Mark-Anthony Turnage: Blood on the Floor

Product Details

• UPC: 4006680104300
• Artist: Mark-Anthony Turnage, John Scofield, Peter Erskine, Martin Robertson, Ensemble Modern
• Genre: Contemporary Classical, Jazz Fusion
• Number of discs: 1
• Label: Arthaus Musik
• Release date: 1996

Product Specifications

• Sound Format: PCM Stereo
• Language: English
• Subtitle Languages: German, English, French, Spanish
• Region Code: 2, 5, NTSC
• Running Time: 32 minutes (main feature) + special features

Overview

Mark-Anthony Turnage's "Blood on the Floor" is a groundbreaking fusion of contemporary classical and jazz styles, featuring the talents of John Scofield on electric guitar, Peter Erskine on drums, Martin Robertson on saxophone and bass clarinet, and the Ensemble Modern conducted by Peter Rundel. This powerful work explores themes of urban alienation and drug abuse, pushing boundaries and obliterating the artificial divisions between musical genres.

Cast and Crew

• Composer: Mark-Anthony Turnage
• John Scofield: Electric Guitar
• Peter Erskine: Drum Kit
• Martin Robertson: Saxophone, Bass Clarinet
• Ensemble Modern:Conductor: Peter Rundel
  • Dietmar Wiesner: Flute
  • Uwe Dierksen: Trombone
  • William Forman: Trumpet
  • Bruce Nockles: Trumpet
• Producer: Doris Götzl
• Director: Barrie Gavin

Special Features

• Introduction to the work
• Encores
• Trailer