Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: Anibal Troilo, Kayhan Halhor, Ali Jihad Racy, Nicholas (aka Dale, Dick) Roubanis, Zakir Hussain Title: Kronos Caravan Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Nonesuch Original Release Date: 1/1/2000 Re-Release Date: 4/18/2000 Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Soundtracks, Classical Styles: Vocal Pop, Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 075597949025 |
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 | Anibal Troilo, Kayhan Halhor, Ali Jihad Racy Kronos Caravan Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Soundtracks, Classical
The Kronos Quartet--apparently tired of performing some of the most riveting Western classical works composed in the last century--decided to take a vacation with Caravan. Where did they go? As evidenced by this globetrott... more » |
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Amazon.com The Kronos Quartet--apparently tired of performing some of the most riveting Western classical works composed in the last century--decided to take a vacation with Caravan. Where did they go? As evidenced by this globetrotting disc, seemingly everywhere. Music from the Middle East, South America, India, Portugal, and California (to name just a few) find their way onto this genre-blurring disc, along with a few surprises. They do a dizzying take on Dick Dale's "Miserlou," which we learn was originally written by Nicholas Roubanis in the '30s; perform a tune from India's bustling "Bollywood" film music industry; and tackle Terry Riley's inventive "Corgeo Funebre en el Monte Diablo"--the second movement of his Requiem for Adam (written for the late son of Kronos leader David Harrington). These are disparate but enthralling works that run the gamut from frenetic to reflective. Even though Caravan sounds less cohesive than Kronos's other world music foray, Pieces of Africa, this is still an enthralling collection and a must for Kronos fans. --Jason Verlinde Similar CDsSimilarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsFascinating international tour by music F. Behrens | Keene, NH USA | 04/18/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "In these days when multiculturalism is being forced upon too many with sledgehammer effect, it is good to recall how Nonesuch has been offering wonderful recordings of music from other lands for decades now. An excellent example has reached me by way of a pre-release copy called . It is described in the press release as an all-premiere recording, which collects new music from Portugal and Argentina, India to the Middle East, Mexico and the United States; and it offers us "collaborations with renowned musicians from around the world in diverse repertoire unified by arrangements of Osvaldo Golijov." Most of this is exciting stuff, some of it quite beautiful at the same time. Of course I cannot vouch for the authenticity of any of it; but I can assure you that the Kronos Quartet is never below their standards here. They are, to be sure, joined by various musicians on 5 of the 10 tracks. The liner notes, which I assume will be the same when the fully packaged product is released, are copious and informative." The Near East Shines in this Album of Many Cultures Prauge Traveler | Germany | 05/23/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Kronos has made an album to remember with Caravan. There is a wide variety of cultural music represented and all are performed admirably. My favorites are from the Middle East; however, the Carlos Paredes piece is excellent. The songs are slightly eccentric and full of energy. For any classical music lover who needs to get out of the 'same old' styles and composers, this is a necessity. I can't recommend it highly enough." World Music IS Art Music-- Bravo Kronos! Justin Weaver | 04/20/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Kronos clocks in with another world music/art music masterpiece and shows us all that the art music of the future can't hide behind Western tradition any more. All these pieces are strong for what they are-- of course, I'll warn that, as always this is a 'something for everyone' disc and there's no guarantee you'll be tapping your toes to every track... but you'll be fascinated by this very inexpensive ticket for a trip around the world with no long plane flight or suchlike. I'm also, once again, spellbound by the consistency of Kronos's playing-- they truly have a 'sound' that is recognizable: energetic, timbrally balanced, and right on in tuning. You can tell they believe in all this music; rest assured it's been hand picked. Buy this now and check out everything else by Kronos while you're at it-- I especially recommend Different Trains, The Philip Glass Quartets, and the Released/Unreleased Retrospective Discs... Enjoy!"
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