You probably know Beth Gibbons as the singer, lyricist, and soul of the English trip-hop trio Portishead. She later released an album with Talk Talkâs bassist Paul Webb a.k.a. Rustin Man as well. All of that is outstanding, highly original, and always moving music.
But did you know that she also recorded âSymphony No. 3â by Polish composer Henryk GĂłrecki? Well, I sure didnât, but she did, together with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki, a famous composer in his own right from the European country.
The live recordings were filmed, parts are on YouTube, and I urge you to watch and listen. Words fail to describe this miracle.
https://yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=zrYxBNziy24&local=true
https://yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=-YlGYxCSDJU&local=true
As a bonus track, why donât you listen to Beth Gibbon and Rustin Manâs performance of their album âOut of Seasonâ at Swiss PalĂ©o Festival in 2003, with a complete band setup full of sonic suprises; violin, melodica, pump organ, accordion, to mention a few.
https://yt.artemislena.eu/watch?v=LyHX6eY9E2E&local=true
Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beth_Gibbons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henryk_G%C3%B3recki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._3_(G%C3%B3recki)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krzysztof_Penderecki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Webb
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