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Release Date: 25-06-1988
Label: Erdenklang Musik
Catalog Number: EK971166
Barcode: 723091816625
Musical Style: New Instrumental
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolero Carmin  | 8 | Aimara |
| 2 | Bolero Saturn | 9 | Ariosa |
| 3 | Bolero Umbra | 10 | Netruma |
| 4 | Bolero Azul | 11 | Violando |
| 5 | Bolero du nouvel äge | 12 | Nawajo |
| 6 | Silence | 13 | Dalidom |
| 7 | Thonon | ||
Description:
Boleros, footsteps on the concrete floor of endless concert halls, leading to the mysterious 'Suite Eleya' and, following an aural trip lasting 52:42 minutes, dismisses the listener into the 'Dali Dom'.... We are talking about the first album of the Blue Chip Orchestra, conducted by Hubert Bognermayr. A fascinating fusion of classical influences, new age music, modern technology and original composing techniques. The pioneer of computer-acoustic music Hubert Bognermayr who in 1970 founded Eela Craig, a symphonic electronic rock group and in 1979 co-founded the Ars Electronica in Linz/Austria and in 1982 the Computerakustische Klangsinfonie 'Erdenklang'. In 1983 he created 'Bergpredigt' ('Sermon On The Mount'), Oratorio For Music- Computer and Voices and in founded BCO in 1988.
Biography:
The Blue Chip Orchestra is the brainchild of Hubert Bognermayr who has fused this interplay of classical trained instrumentalists and live soloists of the computer age. This makes it possible for the orchestra to effect and visualize new formal and digital-acoustic sound structures in conjunction with newly-developed musical instruments such as ultrasonic harp, mirror instruments, sounding sails and binary dulcimer. Bognermayr's compositions embrace a powerful lyricism imbued with strong dynamic themes which gradually crest - building upon lush orchestrations reflecting an age of greatness. Triumphant marches sweep across an inner landscape in the spirit of Bruckner, Smetana and Stravinsky, with a touch of playfulness and humor in the Mozart and Strauss inspired pieces. Rhythmically aggressive passages begin to soften upon repeated listening as one begins to let go into the depths of this exotic fantasyland, allowing more the imaginative detail to surface. Symphonic rock-based ballads take on a unique life of their own when punctuated by an operatic baritone, a sampled Stradivarius, or a mirrored binary horn section. 'Blue Danube' is thoughtful and intelligent music which demands attention, then leaves you wondering!
