Bartok - ReOrganised reimagines selected works of Hungarian composer Bela Bartok, for a modern electric ensemble. As the name might suggest, Immortal Machinery's arrangements put a Hammond organ at the heart of the music, with support from violin, piano and a jazz rhythm section.
Bartok's writing is at times playful and improvisatory, but elsewhere makes for brutal and uncompromising listening - the perfect source material for a pair of musicians longing for a challenge during the Covid lockdown.
In the Youtube upload of this EP, Mateusz and Steph provide behind the scenes commentary between each track.
Please note, this release is a BandCamp exclusive and is not currently available on other platforms
credits
released June 7, 2021
Mateusz G - bass, drum programming, production, mastering
Steph K - violin, piano, Hammond organ, arrangement
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