Name: Gormenghast by Irmin Schmidt
Brand: Irmin Schmidt
SKU: 5051083102049
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

Don't expect Can-style krautrock. Before forming that massively influential band, the classically-trained Schmidt studied under noted composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, and that influence is strongest on this operatic work. Combining the structure and style of a traditional grand opera with modern touches like the thumping beats that slowly intrude on "Touch" and the discordant musique concrete effects underlying "Be A Happy Carnivore!," GORMENGHAST alternates between Satie-like playfulness, moments of genuine beauty, and unsettling passages recalling the tense starkness of Schoenberg's PIERROT LUNAIRE.

The drastic editing of the CD--in its stage form, GORMENGHAST is a full three-act opera--condenses Schmidt's compositions perhaps more than it should; a multi-disc set including more of the often-brilliant bits of incidental music you hear between arias and duets would be most welcome. Regardless, GORMENGHAST combines traditional and contemporary musical forms better than any extended work since Phillip Glass and Robert Wilson's EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH.

1. Overture

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

2. Gertrude's Aria: Touch

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

3. Swelter's Aria: Be A Happy Carnivore!

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

4. Steerpike's Song: Oxygen

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

5. Fuchsia's Song: Rainbow Party

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

6. Ensemble: Joy

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

7. The Twin's Duet: Triumph

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

8. Barquentine's Aria: Possess Me, Chaos!

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

9. Sepulchrave's Aria: Behold The Night!

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

10. Duet Fuchsia & Steerpike: The Birds Are Leaving For The South

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

11. Fuchsia's Aria: Fall, Friendly Rain

by Irmin Schmidt

Primary Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Main Performer
Composer: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell
Duncan Fallowell
Irmin Schmidt; Composer
Composer: Irmin Schmidt - Libretto By Duncan Fallowell, Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy; Composer
Artist: Irmin Schmidt; Production
Mixing: Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Producer: Irmin Schmidt
Jono Podmore; Production
Messer Music/ U K: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Music Publisher: Spoon Music/gema; Other
Inspired By Mervyn Peake's Trilogy: Libretto By Duncan Fallowell; Other
Musicpublisher: Spoon Music/gema, Messer Music/uk; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 1 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Krautrock

Label

Mute

Music Distribution Service

Vital PIAS SPRL

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 3, 2015

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5051083102049

Shopping cart

Notification

Gormenghast

1. Overture

2. Gertrude's Aria: Touch

3. Swelter's Aria: Be A Happy Carnivore!

4. Steerpike's Song: Oxygen

5. Fuchsia's Song: Rainbow Party

6. Ensemble: Joy

7. The Twin's Duet: Triumph

8. Barquentine's Aria: Possess Me, Chaos!

9. Sepulchrave's Aria: Behold The Night!

10. Duet Fuchsia & Steerpike: The Birds Are Leaving For The South

11. Fuchsia's Aria: Fall, Friendly Rain

Technical Specifications

Gormenghast

Product information

Release options

1. Overture

2. Gertrude's Aria: Touch

3. Swelter's Aria: Be A Happy Carnivore!

4. Steerpike's Song: Oxygen

5. Fuchsia's Song: Rainbow Party

6. Ensemble: Joy

7. The Twin's Duet: Triumph

8. Barquentine's Aria: Possess Me, Chaos!

9. Sepulchrave's Aria: Behold The Night!

10. Duet Fuchsia & Steerpike: The Birds Are Leaving For The South

11. Fuchsia's Aria: Fall, Friendly Rain

Technical Specifications