Nik Bärtsch appreciation thread

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Half a year ago I gave the first listen to the latest Nik Bärtsch's Ronin album called LLYRIA and I was completely blown away. I've became a huge fan since then and I want others to give them a listen because it's an experience one of its kind.
For those who don't know the band, it is a minimal jazz ensemble, led by enigmatic and intriguing pianist, known as Nik Bärtsch. The music they play is basically a mélange of minimal classical music,"cold" european jazz, delicate echoes of traditional Japanese music and groove driven funk, but there's so much more in there to find and enjoy!
I'm curious if are there any other fans of the band here? If so, let share our opinions!

Here are some tracks:

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bartosso Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Newbie Joined: 09 Apr 2011 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote bartosso Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Nik Bärtsch appreciation thread Posted: 24 Nov 2011 at 6:48pm
	Half a year ago I gave the first listen to the latest Nik Bärtsch's Ronin album called LLYRIA and I was completely blown away. I've became a huge fan since then and I want others to give them a listen because it's an experience one of its kind. For those who don't know the band, it is a minimal jazz ensemble, led by enigmatic and intriguing pianist, known as Nik Bärtsch. The music they play is basically a mélange of minimal classical music,"cold" european jazz, delicate echoes of traditional Japanese music and groove driven funk, but there's so much more in there to find and enjoy! I'm curious if are there any other fans of the band here? If so, let share our opinions! Here are some tracks:

harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Senior Member Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Location: Kobaia Status: Offline Points: 478	Post Options Post Reply Quote harmonium.ro Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Nov 2011 at 12:42am
	I also liked Llyria, and I awarded it "excellent" status if I recall well. Good stuff.

idlero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Senior Member VIP member Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Status: Offline Points: 2158	Post Options Post Reply Quote idlero Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Nov 2011 at 3:34am
	Llyria and Holon are among my favourites, didn't like Rea
	I think the problem with a lot of the fusion music is that it's extremely predictable, it's a rock rhythm and the solos all play the same stuff and they play it over and over again ... Ken Burns

darkprinceofjazz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List JMA Jazz Reviewer Joined: 24 Apr 2011 Status: Offline Points: 78	Post Options Post Reply Quote darkprinceofjazz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 2011 at 8:39am
	Almost all the new jazz I listen to comes from Europe, Nik Bärtsch and Jaga Jazzist, who I am crazy about, to name 2 have made some wonderful music the last 10 years. Edited by darkprinceofjazz - 24 Dec 2011 at 12:48pm

harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Senior Member Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Location: Kobaia Status: Offline Points: 478	Post Options Post Reply Quote harmonium.ro Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Dec 2011 at 11:55am
	^ Same here!