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Waltz With Bashir

Max Richter

2020
19 tracks
54 min
neoclassical

Album Description

Max Richter's Waltz With Bashir is a masterful soundtrack that showcases the composer's ability to evoke powerful emotions through his music. Released on 14th August 2020 via Deutsche Grammophon, this 19-track album is a testament to Richter's skill in crafting a sonic landscape that is both haunting and beautiful.

With a duration of 54 minutes, Waltz With Bashir takes the listener on a journey through a range of emotions, from the eerie and unsettling to the poignant and reflective. The album features a range of instruments, including piano, organ, violin, viola, and cello, which are expertly woven together to create a rich and immersive sound.

As a composer, Max Richter is known for his work in the neoclassical, minimalism, classical, and ambient genres, and Waltz With Bashir is a prime example of his ability to blend these styles to create something truly unique. The album's emotive quality is perfectly captured in tracks such as "I Swam Out to Sea/Return", "Patchouli Oil and Karate", and "The Slaughterhouse", which demonstrate Richter's skill in creating music that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.

Originally composed for the 2008 documentary film of the same name, Waltz With Bashir has been widely acclaimed for its ability to evoke a sense of unease and disorientation, perfectly capturing the film's themes of war and trauma. With its release on vinyl and CD in 2020, this album is a must-listen for fans of Max Richter and anyone interested in exploring the boundaries of contemporary classical music.

Tracks

Boaz and the DogsMax Richter
3:07
Richter: OrganumMax Richter
3:17
The Haunted Ocean 1Max Richter
2:02
JSB/RPGMax Richter
1:30
Richter: Shadow JournalMax Richter, Tilda Swinton, Louisa Fuller, Natalia Bonner, John Metcalfe, Philip Sheppard, Chris Worsey
8:23
Enola GayOrchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
3:34
The Haunted Ocean 2Max Richter
0:48
Taxi and APCMax Richter
2:11
Any Minute Now / Thinking BackMax Richter
4:14
I Swam Out To Sea / ReturnMax Richter
3:50
Patchouli Oil and KarateMax Richter
0:36
What Have They Done?Max Richter
1:48
Into the Airport HallucinationMax Richter
3:23
The SlaughterhouseMax Richter
1:32
The Haunted Ocean 3Max Richter
2:20
Into the CampsMax Richter
3:14
The Haunted Ocean 4Max Richter
3:39
Andante/Reflection (End Title)Max Richter
3:29
The Haunted Ocean 5Max Richter
1:37

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About Max Richter

Max Richter is a pioneering composer and pianist who seamlessly blends classical training with electronic innovation, creating a unique and captivating sound that resonates with audiences worldwide. Born in Germany and raised in the UK, Richter's musical journey began with studies at the University of Edinburgh and the Royal Academy of Music in London, followed by advanced composition studies with the legendary Luciano Berio in Italy. His work spans a wide range of genres and media, from film scores and ballet to solo albums and collaborations with renowned artists like Wayne McGregor and Margaret Atwood. Richter is celebrated for his recomposition of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" and his acclaimed albums such as "Memoryhouse" and "In A Landscape." His music often addresses universal themes, from the importance of sleep to human rights, making him not just a composer, but a voice for contemporary issues. With a prolific career that includes numerous awards and a dedicated global following, Max Richter continues to push the boundaries of contemporary classical music, inspiring a new generation of musicians and captivating audiences with his genre-defying compositions.

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