Den Androgyne Lufthavn (Jørgen Lauritsen & Simon Grotrian) [CD]
€9.99
The Androgynous Airport, published in 2012, is the title of Danish author Simon Grotrian’s 22 poems in his characteristic, expressive style.
Composer Jørgen Lauritsen has created soundscapes and musical compositions around the lyrics, utilizing different and unexpected ingredients; from string orchestra to refrigerator, computer keyboard, solo cello, string quartet, free jazz, solo piano, electronica and also field recordings from Cambodia, Milan and Copenhagen.
World renowned actor Thure Lindhardt completes the album with his unique and virtuoso personal interpretations of Grotrian’s poems.
Listeners not familiar with the Danish language will appreciate the 22 tracks and enjoy the music, lyrics and voice in a distinct characteristic style.
The genre SOUNDTRACK&POETRY, which is the composer’s original description of this gesamtkunst; poetry, music/sound design / voice.
Sit back, close your eyes, listen – and create your own storyline while you listen to The Androgynous Airport.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL LYRICS ARE IN DANISH
Tracklist
Skyerne Driver [2:46]
En Pil [2:04]
Du Rejser, Indtil Lænken Sprænges [2:00]
I Brystkassen Rasler en Terning [1:45]
Solen Står på Månens Plade [1:54]
Ved Synet er Tasterne [1:34]
Porten har en Tro [1:50]
Dette Blev en Fingerbro [1:43]
Havet er af Kridt [1:28]
Vi Daler [1:20]
Benene Stiger [2:34]
Tågen i Kabinen [1:50]
Mareridtet Fylder i Den Enkelte [1:35]
Du Rystede med Knæ Imellem Tænderne [1:45]
Fortæret af en Kugle [1:32]
Sporet Blir en Vinterskrift [1:54]
Men Sammenbruddet [1:35]
Dukken er det Frelste [2:10]
På Slaget er Kursen [0:45]
Livet Vokser Stadig [3:45]
Potterne Strejfes [1:25]
Total Running Time [40:00]