09-09-2011, 13:52
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My own copy on shiny silver disc.
1963 Jazz milestone from bloke with a fine taste in hats.
Apparently written as a ballet suite. I'd pay good money to watch someone trying to dance to this...
An album that'll go onto my list of challenging listens that I intend to fathom out before my days are done. Light on melody, but absolutely gripping listening.
The last track is a 17 minute piece which starts with a mournful theme, then descends into cacophony, before repeating the process numerous times. Sounds awful, but is incredibly engaging.
Certainly not easy listening, but I'm very glad to have made this album's acquaintance. Thanks Matt...
AllMusic 5/5 stars.
"Writing about music is like dancing about architecture"
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