Larry Polansky - The Worlds Longest Melody
Review by Ryan Sowell
Larry Polansky's album, The World's Longest Melody, is a unique and captivating musical experience. The album features a single, hour-long piece of music that is, as the title suggests, the world's longest melody. Polansky's composition is a mesmerizing blend of intricate harmonies and complex rhythms that weave together to create a beautiful and seamless musical journey.
The piece is performed by a group of talented musicians who expertly navigate the twists and turns of the melody. The instrumentation is varied and includes acoustic and electric guitars, violins, cellos, and percussion. The result is a rich and textured sound that is both soothing and invigorating.
One of the most impressive aspects of The World's Longest Melody is its ability to hold the listener's attention for the full hour. Despite the length of the piece, it never feels repetitive or dull. Instead, the constantly evolving melody keeps the listener engaged and curious about what will come next.
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Filename: larry-polansky-the-worlds-longest-melody.zip- MP3 size: 104.4 mb
- FLAC size: 784.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Tooaytood 5: Boo K (Lullaby For Anna) | 0:17 | |
| Preamble (for Jim Tenney) | 5:34 | |
| Ontslaan (Toontood) | 10:18 | |
| Tooaytood 1: ≤too | 0:13 | |
| Tooaytood 9: Loopitood | 0:24 | |
| רוצ פלאע (Rue Plats) (Resting Place) (for Ben Johnston) | 4:59 | |
| Tooaytood 3: 2 | 0:04 | |
| Ivtoo | 11:12 | |
| Tooaytood 11: Onceaii | 0:13 | |
| “… Getting Rid Of The Glue …” | 4:06 | |
| Tooaytood 2: ≤too<— | 0:11 | |
| 34 Chords (Christian Wolff In Hanover And Royalton) | 3:07 | |
| Tooaytood 7: Iiviinii | 0:06 | |
| The World’s Longest Melody (Ensemble Version) (1992–3) | 7:07 | |
| The World’s Longest Melody (“The Ever-Widening Halfstep”) (for Lou Harrison) | 6:03 | |
| Toovviivfor | 7:09 | |
| Tooaytood 6 | 0:04 | |
| Ensembles Of Note | 7:32 |
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Anthology Of Recorded Music, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Anthology Of Recorded Music, Inc. |
| Mastered At | Soundbyte Productions |
| Glass Mastered At | Sony DADC |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Maarten Jan Huysmans (tracks: 1,15) |
| Baritone Saxophone | Thomas Van Gelder (tracks: 1,15) |
| Composed By | Larry Polansky |
| Co-producer | Larry Polansky |
| Design | Jim Fox |
| Drums | Mattijs Vanderleen (tracks: 1,15) |
| Electric Guitar | Johannes Westendorp (tracks: 1-9,15-17), Kobe Van Cauwenberghe (tracks: 1-9,15-17), Matthias Koole (tracks: 1-9,15-17), Toon Callier (tracks: 1-17) |
| Electronics | Stefan Prins (tracks: 1,15) |
| Guitar | Jeroen Stevens (tracks: 10-12) |
| Harp | Jutta Troch (tracks: 10-12) |
| Liner Notes | Bob Gilmore |
| Percussion | Jeroen Stevens (tracks: 10-12) |
| Performer | ZWERM (tracks: 1-9,15-17), (tracks: 1,15) |
| Producer | Toon Callier (tracks: 1-17) |
| Photography By | Toon Callier (tracks: 1-17) |
| Recorded By | Dimitri Daggelinckx (tracks: 15-17), Roel Das (tracks: 1-9), Simon Vander Beken (tracks: 10-14) |
| Soprano Saxophone | Bertel Schollaert (tracks: 1,15) |
| Tenor Saxophone | Eva Vermeiren (tracks: 1,15) |
Notes
- Tracks 1 to 9 were recorded at Studio Champ d’Action in Antwerp on December 22–23, 2008.
- Tracks 10 to 14 were recorded at Bjilokestudio (Ghent Conservatory) on February 14–16, 2009.
- Tracks 15 to 17 were recorded at Studio Champ d’Action in Antwerp on December 22–23, 2009.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 093228070023
- Matrix / Runout: DIDX-155652 1 A01
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L327
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 50DD
About Larry Polansky
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