Description

The idea of making an improvised recording, where Evelyn Glennie could work closely with a producer, had been in her mind for many years. Improvisation happens in all the concerts she gives – it’s in her nature to learn from the rules of a piece and then to break them. In this project there were no boundaries and no limits. What you experience with this recording are the thoughts and instincts of the performers from moment to moment. As Gramophone magazine says, ‘Evelyn Glennie has never been afraid to take risks. […] The spirit of Evelyn Glennie is indefatigably apparent on this recording”.

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Track Listing

1. Glennie et al: First Contact
2. Glennie et al: Shadow Behind the Iron Sun
3. Glennie et al: Attack of the Glow Worm
4. Glennie et al: Land of Vendon
5. Glennie et al: Icefall
6. Glennie et al: Thunder Caves
7. Glennie et al: The Council
8. Glennie et al: Warrior’s Chant
9. Glennie et al: Battle Cry
10. Glennie et al: Wind Horse
11. Glennie et al: Crossing the Bridge
12. Glennie et al: Last Contact
13. Glennie et al: Battle Cry (Bonus Mix)

Artists

Percussion: Evelyn Glennie
Additional Percussion: Oliver Walker & Michael Brauer
Samplers and Synthesisers: David Motion
Piano: Philip Smith
Vocals: David Hobson
Improvising Producer and Mixer: Michael Brauer

Label

Catalyst 8287664282 2

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Listen on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/shadow-behind-the-iron-sun/363942417