Genesis for Two Grand Pianos

Product Description
Seven Genesis' tracks arranged for piano by two Norwegian musicians, reminiscent of Stravinsky's work for two pianos. The cover artwork is by Paul Whitehead who did several early sleeves for Genesis albums. Camino. 2001.

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Average customer rating: A Must-Have for Genesis Fans Another wonderful collection of classic Genesis music on piano. Beautiful! Glorious Interpretations of Classic Genesis

Genesis For Two Grand Pianos - Volume Two Yngve Guddal; Roger T. Matte Manufacturer: Musea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: GENESIS (David Myers Plays) Genesis for Two Grand Pianos Genesis: A Classical Tribute Seven: A Suite for Orchestra Total Rock Review (Dts) ASIN: B000BTNMZU Release Date: 2005-10-06

Tracks:

1. Me And Sarah Jane
2. Seven Stones
3. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
4. The Battle Of Epping Forest
5. Blood On The Rooftops
6. Eleventh Earl Of Mar
7. The Cinema Show

Product Description

Yngve GUDDAL & Roger T. MATTE found an original way to pay tribute to their favourite band, this way being perfectly described by the title of their first album "Genesis For Two Grand Pianos" (2002). Soon after this artistic and commercial success, these nice Norwegians are back with a second volume. They also transfer from Camino Records (Steve HACKETT's label) to Musea. This features some of the finest pieces of the classical GENESIS, sometimes undervalued, such as "Eleventh Earl Of Mar", "Blood On The Rooftops" or "The Battle Of Epping Forest". The Eighties were not left aside as there can be heard a part of the album "Abacab": "Me And Sarah Jane". A highlight of this major opus is the perfect rendition of "The Cinema Show", a real ode to the Steinway Grand Piano. And again Paul WHITEHEAD, who made GENESIS' most famous sleeves, designed that one. As a conclusion, here is a true breathe, with subtle dialogues between both pianists, complex arrangements and a masterly performance: art at its finest !

Customer Reviews:

A Must-Have for Genesis Fans.......2007-04-17

This excellent recording is unlike anything I've ever heard! The recordings capture the essence of beautiful Genesis music. My favorites are Duke's Travels and Evidence of Autumn!

Another wonderful collection of classic Genesis music on piano........2007-03-31

A few weeks after buying the first of these two "Genesis for Two Grand Pianos" discs, I decided to order this second volume. I'm happy to report that once again Guddal and Matte have nailed it. I'm not quite sure about "Me and Sarah Jane" being the opening track, but it quickly falls in line from that point on. I think there is still enough room in my collection if we ever see a Volume 3. Both these discs are extremely listenable at home, driving, at work, etc. They give further credibility to the talents and writing ability of one of the world's best popular music bands. Hats off to Tony Banks. Don't hesitate, pick this one up!

Beautiful!.......2006-02-24

If you ever wondered why you're so fond of Genesis' music, you only have to listen once to these exquisite arrangements by Yngve Guddal and Roger T. Matte of some of the band's classic tracks. Beautiful songs, outstanding performances. Highly recommended, along with Guddal's and Matte's previous collection, "Genesis For Two Grand Pianos." A must for Genesis fans or anyone who enjoys great piano music.

Glorious Interpretations of Classic Genesis.......2006-02-17

It's hard to imagine how wonderful these albums are (this is the second and even better volume - and hopefully there are more to come!)

This is an album of piano duets of the music of the 70s progressive rock masters, Genesis. However, it is NOT a `tribute' album. 'Tribute' albums are often Velveeta-smothered cheeseballs, sometimes just plain old elevator music. Other times they're nothing more than limp attempts - with little or imagination - at marketing tools for aspiring prog bands.

But not the music of Guddal and Matte.

First, the music has all the passion of the original music, and then some. You can feel the love that Guddal and Matte have for the music of Genesis, and this passion is deeply infused into these recordings.

The concept of dual pianos is great, creating a synergy with different melody lines, and allowing for great flourishes and nuances. The whole is indeed greater than the sum of the parts.

