Liza Lim's "Tongue of the Invisible" is a captivating journey into the realm of avant-garde music, released on December 6, 2013, under the Wergo label. This 54-minute album is a testament to Lim's innovative compositional style, blending intricate musical narratives with profound philosophical undertones. The eight-track suite explores themes of love, time, and the interconnectedness of the world, each piece flowing seamlessly into the next. From the hauntingly beautiful "At dawn I heard the tongue of the invisible" to the rhythmic intensity of "Our embraces are a banquet of revolving time," Lim's work is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. "Tongue of the Invisible" is a must-experience for those seeking to explore the boundaries of contemporary classical music.
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Tracks
Tongue of the Invisible: I. At dawn I heard the tongue of the invisibleLiza Lim, Jonathan Holmes, Ensemble Musikfabrik, Uri Caine, Omar Ebrahim, Andre de Ridder
Tongue of the Invisible: II. Between the pages of the world (I)Liza Lim, Jonathan Holmes, Ensemble Musikfabrik, Uri Caine, Andre de Ridder
Tongue of the Invisible: III. This door is the mouth of loveLiza Lim, Jonathan Holmes, Ensemble Musikfabrik, Uri Caine, Omar Ebrahim, Andre de Ridder
Tongue of the Invisible: IV. Between the pages of the world (II)Liza Lim, Jonathan Holmes, Ensemble Musikfabrik, Omar Ebrahim, Andre de Ridder
Tongue of the Invisible: V. The roots of the world are entwined in the windLiza Lim, Jonathan Holmes, Ensemble Musikfabrik, Andre de Ridder
Tongue of the Invisible: VI. Between the pages of the world (III)Liza Lim, Jonathan Holmes, Uri Caine, Andre de Ridder
Tongue of the Invisible: VII. Encircling its towers with a silver coronet of songLiza Lim, Jonathan Holmes, Ensemble Musikfabrik, Uri Caine, Omar Ebrahim, Andre de Ridder
Tongue of the Invisible: VIII. Our embraces are a banquet of revolving timeLiza Lim, Jonathan Holmes, Ensemble Musikfabrik, Uri Caine, Omar Ebrahim, Andre de Ridder
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