Gavin Bryars "Hommages" (2008 Remastered & Bonus Tracks)

Originally released in November 1981 on Les Disques du Crepuscule, Hommages was recorded in Leicester in February 1981 and produced by noted Belgian composer Wim Mertens. The album was conceived as a series of diverse homages to other composers, including Bill Evans, Ferruccio Busoni, Gustav Holst and Percy Grainger. Featured musicians included Andrew Bilham, Ronald Reah, Andrew Renshaw, Nigel Shipway, Dave Smith, John White and Marie Wilson, as well as Gavin Bryars himself on piano and vibraphone. The album documents the important period between Bryars' early experimental music and later works from Medea onwards, as well as his enthusiasm for small composer/performer ensembles. This 63 minute digital remaster now includes two bonus tracks composed and recorded by Bryars during the same period, Danse Dieppoise and Out of Zaleski's Gazebo. The booklet features extensive notes by Gavin Bryars on the origin and performance of all six pieces, and preserves the original album cover artwork by Marc Borgers. Full tracklist: My First Homage, The English Mail-Coach, The Vespertine Park, Hi Tremolo, Danse Dieppoise, Out of Zaleski's Gazebo. CD Info / iTunes Link.

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