Resonance: Music For Orchestra Vol. 1
| Resonance: Music for Orchestra Vol. 1 | ||||
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| Studio album by VNV Nation & Der Film Orchester Babelsberg | ||||
| Released | 15 May 2015 | |||
| Recorded | February 2015 | |||
| Genre | Modern classical, Orchestral, Alternative rock, electronic, symphonic pop | |||
| Length | 68:54 | |||
| Label | Anachron Sounds | |||
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| Limited Edition cover | ||||
Resonance: Music for Orchestra Vol. 1 is an orchestral album by the German-based alternative electronic band VNV Nation, with the Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg, released on May 15, 2015 on VNV's own Anachron Sounds label. All songs are from their back catalogue, arranged for orchestra and voice.
It was released on CD and digital formats, as well as a limited edition 6 x 10" vinyl box set. Both the limited edition vinyl and iTunes digital versions have exclusive bonus tracks, both of songs originally from their previous album Transnational.[1]
It was VNV Nation's highest charting release at the time, reaching number 7 in the German charts (two weeks) and no. 73 in the Austrian charts (1 week),[2] and number 3 (1 week) on Billboard's "Classical Crossover" Albums chart.[3]
Background[edit]
On the 11th November 2012, VNV Nation played at the first Gothic meets Klassik in Leipzig.[4] This set was accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. It marked the first time VNV Nation had done a set like this. The show was recorded for release, but the recorded audio was unusable. As a result, Ronan began work with the arranger, Conrad Oleak, on plans for an album, later titled Resonance, of VNV Nation songs, scored for orchestra. As well as the original eight songs performed, there were an additional five songs re-written for orchestra.[5] The songs 'Nova (Largo)' and 'Teleconnect, Part 2' were recorded with a piano and string trio ensemble.
The Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg was recorded in the Babelsberg Studios outside Berlin at the end of February 2015, the same studios where scores for films such as The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 & Part 2.
Track listing[edit]
All lyrics are written by Ronan Harris; all music is composed by VNV Nation/Conrad Oleak
| No. | Title | Original release | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nova (Maestoso)" | Automatic | 6:22 |
| 2. | "Legion (Vivace Con Affeto)" | Empires | 3:14 |
| 3. | "Solitary (Allegro Con Spirito)" | Praise the Fallen | 6:07 |
| 4. | "Further (Adante Apassionato)" | Burning Empires | 4:47 |
| 5. | "Perpetual (Allegro Espressivo)" | Matter + Form | 5:11 |
| 6. | "Illusion (Adante Grazioso)" | Judgement | 5:14 |
| 7. | "Nova (Largo)" | Automatic | 9:05 |
| 8. | "Sentinel (Moderato Sostenuto)" | Of Faith, Power and Glory | 7:54 |
| 9. | "Standing (Moderato Declamando)" | Empires | 5:47 |
| 10. | "Beloved (Allegro Grazioso)" | Futureperfect | 7:31 |
| 11. | "Resolution (Allegro Con Fuoco)" | Automatic | 7:41 |
| Total length: | 68:54 | ||
| No. | Title | Original release | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "If I Was (Allegretto Affettuoso)" | Transnational |
| No. | Title | Original release | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Teleconnect Pt. 2 (Adagio Sonoro)" | Transnational | 6:39 |
| Total length: | 75:33 | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "Resonance (Music for Orchestra) [feat. The Babelsberg Film Orchestra] by VNV Nation on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ Steffen Hung (15 May 2015). "VNV Nation und Das Film Orchester Babelsberg - Resonance - Music For Orchestra Vol.1". Swisscharts.com. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Classical Crossover Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "VNV Nation Concert Setlist at Gothic Meets Klassik 2012 on November 11, 2012". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Vnv Nation - Products". Anachronsounds.de. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
