Byrne: High Life for Strings / Moran: Music From the Towers of the Moon / Lurie: Stranger Than Paradise / Torke: Chalk

Album by David Byrne & Robert Moran & John Lurie & Michael Torke & Balanescu Quartet

A contemporary classical release featuring works for strings by David Byrne, Robert Moran, John Lurie and Michael Torke, exploring minimalist and postmodern idioms.
First released: 1992

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    High Life for Strings
    4:34
  2. 2.
    Music From the Towers of the Moon: I
    2:41
  3. 3.
    Music From the Towers of the Moon: II
    4:54
  4. 4.
    Music From the Towers of the Moon: III
    5:27
  5. 5.
    Music From the Towers of the Moon: IV
    2:58
  6. 6.
    Stranger Than Paradise: I. Bella by Barlight
    2:43
  7. 7.
    Stranger Than Paradise: II. Improvisation 1
    4:08
  8. 8.
    Stranger Than Paradise: III. The Good and Happy Army
    2:36
  9. 9.
    Stranger Than Paradise: IV. The Sad Trees / The Lampposts Are Mine
    2:02
  10. 10.
    Stranger Than Paradise: V. Eva and Willie's Room / Eva Packing
    1:17
  11. 11.
    Stranger Than Paradise: VI. Improvisation 2
    3:05
  12. 12.
    Chalk
    16:14

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