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"HiGH ▀ iNTELLiGeNCE tRoLLS"
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a r t i s t : Keith Tippett
t i t l e : Une Croix Dans L`Ocean
d a t e : 1995
l a b e l : Victo
g e n r e : Jazz
r l s. d a t e : Aug-2004
t r a c k s : 01
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 82,5 MB
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y solo albums by Keith Tippett were released during the 1990s.
Like Friday the 13th, Une Croix Dans l'OcΘan (A Cross in the
Ocean) is one of the very fine ones. Recorded in May 1994 at
the Festival International de Musique Actuelle de
Victoriaville, it features one continuous 46-minute
improvisation.
The title is well-chosen because most of the pianist's music
can be described in symbolic terms of water and wind. His
drowning subcurrents of bass notes, splashes and cascades of
high notes, and huge crashing waves of sound have the
distinctive qualities of organic chaos. Nature speaks poetry
through Tippett's hands.
By the time of this recording, his use of piano preparation had
become an integral part of his playing; not a shtick, not a
planned sonic exploration, but a natural extension of his
language. The piece begins very softly, building gradually
inside and outside the piano. Furious moments make way for
calmer episodes. There are no sudden changes: Every move is
preceded by warning signs, omens. In the end, the pianist
gathers himself, sings one gripping line, drops a few more
notes, and leaves.
Tippett's solo pieces are always cathartic and an expression of
human emotions. This one is more expressive than usual.
Strongly recommended.
~ Francois Couture, All Music Guide
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01-Une Croix Dans L`Ocean [46:18]
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46:18 min
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