The Ballad of the Fallen
The Ballad of the Fallen
ASIN: B0000262V0
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Bassist Charlie Haden reactivated the concept behind his late '60s Liberation Music Orchestra for this 1983 studio project, built around songs from the Spanish Civil War and other 20th century civil conflicts in the Spanish and Portuguese diaspora, including Chile and El Salvador. As arranged by Carla Bley (who, like Haden, also contributes originals), these 12-piece orchestrations showcase virtuoso players (including Dewey Redman, Michael Mantler, Paul Motian, and Jim Pepper)in luminous, restrained settings that capture both the dignity of the sources and the sorrow, anger, and pride elicited by their history. Even without its political subtext, The Ballad of the Fallen is a rich, elegiac marvel of large ensemble jazz. --Sam Sutherland
The Ballad of the Fallen,Charlie Haden with Carla Bley,Ecm Records,Avant-Garde Jazz,Experimental Big Band,Jazz,Jazz Music,Pop
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- Remember the victims of south american dictatorships
- Haden's strongest and most heartfelt work
- Haden's strongest and most heartfelt work
- Another moving and lyrical set by Haden
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The Ballad of the Fallen
Charlie Haden with Carla Bley
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ASIN: B0000262V0
Release Date: 2000-04-11 |
Tracks:
- Els Segadors
- Ballad Of The Fallen, The
- If You Want To Write Me
- Grandola Vila Morena
- Introduction To People
- People United Will Never Be Defeated, The
- Silence
- Too Late
- La Pasionaria
- La Santa Espina
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Bassist Charlie Haden reactivated the concept behind his late '60s Liberation Music Orchestra for this 1983 studio project, built around songs from the Spanish Civil War and other 20th century civil conflicts in the Spanish and Portuguese diaspora, including Chile and El Salvador. As arranged by Carla Bley (who, like Haden, also contributes originals), these 12-piece orchestrations showcase virtuoso players (including Dewey Redman, Michael Mantler, Paul Motian, and Jim Pepper)in luminous, restrained settings that capture both the dignity of the sources and the sorrow, anger, and pride elicited by their history. Even without its political subtext, The Ballad of the Fallen is a rich, elegiac marvel of large ensemble jazz. --Sam Sutherland
Customer Reviews:
Stately.......2006-02-26
This is a moving album. The feel is very Latin, many rhythms are Latin, and there are traditional Latin songs. It's not Latin jazz, though, that you might find on Concord Picante. It's more Mexican or Central American-sounding, and doesn't have the danceability you'd associate with Brazilian or Carribean stuff. A lot of the music is written out, but the improvisions sound very free. The highlights are the title track and "La Pasionaria". Though it has few weaknesses, I give it three stars instead of four just because it isn't uniformly compelling. The players are top-notch, Paul Motian, Dewey Redman, Don Cherry, and others I'm not familiar with all do a good job.
Remember the victims of south american dictatorships.......2001-09-23
November 1982.Charlie Haden and eleven musicians,including many members of the Liberation Music Orchestra, went into a german studio to record this Ellington-like suite,dedicated to the victims of the sadly known south american dictatorships.Carla Bley,Sharon Freeman,Mick Goodrick,Jack Jeffers,Michael Mantler,Don Cherry,Gary Valente,Steve Slagle,Jim Pepper,Paul Motian and Dewey Redman were here that day to create this masterpiece.The first tune,"els segadors",is a song of the spanish civil war,which became the official hymn of the Catalan Republic."the ballad of the fallen" is a folk song from El Savador,and the lyrics which inspired the tune were found on the body of a student massacred by the national guard of his country."if you want to write to me" was a fighting song of the spanish republican armies."grandola vila morena" was a song signaling the young army officers to revolt against the fascist portuguese government in 1974."the people united will never be defeated" was the anthem of the Chilean resistance against his terrible dictator,Augusto Pinochet."la santa espina" is an old song from Catalonia,often sung during the spanish civil war."La Pasionaria" is dedicated to Dolores Ibarruri,who shouted the famous slogan "no pasaran" against fascists.Another haunting version of this tune was later recorded by Geri Allen,with Haden and Motian,on the japanese DIW label.To those who don't speak spanish, "no pasaran" means "they shall not pass".
Jazz ? Is this jazz ? Some will say no,this is not; but what is jazz ? Jazz is the music of freedom,and also the response against racism,ragging,all kinds of humiliations, and non respect.So, this is definetely a jazz record,of course, but more than this,a great moment of music and love for all the victims of the men's madness.
Haden's strongest and most heartfelt work.......2000-01-06
I know that I am biased because this album had a more profound effect on me than any other recording I have ever experienced. In part this is due to the collaboration between Haden and Carla Bley. They put together an extraordinary mix of tonal folk music, brass band sounds, Spanish melodies and free jazz that never sound forced. Each piece logically blends into the next even when the styles are clearly being juxtaposed. Haden's sound and his ideas are beautiful from beginning to end. Also, his restraint. Imagine putting out a full-length album where you only solo about three times! But he more than makes up for it with his strong and clear supporting bass lines. This album leaves a little room for everyone on the session to have a say. Whenever I play it for my students they too, are left speechless. Who says politics and art can't mix. They do so to great end on this album. Also, the arrangement on Silence is perfect. It builds from Cherry's solo trumpet to a full orchestrated sound and when Carla Bley completes the piece with solo piano at its end . . . there are no words to describe the catharsis that takes place. This album is a masterpiece that should never be allowed to be out of print.
Haden's strongest and most heartfelt work.......2000-01-06
I know that I am biased because this album had a more profound effect on me than any other recording I have ever experienced. In part this is due to the collaboration between Haden and Carla Bley. They put together an extraordinary mix of tonal folk music, brass band sounds, Spanish melodies and free jazz that never sound forced. Each piece logically blends into the next even when the styles are clearly being juxtaposed. Haden's sound and his ideas are beautiful from beginning to end. Also, his restraint. Imagine putting out a full-length album where you only solo about three times! But he more than makes up for it with his strong and clear supporting bass lines. This album leaves a little room for everyone on the session to have a say. Whenever I play it for my students they too, are left speechless. Who says politics and art can't mix. They do so to great end on this album. Also, the arrangement on Silence is perfect. It builds from Cherry's solo trumpet to a full orchestrated sound and when Carla Bley completes the piece with solo piano at its end . . . there are no words to describe the catharsis that takes place. This album is a masterpiece that should never be allowed to be out of print.
Another moving and lyrical set by Haden.......1999-09-28
Charlie Haden has provided a valuable servie in presenting both The Liberation Music Orchestra and the Ballad of the Fallen. The latter work is more lyrical than the first but filled with the same smoldering passion. Haden continues to be one of Jazz's primary bass resources, both in the feeling and movement of his music and the direction of his selections.
Average customer rating:
- Stately
- Remember the victims of south american dictatorships
- Haden's strongest and most heartfelt work
- Haden's strongest and most heartfelt work
- Another moving and lyrical set by Haden
|
The Ballad of the Fallen
Charlie Haden with Carla Bley
Manufacturer: Ecm Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Avant Garde & Free Jazz
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| Swing Jazz
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Similar Items:
- Liberation Music Orchestra
- Not in Our Name
- Dream Keeper
- Social Studies
- Land of the Sun
ASIN: B0000031S3
Release Date: 1994-03-29 |
Tracks:
- Els Segadors
- The Ballad Of The Fallen
- If You Want To Write Me
- Grandola Vila Morena
- Introduction To People
- The People United Will Never Be Defeated
- Silence
- Too Late
- La Pasionaria
- La Santa Espina
Amazon.com
Bassist Charlie Haden reactivated the concept behind his late '60s Liberation Music Orchestra for this 1983 studio project, built around songs from the Spanish Civil War and other 20th century civil conflicts in the Spanish and Portuguese diaspora, including Chile and El Salvador. As arranged by Carla Bley (who, like Haden, also contributes originals), these 12-piece orchestrations showcase virtuoso players (including Dewey Redman, Michael Mantler, Paul Motian, and Jim Pepper)in luminous, restrained settings that capture both the dignity of the sources and the sorrow, anger, and pride elicited by their history. Even without its political subtext, The Ballad of the Fallen is a rich, elegiac marvel of large ensemble jazz. --Sam Sutherland
Customer Reviews:
Stately.......2006-02-26
This is a moving album. The feel is very Latin, many rhythms are Latin, and there are traditional Latin songs. It's not Latin jazz, though, that you might find on Concord Picante. It's more Mexican or Central American-sounding, and doesn't have the danceability you'd associate with Brazilian or Carribean stuff. A lot of the music is written out, but the improvisions sound very free. The highlights are the title track and "La Pasionaria". Though it has few weaknesses, I give it three stars instead of four just because it isn't uniformly compelling. The players are top-notch, Paul Motian, Dewey Redman, Don Cherry, and others I'm not familiar with all do a good job.
