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  | BASTARDA ~ ARS MORIENDI
LADO ABC C/31 ~ POLAND ~ Jazz-Classical Fusion
Recorded: 2019 Released: 2019
This is the 2nd album by Polish trio BastardaFind albums by this artist comprising of clarinetist Pawel SzamburskiFind albums by this artist, cellist Tomasz PokrzywinskiFind albums by this artist and contrabass clarinetist Michal GorczynskiFind albums by this artist. Vocalist Olga MyslowskaFind albums by this artist appears on one track. The album presents ten tracks, which are the group’s interpretation of Medieval music connected with death rituals. Some of the tracks are by unknown authors and others are by Spanish composer Cristobal de MoralesFind albums by this artist, French composer Guillaime Du FayFind albums by this artist, Dutch composer Josquin des PrezFind albums by this artist and Italian composer Constanzo FestaFind albums by this artist.
The music and the trio arrangements are absolutely brilliant from start to end, and although appropriately somber, the music is full of beautiful melodic lines and poignant atmosphere. Although seemingly minimalist in scope, the three instrumentalists are able to create a wide scale of emotions and profound harmony, due to their virtuosity and incredible sensitivity.
Already at that early stage in the recording career of the trio it was obvious that Bastarda are a completely unique and original musical unit, which was further proved by their extraordinary recordings, which followed. After the first two albums, which dealt with Medieval music, Bastarda extended their activities into Jewish, Portuguese, Slavic and other World Music traditions, always with great thoughtfulness and sublime aesthetics.
Overall, this is an absolutely astounding album, which brings Medieval music up to date, sounding as fresh as humanly possible. Everything recorded by Bastarda is a true treat, but this album is especially wonderful, with the trio members often sounding like an entire Heavenly orchestra. A true treasure!
Side Note:
I have been looking for a copy of this album since the day it was released, i.e. for almost five years, finally managing to find a copy courtesy of my Friend Magda WiklinskaFind albums by this artist, the lady behind the Polish For TuneFind albums on this label Records label, whom I thank for her detective skills and dedication.
| | Updated: 07/05/2024Posted: 07/05/2024 | CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend |
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