What does The Redesign sound like?

A fusion of operatic grandeur and immersive dub textures creates a lush sonic landscape that defies genre boundaries. Rooted in jazz and dub music. Start with "L'elisir d'amore (Una furtiva lagrima)".

Is The Redesign a good place to start with Bill Laswell?

Yes, The Redesign is recommended as a starting point for new Bill Laswell listeners. A fusion of operatic grandeur and immersive dub textures creates a lush sonic landscape that defies genre boundaries. By the time 'The Redesign' was released in 2000, Bill Laswell had established himself as a prolific producer and bassist known for blending styles. This album marked a significant experimentation phase in his career, following the 1998 release of 'Panthalassa', which reimagined Miles Davis's work through Laswell's unique lens. Laswell's commitment to cross-genre exploration is evident as he reinterprets classical arias with a contemporary dub influence.

Who is The Redesign for?

The Redesign works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, seamless transitions between movements and operatic grandeur with modern twist.

How many songs are on The Redesign?

The Redesign has 9 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

The Redesign

Bill Laswell · 2000

51 min · 9 tracks · jazz

A fusion of operatic grandeur and immersive dub textures creates a lush sonic landscape that defies genre boundaries.

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Top tracks — play these first

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L'elisir d'amore (Una furtiva lagrima) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Turandot (Nessun Dorma) — This track exemplifies Laswell's ability to merge powerful operatic vocals with atmospheric dub production, creating an emotionally charged reinterpretation of the classic aria.
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La Traviata (Love Theme) — Laswell transforms this romantic theme into a lush soundscape, blending orchestral elements with electronic textures that highlight his innovative production techniques.
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Samson & Dalila (Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix) — This rendition showcases Laswell’s knack for infusing operatic passion into a modern context, enhancing the emotional weight of the original composition through contemporary sound design.

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

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

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Merges classical opera with electronic elements, showcasing a significant departure in sound.
Themes: operatic reinterpretation· immersive soundscapes· cross-genre experimentation
Career context: By the time 'The Redesign' was released in 2000, Bill Laswell had established himself as a prolific producer and bassist known for blending styles. This album marked a significant experimentation phase in his career, following the 1998 release of 'Panthalassa', which reimagined Miles Davis's work through Laswell's unique lens. Laswell's commitment to cross-genre exploration is evident as he reinterprets classical arias with a contemporary dub influence.
Stylistic neighbors: Tackhead· Herbie Hancock· Thievery Corporation