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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its bold reinterpretation of classical arias through a modern dub perspective, which garnered attention in both the classical and electronic music communities. It reflects Laswell's unique ability to merge disparate musical forms, contributing to the ongoing dialogue between traditional and contemporary sounds.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening seamless transitions between movements operatic grandeur with modern twist
- 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
- Queen Latifah· Meshell Ndegeocello· Monica· The Roots· Christina Aguilera· El DeBarge· Teena Marie· Prince
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
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