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      <docs>http://www.audioscrobbler.net/data/webservices</docs>      <title>JanBlanicky's Last.fm Journal</title>
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      <description>The Last.fm journal for JanBlanicky.
        Last.fm journals are a place to talk about all things music.</description>
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         <title>Vladimír Hirsch - Epidemic Mind</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2013/05/19/5ttkpn_vladim%C3%ADr_hirsch_-_epidemic_mind</link>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 07:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch" class="bbcode_artist">Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch</a><br />EPIDEMIC MIND<br />Conceptual album. 2007.<br />Vladimír Hirsch – composition, all instruments, programming,<br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Kenji+Siratori" class="bbcode_artist">Kenji Siratori</a> – lyrics, voice.<br /><br /><br />The album <a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Epidemic Mind" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Epidemic+Mind" class="bbcode_album">Epidemic Mind</a> opens wide space, but replete of dense and compressed atmosphere, microtonality and intense insight into amorphic harmonic structures. This is one of Vladimír Hirsch’s albums working with the theme of the dialogue between space and detail, cosmos and human. The parallel vertically and horizontally organized chaotic atonal melodic elements contrast with the slow, heavy rhythmical patterns and monotonic and emotionally plain expression of the spoken word of Japanese cyber-punk writer Kenji Siratori’s lyrics. The Japanese text is highly experimental, uncompromising, and intense, written in a style that not only breaks with tradition, but severs all cords with it, embracing the mayhem of the digital age.<br /><br />The atmosphere with inner atonal melodic chaos, but against the background of fateful rhythms, creating with with machine-like declamation general impression of apocalyptically monitory, expressive message.<br /><br />                                                                                 Jan Blanický<br /><br />URL : <br /><a href="http://surrism.phonoethics.com/vladimir-hirsch-epidemic-mind-spe_0132/" rel="nofollow">Vladimír Hirsch : Epidemic Mind</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/dark%20ambient" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">dark ambient</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/contemporary" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">contemporary</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/integrated%20music" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">integrated music</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/sound%20art" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">sound art</a>,<a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/organization%20of%20sound" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">organization of sound</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/avantgarde" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">avantgarde</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/soundscape" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">soundscape</a><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb132/VladimirHirsch/VladimiacuterHirsch_EpidemicMind.jpg" /></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Vladimír Hirsch : Missa Armata . Invocationes</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2012/09/06/5lkzfw_vladim%C3%ADr_hirsch_:_missa_armata_._invocationes</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 6 Sep 2012 09:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch" class="bbcode_artist">Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch</a> : <a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Missa Armata . Invocationes" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Missa+Armata+.+Invocationes" class="bbcode_album">Missa Armata . Invocationes</a>  - <a href="http://www.last.fm/label/Ars+Benevola+Mater" class="bbcode_label">Ars Benevola Mater</a>, Sept.6, 2012<br /><br /><br />TWO albums in ONE !<br /> <br />ENG:<br />The album contains two thematically similar works, original version of the battle Mass Missa Armata (English translation: &quot;Mass in Armor&quot;) and Invocationes, a cycle of musical prayers. Both works belong to the larger main directional scope of <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch" class="bbcode_artist">Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch</a>'s creative perimeter. In a musical context, they represent theconfrontational nature of his music. The character of rites is the main axis of both compositions. As such, bothprojects fit naturally together.