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The BQE  (Audio CD) 
by Sufjan Stevens

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Sufjan Stevens is proud to present The BQE, a cinematic suite inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Hula-Hoop. Commissioned by Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), The BQE was originally performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House in celebration of the 25th anniversary Next Wave Festival in October of 2007. Comes as CD/DVD package.

Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date: October 20, 2009
Studio: Asthmatic Kitty
Number Of Discs: 2
Average Customer Rating: based on 10 reviews
Track Listing:
1. Prelude on the Esplanade
2. Introductory Fanfare for the Hooper Heroes
3. Movement I In the Countenance of Kings
4. Movement II Sleeping Invader
5. Interlude I Dream Sequence in Subi Circumnavigation
6. Movement III Linear Tableau with Intersecting Surprise
7. Movement IV Traffic Shock
8. Movement V Self-Organizing Emergent Patterns
9. Interlude II Subi Power Waltz
10. Interlude III Invisible Accidents
11. Movement VI Isorhythmic Night Dance with Interchanges
12. Movement VII (Finale) The Emperor of Centrifuge
13. Postlude Critical Mass
 
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Average Customer Review:5.0
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5Exquisite Film/Music  Jan 30, 2010
This album is incredible. People have complained that it's too repetitive, which may be the case, but I really enjoyed the film. The film definitely enhances the music and vice versa. If you have a longer attention span, you'll most likely love this as well.

5How astonishing  Dec 16, 2009
UP to now, I've had a hard time describing Sufjan's musical style to others, but settled for: "folksy, blue grassy, with classical riffs." But with BQE, we're no longer talking about just "nice music." Instead, we're looking at a possible new American musical genius along the lines of Philip Glass. I only have two albums besides this one, can't wait to take a listen to some of the others.

5Sufjan Stevens Does It Again!!!! :-D  Dec 03, 2009
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R246ZMHJ6IX951 Sufjan Steven's always has delightful music. He has a good ear and a good eye. His brilliant idea to capture The BQE in order to display it's beauty was quite successful. I was mesmerized by the rapid motion of the cars and juxtaposing images. There are a few times where we may think our eyes are playing tricks on us, but really that is just Sufjan and cinema magic. The hula hoops were also a fun touch. I totally recommend listening to these tracks with imagery. It's an enjoyable trip!

5A Roadway Melody  Dec 01, 2009
The brief Prelude misleads you by setting a tone of repetitive roadway sounds, but even it becomes more interesting upon close listening. The remaining 12 movements are all rather short -- an intriguing and melodic symphony! Sufjan Stevens is truly a creative composer.

5A classic is born  Dec 01, 2009
I have just listened and viewed this album. Sufjan Stevens is a truly gifted person. I was able to get this CD/DVD sent to Australia with shipping cheaper than any place I have been able to find the collection locally. Thanks Amazon you did again.


 
 
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