Vjola: World on Four Strings (2011 Reissue) by Ljova - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Lev Zhurbin (aka Ljova) is a rising star at the forefront of diverse musical cultures. Working at the crossroads between chamber music, jazz, and gypsy folk, the Russian-born violist’s willingness to cross musical aisles has seen him collaborating with everyone from Yo-Yo Ma and the Kronos Quartet to rapper Jay-Z. WORLD ON FOUR STRINGS--aside from a pop cover and an adaptation of a Romanian folk song--consists of Zhurbin’s own original compositions for solo viola. Using studio multitracking to layer contrasting melodic lines and lush chordal figures with zippy pizzicato rhythms, Zhurbin displays a knack for combining traditional folk and blues modes of an ear-perking timbral variety. Opening with the plaintive tones of “Central Park in the Dark,” a lone, mournful string rings achingly into the void, slowly and meticulously wresting lyrical filigree through sheer force of will. A more avant-chamber-music tack is taken on Ljova’s interpretation of Bjork’s “Army of Me.” Combining haunting, glass-like glissandi against Zhurbin’s robust solos, its radical deconstruction of both instrument and song beautifully illuminates a heretofore unexplored use of the viola.

1. Central Park in the Dark

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

2. Bagel on the Malecon

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

3. O'er

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

4. Plume

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

5. Ori's Fearful Symmetry

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

6. Coffee & Rum

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

7. Middle Village

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

8. Army of Me

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Bjork Gudmundsdottir & Graham Massey; Composer

9. Garmoshka (Feat. Michael Ward-Bergeman)

Featured Artist: Michael Ward-bergeman; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

10. Crosstown

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

11. Seltzer, Do I Drink Too Much?

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

12. Four

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

13. Collage

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

14. Breadbasket Blues

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

15. Spring Valley Sunset

Primary Artist: Ljova; Main Performer
Composer: Lev 'ljova' Zhurbin; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 1 minutes and 21 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 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

Chamber Music, Classical

Label

Kapustnik Records

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 30, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

885767871557