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The Redesign

Bill Laswell · 2000

51 min · 9 tracks · jazz · dub music

A seamless blend of operatic grandeur and dub rhythms, redefining classical music through an experimental lens.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • seamless transitions between movements
  • operatic grandeur with modern twist
  • deep immersion in thematic exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek high-energy, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Redesign' was released in 2000, Bill Laswell was already an established figure in the music world, known for his innovative fusion of genres. This album followed his previous work in the late 1990s that explored similar cross-genre experiments, showcasing his continued evolution as a producer and collaborator.
Stylistic neighbors
Tackhead· Herbie Hancock· Thievery Corporation

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 L'elisir d'amore (Una furtiva lagrima) 5:55
  • 2 La Traviata (Love Theme) 5:53
  • 3 Samson & Dalila (Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix) 4:33
  • 4 Turandot (Nessun Dorma) 6:45
  • 5 La Traviata (Prelude) 5:30
  • 6 La Forza Del Destino (Overture) 5:02
  • 7 Tosca (E lucevan le stelle) 5:29
  • 8 Tosca Second Act (orchestral background) 7:04
  • 9 Reprise 5:09

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata