Andrew Welchel is here to give classical music a modern jolt with Electro Classic Orchestra, an intriguing project championing new album, ‘Bach ReWired’, and a captivating music video for ‘Sinfonia To Cantata No. 29’. As the mastermind behind Electro Classic Orchestra, Welchel is shaking the dust-off centuries-old compositions and proving the Moog synthesizer and Johann Sebastian Bach are a surprising match.
The album is a brilliant patchwork of sounds that sees timeless classical melodies and vibrant contemporary ideas. It’s an album that transforms Bach’s work, perfectly capturing those timeless sounds with a deep understanding of the source material. Throughout the album, he takes Bach’s intricate polyphonic pieces and reimagines them, allowing the distinct tones of the synthesizer to bring out melodies and basslines with a new, vibrant clarity.
The result is a sound that feels both timeless and completely of the moment. Welchel has created an album that isn’t just a technological showcase; it’s a genuine musical performance that honours the genius of the past while boldly pushing into the future. It’s a must-listen for both classical purists and synth-pop fans.
Leading the album, ‘Sinfonia To Cantata No. 29 (We Thank Thee, God, We Thank Thee)’ is a shining moment. Accompanied by a music video, it’s full-bodies experience, starting with Welchel as a Baroque-era composer in full period dress, gracefully playing his modern keyboards. But the formality is short-lived. A sudden cascade of colourful paint washes over his hands, a brilliant symbol of the fusion between classical tradition and contemporary flair.
The visual spectacle peaks when a synth falls from the sky and dramatically reassembles itself, a moment that beautifully reflects Welchel’s core belief that electronic and classical music can coexist in harmony.
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