The composer said Music can be defined as a series of proportions in the service of a divine impulse. A philosophy which is shared by composers from Bach to Camilleri, Machaut to Tavener, and which is certainly the ethos of Divine Art Records! While acknowledging the radical experiments of the 1960s and 1970s, Crumb's music became famous for it's instantly recognizable style, integrity and sense of mysticism, and an ability not to alienate audiences.

Tracklist:

Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part I, "Primeval Sounds" (Genesis I) - Cancer
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part I, "Proteus" - Pisces
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part I, "Pastoral" (from The Kingdom Of Atlantis, C. 10,000 B.C.) - Taurus
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part I, "Crucifixus" - Capricorn
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part II, "The Phantom Gondolier" - Scorpio
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part II, "Night Spell 1" - Sagittarius
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part II, "Music Of Shadows" (for Aeolian Harp) - Libra
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part II, "The Magic Circle Of Infinity" (Moto Perpetuo) - Leo
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part III, "The Abyss Of Time" - Virgo
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part III, "Spring Fire" - Aries
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part III, "Dream Images" (Love-Death Music) - Gemini
Makrokosmos, Vol. 1: Part III, "Spiral Galaxy" - Aquarius
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part I, "Morning Music" (Genesis II) - Cancer
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part I, "The Mystic Chord" - Sagittarius
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part I, "Rain-Death Variations" - Pisces
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part I, "Twin Suns" (DoppelgÃ¤nger Aus Der Ewigkeit) - Gemini
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part II, "Ghost Nocturne: For The Druids Of Stonehenge" (Night-Spell 2) - Virgo
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part II, "Gargoyles" - Taurus
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part II "Tora! Tora! Tora!" (Cadenza Apocalittica) - Scorpio
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part II, "A Prophecy Of Nostradamus" - Aries
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part III, "Cosmic Wind" - Libra
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part III, "Voices From 'Corona Borealis'" - Aquarius
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part III, "Litany Of Galactic Bells" - Leo
Makrokosmos, Vol. 2: Part III, "Agnus Dei" - Capricorn
Five Pieces For Piano: I. Quasi Improvvisando
Five Pieces For Piano: II. Ruvido, Molto Energico - Prestissimo
Five Pieces For Piano: III. Notturno-sempre Pizzicato
Five Pieces For Piano: IV. Ruvido, Molto Energico - Prestissimo
Five Pieces For Piano: V. Senza Misura, Liberamente
Gnomic Variations: Tema - Lentamente, Deciso
Gnomic Variations: Section I, Variation I - Energicamente, Un Poco PiÃ¹ Mosso
Gnomic Variations: Section I, Variation II - Molto Ritmico, Ancora Un Poco PiÃ¹ Mosso
Gnomic Variations: Section I, Variation III - Capriccioso, Ancora PiÃ¹ Mosso
Gnomic Variations: Section I, Variation IV - Un Poco Agitato, Ma Velato; Lo Tempo Stresso
Gnomic Variations: Section I, Variation V - PiÃ¹ Lento, Molto Espressivo
Gnomic Variations: Section I, Variation VI - Largamente, Retoricamente
Gnomic Variations: Section II, Variation VII - Grave, Ben Sostenuto
Gnomic Variations: Section II, Variation VIII - Molto Ritmico, Allegro Possibile
Gnomic Variations: Section II, Variation IX - Lentamente, Elegiaco
Gnomic Variations: Section II, Variation X - Molto Moderato
Gnomic Variations: Section II, Variation XI - Grazioso, Un Poco Scherzando
Gnomic Variations: Section II, Variation XII - Prestissimo
Gnomic Variations: Section III, Variation XIII - Misterioso
Gnomic Variations: Section III, Variation XIV - Quasi Recitativo, Decisamente
Gnomic Variations: Section III, Variation XV - Implacabilmente
Gnomic Variations: Section III, Variation XVI - Lo Stesso Tempo
Gnomic Variations: Section III, Variation XVII - Sonoro, Maestoso
Gnomic Variations: Section III, Variation XVIII (tema) - Lentamente, Deciso
Processional: Sempre Pulsando, Estaticamente
A Little Suite For Christmas: "The Visitation" - Poco Lento; Solenne
A Little Suite For Christmas: "Berceuse For The Infant Jesu" - Andantino, Quasi Lontano
A Little Suite For Christmas: "The Shepherd's NoÃ«l" - Quasi Pastorale
A Little Suite For Christmas: "Adoration Of The Magi" - Semplice
A Little Suite For Christmas: "Nativity Dance" - Vivace; Gracioso, Esuberante
A Little Suite For Christmas: "Canticle Of The Holy Night" - Lentamente; Misterioso, Quasi Lontano; Flessibile
A Little Suite For Christmas: "Carol Of The Bells" - Giocoso, Giubilando; Quasi Meccanico

UPC: 5060054460170
Label: Metier
Release Date: 11.30.04
Format: CD

Philip Mead - Complete Piano Music (2 CD)