MARCUS MILLER & LES CLAYPOOL

Marcus Miller & Les Claypool - - - Tommy The Cat

 

VOICE OF VENUS ENSEMBLE RELEASED A FRANK ZAPPA TRIBUTE ON THEIR LATEST ALBUM

Voice Of Venus' "Chromosome 4" includes a piece entitled 'FZ', an obvious reference / tribute to Frank Zappa.

CELESTIAL PLANES

Celestial Planes is

• Roeland Celis (guitar)
• Hendrik Vanattenhoven (bass)
• Matthias De Waele (drums)

The trio released their first album last year, "Object Perdu".
Keep an eye out for them !

EIDON - MINO D'UN MINUTO

A new piece by Eidon,
'Mino d'un Minuto'

 

THE MET ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF JAMES LEVINE

The MET Orchestra, conducted by James Levine.
Performing the music of Richard Wagner.

• The MET Orchestra, conducted by James Levine: "Wagner - Overtures & Preludes"
      (1993, cd, --, deutsche grammophon)

• The MET Orchestra, conducted by James Levine: "Wagner - Orchestral Music"
      (1997, 2cd, --, deutsche grammophon)

In retrospect, I have to admit that it may not have been the best idea to give these records a listening session during my first cup of coffee of the day,...
I turned out to be more receptive during a second (afternoon) session.

Beautiful recordings and a great sound from the orchestra.
Being only vaguely familiar with Richard Wagner's music, I did like the déjà vu effect.

In short, both recordings provide an excellent way to gain more insight and to enjoy Richard Wagner's works.

Here's the opera version of 'Ride Of The Valkyries'
(an inspiration for John Williams' 'Imperial March', used in the Star Wars Darth Vader scenes)