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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 9, 2018 11:00:16 GMT
Philip Glass - Powaqqatsi
Discovered when I read the film of the same name was a must.
Duly recorded and then watched.
The music is enthralling. The film also needs watching. I must put the DVD on again soon.
Track one is one of a kind as an introduction. Works very well in the film too. After that you are into the piece with some changes.
First watched while I was keeping a very close eye on Billy, one of my dogs who we thought might die.
He was right in front of the TV so I could watch both.
Good news is he got 90% better after a back operation.
Often takes me back to that time but the music now newly revealed on the upgraded system demands to be played again and again.
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Post by Slinger on Nov 9, 2018 12:46:29 GMT
I may play this right now. I haven't played it for ages, and have never listened to it via the Pi/Primare system.
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Post by julesd68 on Nov 9, 2018 12:56:23 GMT
I have added a poll for you Mike!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 13:10:34 GMT
Looking forward to a listen.
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Post by Slinger on Nov 9, 2018 15:21:31 GMT
I'll give it a "4" but it's probably a 7/10 truth be told. The music is not the problem, it's that I'm not sure it stands up as an album in its own right. Interestingly, to me at least, I heard bits of Sibelius, Copeland, and even Michael Nyman in there which I hadn't noticed before.
If you're feeling adventurous, I'm playing this at the moment...
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 9, 2018 17:26:09 GMT
My favourite of the trilogy by quite a long way is Koyaanisqatsi (which holds up much better as a stand-alone audio album and has the amazing track Prophecies, worth a full 10/10 : 5/5 imo), but I'll happily give Powaqqatsi a 7/10 upped to 4/5 as per Paul.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 9, 2018 17:59:57 GMT
Koyaanisqatsi is also my favourite, and also one of the best pieces Glass has composed. I shall listen to Powa over the weekend to remind myself of it. Don't think I've ever played it all the way through.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 9, 2018 18:18:31 GMT
Will have to go back to the others and refresh
Koyaanisqatsi is either just behind or just ahead of Powaqqatsi
Will check out Rework to see if I have heard it
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 9, 2018 18:19:50 GMT
I have added a poll for you Mike! Just remembered and was coming back to do that ! Busy day |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 9, 2018 18:36:29 GMT
Mmmm, I always feel at home listening to Glass. I had forgotten Powaqqatsi and love those circular motifs all the way through his music. It's less powerful than Koyaanisqatsi and, I suppose, less classical in construction. However, The Title gets back into a more familiar groove. If Koyaanisqatsi is a certain 5/5, I'll give this 4/5.
For those who like this, please give Koyaanisqatsi a full listen. It's mesmerising and fully stands on its own, although the film (the first) is well worth watching.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 12, 2018 9:55:05 GMT
Relistened to Koyaanisqatsi.
Powaqqatsi still has top billing from me
The best Glass has done from a lot of albums I have of his
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Post by julesd68 on Nov 19, 2018 14:51:10 GMT
I'm really not feeling this album yet ... Will have to give it another go before rating.
I'm also finding it feels very dated. There are some terrible cliches like the 'Mosque and Temple' generic Middle Eastern TV music track ...
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Post by MartinT on Nov 19, 2018 19:44:45 GMT
Mike asked me to listen to Powaqqatsi again and I did. Track 17 is very atmospheric and yes, the dog barking is very clear. I'm now listening to Koyaanisqatsi again and its power and potency are mesmerising. Glass can do little wrong in my book.
I would say that P... is easier on the ear for someone who likes Glass's circularity and infinite motion style within a modern framework, whereas K... is for those who appreciate it within a classical framework. For me, K... is a supreme work of minimalism which, together with his Violin Concerto, Best shows off his music. The opening track and Prophecies are some of the most potent music I know. It helps that the theme is carried by the organ and human voice, a truly wonderful sound to my ears.
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Post by julesd68 on Nov 19, 2018 19:59:51 GMT
I’m sorry but I’ve decided I really don’t like this at all! I find it gets worse as it goes on and the endless 'circular' bass synth really begins to grate with me. There are also too many cliches like the pan pipes, a lazy device as a cue for ethnicity and world music. ‘Train to Sao Paulo’ - this made me smile with its train rhythms and whistle sounds … oh dear. ‘Video Dream’ - this reminds me of Tales of the Unexpected! The ’New Cities’ tracks - could only take a few seconds of these before skipping to next. OK I’ll stop now …  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 21, 2018 10:48:15 GMT
I’m sorry but I’ve decided I really don’t like this at all! I find it gets worse as it goes on and the endless 'circular' bass synth really begins to grate with me. There are also too many cliches like the pan pipes, a lazy device as a cue for ethnicity and world music. ‘Train to Sao Paulo’ - this made me smile with its train rhythms and whistle sounds … oh dear. ‘Video Dream’ - this reminds me of Tales of the Unexpected! The ’New Cities’ tracks - could only take a few seconds of these before skipping to next. OK I’ll stop now … Ok apart from that then ?  My starting point was the film with its stunning images - highly recommended. Watching that while wondering if Billy was going to pass away added to the mix. Then in the car and now on the current, wonderful sounding system. |
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Post by julesd68 on Nov 21, 2018 14:04:11 GMT
Actually Mike, I do have to admit I haven't seen the film!
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 21, 2018 19:02:05 GMT
Fits the music very well
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Post by MartinT on Nov 21, 2018 19:57:52 GMT
The same with Koyaanisqatsi, which started the 'film without words' theme.
What's the third film?
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 22, 2018 11:04:47 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Nov 22, 2018 11:53:43 GMT
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