<br /> <br />Missa Armata (1999) is based on standard liturgical elements, except the final track &quot;Exodus.&quot; The album however avoids using verbal singing of appropriate text as it is not a Mass itself, but rather, a narrative about the communication between its content the listeners' state of mind. Parallel to this, the album expresses afictional war story, where adversaries are forced to participate in a worship together. The composition is very strict and uncompromising, demonstrating a highly structured industrial sound combined with classical instrumentation and choirs, achingly electrifying noises and power-electronic force and energy. Approx. time 44 min.<br /> <br />Invocationes (2001) is a cycle of 4 ritualistic musical prayers.  The project is - both thematically and in means of expression - significantly related to Missa Armata, but the overall character structurally aims more towards dark ambient. Compositions have a deep ambience with immersive emotional perceptions, without sparing any intensity and urgency. The composition is an introspective journey inside a tempestous and submerged world together. Approx. time 34 min.<br /> <br />CZ:<br />Album obsahuje dvě tematicky podobné práce, původní verzi industriální mš Missa Armata  a Invocationes, tématický cyklus skladeb pro integrovanou techniku. Obě práce patří k širšímu perimetru hlavního tvůrčího směřování Vladimíra Hirsche, představujíce formálně i obsahově konfrontační charakter jeho hudby.  Protože obě skladby patří k tématicky, dobou vzniku i technologicky k velmi blízkým, byly zařazeny na společný disk a vydány více než 12 let po jejich zrodu. <br />  <br />Elektronická mše Missa Armata (1999)  se sestává ze standardních liturgických částí (s výjimkou závěrečné skladby &quot;Exodus&quot;), avšak bez užití verbálních vokíálních partů. Díky jednoduchému ústřednímu epickému rámci je spíše příběhem o jedné mši než mší samotnou. Ilustruje na počátku násilný střet dvou znepřátelených stran, které jsou však posléze přinuceny v něm ustat a zúčastnit se společné bohoslužby. Ta se stává znovu konfrontací, tentokrát však v dimenzích spirituálních. Jedná se o původní verzi alba, která nabízí vysoce strukturovanný industriální sound, často dospívající až k extatickému prahu power-elektronického charakteru, organicky sjednocený s klasickou instrumentací. <br />  <br />Invocationes (2001) je cyklus 4 hudebních litanií. Skladby s výraznou rituální charakteristikou, dominantním industriálním soundem a repetitivními vzorci rytmiky, s deklamovanou i zpívanou religiozní lyrikou (Sv.Augustin, Enchiridion Indulgentiarum), především v hutné dark-ambientní atmosféře. Intenzita a naléhavost, přesto introspektivnost a ponoření, to je výsledná substance této alchymické práce.  <br /> <br /> <br />Musicians and cooperators: <br />Vladimír Hirsch - electronic keyboards, synthesizers, vocals, integrated techniques, Tom Saivon - additional sounds, Martina Sanollová - backing vocals. Lyrics: St.Augustine, Raccolta (Enchiridion Indulgentiarum). Mastered by Vojtěch Haňka. Cover design: Marianna Auster. <br /> <br />Tracklist:<br /> <br />Missa Armata (43:11)<br />  1 Introitus  (6:46)<br />  2 Kyrie (4:45)<br />  3 Gloria  (6:04)<br />  4 Credo  (7:10)<br />  5 Sanctus  (5:38)<br />  6 Agnus Dei  (7:27)<br />  7 Exodus  (5:21)<br />Invocationes (34:21)<br />  8 Invocatio I  (7:37)<br />  9 Invocatio II  (6:41)<br />10 Invocatio III  (8:19)<br />11 Invocatio IV (11:44)<br /> <br />©2012 Ars Benevola Mater, catalogue number ABM44, jewel case<br /> <br />Album video trailer on:<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waTh7ZW4UzU" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waTh7ZW4UzU</a><br /> <br />Short previews of tracks on Last FM Radio:<br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Missa+Armata+.+Invocationes">http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Missa+Armata+.+Invocationes</a><br /> <br />Order:<br /><a href="mailto:info@arsbenevolamater.com">info@arsbenevolamater.com</a>  or  <br /><a href="mailto:order@arsbenevolamater.com">order@arsbenevolamater.com</a><br />Also on:<br /><a href="http://www.vladimirhirsch.com/e_menu.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.vladimirhirsch.com/e_menu.html</a> (PayPal - EU, USD)<br /><a href="http://www.vladimirhirsch.com/cz_menu.