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Cool Gardens Poetry Suite
Experimental · 2021 · 4 tracks · 47m

Cool Gardens Poetry Suite

Serj Tankian

A stark departure into spoken word and modern classical. Serj Tankian trades operatic metal for intimate piano concertos and existential poetry.

July 9, 2021

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A deeply intellectual and quiet sanctuary of spoken word and piano that feels both ancient and modern.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks · 47m
01
Cinematic Piano Theme (with Poetry)
3:24
02
Les Melodies (with Poetry)
10:20
03
Percussion (with Poetry)
10:07
04
Disarming Time: A Modern Piano Concerto (with Poetry)
23:40
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition into the sprawling twenty-three minute piano concerto where the poetry begins to feel like a rhythmic instrument.
The stark contrast of the dry, unadorned spoken vocals against the lush, cinematic piano swells in the opening theme.
The rhythmic interplay of the third track where the percussion mimics the cadence of the spoken word.
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How does Cool Gardens Poetry Suite sound next to the rest of Serj Tankian's catalogue?

Spoken Word+4.0σ

The vocals lean far further into spoken word than the rest of the catalogue.

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