Wednesday 11 June 2014

Spire

Live in Geneva Cathedral, Saint Pierre (2005) ...

Spire are an 'organ and electronics project' ...
 
Marcus Davidson - Opposites Attract (Played by Charles Matthews) ... 



Spire recordings (including this double CD) are only available through Touchshop...

Spire programme at the Kontraste festival, October 2013 ...

Recorded at St. Stephan's Church, Mautern, Austria as part of Spire live at The Kontraste Festival, Krems, 11th October 2013...

Interview with Marcus Davidson ... 

"Embracing landmark classical pieces and pioneering contemporary compositions, Spire presents an evening of bold exploration into the sonic possibilities of the organ by world-class musicians and composers.
In Spire, organist Charles Matthews, composer Marcus Davidson and operatic tenor Robert Millner play J S Bach, Henryk Gorécki, Arvo Pärt and others. BJNilsen combines real and sampled organ to create a sprawling sea of thunderous sound. Experimental musician Philip Jeck creates virtuoso turntable collages with organ sources from liturgy to rock and beyond.* Christian Fennesz fuses organ tones and electronics into an ethereal chorus. Conceptual artist Leif Inge’s expanded version of Bach’s organ composition creates a beautiful yet thrilling soundscape.**"
forma.org.uk 2006 ...




 

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