So after a few initial posts about a year ago, I pretty much stopped writing. I've decided to try to start this up again. So here goes.
A composer whose name has been on my radar for a while is Giacinto Scelsi (1905-1988). He was a the Count of Ayala Valva and is known for writing music based around a single pitch.
Scelsi's genius combined with the amazing musicianship of bassist Robert Black makes "The Works for Double Bass" from Mode Records a phenomenal album. Yes, I know. A single pitch. How exciting can that be? Not only is it exciting, it is haunting in its austerity.
This is definitely worth a listen:
Giacinto Scelsi: "The Works for Double Bass" performed by Robert Black
I still have a lot of catching up to do in listening to Scelsi's works, but I wanted to put this out there for anyone interested.
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