Argirov, Yasko - Hot Blood (Mega Blowout Sale)
SKU
FY 8047-MBS
Clarinetist Yasko's legend is now spreading beyond the bounds of his native land where he is renowned as one of the leading musicians of the Gypsy tradition, the core of much of the music of the Balkans. Hot Blood is a collection of traditional tunes given an imaginative overhaul by Argirov himself. Famous Bulgarian rhythms and melodies (from both the capital and outlying areas), gypsy dances and Thracian dance music are interwoven with pieces of Turkish or Serbian origin, creating a powerful mlange where instrumental improvisation plays a key role in reshuffling the cards and injecting the music with a dose of the modern. This is uproarious Bulgarian wedding band music, ala Ivo Papposav, performed by Yasko & his crack outfit of alto sax, accordion, keyboards & drums. If you've never heard Bulgarian wedding music, at its best, it sounds like polka's in insane, always changing time signatures, performed at speed-core tempo. Must be heard to be believed! This includes a 15' QuickTime movie of interviews & concert footage. Terrific fun.