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This is a recording of when Hans-Joachim Roedelius (Cluster and Harmonia/Krautrock pioneer) put down his electronic machines and proceeded to wow the Bloomsbury Theatre with a display of piano artistry. At that point (1985) Roedelius was known for his electronic work but had bought a piano in '83 and had tinkled upon it for a couple of years before being invited by former collaborator and dome-headed wizard Brian Eno to perform live at the Bloomsbury Theatre. It just so happens that someone had the foresight to tape it and now we reside in the luxury of being able to hear the performance in its entirety from the comfort of our homes. It's a beautiful work, full of subtle colours, shifts and artistry - stunning chord and mood changes.The recording has a beautiful tone and texture and compositionally it never falls into the trap that mars a lot of the ivory-tinklers around today in being too pretty, twinkly or twee. For any fan of the minimal end of the neoclassical movement of recent years this will be a must buy. Haunting elegiac pieces which fit together seamlessly; solo piano throughout, it shifts in such a way that melody and the odd repeating motif provide beautiful mood music.
In 1985 Hans-Joachim Roedelius was invited by Brian Eno (with whom he worked in the 70's on the CLUSTER & ENO projects) to play a solo piano show in London. Bureau B have now restored the only recording made of this very special performance... & here it is ROEDELIUS PLAYS PIANO. Breathtakingly beautiful piano from the year 1985 - released for the very first time!
In 1985, Hans-Joachim Roedelius was still perceived by the music community as an electronic artist. Yet ever since taking delivery of his Bösendorfer grand piano in 1983, his interest had grown in the most royal of instruments: the piano. Whilst staying with Brian Eno in 1985 (they had collaborated earlier in the seventies), Roedelius composed a wealth of new material on his friend's two grand pianos (or, as Roedelius would say: the music flew to him). He organized a series of concerts to introduce his new musical direction, with the Bloomsbury Theatre in London amongst the venues. Guests included Brian Eno and The Edge, with Roedelius taking the belated opportunity to use the artwork to thank them accordingly for their support. For Roedelius, this London concert remains one of the highlights of his career.
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