Book of Longing_音乐专辑
Book of Longing
表演者: Philip Glass and Leonard Cohen
介质: Audio CD
发行时间: 2007
唱片数: 2
出版者: Orange Mountain Music
条形码: 0801837004328
专辑简介
Album Description
An eagerly awaited new work by Philip Glass based on the deeply personal and sometimes provocative poetry of Leonard Cohen, 'Book of Longing' is a two-disc set of the complete song cycle written for ensemble, singers, spoken word and imagery. It is the culmination of years of mutual admiration between two of America's most celebrated and uncompromising artists: "Leonard and I first began talking about a poetry-and-music collaboration nine years ago," says Philip Glass. "We met in Los Angeles, and he had with him a manuscript that became the basis of the collection of poetry now published as the Book of Longing. I found it intensely beautiful, personal, and inspiring. On the spot, I proposed an evening-length work of poetry, music, and image based on it. For me, this is both a departure from past work and a fulfilment of an artistic dream."
Setting poetry that is "clear yet steamy, cosmic yet private" (New York Times), Glass composed the work for a unique ensemble of instruments, including himself on keyboard plus four singers; his long-time musical director Michael Riesman conducts ("stunning musical expertise" - The Independent). The piece was premiered at the Lincoln Center in New York, and toured Europe in October.
Personnel:
Leonard Cohen (spoken text), Dominique Plaisant, Tara Hugo, Will Erat & Daniel Keeling (singers), Philip Glass Ensemble (including Philip Glass keyboard), Michael Riesman (conductor)
曲目
Disc: 1
1. I Can't Make The Hills
2. I Came Down From The Mountain
3. Sip Of Wine
4. Want To Fly
5. Light Came Through The Window
6. Puppet Time
7. G-d Opened My Eyes
8. You Go Your Way
9. I Was Doing Something
10. Not A Jew
Disc: 2
1. This Morning I Woke Up Again
2. I Want To Love You Now
3. Don't Have The Proof
4. Night Of Santiago
5. Mother Mother
6. You Came To Me This Morning
7. I Am Now Able
8. Roshi's Very Tired
9. Merely A Prayer
