpet, and Cello: Cue II, very SoftMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
The Sin of Jesus (1960-61) [Score for untitled film] for flute, horn, trumpet, and Cello: Cue II A, very SoftMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
The Sin of Jesus (1960-61) [Score for untitled film] for flute, horn, trumpet, and Cello: Cue IV - IV A, very SoftMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
The Sin of Jesus (1960-61) [Score for untitled film] for flute, horn, trumpet, and Cello: Cue V Solo CelloMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
The Sin of Jesus (1960-61) [Score for untitled film] for flute, horn, trumpet, and Cello: Cue V AMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
The Sin of Jesus (1960-61) [Score for untitled film] for flute, horn, trumpet, and Cello: Cue VIMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
[Untitled film music] (1960) for flute, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and double Bass: IntroMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
[Untitled film music] (1960) for flute, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and double Bass: CityMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
[Untitled film music] (1960) for flute, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and double Bass: Drinking WaterMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
[Untitled film music] (1960) for flute, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and double Bass: Into Sheep CountryMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
[Untitled film music] (1960) for flute, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and double Bass: ThemeMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
[Untitled film music] (1960) for flute, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and double Bass: King-Cross NightMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
[Untitled film music] (1960) for flute, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and double Bass: The ParkMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
[Untitled film music] (1960) for flute, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and double Bass: The BeachMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
[Untitled film music] (1960) for flute, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and double Bass: Last ShotMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
[Untitled film music] (1960) for flute, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and double Bass: DesertMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
De Koonig (1963) for horn, percussion, piano/Celesta, violin and CelloMorton Feldman, Ensemble Recherche
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