Description
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Judge’s third Songstory is a retelling of the ancient myth of Orpheus; a remarkable story told with remarkable music, performed by seven separate ensembles, each playing an entirely different kind of music.
Orfeas is a retelling of the ancient myth of Orpheus, the magical musician who travels to the Land of the Dead in search of the lost Eurydice. (But tonight he is playing the Wembley Arena…)
They Say:-
…”An incredible and original piece of Art!”…“A unique masterpiece”…”Orfeas is brilliant!”…
…”Just fantastic! I love it!!!“…”The disc is unique, well done, literate & funny.”…“A real piece of Art”
…”Orfeas, the inventiveness and musicianship of which is quite mouth-watering“…”It is superb!”…
…”Demanding but beautiful”…”Judge, you are a genius. A F##king genius!“…”Sounds magnificent”…
…”A very fascinating experience“…”It looks and sounds amazing”…”Just fantastic! I love it!!!“…
Samples
01. Don’t Look Back
02. Tear Him Asunder
03. The Crab Nebula
04. Seven Yard Promenade
05. Interview – Two
features:
John ‘Fury’ Ellis, David Jackson, & Lene Lovich
and the following cast of performers:
Gigi Cavalli Cocchi, René van Commenée, Dorie Jackson, David Minnick, Ben Nation
Ricardo Odriozola, Marco Olivotto, ‘Black Path’, Bert Santilly, David Shaw-Parker
& Judge Smith.
is performed by seven separate ensembles, playing entirely different kinds of music,
including Rock Band, String Sextet, Mediterranean Guitar, Classic Trance and Death Metal.
is a remarkable story told with remarkable music. is a movie for your ears.
The CD has 34 Tracks and a running time of 77’42”
Tracklist
1 : The Bard – One | 1’55” | |
2 : Rundown Rudi | 4’13” | |
3 : Soliloquy – One | 0’46” | |
4 : Seven Yard Promenade | 3’33” | |
5 : Interview – One | 3’28” | |
6 : Orphic Lullaby | 4’01” | |
7 : Soliloquy – Two | 0’51” | |
8 : Wolfman George | 3’14” | |
9 : Soliloquy – Three | 1’25” |
10 : The Bard – Two | 1’41” | |
11 : Soliloquy – Four | 1’43” | |
12 : In-Flight Movie – One | 3’11” | |
13 : Orfeas and Eurydice – One | 2’59” | |
14 : In-Flight Movie – Two | 0’58” | |
15 : In Hell – One | 0’18” | |
16 : Carpet of Bones | 4’31” | |
17 : In Hell – Two | 0’41” | |
18 : In-Flight Movie – Three | 0’52” | |
19 : Orfeas and Eurydice – Two | 1’53” | |
20 : The Crab Nebula | 1’47” | |
21 : Orfeas and Eurydice – Three | 1’11” | |
22 : Orfeas’ Audition | 4’49” | |
23 : Don’t Look Back | 2’42” | |
24 : In-Flight Movie – Four | 1’16” |
25 : Interview – Two | 4’11” | |
26 : Fishin’ in the Styx | 3’28” | |
27 : Soliloquy – Five | 0’49” | |
28 : Don’t Deafen Me, Persephone | 4’28” | |
29 : The Bard – Three | 1’18” | |
30 : Soliloquy – Six | 0’48” | |
31 : Catastrophe in Czecho | 1’32” | |
32 : An Announcement | 0’43” | |
33 : Tear Him Asunder | 4’07” | |
34 : The Bard – Four | 2’17” | |
TOTAL | 77’42” |
Reviews
Read Reviews of Orfeas.
Composer’s Blog
Read Judge’s Blog about Orfeas.
Gallery
Take a look at the Orfeas Gallery.
Interviews
Interview about ‘Orfeas’ on www.skylight.gr
Interview Podcast about Orfeas on Gonzo (Distribution company) April 2012