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Classical chamber music meets rock

Aranis - Aranis II Aranis is a flemish septet (or octet in the albums that feature drums) that makes a very interesting integration of classical chamber music with harmonic and rhythmic elements from progressive rock. At times minimalistic, their music is hypnotic and full of clever subtleties. The unusual combination of piano + accordion + acoustic guitar creating the harmonic structures, with two violins and a flute providing the melodic lines and backed by a double bass, provides a timbrical arsenal that they use to full extent.
 
 
 
 

Aranis II has no drums, but don’t let this put you down. This album rocks quite a bit. My favorite track is “Turbulentie”. Here it is:

This is a piece called “Jona”:

You can listen and purchase all Aranis albums at their Bandcamp site

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2 thoughts on “Classical chamber music meets rock”

  1. robthedub@gmail.com says:

    I really enyoyed this, something I’d have to listen to more of.

  2. César Inca Mendoza says:

    Lovely band, lovely material: the members of this Belgian ensemble sure know how to energize their individual instruments within the global framework in order to create a music that is both furious and elegant.

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