Remember the victims of south american dictatorships.......2001-09-23
November 1982.Charlie Haden and eleven musicians,including many members of the Liberation Music Orchestra, went into a german studio to record this Ellington-like suite,dedicated to the victims of the sadly known south american dictatorships.Carla Bley,Sharon Freeman,Mick Goodrick,Jack Jeffers,Michael Mantler,Don Cherry,Gary Valente,Steve Slagle,Jim Pepper,Paul Motian and Dewey Redman were here that day to create this masterpiece.The first tune,"els segadors",is a song of the spanish civil war,which became the official hymn of the Catalan Republic."the ballad of the fallen" is a folk song from El Savador,and the lyrics which inspired the tune were found on the body of a student massacred by the national guard of his country."if you want to write to me" was a fighting song of the spanish republican armies."grandola vila morena" was a song signaling the young army officers to revolt against the fascist portuguese government in 1974."the people united will never be defeated" was the anthem of the Chilean resistance against his terrible dictator,Augusto Pinochet."la santa espina" is an old song from Catalonia,often sung during the spanish civil war."La Pasionaria" is dedicated to Dolores Ibarruri,who shouted the famous slogan "no pasaran" against fascists.Another haunting version of this tune was later recorded by Geri Allen,with Haden and Motian,on the japanese DIW label.To those who don't speak spanish, "no pasaran" means "they shall not pass".
Jazz ? Is this jazz ? Some will say no,this is not; but what is jazz ? Jazz is the music of freedom,and also the response against racism,ragging,all kinds of humiliations, and non respect.So, this is definetely a jazz record,of course, but more than this,a great moment of music and love for all the victims of the men's madness.
Haden's strongest and most heartfelt work.......2000-01-06
I know that I am biased because this album had a more profound effect on me than any other recording I have ever experienced. In part this is due to the collaboration between Haden and Carla Bley. They put together an extraordinary mix of tonal folk music, brass band sounds, Spanish melodies and free jazz that never sound forced. Each piece logically blends into the next even when the styles are clearly being juxtaposed. Haden's sound and his ideas are beautiful from beginning to end. Also, his restraint. Imagine putting out a full-length album where you only solo about three times! But he more than makes up for it with his strong and clear supporting bass lines. This album leaves a little room for everyone on the session to have a say. Whenever I play it for my students they too, are left speechless. Who says politics and art can't mix. They do so to great end on this album. Also, the arrangement on Silence is perfect. It builds from Cherry's solo trumpet to a full orchestrated sound and when Carla Bley completes the piece with solo piano at its end . . . there are no words to describe the catharsis that takes place. This album is a masterpiece that should never be allowed to be out of print.
Haden's strongest and most heartfelt work.......2000-01-06
I know that I am biased because this album had a more profound effect on me than any other recording I have ever experienced. In part this is due to the collaboration between Haden and Carla Bley. They put together an extraordinary mix of tonal folk music, brass band sounds, Spanish melodies and free jazz that never sound forced. Each piece logically blends into the next even when the styles are clearly being juxtaposed. Haden's sound and his ideas are beautiful from beginning to end. Also, his restraint. Imagine putting out a full-length album where you only solo about three times! But he more than makes up for it with his strong and clear supporting bass lines. This album leaves a little room for everyone on the session to have a say. Whenever I play it for my students they too, are left speechless. Who says politics and art can't mix. They do so to great end on this album. Also, the arrangement on Silence is perfect. It builds from Cherry's solo trumpet to a full orchestrated sound and when Carla Bley completes the piece with solo piano at its end . . . there are no words to describe the catharsis that takes place. This album is a masterpiece that should never be allowed to be out of print.
Another moving and lyrical set by Haden.......1999-09-28
Charlie Haden has provided a valuable servie in presenting both The Liberation Music Orchestra and the Ballad of the Fallen. The latter work is more lyrical than the first but filled with the same smoldering passion. Haden continues to be one of Jazz's primary bass resources, both in the feeling and movement of his music and the direction of his selections.
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Bernard Herrmann: The Devil and Daniel Webster, etc.
Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics
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Binding: Audio CD
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- Currier & Ives Suite (1935): II. Waltz: Moderato
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- Currier & Ives Suite (1935): IV. The Fat Man: Slow
- Currier & Ives Suite (1935): V. Torchlight Finale: Allegro Molto
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Robert Ward: Arias and Songs
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