Further, their arrangements truly reveal the brilliance and composing genius of Banks/Collins/Gabrial/Hackett/Rutherford. The uninitiated would swear they're listening to compositions by giants of classical music such as Gershwin or Debussy.

The song choices are not obvious, but rather interesting and daring. It's so wonderful to see an underrated Genesis masterpiece "Eleventh Earl of Mar" receiving such a superb rendition. Seemingly odd choices like "Me and Sarah Jane" - never a strong track in my opinion - are heard from new, more satisfying perspectives. Indeed, one could say some of these arrangement exceed the original Genesis recordings.

Bravo to Mssrs. Guddal and Matte. Music lovers of all kinds are fortunate they've applied their considerable virtuosity to the great library of Genesis, and created wonderful, passionate, timeless interpretations of compositions that have stood the test of time.

Here's looking forward to Volume 3, and hopefully a series on the music of the other prog masters, Yes.

Average customer rating: A worthy addition to your Genesis and related artist catalog Wonderful! A VERY good attempt at a Classical Transcription Glorious Interpretations of Classic Genesis Almost Better On Piano

Genesis for Two Grand Pianos Yngve Guddal , Roger T. Matte , and Genesis Manufacturer: Inside Out U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Genesis For Two Grand Pianos - Volume Two GENESIS (David Myers Plays) Seven: A Suite for Orchestra Genesis: A Classical Tribute A Curious Feeling ASIN: B00006IRKG Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

1. The Fountain Of Salmacis
2. Mad Man Moon
3. Can-Utility And The Coastliners
4. One For The Vine
5. Down And Out
6. Duke's Travels
7. Evidence Of Autumn

Album Description

Seven Genesis' tracks arranged for piano by two Norwegian musicians, reminiscent of Stravinsky's work for two pianos. The cover artwork is by Paul Whitehead who did several early sleeves for Genesis albums. Camino. 2001.

Customer Reviews:

A worthy addition to your Genesis and related artist catalog.......2007-03-26

Don't be afraid to jump on this one! Unlike previous "symphonic" releases, this album stands up on it's own, and is an outstanding CD. This collection is well played and wonderfully arranged. I've listened to it almost everyday since buying it three weeks ago. A fresh look at some well-worn classic Genesis material.

Wonderful!.......2006-02-24

If you ever wondered why you're so fond of Genesis' music, you only have to listen once to these exquisite arrangements by Yngve Guddal and Roger T. Matte of some of the band's classic tracks. Beautiful songs, outstanding performances. Highly recommended, along with Guddal's and Matte's second collection in this series, "Genesis For Two Grand Pianos, Volume Two." A must for Genesis fans or anyone who enjoys great piano music.

A VERY good attempt at a Classical Transcription.......2006-02-23

I've been a long-time Genesis fan, and a classical music lover. The idea of having 2 pianos play these Genesis tunes is an attactive one, and these gentlemen have given it a nice shot. There are only 2 moderate complaints: The cd is a little short on time (they could have done another piece or two), and I wish they hadn't taken some of the rock rhythms so literally (on some of the melodies). To go this far in "classicalizing" Genesis, they could have taken these rock-stylized rhythms out--they sound borderline hokey. Fortunately, this doesn't happen too often. On the other hand, they did a wonderful job of capturing the essence of these compositions and covering the parts with four hands. Sometimes even the pianos seem to "rock".
Highly recommend!

Glorious Interpretations of Classic Genesis.......2006-02-17

It's hard to imagine how wonderful these albums are (this is the first of two volumes - the second is even better and hopefully there are more to come)

This is an album of piano duets of the music of the 70s progressive rock masters, Genesis. However, it is NOT a `tribute' album. 'Tribute' albums are often Velveeta-smothered cheeseballs, sometimes just plain old elevator music. Other times they're nothing more than limp attempts - with little or imagination - at marketing tools for aspiring prog bands.

But not the music of Guddal and Matte.

