And the Ass Saw the Angel
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Composer: Nick CaveComposer: Mick / Clayton-Jones, Ed Harvey
Performer: Katy Beale
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2000-01-18
Music Label: Mute U.S.
Soundtracks:
- Mah Sanctum - Nick Cave
- Lamentation - Nick Cave
- One Autumn - Nick Cave
- Animal Static - Nick Cave
- Sleepy River Piano
- Doghead
- Pa's Traps
- Cosey's Lullaby - Nick Cave, Edward Clayton-Jones, Mick Harvey
- Sanctum
- Hobo Church
- Sleepy River Swoon
- God
- Euchrid on the Run
- Beth's Sleepy River - Nick Cave, Edward Clayton-Jones, Mick Harvey
- Doghead Revisited
- Angels
Music reviews of And the Ass Saw the Angel
Music Review: Born Under A Bad Sign
Rating: 4 Stars
I didn't really know what to expect when I bought this CD as some excerpts of the novel (And the Ass Saw the Angel) I had read seemed a little forced and overwrought. But as a follower of Cave's art, I just had to see what this is about. I am happy to report that it turned out well for the most part.
As others have said, don't expect to hear Nick Cave's music...its not here. But his words ARE, and they are powerful words indeed. Cave does not, as one reviewer said he did, read from the Bible. He is reading from his own novel, and he reads in a tone that builds tension and interest in the character he is developing and the story he is telling. The picture of Euchrid Euchrow's abode he paints with his words as he introduces him is a scene of unimaginable squalor and the seeming utter hopelessness of the position of his story's protagonist. Euchrid Euchrow is a man who was truly born under a bad sign.
It has been suggested by some that the musical portion of this CD should be listened to while reading the novel. That is a capital idea for within the music lurks the emotion found in Cave's words. Written and performed by long-time Cave collaborator Mick Harvey and Ed Clayton-Jones, it is nearly perfect as a backdrop for the story.
My only complaint is that at low volume, it is difficult to understand the reading of Mah Sanctum, but beyond that there are no volume issues. I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Cave's multiple talents but not to anyone who is expecting a CD full of raucous tunes. Those may be advised to buy some of Cave's better-known productions.
Description of And the Ass Saw the Angel
CD comprised of readings and music by Nick Cave and theater music composed and performed by Mick Harvey and Ed Clayton-Jones. Readings are from Cave's 1988 novel of the same name. The previously unreleased theater music was commisioned for a theatrical adaption of the book. Digipak.General CDs
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