Reminiscence

Adam Maksymienko - Reminiscence of the Future - Gubaidulina, Zolotaryov, Semionov (2019) {DUX 1470}
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Classical / Contemporary Classical / Accordion

Reminiscence of the Future, Sonatas for accordion is one of the few albums presenting original literature for a concert accordion. Among numerous emerging musical projects, it is certainly a unique one, showing the sound qualities of this instrument and extremely valuable works, until now undiscovered in the world of classical music. In each of them, it is the above-average dose of content that plays the supreme role. The programme content of each sonata is closely related to the fate of a given composer. What connects the composers present on this album is the experience of the hardships of creating in the authoritarian regime. Adam Maksymienko is one of the most prominent accordionists of the young generation, a laureate of numerous competitions, and an artist with considerable stage performance achievements even at such a young age.

Formed in Toronto, Canada, in the late 60s, Heat Exchange are known for their three fantastic 45s for the Yorkville label - released in the early 70s - on which they mixed hard rock with psychedelic, heavy progressive and funk-rock sounds. So it was a major surprise to discover that in 1972, the band recorded more stuff with the intention of releasing an album. But in the end, the deal fell through and only four of those tracks were released as part of their 45s. Soon after, the band disbanded.

Phaesis is the name of a French Progressive rock band, coming from the Eighties underground scene. The first album "Réminiscence" (1989) is a half-instumental work, half-sung. The musicians's predominant influence is really Pink Floyd, both for the gilmouresque vocals and the lyric guitar parts. Melody is the queen here, and atmospheres are her most faithful vassals.