CD REVIEW - THE APPEARANCE OF THINGS + NEW RELEASE FROM FREECLYDE RECORDS
The Appearance of Things
Music by Vincent Gillioz
Spheris Records CD SR0704 (US)
22 Tracks 48:49 mins
To quote the booklet notes, "The Appearance of Things is an intricate ensemble drama, set in contemporary Los Angeles, revolving around an avant garde production of Oscar Wilde's Salome, where women exclusively play all the central roles," with Madeline Chereau, better known for her appearances in slasher pics, cast by director Jim Tassopulos as Salome.
Composer Vincent Gillios describes the music as his "most intimate and least mainstream score, and maybe the hardest to listen to," and I wouldn't argue with that. He goes on: "we'll find sometimes (like track 1) some English baroque resonance, some avant-garde classical writing, some reference to painting, like 'Collage,' where at the end of the piece we hear all the main themes of the movie one on each other in a chaotic manner as a collage; and other times, four double basses playing solo."
Once again, Gillioz utilises the Sofia Metropolitan Orchestra, with Paul Wiancko's cello representing the main character of Salome, featured strongly in many tracks, sometimes solo, sometimes accompanied, and very often quite mournful; and other soloists contributing, like mezzo-soprano Mashal Arman in "Salome"and "Why?;" and violinist Wes Precourt.
A little life is brought to the predominantly gloomy proceedings by the intense "Break Up," and some dramatic moments appear in "Tryptic" and "I Hate Myself"
If you've been reading my stuff for a while now, you will know I am a strong fan of melody or, failing that, at least music that can get the blood flowing. It won't therefore surprise you to find that this is not a score that I am often likely to return to. But, if you fancy something challenging, get along to www.vincentgillioz.com and order your copy.
NEW RELEASE FROM FREECLYDE RECORDS:
STARGATE CONTINUUM
Buysoundtrax has just notified me of a new release from Joel Goldsmith's Freeclyde Records, his score for Stargate: Continuum, another spin-off movie from the popular series. Available from August 12th in a limited edition release of just 1500 units, with another impressive 24-page booklet accompanying the disc, you can pre-order your copy from www.buysoundtrax.com, where the first 100 copies purchased will be personally autographed by the composer.
The Appearance of Things
Music by Vincent Gillioz
Spheris Records CD SR0704 (US)
22 Tracks 48:49 mins
To quote the booklet notes, "The Appearance of Things is an intricate ensemble drama, set in contemporary Los Angeles, revolving around an avant garde production of Oscar Wilde's Salome, where women exclusively play all the central roles," with Madeline Chereau, better known for her appearances in slasher pics, cast by director Jim Tassopulos as Salome.
Composer Vincent Gillios describes the music as his "most intimate and least mainstream score, and maybe the hardest to listen to," and I wouldn't argue with that. He goes on: "we'll find sometimes (like track 1) some English baroque resonance, some avant-garde classical writing, some reference to painting, like 'Collage,' where at the end of the piece we hear all the main themes of the movie one on each other in a chaotic manner as a collage; and other times, four double basses playing solo."
Once again, Gillioz utilises the Sofia Metropolitan Orchestra, with Paul Wiancko's cello representing the main character of Salome, featured strongly in many tracks, sometimes solo, sometimes accompanied, and very often quite mournful; and other soloists contributing, like mezzo-soprano Mashal Arman in "Salome"and "Why?;" and violinist Wes Precourt.
A little life is brought to the predominantly gloomy proceedings by the intense "Break Up," and some dramatic moments appear in "Tryptic" and "I Hate Myself"
If you've been reading my stuff for a while now, you will know I am a strong fan of melody or, failing that, at least music that can get the blood flowing. It won't therefore surprise you to find that this is not a score that I am often likely to return to. But, if you fancy something challenging, get along to www.vincentgillioz.com and order your copy.
NEW RELEASE FROM FREECLYDE RECORDS:
STARGATE CONTINUUM
Buysoundtrax has just notified me of a new release from Joel Goldsmith's Freeclyde Records, his score for Stargate: Continuum, another spin-off movie from the popular series. Available from August 12th in a limited edition release of just 1500 units, with another impressive 24-page booklet accompanying the disc, you can pre-order your copy from www.buysoundtrax.com, where the first 100 copies purchased will be personally autographed by the composer.
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