Laibachkunstderfuge
Laibach · 2008
79 min · 14 tracks · post-punk · techno · industrial music
An audacious reimagining of Bach's fugues infused with industrial rhythms and avant-garde textures.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its ambitious reinterpretation of Johann Sebastian Bach's 'The Art of Fugue', presenting the complex composition through Laibach's industrial lens. Its release expanded the dialogue around classical music in contemporary contexts and received attention for its daring approach, contributing to Laibach's reputation as pioneers in merging avant-garde art with popular culture.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of complex themes wave-like pacing with peaks engaging auditory reimagining experience
- Context
- Laibach was known for their provocative blend of music and visual art, and 'Laibachkunstderfuge' marked their exploration into the classical canon. Released in 2008, this album followed their previous work 'Volk' and showcased their continued evolution as artists willing to challenge genre boundaries while maintaining political undertones.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Puffy AmiYumi· Kate Bush· Mylène Farmer· Roxette· Christina Aguilera· ABBA· David Bowie· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Contrapunctus 1 3:07
- 2 Contrapunctus 2 Standout 20:52
- 3 Contrapunctus 3 2:54
- 4 Contrapunctus 4 5:17
- 5 Contrapunctus 5 2:46
- 6 Contrapunctus 6, a 4 Im Stile Francese 4:11
- 7 Contrapunctus 7, a 4 Per Augment Et Diminut 1:21
- 8 Contrapunctus 8, a 3 7:31
- 9 Contrapunctus 9, a 4 Alla Duodecima Standout 8:26
- 10 Contrapunctus 10, a 4 Alla Decima 6:15
- 11 Contrapunctus 11, a 4 2:02
- 12 Contrapunctus 12, Canon Alla Ottava Standout 4:22
- 13 Contrapunctus 13, Canon Alla Duodecima in Contrapunto Alla Quinta 4:46
- 14 Contrapunctus 15, Canon Per Augmentationem in Contrario Motu 5:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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