Giacinto Scelsi
The Works For Double Bass
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This disc contains the first complete recordings of Giacinto Scelsi’s music for double bass. This is volume 7 in Mode’s acclaimed Scelsi Edition.
Scelsi’s infamous Ko-Tha (Three Dances of Shiva), 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 D.J. Spooky to Meredith Monk to Cecil Taylor, and is a regular member of the Bang on a Can All-Stars.
Nuits (1972): C’est bien la nuit (2:49), Le Reveil profond (6:00)
Et maintenant c’est à vous de jouer… (1974) (6:21)
Ko-Tha “Three Dances of Shiva” (1967), transcription for double bass by Fernando Grillo (8:14, 2:19, 3:44), first recording
Dharana (1975) for cello and double bass (8:49), first recording
Maknongon (1976) for any low instrument or bass voice (4:29)
Kshara (1975) for two double basses (2:56, 5:38, 5:07), first recording
Okanagon (1968) for harp, double bass and tam-tam (9:07)
Mantram (undated) (4:47)
Robert Black, double bass
Felix Fan, cello
John Eckhardt, double bass
June Han, harp
Tom Kolor, tam-tam
Format
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
Release 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…
| Nuits | |||
| 1 | I. C'Est Bien La Nuit | 2:49 | |
| 2 | II. Le Reveil Profond | 6:00 | |
| 3 | Et Maintenant C'Est À Vous De Jouer... | 6:21 | |
| Ko-Tha "Three Dances Of Shiva" | |||
| 4 | I. | 8:14 | |
| 5 | II. | 2:19 | |
| 6 | III. | 3:44 | |
| 7 | Dharana | 8:49 | |
| 8 | Maknongon | 4:29 | |
| Kshara | |||
| 9 | I. | 2:56 | |
| 10 | II. | 5:38 | |
| 11 | III. | 5:07 | |
| 12 | Okanagon | 9:07 | |
| 13 | Mantram | 4:47 | |
- Brian Brandt
- Art Direction, Photography By, Producer
- Giacinto Scelsi
- Composed By
- Robert Black
- Double Bass
- Scott Metcalfe
- Engineer, Edited By
- Martine Jore
- Liner Notes [French Translation]
- Sabine Feisst
- Liner Notes [German Translation]
- Sharon Kanach
- Liner Notes [Program Liner]
- Steve Puntolillo
- Mastered By [24-bit Digital Mastering]
- Okkyung Lee
- Producer
