Immerse yourself in the atmospheric and introspective world of John Luther Adams' "Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing," a captivating exploration of minimalism and avant-garde composition. Released on January 1, 1997, under the New World Records label, this album spans a single, immersive hour, inviting you to delve into a sonic landscape that is both meditative and intriguing.
Comprising twenty-four tracks, the album is structured around a series of musical motifs and intervals, each track building upon the last to create a cohesive and evolving soundscape. Adams' mastery of minimalism is evident in the repetitive, hypnotic patterns that unfold, while his avant-garde sensibilities lend an experimental edge to the composition. The use of bells, chorales, and various intervals creates a sense of depth and complexity, drawing the listener into a world of sound that is both familiar and enigmatic.
"Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing" is a testament to Adams' unique artistic vision, blending traditional musical elements with innovative techniques to create a work that is both timeless and contemporary. Whether you are a longtime fan of minimalism or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that is sure to captivate and inspire.
(C) 1997 Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc.
Tracks
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: minor seconds, risingJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Clouds of mixed SecondsJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Major Seconds, risingJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Clouds of Seconds and thirdsJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: diminished bellsJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Clouds of mixed ThirdsJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Forgotten TriadsJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Lost ChoralesJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Clouds of Perfect FourthsJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Turbulent ChangesJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Clouds of Perfect FifthsJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Chorales returnJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Triads, rememberedJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Clouds of mixed SixthsJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: ...and bells, againJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Clouds of Sixths and seventhsJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: minor sevenths, risingJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: clouds of mixed SeventhsJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing: Major Sevenths, risingJohn Luther Adams, Apollo Chamber Orchestra, Joann Falletta
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