Giacinto Scelsi's "Kya" is a captivating exploration of avant-garde and minimalist music, released in 1999 under the hat[now]ART label. This album is a collection of Scelsi's works composed between 1954 and 1976, showcasing his unique approach to sound and composition. With a runtime of 55 minutes, the album features 14 tracks, including pieces like "Kya (1959)" with its three distinct parts, "Rucke di Guck (1957)" with its three movements, and the solo work "Maknongan (1976)."
Scelsi, an Italian composer, was known for his innovative and experimental style, often focusing on the exploration of single notes and their overtones. "Kya" is a testament to his pioneering work in the realm of experimental music, offering a rich and immersive listening experience. The album is a blend of intricate compositions and minimalist beauty, reflecting Scelsi's deep philosophical and spiritual influences.
For those interested in the avant-garde and minimalist genres, "Kya" provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the 20th century's most intriguing composers. The album is a journey through Scelsi's sonic landscape, where each piece invites the listener to delve deeper into the world of sound and its infinite possibilities.
(C) 1999 Hat Hut Records, Ltd.
Tracks
Kya (1959): IGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Marcus Weiss, Jürg Wyttenbach
Kya (1959): IIGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Marcus Weiss, Jürg Wyttenbach
Kya (1959): IIIGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Marcus Weiss, Jürg Wyttenbach
Ixor (1956)Giacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Philippe Racine, Marcus Weiss
Rucke di Guck (1957): IGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Philippe Racine
Rucke di Guck (1957): IIGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Philippe Racine
Rucke di Guck (1957): IIIGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Philippe Racine
Tre Pezzi (1956): IGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Marcus Weiss, Jürg Wyttenbach
Tre Pezzi (1956): IIGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Marcus Weiss, Jürg Wyttenbach
Tre Pezzi (1956): IIIGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Marcus Weiss, Jürg Wyttenbach
Yamaon (1954-58): IGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Marcus Weiss, Jürg Wyttenbach
Yamaon (1954-58): IIGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Marcus Weiss, Jürg Wyttenbach
Yamaon (1954-58): IIIGiacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Marcus Weiss, Jürg Wyttenbach
Maknongan (1976)Giacinto Scelsi, Ensemble Contrechamps, Marcus Weiss, Jürg Wyttenbach