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Symphony No. 12 "Lodger" (from lyrics by David Bowie and Brian Eno)
Classical · 2022 · 7 tracks · 39m

Symphony No. 12 "Lodger" (from lyrics by David Bowie and Brian Eno)

Philip Glass

January 28, 2022 · Orange Mountain Music

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A restless and grand urban odyssey that feels both intellectually rigorous and emotionally soaring.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks · 39m
01
Symphony No. 12 "Lodger": I. Fantastic Voyage
2:43
02
Symphony No. 12 "Lodger": II. Move On
6:44
03
Symphony No. 12 "Lodger": III. African Night Flight
7:02
04
Symphony No. 12 "Lodger": IV. Boys Keep Swinging
3:48
05
Symphony No. 12 "Lodger": V. Yassassin
5:07
06
Symphony No. 12 "Lodger": VI. Repetition
4:18
07
Symphony No. 12 "Lodger": VII. Red Sails
9:45
Moments Worth Listening For
The frantic woodwind patterns in African Night Flight that mirror the original's chaotic energy
Angelique Kidjo's powerful vocal entry on Yassassin turning a pop hook into a ritualistic chant
The massive, swelling orchestral resolution in the final minutes of Red Sails
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