Released 1985-1995 - Kronos Quartet

Advantages: Allows you to relive the film from moment to moment, wonderful composition, Additctive overture.
Disadvantages: Tracks are fragmented and short

.... They are just like you or me with hopes and aspirations which are thwarted because of severe addiction. Album Cover ~ It's a bold image of a blue eye you cant miss it... as it stares right out at you. The DVD and CD have similar design. The symbol of the eye is a trademark of the film, similar to the Pi symbol on the cover of Aronofkys previous film Pi. Kronos Quartet ~ Founded in 1973 they are based in San Francisco. A well reputed String Quartet featuring two violins (David Harrington, John Sherba) a viola played by (Hank Dutt) and cellist (Jennifer Culp). They stick to no one genre which gives their music a refreshing diversity. Clint Mansill ~ England born Composer who was part of a British band called pop will eat itself. Genre ~ Rock/Pop/ Contemporary classical Track listing ~ Due to how short and repetitive... Read review

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Advantages: Driven by musical passion. Great Jazz structures (+ lack of)
Disadvantages: All tracks are very similar (no variation)

...A must have for all JTQ fans. This album incorporates acid jazz with the classic James Taylor quartet sound. Opening with Joe's Diversions, the hammond organ sound takes lead throughout the album. Vocals from new singer Yvonne Yanney bring new light to the quartet - the most prominent track being 'It's all over'. For all jazz, and especially acid jazz fans, this album provides complex melodies and harmonies, whilst capturing the unusally simple structures of acid. The album is well produced, and the selection of tracks (11 in total) are well chosen. I would recommend this album to all fans of JTQ and jazz, and to those who are willing to try something new in their musical tastes. Truly a great album, full of musical passion.... Read review

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Advantages: A good range of music is presented here
Disadvantages: Not so good for new Reich fans

...The main piece on this CD is Triple Quartet, a work written as recently as 1999. It has a strident and pungent sound but features Reich's famous driving, pulsing rhythms that are really captivating. Unlike his earlier works, the harmonies are stronger and less lush and there is a constant sense of drama and a surprisingly high level of passion. It took me some time to warm to the piece but now it is very high on my list. The slow movement is particlarly beautiful. Next up is a reworking of Violin Phase for electric guitar. An odd concept but it does work. However i prefer the original, its hard edge tone may not be to everybodys liking. Music for a large ensemble follows next and flows along at fast pace with interlocking patterns. There were moments when the mix seems to lose its way, and some of the textures seem to collide a little... Read review

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