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MIKOLAJ HERTEL ~ EPIZOD A GAD 035 (Barcode: 5901549197457) ~ POLAND ~ Electronic & Ambient Recorded: 1983 - 1988 Released: 2015 This is a collection of early recordings by Polish pianist / composer Mikolaj HertelFind albums by this artist, one of the pioneers of Polish synthesizer music. Classically trained, he left the Classical path early in his life and gradually created a career as composer of songs for Pop artists, later concentrating on composing and recording music using synthesizers. This album collects recordings made by Hertel before he started to release his solo albums, starting in early 1990s, which he continues to do to this very day. It presents eleven compositions, most of which are performed solo and a few also feature guest musicians or vocalists. Some of Hertel´s music was used by Polish Radio and TV as incidental background music, including in the cult popular science series called "SondaFind albums with this title". Hertel´s music is beautifully melodic and well structured, and his ability to perform it using almost exclusively the various synthesizers earned him the title of "Polish KitaroFind albums by this artist", which he certainly deserves. The last piece on this album, which is a sixteen minutes long mini-suite, is a most impressive piece on this album, bordering on Progressive Rock. Despite the fact that synthesizer drenched 1980s Pop is almost unlistenable today, Hertel´s music withstands the test of time with flying colors and this collection is a fascinating listening experience. As usual, thanks and salutations are due to GADFind albums on this label Records for making this music available to the listeners and saving it from oblivion. Warmly recommended!

Updated: 25/02/2016Posted: 25/02/2016

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