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The Mirabai Ensemble ..... |
Highlights
from our unique repertoire:
"Ze-Um
Be Al-li-ah" brings together the styles
of Middle Eastern, Pakistani, and Western plainchant with extended
jazz harmony, angular high-octane vocal lines, odd-time art rock,
bird calls, and solo dance improvisation for an acappella tour
de force.
"Jaco" a
dazzling vocal feature that summons the spirit of the legendary
bassist Jaco Pastorius in which fretless electric bass, drum set,
and world percussion are vocalized a cappella by three of our
men.
"Three Phases Of The Moon" a riveting story of three women's struggle to find peace
and clarity that echoes the passion of Stephen Sondheim's works,
accompanied by classical guitar, vibes, and acoustic bass.
"For No One"
a complete recasting of the Beatles' classic that shifts back
and forth between funk, tango, and son montuno feels--watch as
our three men lament on the subject of modern romantic meltdowns.
"Can't You See I'm Blue" a hilarious trip through one person's crumbling reality
by one of the most idiosyncratic modern composers, Art Lande
complete with improvised monologues.
"Sweet As The Breath Of Eden" a 20-minute gospel suite extravaganza, moving the listener
through hushed a cappella sections, wailin' hip-hop counterpoint,
and surges of sound that come from 20 musicians giving it their
all.
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