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Hubris: Choral Works by John Powell
Classical · 2018 · 8 tracks · 58m

Hubris: Choral Works by John Powell

John Powell

A massive, cinematic choral requiem exploring the hubris of war. Dense vocal layers meet Powell's signature rhythmic intensity in a grand, somber spectacle.

June 15, 2018 · 5 Cat Studios

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A grand, liturgical exploration of historical tragedy and the soaring resilience of the human voice.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks · 58m
01
The Prize Is Still Mine
14:29
02
A Prussian Requiem: Introduction to Moltke / The March
4:50
03
A Prussian Requiem: Beware the Bear
2:06
04
A Prussian Requiem: We, The Glorious Dead / Easy
6:27
05
A Prussian Requiem: The Papers of Peace / Let the Rails Roll / Victory Is Ours
9:33
06
A Prussian Requiem: My Reasoning
3:32
07
A Prussian Requiem: The Gift
9:51
08
Requiem Addendum
7:26
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, terrifying percussive bloom in 'Beware the Bear' that shatters the choral calm.
The way 'The Gift' builds from a fragile vocal line into a towering, tear-streaked climax.
The rhythmic, train-like momentum of 'Let the Rails Roll' mimicking industrial progress.
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