David Lang's "Prisoner of the State" is a gripping exploration of free jazz, released on June 26, 2020, under the UMC - Decca Gold label. This album is a bold and immersive experience, clocking in at just over an hour, and is composed of 18 interconnected tracks that collectively tell a compelling story. Each track, from the haunting "I was a woman" to the intense "Waiting for the Inspectors," delves into themes of confinement, resilience, and the human condition. Lang's masterful composition and the raw, unfiltered energy of free jazz create a powerful narrative that resonates long after the final note fades. "Prisoner of the State" is a testament to David Lang's artistic vision and his ability to push the boundaries of musical expression.
prisoner of the state: I was a womanDavid Lang, Julie Mathevet, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: prisoners! wake up!David Lang, Eric Owens, Matthew Pearce, John Matthew Myers, Steven Eddy, Rafael Porto, Men of the Concert Chorale of New York, Donald Nally, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: I stole a loaf of breadDavid Lang, Men of the Concert Chorale of New York, Donald Nally, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: where is the boy?David Lang, Julie Mathevet, Eric Owens, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: goldDavid Lang, Eric Owens, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: there is one thingDavid Lang, Julie Mathevet, Eric Owens, Matthew Pearce, John Matthew Myers, Steven Eddy, Rafael Porto, Men of the Concert Chorale of New York, Donald Nally, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: prison songDavid Lang, Matthew Pearce, John Matthew Myers, Steven Eddy, Rafael Porto, Men of the Concert Chorale of New York, Donald Nally, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: entrance of the governorDavid Lang, Alan Oke, Eric Owens, Julie Mathevet, Men of the Concert Chorale of New York, Donald Nally, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: better to be fearedDavid Lang, Alan Oke, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: o what desireDavid Lang, Men of the Concert Chorale of New York, Donald Nally, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: uhhh. so darkDavid Lang, Jarrett Ott, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: how cold it isDavid Lang, Julie Mathevet, Eric Owens, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: he’s movingDavid Lang, Julie Mathevet, Eric Owens, Jarrett Ott, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: return of the governorDavid Lang, Alan Oke, Eric Owens, Jarrett Ott, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: stand backDavid Lang, Julie Mathevet, Jarrett Ott, Alan Oke, Eric Owens, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: what is one man?David Lang, Alan Oke, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
prisoner of the state: waiting for the inspectorsDavid Lang, Julie Mathevet, Jarrett Ott, Alan Oke, Eric Owens, Matthew Pearce, John Matthew Myers, Steven Eddy, Rafael Porto, Men of the Concert Chorale of New York, Donald Nally, New York Philharmonic, Jaap Van Zweden
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