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Vivacitas

The Nice · 2003

120 min · 14 tracks · classical music

A fusion of rock, classical, and jazz elements creates a vibrant tapestry of sound that showcases The Nice's eclectic style.

Top tracks — play these first

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    America/Rondo — This track opens the album with an expansive exploration of melody and rhythm, displaying the band's signature blend of classical influences with rock sensibilities.
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    Tarkus — A reimagining of their earlier epic, this track showcases intricate musicianship and thematic depth, encapsulating the band's progressive ethos.
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    Fanfare for the Common Man — This rendition combines powerful instrumentation with poignant arrangements, elevating Aaron Copland's classic to new heights through a rock lens.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 America/Rondo 11:13
  • 2 Little Arabella 4:57
  • 3 She Belongs to Me 6:21
  • 4 The Cry of Eugene 5:02
  • 5 Hang on to a Dream 10:30
  • 6 Country Pie 5:57
  • 7 Karelia Suite 7:57

Disc 2

  • 1 A Blade of Grass 2:11
  • 2 A Cajun Alley 4:11
  • 3 Tarkus 21:00
  • 4 Hoedown 5:06
  • 5 Fanfare for the Common Man 7:55
  • 6 Honky Tonk 6:05

Disc 3

  • 1 Interview With Chris Welch 22:27

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