Composed by Jon Lord and the German composer and conductor Eberhard Schoener, 'Windows' was recorded live on June 1st, 1974 at the Herkulessaal of the Munich Residenz with the Orchestra of the Munich Chamber Opera conducted by Eberhard Schoener. The band for this special occasion is star-studded with musicians like Jon Lord's former bandmates David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes as well as Tony Ashton, Ray Fenwick and Pete York. Windows consists of two parts. "Continuo on B. A. C. H" is based on an unfinished fugue by J. S. Bach, which was based on a scale using the notes represented by his own name. Lord and Schoener interpreted and 'finished' it. "Window" is based on the idea of a form of chain poetry called Renga, developed during the 14th century in Far-East, where a group of poets co-writing would lock themselves away, writing each verse in turn and continue until the finished product emerged. The recording was re-mastered by Rob Cass at Abbey Road Studios and the artwork was reinterpreted.
P**N
From Bach to Windows.
Along with the "concerto for group and orchestra", this is my favourite classic/ rock album by Jon Lord & co.The approach of mixing the orchestra with a rock band might seem similar to the "concerto", but the music itself on "Windows" is very different. It is vastly inspired by Bach's music and often goes into the realms of more contemporary classical music. This is not an easy work to listen to, it is twisted, less melodic than the "concerto".It features incredible vocal performances by Glenn Hughes and David Coverdale (a.o.).This is far from boring, one might argue that it feels rushed in some places, and maybe a bit too "weird" in other places, but this is truly the work of somebody who wanted to go further in both musical genres (classical & rock).
N**L
Something esoteric
An interesting album that takes more than one listen to get into. Not the most accessible piece a bit experimental to me.
M**Y
Jon Lord Windows
CD as described and prompt delivery, very happy!
T**I
hmmmmm!
This is a very boring album. Unless you love Jon Lord, i'd pass on this one. It goes on and one and the production isn't that great either.
K**.
Intelligent music.
Intelligent music. This is the late great Jon Lord pushing the boundary again. It's a piece of music that needs listening to, it's classical music , if you don't like classical music, don't buy it. It's not as good as Sarabande or the Concerto though. A piece of music written by Jon Lord and JS Bach, it's got to be good. It's a Jon Lord album, so if you're not a Jon Lord fan, why the hell would you buy it.
C**A
Pointless
Never been a fan of the whole ‘rock meets classical’ thing and this didn’t change my mind. It’s neither one thing nor the other, obviously, and both are hopeless. I didn’t think much of the Concerto and this is just as bad.There are talented singers on this album but they’re completely wasted.
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