- 2024-11-01
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MUSIC
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Jon Batiste Releases New Song “5th Symphony In Congo Square”
American singer-songwriter and Jazz pianist Jon Batiste released a new song “5th Symphony In Congo Square” on November 1, 2024.
The song is the second single off of his upcoming first piano solo album “Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1)”, which is set to be released on November 15, 2024.
This time, he performed Ludwig van Beethoven's The Fifth Symphony, arranged in the style of Congo Square Blues.
The track was written by Jon Batiste and Ludwig van Beethoven. Produced by Jon Batiste.
The accompanying music video was directed by Alan Ferguson.
Jon Batiste said, “This music could heal the world!!!!!. If we could all come together the way this music comes together, notes and tones in harmony, no bias, celebrating our differences and co-creating in service of the greater good. What if Beethoven was from the Congo? What would that sound and feel like? Would we still respect his music as much? What about including the African 6/8 rhythm and the proto blues inflections of New Orleans Congo square lineage?”- He added, “I love this track and video so much, thank you Alan Ferguson for blessing us by capturing this performance through your magical lens. Go experience this music and watch was we extend the of culture lineage of humanity and create music that is an allegory for the ideal state of the world.”
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The album comprises a 11-track, which he performed Ludwig van Beethoven's songs into blues or gospel songs.
Jon Batiste said of the album, “This whole album is profoundly beautiful and I can't wait for you to hear it!!!!!! Since childhood I've made a practice of interpolating classical piano music as if it were my own. I was often drawn to be in conversation with Beethoven's music.” - source : Apple Music
