A Notion in Perpetual Motion

A Notion in Perpetual Motion is a live album by European jazz group the Vienna Art Orchestra recorded in Switzerland which was first released in 1985 on the Hat ART label as a double LP as Perpetuum Mobile then re-released in 1992 as a single CD.[1][2]

A Notion in Perpetual Motion
Live album by
Released1985
RecordedOctober 21, 1982
VenueMuhle Hunziken, Rubigen, Switzerland.
GenreContemporary classical music, Jazz
Length81:27 Original 2LP release
LabelHat ART Hat Art 2024
ProducerWerner X. Uehlinger, Pia Uehlinger
Vienna Art Orchestra chronology
The Minimalism of Erik Satie
(1984)
A Notion in Perpetual Motion
(1985)
Jazzbühne Berlin 85
(1985)
Perpetuum Mobile Cover

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [3]

The Allmusic review stated: "the most notable thing about the Vienna Art Orchestra is its stage presence: Rüegg knows how to create drama and surprise and his musicians are more than up to the challenge, clearly delighting themselves in the process. A Notion in Perpetual Motion is as close to a "perfect" live recording of the VAO as you are likely to find".[3]

Track listing

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All compositions by Mathias Rüegg except where noted

  1. "Sighs from South-Carinthia" – 11:01
  2. "Woodworms in the Roots" – 8:42
  3. "Voices Without Words" – 5:25
  4. "Life at the Dead Sea" – 9:46
  5. "Lady Delay" – 9:27
  6. "Romana" – 6:04
  7. "A Natural Sound" – 3:12
  8. "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams, Bernie Hanighen) – 8:37
  9. "French Alphorn" – 8:53
  10. "H.M. Blues" (Bhumibo Adoleaydej) – 5:27
  11. "Zoge Am Boge" – 4:50 Omitted from CD reissue

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Vienna Art Orchestra website: discography accessed February 20, 2018
  2. ^ Vienna Art Orchestra discography accessed February 20, 2018
  3. ^ a b Jurek, Thom. A Notion in Perpetual Motion – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 20, 2018.