Michael Nyman - Nyman: War Work - Eight Songs With Film [CD]

Discover 'Nyman: War Work - Eight Songs With Film' by Michael Nyman, a poignant classical album blending contemporary and historical elements. This collection features eight evocative tracks, meticulously chosen to reflect the profound impact of war. Renowned for his minimalist compositions, Nyman collaborates with esteemed vocalists and instrumentalists, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape. Each piece is accompanied by a film, enhancing the emotional depth and narrative. Ideal for classical music enthusiasts, this album offers a compelling auditory and visual experience, capturing the essence of human conflict and resilience through Nyman's masterful artistry.

1. The Making of Faces

2. Dreaming of Home

3. The Engine Turns

4. The Effects of Gas

5. Song 1: ‘Urtod’ (August Stramm)

6. Song 2: ‘What’s Left of the Soldier–man’ (David Bomberg)

7. Song 3: ‘Kinder vor einem Londoner armenspeise Haus’ (Ernest Stadler)

8. Song 4: ‘Haidekampf’ (August Stramm)

9. Puppenkörper

10. Picabia’s Pigeons

11. The Dead are Sad Enough in their Eternal Silence

12. Playing at Soldiering

13. The Mechanical Horse

14. A la Pensee des Absents

15. Song 5: ‘L’ Adieu du cavalier’-’The Cavalier’s Farewell’ (Guillaume Apollinaire)

16. Song 6: ‘For Just One Night’ (Geza Gyôni translated by Watson Kirkconnell)

17. Song 7: ‘Louse Hunting’ (Isaac Rosenberg)

18. Song 8: ’Abschied’ (Alfred Lichtenstein)

19. ‘Urtod’ (re-recording)

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 5060211140266

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