Finnegans Wake – 4th
Finnegans Wake started as a group back in 1993 and progressively became a vehicle for one of the greatest composers in contemporary art music: Henry Krutzen. FW is one of the most underrated art music projects and certainly deserves much more attention and recognition.
In my opinion, 4th is the album that better represents the musical world of FW. The composition, arrangements, performance and overall production of this album is very rarely matched by much better known bands. Henry Krutzen has always been a master in writing music that rocks but with a classical chamber music soul. 4th definitely excels in that respect. If you like progressive rock and also enjoy chamber music from the late 19th century onwards, you have to listen to this album!!!
Here you can reach FW’s page in Bandcamp. In addition to 4th, you can listen to and purchase other FW’s albums as well as Krutzen’s solo works.
Unfortunately you can only acquire 4th in digital format. However, Henry has a few physical copies left. If you want one, let me know and I will put you in contact with him.
Awesome discography by this band. I gather that the band’s leader has been living in Brazil for the last years and FW’s last albums were recorded there. I believe…
You are totally right. I’ve known Henry Krutzen for many years. Unfortunately, he decided to stop his activities as a musician. I hope he changes his mind. It is a shame to lose such a valuable composer!!