Colin Stetson - Sorrow: A Reimagining Of Gorecki's 3rd Symphony (CD)

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Colin Stetson is an American saxophonist and multi-reedist who has collaborated with a number of influential indie rock acts such as Arcade Fire, Bon Iver and Bell Orchestre. This new release, Sorrow, is a reimagining of Henryk Górecki's most famous piece, performed by a 12-piece band including Arcade Fire's Sarah Neufeld, Saltland's Rebecca Foon, Greg Fox of Liturgy, Megan Stetson and more.

"The concept was simple, and true to the original score,"€ says Stetson. "€œI haven't changed existing notation, but rather have worked with altering instrumentation, utilizing a group consisting heavily of woodwinds, synthesizers, and electric guitars...

"The arrangement draws heavily from the world of black metal, early electronic music, and from my own body of solo saxophone music. The result is an intact rendition of Henryk Górecki's 3rd Symphony, though one which has been filtered through the lens of my particular musical aesthetic and experience."