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.vladimirhirsch.com/cz_menu.html</a> (PayPal - CZK) <br /> <br />Release date: September 6, 2012</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Vladimír Hirsch / Cryptosynaxis (DVD)</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2010/10/20/3zpu3t_vladim%C3%ADr_hirsch__cryptosynaxis_(dvd)</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Cryptosynaxis (DVD version)" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Cryptosynaxis+(DVD+version)" class="bbcode_album">Cryptosynaxis (DVD version)</a><br /><br />The Mass for integrated techiniques, op.64, 1999-2010. The original composition &quot;Missa Armata&quot; (1999) by Vladimír Hirsch was later reworked into the first Aghiatrias album, named FIELD MASS (2000). It was completely revisited and renamed as &quot;Cryptosynaxis&quot; (hidden worship in ancient Greek). The composition is based on standard structure of liturgical elements. The music demonstrates a highly structured industrial sound combined with classical instrumentation. The music demonstrates a highly structured industrial sound combined with classical instrumentation. It expresses a battle that is eventually disrupted by violent scream convincing enough to end the turmoil and for the both sides to take a part in holy Mass together. The Mass becomes the moment of realization, gradually eventuating in humility and sign of peace. In 2009 was album modified into a more cohesive work for audiovisual perfomance. The synchronized videomontage narrates between the holy and profane, light and darkness, order and chaos.<br />Musicians: Vladimír Hirsch - electronic keyboards, synthesizers, digital technique, mix. Participation: Tom Saivon - additional sounds, lyrics, Timothy Simmons - spoken word. Video artist: Marianna O - videomontage and editing. DVD production by Tomáš Zima. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.last.fm/label/Integrated+Music+Records" class="bbcode_label">Integrated Music Records</a> (ARM 015 / Catch 042c). <br />Tracks: <br />1. Eísodos, <br />2. Kýrios, <br />3. Empistosýni, <br />4. Dóxa, <br />5. Prólogos, <br />6. Ágios, <br />7. Entheí Arní. <br /><br />Total time: 45 min.<br />Video preview (Eísodos) : YouTube<br />Order (PayPal) on: <a href="mailto:vladimir.hirsch@gmail.com">vladimir.hirsch@gmail.com</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Vladimír Hirsch: Heathen Harvest reviews</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2010/03/22/3iavo5_vladim%C3%ADr_hirsch:_heathen_harvest_reviews</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch" class="bbcode_artist">Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch</a> albums reviews:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.heathenharvest.com/article.php?story=20090808055415417" rel="nofollow">http://www.heathenharvest.com/article.php?story=20090808055415417</a><br /><a href="http://www.heathenharvest.com/article.php?story=20090614162505642" rel="nofollow">http://www.heathenharvest.com/article.php?story=20090614162505642</a><br /><a href="http://www.heathenharvest.com/article.php?story=20090630224319671" rel="nofollow">http://www.heathenharvest.com/article.php?story=20090630224319671</a><br /><a href="http://www.heathenharvest.com/article.php?story=20091121131050179" rel="nofollow">http://www.heathenharvest.com/article.php?story=20091121131050179</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Vladimír Hirsch / Graue Passion, op.67B</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2009/08/31/2z9fzv_vladim%C3%ADr_hirsch__graue_passion,_op.67b</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode">New album (CD) release by Ars Benevola Mater, September 1, 2009 : <br /><br />Vladimír Hirsch:<br /><a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Graue Passion" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Graue+Passion" class="bbcode_album">Graue Passion</a>, op.67B <br />The revisited version of Symphony No.4 &quot;Descent From The Cross&quot;. <br /><br />Performed by <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Czech+Integrated+Ensemble" class="bbcode_artist">Czech Integrated Ensemble</a> with soloists <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch" class="bbcode_artist">Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch</a> (keyboard instruments, digital technique) &amp; <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Martina+Sanollov%C3%A1" class="bbcode_artist">Martina Sanollov&aacute;</a> (vocals). Recorded partially live at „Luminiscence Evening“, ČKD Hall in Karlín, Prague, November 18, 2008, rearranged, and remixed at CatchArrow Recordings studio, Prague, Czechia. <br />Mastered by Vojtěch Haňka <br />    <br />© 2009 <a href="http://www.last.fm/label/Ars+Benevola+Mater" class="bbcode_label">Ars Benevola Mater</a>, ABM39 <br />    Format: CD in standard digipack<br />    Total time: 46:55 min.<br /> <br />   From the review by Martin Jarolím:<br />.....I can say that new version of the author's 4th symphony is more lucidly expressed than original composition although does not touch with less overwhelming force. As though, it evokes in more crude and simultaneously more inward impression the blood of Golgotha, unearthly herniation of Light. This work is at all points organized and structuralized, it “hisses” by Cosmos and redemptions of crucified Word agony. For the dynamism and dramaturgy of sound radiance was very beneficial sensitive and empathetic work of soundmaster Vojtěch Haňka, that lightened the opus not only in its multilayered articulation, but also is the radiation of its mystical pulp. I recommend to everybody listen to this work on bended knees, personally, I cannot be sufficiently cloyed with transcendent offensive of that prayer, full of steep ontologic abysses and eschatological monumentality. I am astonished and scorched. Thanks. Opus magnum. Amen. <br />                                                                                           M.J.