Violin virtuoso Paul Giger revisits his roots with this, his second solo
recording, Alpstein, which features pieces for violin, saxophone, and
percussion based on the folk traditions of the Alpstein region of
Switzerland. Three pieces here are entitled "Zäuerli" -- named after the
sad majestic "natur yodel" tradition of the Outer Rhoden region. These
are sweeping and majestic with high harmonic bowstrokes. This recording
features the saxophone work of Jan Garbarek and the percussion of Pierre
Favre. Both add an incredible warmth to the recording on the pieces
they are featured on, most notably "Alpsegen" with its soaring sax lines
and manic percussion. Also notable is "Chlauseschuppel," featuring the
sounds of cowbells specific to that region. Informative booklet
included. by Mark Allender
Tracklist:
1 Zäuerli, for violin, tenor saxophone & percussion 3:10
Paul Giger
2 Karma Shadub, for chorus & violin 13:41
Paul Giger
3 Alpsegen, for violin, tenor saxophone & percussion 12:43
Paul Giger
4 Zäuerli, for violin, tenor saxophone & percussion 1:53
Paul Giger
5 Zäuerli, for violin, tenor saxophone & percussion 2:21
Paul Giger
6 Chuereihe, for violin, tenor saxophone & percussion 17:33
Paul Giger
7 Chiauseschuppel, for violin, tenor saxophone & percussion 4:09
Paul Giger
8 Trogener Chilbiläbe, for violin, tenor saxophone & percussion 7:00
Paul Giger
Credits:
Composed By [All Compositions By] – Paul Giger
Design [Cover Design] – Andrew Ward
Ensemble – Schellenschötter, Silvesterchlauseschuppel
Percussion – Pierre Favre
Producer [Produced By] – Manfred Eicher
Tenor Saxophone – Jan Garbarek
Violin – Paul Giger
