Philip Glass - Heroes Symphony

Title: Heroes Symphony Artist: Philip Glass Release Date: 3/1997 Re-Released On: 2/4/1997 Label: Polygram Duration: 43:53 UPC: 028945438825 Genre: Classical Style: Minimalism Moods: Ambitious, Cerebral, Circular, Epic, Complex, Elegant, Restrained, Sophisticated, Uncompromising, Calm/Peaceful, Reserved Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Heroes
2. Abdulmajid
3. Sense of Doubt
4. Sons of the Silent Age
5. Neuköln
6. V-2 Schneider

Year Type Label Catalog # 1997 CD Polygram 454388

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Like Low before it, Heroes was one of David Bowie's most experimental and avant-garde records, so it made sense that Philip Glass would follow the Low Symphony with the "Heroes" Symphony, adapting Bowie and Brian Eno's original, minimalistic synthesized sketches for full orchestra. Surprisingly, Glass' arrangements and orchestrations -- including charting the title track for a big band -- are less adventurous than the original recordings, which actually robs the music of its impact. However, the new arrangements emphasize the icy allure of the original compositions, and the shimmering, glassy textures sound coldly beautiful. Nevertheless, the "Heroes" Symphony doesn't quite hold together as an actual symphony, but it remains an intriguing listen, even if it is a disarmingly unchallenging one. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits American Composers Orchestra Performer Dennis Russell Davies Conductor Frank Olinsky Design Gordon Jee Art Direction Jamie Mereness Technical Engineer Jill Greenberg Photography John Billingsley Assistant Engineer Kurt Munkasci Producer, Executive Producer Michael Riesman Associate Conductor, Producer Philip Glass Executive Producer Rich Costey Engineer Rory Johnston Executive Producer Stephan Farber Associate Producer