Name: Facing North by Meredith Monk, Robert Een
Brand: Meredith Monk
SKU: 028943743921
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

ALBUM

Composed while working on the Atlas opera, "Facing North" was composed at the Leighton Artist's Colony in Banff, Alberta, and inspired by the sights and sounds of rural Canada in the winter months. The "Northern Lights" movements are atmospheric and gentle, while "Arctic Bar" represents the sounds of humanity congregating in a warm tavern -- dissonant, happy, and uncomfortable. "Keeping Warm" is an agitated staccato-punctuated vocal pattern that instills the mind with the notion of resorting to movement to keep one's self warm. This is a multi-faceted view of "north" as a state of mind -- what Monk calls "the awareness of the fragility of human life in relation to the forces of nature and in turn the vulnerability of nature itself to the indifference of human beings." Two other pieces are included on this release: the dramatic "Vessel: An Opera Epic" (a composition from 1971 based loosely on the life of Joan of Arc) and "Boat Song" (a movement from Monk's 1979 "Recent Ruins" composition). "Vessel" is an emotional piece; the "Fire Dance" movement is very slow and passionate with drones and throat singing, and the "Epic" portion is very shrill and agitated. "Boat Song" is short and esoteric; it leaves the listener wishing there were more of the whole piece included on this recording. ~ Mark W. B. Allender

1. Monk, Een: Facing North - Northern Lights 1

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

2. Monk: Facing North - Chinook

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

3. Monk: Facing North - Long Shadows 1

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

4. Monk: Facing North - Keeping Warm

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

5. Monk, Een: Facing North - Northern Lights 2

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

6. Monk: Facing North - Chinook Whispers

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

7. Monk: Facing North - Arctic Bar

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

8. Monk: Facing North - Hocket

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

9. Monk: Facing North - Long Shadows 2

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

10. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Epic

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Lyricist: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Composer Lyricist: Meredith Monk; Other
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

11. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Fire Dance

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Lyricist: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Composer Lyricist: Meredith Monk; Other
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

12. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Little Epiphany / Sybil Song

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Lyricist: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Composer Lyricist: Meredith Monk; Other
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

13. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Mill

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Lyricist: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Composer Lyricist: Meredith Monk; Other
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

14. Monk: Boat Song (Recent Ruins)

by Meredith Monk, Robert Een

Performer: Robert Een
Meredith Monk; Performer
Primary Artist: Meredith Monk
Robert Een; Main Performer
Piano: Meredith Monk; Performer
Pipes: Robert Een; Performer
Whistling: Robert Een; Performer
Composer: Meredith Monk; Composer
Producer: Manfred Eicher; Production
Recording: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Studio Personnel: Jan Erik Kongshaug; Production
Pipes & Whistles: Robert Een; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 33 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical, Vocal Music, Avant-Garde, Modern Era, Avant-garde, Modern Classical, Vocal, World

Label

ECM New Series

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

Germany

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1991

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

28943743921

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Facing North

1. Monk, Een: Facing North - Northern Lights 1

2. Monk: Facing North - Chinook

3. Monk: Facing North - Long Shadows 1

4. Monk: Facing North - Keeping Warm

5. Monk, Een: Facing North - Northern Lights 2

6. Monk: Facing North - Chinook Whispers

7. Monk: Facing North - Arctic Bar

8. Monk: Facing North - Hocket

9. Monk: Facing North - Long Shadows 2

10. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Epic

11. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Fire Dance

12. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Little Epiphany / Sybil Song

13. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Mill

14. Monk: Boat Song (Recent Ruins)

Technical Specifications

Facing North

Product information

Release options

1. Monk, Een: Facing North - Northern Lights 1

2. Monk: Facing North - Chinook

3. Monk: Facing North - Long Shadows 1

4. Monk: Facing North - Keeping Warm

5. Monk, Een: Facing North - Northern Lights 2

6. Monk: Facing North - Chinook Whispers

7. Monk: Facing North - Arctic Bar

8. Monk: Facing North - Hocket

9. Monk: Facing North - Long Shadows 2

10. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Epic

11. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Fire Dance

12. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Little Epiphany / Sybil Song

13. Monk: Vessel: An Opera Epic - Mill

14. Monk: Boat Song (Recent Ruins)

Technical Specifications