LP Integral Distribution Release date: 13/Dec/2024
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#38 in Folk In General #845 in World Music
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Folk In General
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2101314691
Details / Tracklist:
A1: Air À Danser () A2: Yodel 1 () A3: Cutting Branches For A Temporary Shelter () A4: From The Colonies () B1: Southern Jukebox Music () B2: Numbers 1 - 4 () B3: Telephone And Rubber Band () B4: Air () C1: Beanfields () C2: Paul's Dance () C3: Oscar Tango () C4: Music For A Found Harmonium () D1: Isle Of View (Music For Helicopter Pilots) () D2: Prelude And Yodel () D3: Dirt () D4: Giles Farnaby's Dream ()
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2
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"When In Rome (Live)" on LP captures the Penguin Cafe Orchestra at their most organic and immediate, preserving the unique charm of their genre-defying live performances. Recorded in front of an attentive audience, this album presents a warm, acoustic blend of minimalist patterns, folk-inspired melodies and subtle chamber-music textures. The tracks unfold patiently, driven by instruments such as piano, guitar, strings and percussion, creating a sound world that feels intimate yet expansive. This live document highlights the group's ability to turn delicate, repetitive motifs into hypnotic, emotional journeys, with each piece evolving gradually and drawing the listener deeper into the performance. The LP format underlines the timeless, analog character of the recording, inviting you to experience the concert as a coherent, carefully sequenced whole, with natural dynamics and a rich, detailed soundstage that rewards attentive listening from start to finish.
The Penguin Cafe Orchestra, founded and led for many years by composer and guitarist Simon Jeffes, is renowned for its singular position between classical, folk, ambient and experimental music. Rather than fitting into a single genre, the ensemble has built a dedicated following through its poetic, melodic instrumentals and its ability to tell stories without words. Over time, the group's music has found its way into films, documentaries and television, and has inspired listeners far beyond the boundaries of classical or pop. Their body of work is regarded as a touchstone for modern instrumental music, often cited for its emotional clarity and distinctive sound palette. "When In Rome (Live)" stands as a key part of this legacy, preserving the band's live energy and their deep connection with audiences.
Integral Distribution, the manufacturer associated with this LP, is known for its role in bringing distinctive, often independent and artistically ambitious music to a wider audience. By focusing on quality production and careful handling of catalogues, Integral Distribution supports labels and artists whose work thrives on authenticity and long-term appeal rather than short-lived trends. Their involvement in this LP underscores a commitment to treating catalog recordings with respect: from sound quality to packaging, the goal is to create records that collectors and discerning listeners will want to own, play and preserve.
Folk
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