File under: Contemporary
This disc contains the first complete recordings of Giacinto Scelsi's music for double bass. Volume 7 in Mode's acclaimed Scelsi Edition. Scelsi's infamous 'KO-THA I, II, Ill' -- for string instrument played lying on its back in a percussive manner -- is presented for the first time in an adaptation from the original for guitar by legendary bassist Fernando Grillo. Robert Black, internationally known as one of the leading bassists of our time, has also collaborated or performed with a diverse number of musicians from DJ Spooky to Meredith Monk to Cecil Taylor, and is a regular member of the Bang On A Can All-Stars.
Details
File under: Contemporary
Cat. number: mode 188
Year: 2008
Notes:
Nuits (1972)
Et maintenant c'est à vous de jouer... (1974)
Ko-Tha "Three Dances Of Shiva" (1967) - first recording
Dharana (1975) for cello and double bass - first recording
Maknongon (1976) for any low instrument (or bass voice)
Kshara (1975) for two double basses - first recording
Okanagon (1968) for harp, double bass and tam-tam
Mantram (undated)
Recorded at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, New York City, 18 February (Ko-Tha, Kshara) & 10 October 2004.
Published by Editions Salabert.
Housed in jewel case with 28 page booklet containing English, German and French liner notes.
Ⓟ © 2007 mode records. Made & Printed in the USA