<br /><br />Order: <a href="mailto:order@arsbenevolamater.com">order@arsbenevolamater.com</a> and <a href="mailto:vladimir.hirsch@gmail.com">vladimir.hirsch@gmail.com</a><br />Price : 12,90 € (300 CZK) <br /><br /><a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Graue Passion" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Graue+Passion" class="bbcode_album">Graue Passion</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Antonín Dvořák / Stabat Mater</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2009/06/15/2stp5f_anton%C3%ADn_dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k__stabat_mater</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a href="http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2008/01/12/71qv1_anton%C3%ADn_dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k__stabat_mater%2C_op.58">http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2008/01/12/71qv1_anton%C3%ADn_dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k__stabat_mater%2C_op.58</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Vladimír Hirsch / The Assent To Paradoxon (7 CD boxset)</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2009/05/13/2pybou_vladim%C3%ADr_hirsch__the_assent_to_paradoxon_(7_cd_boxset)</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 13:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode">The solo works collection of Czech avantgarde composer <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch" class="bbcode_artist">Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch</a>, created by author between 1997 and 2008, released by Italian label  <a href="http://www.last.fm/label/Ars+Benevola+Mater" class="bbcode_label">Ars Benevola Mater</a>, partially separately between 2006 and 2009 and as limetid edition of boxsets in 2009.<br /><br />The collection content 7 albums (in chronological order),<br /><br /><a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Concert Industriel Pour Orgue" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Concert+Industriel+Pour+Orgue" class="bbcode_album">Concert Industriel Pour Orgue</a> (created 1997), <a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Sense Geometry" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Sense+Geometry" class="bbcode_album">Sense Geometry</a> (1998), <a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Symphony No.4 &quot;Descent From The Cross&quot;" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Symphony+No.4+%22Descent+From+The+Cross%22" class="bbcode_album">Symphony No.4 &quot;Descent From The Cross&quot;</a> (2001), <a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Nonterra" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Nonterra" class="bbcode_album">Nonterra</a> (2004), <span title="Unknown album" class="bbcode_unknown">Exorsisms</span> (2006), <a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Les Sc&egrave;nes Ardentes" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Les+Sc%C3%A8nes+Ardentes" class="bbcode_album">Les Sc&egrave;nes Ardentes</a> (2007) and <a title="Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch - Contemplatio per nexus" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch/Contemplatio+per+nexus" class="bbcode_album">Contemplatio per nexus</a> (2008).<br /><br /><img src="http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb132/VladimirHirsch/ATP.jpg" /></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Vladimír Hirsch – Symphony No.4 „Descent From The Cross“</title>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:14:59 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode">Igor Nováček, 14.03.2009<br />7 skladeb / 49:35 <br />Ars Benevola Mater <br /><br />Třetím albem z postupně vydávaného souboru sólových děl <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch" class="bbcode_artist">Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch</a>e je CD <span title="Unknown album" class="bbcode_unknown">Symphony no.4 „Descent From The Cross“</span>  Je tvořeno kolekcí osmi vynikajících skladeb integrované hudby, přičemž inspiraci autor nalezl ve výkladu nejznámější novozákonní látky.