Floret Silva

by Kay Hoffman

Floret Silva cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1985
  • Label: Kuckuck
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 44:10
  • Community rating: 3.63/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The American composer based in Europe crafted a remarkably intricate suite of neo-medieval and progressive folk compositions. Utilizing archaic instrumentation, choir arrangements, and pastoral acoustic guitars, 'Floret Silva' remains a hidden gem of historically-minded acoustic music.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, progressive, female-vocals, traditional, acoustic, minimal, ancient, medieval, folk, experimental, vocal

Tracklist

  1. Iste Mundus (2:14)
  2. Floret Silva (3:06)
  3. Exorcismus (1:03)
  4. Intermezzo (Chume, Chume) (1:06)
  5. Ich Will Truren (2:05)
  6. Rondo (1:07)
  7. Mai Tanz (2:51)
  8. Quot Sunt Horae (4:19)
  9. Tot (1:29)
  10. Sondus Dulcis Lyrae (2:09)
  11. Ouverture Zum Fest (4:57)
  12. Intermezzo (Fagott Sommer Nacht Promenade) (1:26)
  13. Tempus Instant (4:39)
  14. Langueo (Vacillantis) (5:35)
  15. Chume, Chume (3:13)
  16. Nummus (1:29)
  17. Post Communio Sancti Cyrilli (1:14)

Credits

  • Kay Hoffman - primary artist
  • Nicola Vernuccio - bass
  • Carlo Bardi - bassoon
  • Kay Hoffmann - clavinet, piano, vocals
  • Alessandro Raimondi - drums, percussion
  • Gaio Chiocchio - electric guitar
  • Gianni Salaorni - electric guitar
  • Michele Losappio - flute, trombone, piano

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