Has anyone checked this out?
I just found it today on German import and it can only be described
as...exquisite.
It seems to be a Peter-and-the-Wolf-esque story/song type of piece.
It even comes complete with a human voice introducing the three
characters and the sounds associated with each on the first track, aptly
named "Intro." The voice also recites a passage in German of which
there is a transcript (also in German) in the liner. The passage is
credited to one "Erasmus."
The cover art is quite impressive, involving Mr. Vath's head in various
states of computer-generated enhancement.
Finally, the music is simply beautiful, ranging from lush ambient on
"Harlequin's Meditation" to strong trance/techno on "Robot."
From the liner: "to achieve the maximum impact of this music the author
recommends: listen to this... from the beginning to the end - without
interruption!"
Here we have another miracle from Sven Vath.
Track listing:
1. intro 5:04
2. harlequin plays bells 9:12
3. harlequin--the beauty
and the beast 9:57
4. harlequin's meditation 12:44
5. the birth of robby 10:04
6. robot 7:43
7. ballet--romance 0:50
8. ballet--fusion 9:11
9. ballet--dancer 8:03
Total time: 72:48
--/\/\ichael
Listening to: Sven Vath: "the birth of robby"