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Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre) Image
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70

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: The 10th release for Sascha Ring as Apparat was originally commissioned for 2012 Ruhr Festival's stage production of Tolstoy’s War and Peace directed by Sebastian Hartmann.
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  • Record Label: Mute
  • Genre(s): Electronic, Experimental, Ambient, Downtempo, Pop/Rock, Club/Dance, Indie Electronic, Post-Rock, Musical Theater
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  1. Mar 13, 2013
    90
    Apparat's foray into ethereal compositions is a powerful, vivid work of art. Krieg und Frieden deserves a standing ovation.
  2. Mar 13, 2013
    90
    His work until now can only be seen as preparing the ground for this body of work, an album so satisfying, accomplished and beautiful.
  3. 80
    With Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre), Apparat has created yet another awesome dimension to his diverse catalogue of releases.
  4. Mar 13, 2013
    70
    Music for Theatre frightens upon the initial listen, but ultimately stuns.
  5. Mar 13, 2013
    70
    Varying in density, direction and style, albeit with some less consistent territory, it’s a modest but powerful score, even when independent from its original setting.
  6. Mar 13, 2013
    60
    Even though the music apparently went through a significant studio process, it's difficult to shake the feeling that it would be preferable to hear the original compositions while witnessing the production.
  7. Q Magazine
    Mar 13, 2013
    60
    Ring makes it work by resisting the urge to do anything that resembles grandiose. [Apr 2013, p.94]

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