Pierre Henry
Apocalypse De Jean (2CD)
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condition (discs/cover): NM / NM - Apocalypse De Jean spreads across two CDs on Philips, Pierre Henry's confrontation with the Book of Revelation. Saint John's visions of cosmic destruction and renewal provided material that Henry had been circling his entire career. Here he finally tackles the source directly, without mediation.
The double-CD format permits duration appropriate to apocalyptic subject matter. These aren't visions to be glimpsed briefly; they demand immersion, submission to a temporality that exceeds normal concert experience. Henry constructs sonic equivalents for seals breaking, trumpets sounding, beasts emerging from the sea. Whether the result counts as sacred music or its opposite remains deliberately unclear. The apocalypse destroys categories along with everything else.
Format
℗ 1969 Philips Classics, Paris
Cat# of CD1: 420 634-2 / Cat# of CD2: 420 635-2.
Realized at Studio Apsome.
Premiered in October 30th, 1968, at Théatre de la Musique, Paris, during the 26 hours dedicated to Pierre Henry at Journées de Musique Contemporaine de la Ville de Paris. Commissionned by Ministère des Affaires Culturelles.
12 pages booklet in French and English.
Total playing time: - CD1: 58'19" - CD2: 42'55".
Release notes
℗ 1969 Philips Classics, Paris Cat# of CD1: 420 634-2 / Cat# of CD2: 420 635-2. Realized at Studio Apsome. Premiered in October 30th, 1968, at Théatre de la Musique, Paris, during the 26 hours dedicated to Pierre Henry at Journées de Musique Contemporaine de la Ville de Paris. Commissionned by Ministère des Affaires Culturelles. 12 pages booklet in French and English. Total playing time: - CD1: 58'19" - CD2: 42'55".
| 1er Temps: Dans L'Adoration, Le Livre Aux Sept Sceaux Est Reçu | |||
| 1-1 | Titre-Révélation | 8:32 | |
| 1-2 | Jean À Patmos | 1:54 | |
| 1-3 | Le Trône | 6:24 | |
| 1-4 | Le Livre | 3:19 | |
| 2e Temps: Les Premières Détresses, Le 7e Sceau Et Les Sept Trompettes | |||
| 1-5 | Les 4 Cavaliers | 5:40 | |
| 1-6 | Les Âmes Crient | 6:16 | |
| 1-7 | Les Astres Tombèrent | 8:39 | |
| 1-8 | Aucun Vent Sur La Terre | 3:49 | |
| 1-9 | Il Y Eut Dans Le Ciel Un Silence | 2:33 | |
| 1-10 | L'Encensoir-Tonnerre | 0:53 | |
| 1-11 | Cataclysmes II | 7:33 | |
| 1-12 | La 7e Trompette | 2:49 | |
| 3e Temps: Les Sept Signes | |||
| 2-1 | Bête De La Mer | 2:22 | |
| 2-2 | Bête De La Terre | 4:18 | |
| 2-3 | L'Agneau Et Les Hommes Purs Sur La Montagne | 2:32 | |
| 2-4 | Mer De Verre - Harpes De Dieu | 4:40 | |
| 4e Temps: Les Six Coupes | |||
| 2-5 | Six Coupes De Colère | 13:54 | |
| 5e Temps: Le Jugement | |||
| 2-6 | La Grande Prostituée | 3:27 | |
| 2-7 | Cataclysmes IV | 7:00 | |
| 2-8 | Voici Bientôt | 4:37 | |
- Pierre Henry
- Composed By, Performer
- Michel Chion
- Liner Notes
- Georges Lévitte
- Lyrics By [Text Translated And Adapted By]
- Guy Vivien
- Photography By [Photo Intérieure]
- Krafft-Explorer
- Photography By [Photo Recto]
- Isabelle Warnier
- Technician [Assistant]
- Jean Négroni
- Voice [Reader]
