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Zwai 1972

Zwai (Dizzy Records 1972)

Album Legnth: 37:11

Recorded: Live 10/29/72 - Hannover, Germany

Genre: Classical

Best Song: 'Albinoni'

Release Info: 2001 CD Reissue Garden Of Delights CD 056

Tracks:

1. Albinoni 4.09
2. A Second Time 3.01
3. Music 5.20
4. Julius Ceasar 4.33
5. Bouree 1.16
6. Marsch 5.14
7. Land Of Dreams 4.58
8. To Barbara 7.13
9. Andante 0.56
10. Albinoni 3.20*
11. Difference 3.12*

*=Bonus Track

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Overview:

First off, let me say that this album is not going to appeal to everybody, but admirers of creative and well-played music should enjoy it. I also feel that the album will do well amongst those of you who have a flare for classical music. This album was recorded live at the Beethovenhaal in Hannover Germany on the last night the group ever played together! Hax Cel are a rare bird indeed, four guys who were really into the music of their German forefathers. Their sound is straight up classical music augmented by progressive arrangements and vocals. To make things even more interesting the album is totally devoid of guitar as the members play piano, bass, flute, and drums. 'Zwai' contains nine great tracks including the standout tracks, 'Albinoni', 'Music', 'Marsch', and 'Land Of Dreams'. In addition, their live set included two short Handel pieces 'Bouree' and 'Andante', both of which are performed beautifully by the pianist and flautist. Their set began with the instrumental 'Albinoni' a brilliant track which brings to life the inherent beauty of classical music as the group molded it into a modern framework. This is followed by the progressive sounding 'A Second Time' which is perhaps the most commercial of the material in their set. Next comes 'Music' which begins with a downbeat piano progression and a tighter than tight drum beat! The rest of the set is equally as powerful containing great performances by each member of the group, especially the flautist. I'm sure you will agree that Hax Cel had the incredible ability to turn classical music on its ear and create an album of truly awesome and original work. As a bonus, the CD release contains a single recorded in 1972 which in my opinion fails to capture the dynamics which make the live performance so memorable. [4/5 Doug]

Musicians:

Michael Moebus - Bass, Vocals
Dieter Neumann - Flute, Vocals
Achim Neubauer - Piano
Rainer Greffrath - Drums