This disc brings together some of the loudest, most exciting music ever written – neither music, nor your hearing, will ever be the same! An explosive collection of great tunes, driving rhythms, and sonic thrills.
The music has been arranged for continuous listening. With that in mind, three quiet “valleys” have been programmed to provide contrast with the very loud music that follows them. You may find that the contrast actually adds to the excitement.
The final track, Hekla (by Jón Leifs), is probably the loudest single piece of music ever written. It describes, in very graphic terms, the eruption of Hekla, Iceland’s largest active volcano. The 140 piece Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra under Leif Segerstam includes, among others, a 22-person percussion section, four sets of rocks hit with hammers, two heavy metal chains, anvils, steel plates, sirens, and several dozen cannon shots.
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1.Hanson's 6th, from Symphony No. 6, 6th movement, Allegro 1:55
Howard Hanson (1896-1981)
2.Invocatio, from Symphony No. 4, 2nd movement 2:58
Ture Rangström (1884-1947)
3.Mountaineers from Gayaneh 1:54
Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978)
4.Ala et Lolly from Scythian Suite 2:22
Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)
5.Prism, excerpt from After Cavalli 2:49
Jacob Druckman (1928-1996)
6.Night of the Mayas, 4th variation and finale from Night of Enchantment 3:47
Silvestre Revualtas (1899-1940)
7.Aladdin, from Aladdin Suite, Negro Dance - featuring Finnish Philharmonic Choir, chorus master Juha Kuivanen 4:26
Carl Nielsen (1865 - 1931)
8.Malambo from Ballet Suite Estancia 3:45
Alberto Ginastera (1916-1983)
9.Weapon Dance from Ogelala 4:17
Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942)
10.Nostalgic Thoughts from Nostalgic Thoughts in KAAMOStime 2:20
Leif Segerstam (1944-)
11.Machine from Symphony No. 5, 4th movement 3:42
William Bolcom (1938)
12.Bacchanale, excerpt from Bacchanale 3:22
Jacques Ibert (1890-1962)
13.War Dance from Belkis, Queen of Sheba 2:44 Ottorino
Respighi (1879-1936)
14.Can-Can from Golden Age 6:21
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
15.Angel of Light, Symphony No. 7, excerpt from 3rd movement, Come un sogno 3:00
Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016)
16.Hekla 9:18
Jón Leifs (1899-1968)