Mythologies marks a bold departure for Thomas Bangalter, renowned as half of the legendary electronic duo Daft Punk, as he ventures into the world of classical music. Commissioned as an original score for a ballet by choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, this album showcases Bangalter's evocative orchestral compositions, performed by the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine. The result is a sophisticated soundscape that reimagines timeless myths through expressive strings and sweeping arrangements.
This 2023 release on Warner Classics captures the album’s cinematic depth and striking emotional resonance, with standout pieces like the dramatic “Icare” and the delicately cyclical “Danae.” Widely praised for its engrossing themes and superb sound quality, Mythologies offers a fresh perspective on classical storytelling, making it a rewarding listen for fans of contemporary orchestral music and admirers of Bangalter’s transformative artistry.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Warner Classics
- Genre: Classical
- Release Date: 04/07/2023
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TRACKS
A1. I. Premiers Mouvements
A2. II. Le Catch
A3. III. Thalestris
A4. IV. Les Gémeaux I
A5. V. Les Amazones
B1. VI. L'arrivée d'Alexandre
B2. VII. Treize Nuits
B3. VIII. Danae
B4. IX. Zeus
C1. X. L'Accouchement
C2. XI. Les Gorgones
C3. XII. Renaissances
D1. XIII. Le Minotaure
D2. XIV. Eden
D3. XV. Arès
D4. XVI. Aphrodite
D5. XVII. Les Naïades
E1. XVIII. Pas de Deux
E2. XIX. Circonvolutions
E3. XX. Les Gémeaux II
E4. XXI. Icare
E5. XXII. Danse Funèbre
E6. XXIII. La Guerre
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