Notes by Guy Klucevsek: "Who stole the polka features eight songs and seven instrumental pieces from POLKA FROM THE FRINGE, a collection of 32 post-modern two steps, which I began commissioning in 1986. The idea was to bring together two parts of my schizoprhrenic musical background: growing up in a Slovenian/American community, where I played polkas and waltzes for picnics, while at the same time studying classical accordion. While I had been composing polkas, waltzes, twists and other dance music since I was in my early teens, these composers made me realise I wanted to spread my wings, both as a composer and performer. My own tastes led me to the music of Phillip Glass, Steve Reich, Terry Riley etc." Well, well, well.....This band with the accordion as a main instrument is certainly something new and unusual. I, personally, am not particularly a lover of contemporary polka and similar irrational sounds, so for my taste this CD would be a bit too "spicy". Why not find out for yourself? |
