Terry Bozzio's latest effort might surprise those who are only familiar with his most popular works. In fact, this CD lives true to its name "Chamber Works"... it contains five movements and a closing opus. Together with Dutch Metropole Orkest, Bozzio showcases phenomenal musicianship that shouldn't leave anyone cold. Bozzio also consulted Martin Fondse on orchestrating the material.

Various moods are covered within the music - at times listening may be soothing, while tension also tends to build up occasionally. Dramatic changes take place when least expected, and I can guarantee that one discovers new sides of the music with ensuing listens. Towards the end of the record the material progresses, and darker tones are introduced. Especially these gloomier soundscapes appealed to me.

Chamber Works was recorded at MCO Studio 3, Hilversum, Holland in October 2003. With the help of engineer Frank Mathijssen and balance engineer Hugh den Ouden, Terry Bozzio made sure the sounds are precise. Peter Vincent, on the other hand, handled the mastering.

There's no question about it - Chamber Works is a phenomenal recording that showcases one of today's most gifted drummers. It's simply a must-have record for every music fan.

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- MAGE (November 27th, 2005)

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LINE-UP:
Bozzio, Terry: Drum Set with Metropole Orkest Bakker, Dick: Conductor - First Violins - Koch, Rami de Ruiter, Arlia Koch, Sarah Koenders, Denis Dumessie, Linda Korthals Altes, Erica Peijnenborgh, David Kromhout, Erik - Second Violins - Rombout, Merijn Gaasterland-Domski, Lucja Vierstra, Simone Kok, Wim van den Heuvel, Marianne Koytcheva, Elina Margarita, Ruben - Violas - Honingh, Mieke Jowett, Julia Jansen, Norman Schut, Iris Pacey, Prunella - Celli - Grin, Wim Tangberg, Annie Cortazar, Kepa Diego - Basses - Winkelmann, Erik Liefkes, Arend Baas, Peter - Flutes - Abbas, Janine van den Bos, Mariel Luyt, Willem: Hobo - Saxophones/Clarinets - Scholten, Marc May, Christoph Janssen, Leo Beeren, Jos Boeree, Max Timmermans, Wim: French Horns - Trumpets - Both, Wim Hollander, Jan Heijink, Henk de Gouw, Toon - Trombones - van Lier, Bart Fink, Hans Jurg Elsink, Jan van den Berg, Martin Tiehuis, Peter: Guitar Meischke, Wilbrand: Bass Guitar - Percussion - Koopman, Eddy Jiskoot, Murk van Nieuwenhuize, Arno: Drums Vroomans, Hans: Piano/Keyboards de Ruiter-Verwoerdt, Rosetty: Harp
Producer:	Bozzio, Terry
Mixing by:	Mathijssen, Frank & den Ouden, Hugh
Mastering by:	Vincent, Peter

	TRACKLIST:
	Five Movements for Drum Set and Orchestra 01. Temenos 02. Hypnotic 03. Untitled 04. Moguli 05. IBO Opus One: Self Portrait with Scar 06. Opus 1 Length: 52:32