CD version. This disc contains the first complete recordings of Giacinto Scelsi’s music for double bass. This is volume 7 in Mode’s acclaimed Scelsi Edition.
Scelsi’s infamous Ko-Tha (Three Dances of Shiva), for string instrument played lying on its back in a percussive manner, is presented for the first time in an adaptation from the original for guitar by legendary bassist Fernando Grillo.
Robert Black, internationally known as one of the leading bassists of our time, has also collaborated or performed with a diverse number of musicians from D.J. Spooky to Meredith Monk to Cecil Taylor, and is a regular member of the Bang on a Can All-Stars.
Nuits (1972): C’est bien la nuit (2:49), Le Reveil profond (6:00)
Et maintenant c’est à vous de jouer… (1974) (6:21)
Ko-Tha “Three Dances of Shiva” (1967), transcription for double bass by Fernando Grillo (8:14, 2:19, 3:44), first recording
Dharana (1975) for cello and double bass (8:49), first recording
Maknongon (1976) for any low instrument or bass voice (4:29)
Kshara (1975) for two double basses (2:56, 5:38, 5:07), first recording
Okanagon (1968) for harp, double bass and tam-tam (9:07)
Mantram (undated) (4:47)
Robert Black, double bass
Felix Fan, cello
John Eckhardt, double bass
June Han, harp
Tom Kolor, tam-tam