First, the music has all the passion of the original music, and then some. You can feel the love that Guddal and Matte have for the music of Genesis, and this passion is deeply infused into these recordings.

The concept of dual pianos is great, creating a synergy with different melody lines, and allowing for great flourishes and nuances. The whole is indeed greater than the sum of the parts.

Further, their arrangements truly reveal the brilliance and composing genius of Banks/Collins/Gabriel/Hackett/Rutherford. The uninitiated would swear they're listening to compositions by giants of classical music such as Gershwin or Debussy.

The song choices are not obvious, but rather interesting and daring. It's so wonderful to see underrated Genesis masterpieces like "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" and "Duke's Travels" receiving such superb renditions. "Down and Out" - another surprising choice - reveals the complexity and passion of this underrated composition.

Bravo to Mssrs. Guddal and Matte. Music lovers of all kinds are fortunate they've applied their considerable virtuosity to the great library of Genesis, and created wonderful, passionate, timeless interpretations of compositions that have stood the test of time.

Here's looking forward to Volume 3, and hopefully a series on the music of the other prog masters, Yes.

Almost Better On Piano.......2005-02-06

The piano is one of the most beautiful instruments. It can be so dark and deep, and yet so beautiful and moving at the same time. Genesis is a fairly deep and dark band, but it's hard to imagine listening to nothing but the stripped down melodies of their songs played by two pianos.

This is a clever ploy, and for once, it actually turned out great. There are string tributes for bands, and orchestral tributes, and even guest musicians covering or playing songs with the bands, and more often then not, it turns out to be total crap. Not Genesis For Two Grand Pianos.

This is a beautiful CD. It's hard to sum up the beauty of the piano, but to give you an idea; the CD retains a very classical feel. At the same time, the modern sounds of Genesis are brought through, only with a classic piano feel. The end result is absolutely amazing.

Imagine listening to Stravinsky conducting Genesis on classical instruments. If you can comprehend that, then you can sort of imagine what this CD sounds like.

My personal favorites on this CD are Fountain Of Salmacis and One For The Vine. However, the whole CD is strong, and there is not a single bad track.

If you enjoy piano music, classical music, genesis, or a combination of the three, I highly recommend this CD. Even though there are only seven songs, each one is played so incredibly well and with a considerable level of texture.

Screw the string-tribute-quartet. Pianos are in, and they fit this genre so much better.

Average customer rating:

Genesis for Two Grand Pianos V.2 Yngve Guudal , and Roger T. Matte Manufacturer: Musea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CCU93O Release Date: 2006-06-01

Tracks:

1. Me And Sarah Jane
2. Seven Stones
3. Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
4. Battle Of Epping Forest
5. Blood On The Rooftops
6. Eleventh Earl Of Mar
7. Cinema Show

Album Details

Yngve Guddal and Roger T. Matte Found an Original Way to Pay Tribute to their Favourite Band, this Way Being Perfectly Described by the Title of their First Album "Genesis for Two Grand Pianos" (2002). Soon after this Artistic and Commercial Success, These Nice Norwegians Are Back with a Second Volume. They also Transfer from Camino Records (Steve Hackett's Label) to Musea. This features Some of the Finest Pieces of the Classical Genesis, Sometimes Undervalued, Such as "Eleventh Earl of Mar", "Blood on the Rooftops" Or "The Battle of Epping Forest". The Eighties were Not Left Aside as There Can Be Heard a Part of the Album "Abacab": "me and Sarah Jane". A Highlight of this Major Opus is the Perfect Rendition of "The Cinema Show", a Real Ode to the Steinway Grand Piano. And Again Paul Whitehead, who Made Genesis' Most Famous Sleeves, Designed that One. As a Conclusion, Here is a True Breathe, with Subtle Dialogues Between Both Pianists, Complex Arrangements and a Masterly Performance: Ar

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Genesis For Two Grand Pianos Genesis For Two Grand Pianos Manufacturer: Inside Out ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000LX2MES

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