Name: Mishima by Kronos Quartet
Brand: Kronos Quartet
SKU: 075597988956
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

ALBUM

Philip Glass' soundtrack to Paul Schrader's retelling of the life of Japanese author Yukio Mishima is one of his strongest early scores, one that retains his essential "Glass-ness," but begins to bring in elements of narrative, creating distinct sounds for each of the sections of Schrader's non-linear storytelling structure. So for Mishima's final day -- when he tried to stage a military coup and ended up committing suicide -- Glass creates tense, suspenseful music with dashes of military drumming. For the sections retelling Mishima's short story Kyoko's House, he recasts his main theme into a composition for '50s-style surf-rock ensemble -- bizarre stuff, indeed. This is stirring, potent music that never once condescends to throw in some sort of Japanese instrument. As a side note, the ever-adept Kronos Quartet handle much of the string sections of this album. ~ Ted Mills

1. Mishima/Opening

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

2. November 25: Morning

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

3. 1934: grandmother & Kimitake

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

4. Temple Of The Golden Pavilion ("like some enormous music")

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

5. Osamu's Theme: Kyoko's House

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

6. 1937: Saint Sebastian

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

7. Kyoko's House ("stage blood is not enough")

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

8. November 25: Ichigaya

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

9. 1957: award montage

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

10. Runaway Horses ("poetry written with a splash of blood")

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

11. 1962: body building

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

12. November 25: The Last Day

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

13. F-104: epilogue from Sun And Steel

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

14. Mishima/Closing

by Kronos Quartet

Primary Artist: Kronos Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Joan Jeanrenaud; Performer
Viola: Hank Dutt; Performer
Violin: John Sherba
David Harrington; Performer
String Quartet: Kronos Quartet; Ensemble
Composer: Philip Glass; Composer
Conductor: Michael Reisman
Michael Riesman; Conductor

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 5 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1415x1415 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

Film Soundtracks, Soundtracks, Soundtrack, Classical, Minimalism, Jazz, Modern Era, Contemporary Era

Label

Nonesuch

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 23, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

75597988956

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Mishima

1. Mishima/Opening

2. November 25: Morning

3. 1934: grandmother & Kimitake

4. Temple Of The Golden Pavilion ("like some enormous music")

5. Osamu's Theme: Kyoko's House

6. 1937: Saint Sebastian

7. Kyoko's House ("stage blood is not enough")

8. November 25: Ichigaya

9. 1957: award montage

10. Runaway Horses ("poetry written with a splash of blood")

11. 1962: body building

12. November 25: The Last Day

13. F-104: epilogue from Sun And Steel

14. Mishima/Closing

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Mishima

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1. Mishima/Opening

2. November 25: Morning

3. 1934: grandmother & Kimitake

4. Temple Of The Golden Pavilion ("like some enormous music")

5. Osamu's Theme: Kyoko's House

6. 1937: Saint Sebastian

7. Kyoko's House ("stage blood is not enough")

8. November 25: Ichigaya

9. 1957: award montage

10. Runaway Horses ("poetry written with a splash of blood")

11. 1962: body building

12. November 25: The Last Day

13. F-104: epilogue from Sun And Steel

14. Mishima/Closing

Technical Specifications