Meredith Monk -Memory Game -Cantaloupe CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 The Games: Spaceship (Arr. M. Gordon for Vocal Ensemble)

1.2 The Games: Gamemaster's Song (Version for Vocal Ensemble)

1.3 The Games: Migration (Version for Vocal Ensemble)

1.4 The Games: Memory Song (Arr. J. Wolfe for Vocal Ensemble)

1.5 The Games: Downfall (Arr. K. Thomson for Vocal Ensemble)

1.6 The Politics of Quiet: Waltz in 5s (Arr. M. Monk and a. Sniffin for Vocal Ensemble)

1.7 Tokyo Cha-Cha (Arr. A. Sniffin for Vocal Ensemble)

1.8 Totentanz (Arr. D. Lang for Vocal Ensemble)

1.9 Double Fiesta (Arr. D. Lang for Vocal Ensemble)

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Bang On A Can All-stars

Description:

Meredith Monkâ??s Memory Game, as its title implies, is both a look back at a pivotal point in her storied career, and a richly layered portrait of how vocal music, under the guidance of an indefatigable master, can play with our expectations in poignant and compelling ways. Teaming up here with her renowned Vocal Ensemble (featuring Theo Bleckmann, Katie Geissinger and Allison Sniffin) and backed by the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Monk explores all-new arrangements of never-before-recorded selections from her award-winning sci-fi opera The Games, as well as new versions of several pieces originally released on Do You Be (1987) and Impermanence (2008). What emerges from Memory Game is a suite of songs that flows with a remarkable narrative cohesion, stemming in large part from the composerâ??s willingness to revisit the past with an insatiably curious eye. - BANG ON A CAN ALL-STARS

Meredith Monk is a composer, singer, director/choreographer and creator of new opera, music-theater works, films and installations. Recognized as one of the most unique and influential artists of our time, she is a pioneer in what is now called "extended vocal technique" and "interdisciplinary performance." Monk creates works that thrive at the intersection of music and movement, image and object, light and sound, discovering and weaving together new modes of perception. Her groundbreaking exploration of the voice as an instrument, as an eloquent language in and of itself, expands the boundaries of musical composition, creating landscapes of sound that unearth feelings, energies, and memories for which there are no words.

some tracks recorded at David Cossin's Studio

"Memory Game" is a captivating album by the renowned composer, vocalist, and interdisciplinary artist Meredith Monk. Released on CD by Cantaloupe Music, this recording showcases Monk's innovative approach to contemporary music through a collection of vibrant pieces that blend minimalism, vocal experimentation, and theatrical elements. The album features both new works and reimagined classics from Monk?s extensive repertoire, performed with her acclaimed Vocal Ensemble. "Memory Game" invites listeners into an immersive soundscape where memory and imagination intertwine. Meredith Monk has been celebrated worldwide for her groundbreaking contributions to avant-garde music since the 1960s; she is a recipient of numerous awards including the MacArthur Fellowship and National Medal of Arts. Cantaloupe Music is known for its dedication to releasing cutting-edge contemporary classical recordings. Founded by members of Bang on a Can in 2001, Cantaloupe supports visionary artists who push musical boundaries across genres.

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CA21153

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