Klaus Nomi -Za Bakdaz: Unfinished Opera -DARLA CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Highwire

1.2 Valentine's Day

1.3 Enchante

1.4 Overture

1.5 Crespoda

1.6 Metronomi

1.7 Intermezzzo

1.8 Za Bakdaz (Live)

1.9 Penre a Gyre

1.10 Finale

1.11 Rubberband Lazer

1.12 Silent Night

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Klaus Nomi left behind recordings, photos and a few videos - but if you had never been in the same room as him, you will never know. A performer of startling vocal ability and even more striking visage, Klaus Nomi had no peer - and due to his untimely departure, the world will never know how he might have applied those talents. When he left Earth on August 6th, 1983, Klaus Nomi took with him the resolution to his Magnum Opus - a work always assumed would be titled ZA BAKDAZ or "Nomi Homeland". While it may not have been finished exactly how he might have done it; the result is in equal parts a collaboration, a tribute, an historical artifact and a mystery. The parts are sung in several languages - English, German, French, Italian - and interestingly, his own personal "Nomi Language", which we like to call "the Glossolalia". for that reason the liberetto could be open to interpretation. In this incomplete state we are left with a musical Rorschach - possibly not what Nomi fans would expect but definitley something they will enjoy - still true to both his classical opera roots and his fascination with all things experimental and futuristic. There will never be another artist like Klaus Nomi, and ZA BAKDAZ is a well-welcomed addition to his tragically too slim catalog. A must have!

"Za Bakdaz: Unfinished Opera" is a unique and ambitious album by Klaus Nomi, released in CD format by the renowned label HELO. This posthumous work brings together previously unreleased material from one of the most enigmatic figures in avant-garde music. The album showcases Nomi's extraordinary vocal range and theatrical style, blending opera, pop, new wave, and electronic influences into an otherworldly soundscape. "Za Bakdaz" stands as a testament to Nomi?s visionary artistry and his ability to transcend genres with dramatic flair. Klaus Nomi was a German countertenor whose career flourished in New York during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Known for his striking stage presence?marked by futuristic costumes and makeup?Nomi became an icon of both the downtown art scene and international pop culture. His self-titled debut album featured hits like ?Cold Song? and ?Total Eclipse,? earning him critical acclaim for merging classical technique with contemporary sounds. HELO is recognized for its dedication to preserving groundbreaking works across diverse musical landscapes. Their commitment to high-quality production ensures that rare gems like "Za Bakdaz: Unfinished Opera" reach audiences worldwide while maintaining artistic integrity.

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