Eurock LIVE Podcast #19 features the latest Audio & Video productions by
Mikhail Chekalin. His new CD, CATHARSIS, includes his latest work recorded
in 2010, which expands the range of his musical dynamic. A concept work in 9
Parts, it combines all the elements of his style, post-symphonic classical,
jazz, electronic textures, with a hint of rock, weaving them into a new
musical fusion that is both unique. The album centerpiece is the 26:32
piece, "In Memory of Fascist Victims, Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of
Victory in WW II", a stunning new form of music where the various influences
flow freely through changes in theme and musical texture to create his most
compelling and accessible work to date. ALIVE@50 is his 4th DVD release in
the USA. To celebrate his birthday last year Mikhail staged a private
concert and this DVD is a live document of that. The music ranges from
spatial electronic to post symphonic, neo-classic and tranceadelic. The film
is a surreal spectacle and the music intoxicating sonically. The combined
effect is hypnotizing. Enjoy the party! Working in virtual isolation in
Russia today, Eurock is proud to offer the Western World a chance to
experience the work of this Russian master. Enjoy!