<br /><br />Vladimír Hirsch je znám jako ústřední postava dnes již legendárních formací <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Skrol" class="bbcode_artist">Skrol</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Aghiatrias" class="bbcode_artist">Aghiatrias</a> a Zygote. Svůj koncept integrované hudby snoubící v sobě postupy ze světa moderní vážné hudby a postindustriální scény však vkládá i do své sólové tvorby, vznikající paralelně s nahrávkami zmiňovaných formací. <br />Třetí album z postupně vydávané kolekce sólových prací nazvané Symphony No.4 „Descent From The Cross“ , jež bylo koncipováno jako skladba pro integrovaný hudební soubor, sbor a sóla, op.67 a nahráno v rozmezí let 2001-2005, je další ukázkou osobitého Hirschova skladatelského pojetí. Jedná se opět o nahrávku tematickou, inspirací se tentokrát pro Hirsche stal Dostojevského výklad stejnojmenného obrazu Hanse Holbeina Snímání z kříže. Nejedná se však o nic překvapivého, neboť křesťanské motivy a symbolika jsou ústředními ideovými prvky Hirschovy tvorby. <br />¨<br />Tento ethos se samozřejmě silně promítá i do této nahrávky. Na ploše bezmála padesáti minut opět uslyšíme sevřené potemnělé pasáže s výraznými ostrými vypjatými vstupy, které však více než kdy jindy ustupují jemnějším a propracovanějším plochám, v nichž autor umně pracuje s detailem (decentní rytmický úvod ve vynikající čtvrté části symfonie The Pass From Golgotha, zjemňující ženský prvek v podobě sopránu Dominiky Karčovské a mezzosopránu Martiny Sanollové) a jeho propojení klasického skladatelského postupu s ambientními drones působí snad ještě organičtěji než ve většině ostatních prací. <br /><br />Pakliže typickým rysem Hirschovy tvorby je důraz na dynamiku, kontrast a přes silný epický akcent i jistou neuchopitelnost, o to více překvapí v samotném závěru své symfonie. Ve skladbě Marcus VI:16 sáhl po dosud snad nejharmoničtějším a nejmelodičtějším motivu, jaký jsme z jeho dílny zatím měli možnost slyšet. Přičteme-li k tomu vynikající profesionální mastering Dušana Vozáryho a skvěle odvedenou produkci Toma Saivona, dostáváme do rukou skutečně vyzrálé a svébytné album, které ční hodně vysoko nad většinou stagnující současné alternativní české hudební produkce. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.freemusic.cz" rel="nofollow">http://www.freemusic.cz</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Vladimír Hirsch &amp; Anhedonia at &quot;Skutečnost&quot; space</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2008/02/07/71qx7_vladim%C3%ADr_hirsch_&_anhedonia_at_%22skute%C4%8Dnost%22_space</link>
         <pubDate>Thu, 7 Feb 2008 07:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a href="http://www.last.fm/event/456192+Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch+at+Skute%C4%8Dnost+on+1+February+2008" class="bbcode_event">Fri 1 Feb – Vladimír Hirsch, Anhedonia</a><br /><br />Light and agreable &quot;electro ambient&quot; show with dancing items of <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Anhedonia" class="bbcode_artist">Anhedonia</a> was followed by ritual mass of <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Vladim%C3%ADr+Hirsch" class="bbcode_artist">Vladim&iacute;r Hirsch</a> performance of composition &quot;Torment of Naissance&quot;, some story full of akathisia and pain, that without rest culminated by absolute thematic and sound peak in final katharsis in listeners souls as parturition in birth of new life. Very intensive experience.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Antonín Dvořák / Stabat Mater, op.58</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/JanBlanicky/journal/2008/01/12/71qv1_anton%C3%ADn_dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k__stabat_mater,_op.58</link>
         <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode">Among all Stabat Maters ever set to music by various composers over the centuries, this <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Anton%C3%ADn+Dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k" class="bbcode_artist">Anton&iacute;n Dvoř&aacute;k</a>´s work holds a special place as the most symphonic one and as the one that was the most clearly written by a classical orchestral composer. It is also one of the most moving Stabat Maters in terms of the personal background of the composer. As such, we can only fully appreciate it by knowing something of the composer’s life in order to understand what exactly he was doing with this highly unusual piece of work that even moves the soloists performing it to the brink of tears.<br /><br />Interpretation by <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Czech+Philharmonic+Orchestra" class="bbcode_artist">Czech Philharmonic Orchestra</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Prague+Philharmonic+Chorus" class="bbcode_artist">Prague Philharmonic Chorus</a> and vocal soloists, conducted by <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Wolfgang+Sawalisch" class="bbcode_artist">Wolfgang Sawalisch</a>.<br /><br />Recorded 1990</div>]]></description>
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