BLEU - Denglbengbeng '2013

Tracks list

In the ten years of their history, the interplay between the band members Lorenz
RAAB (trumpet), drummer and percussionist Rainer DEIXLER, along with Tuba and
Dulcimer player Ali ANGERER - has constantly evolved. On this album (their
third), the unorthodox instrumentation never gets in the way of substance- a
compelling, highly transparent interaction that the musicians seem to be
carrying out with the utmost ease.

From the outset, the uniqueness of this music becomes apparent. It does embrace
the listener, however; the melodies are anchored in solid foundations that
launch them into wide, recurring circles, thriving on both power and poetry. The
ambiences are wide open, nothing is cluttered with unnecessary ingredients. The
dramaturgy is diverse and enthralling without ever turning arbitrary. One thing
coherently leads to the next, all in the spirit of highly entertaining sharpness
and wit. And while all this does not require a proper revolutionary stance, we
definitely are in novel territory, steering well clear of the mainstream

This is popular, highly plausible, non-verbose music that passes on cliches. Be
it a dreamy ballad, an infectious groove or the mighty depths of a tuba line;
doors are opened to new rooms that welcome the listener not as a stranger, but a
dear guest who is in for constant marvelling. Lorenz Raab shines on trumpet and
fluegelhorn, but he also excels at conceiving persuasive sonic architecture that
are beyond compare. This aplomb is both touching and fascinating, and makes this
recording something very special, an unexpected gem that keeps growing with
every listen.

Ali Angerer, tuba, electr.dulcimer, kantele
Lorenz Raab, trumpet, flugelhorn, harmonium
Rainer Deixler, drums, percussion

Tracklist:
01. BLEU - Muichschdrossngrommuse (Raab, Angerer & Deixler Version) (6:37)
02. BLEU - Ixladschmundschdiggl (Raab, Angerer & Deixler Version) (3:33)
03. BLEU - Saitenschdich (Raab, Angerer & Deixler Version) (4:48)
04. BLEU - Ruambleganblues (Raab, Angerer & Deixler Version) (2:38)
05. BLEU - Hennadonloaddan (Raab, Angerer & Deixler Version) (1:15)
06. BLEU - Denglbengbeng (Raab, Angerer & Deixler Version) (2:19)
07. BLEU - Oaglausbfeiffn (Raab, Angerer & Deixler Version) (9:56)
08. BLEU - Drum Drummehundsviech (Raab, Angerer & Deixler Version) (2:22)
09. BLEU - Seegrosgroamad (Raab, Angerer & Deixler Version) (3:34)
10. BLEU - Schneequan Queen (Raab, Angerer & Deixler Version) (3:37)

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