The artists, Jakub Józef Orliński and Aleksander Dębicz, created "cover versions" of Baroque pieces, anchoring them in 21st-century musical styles to emphasize their timelessness.
Recording & Production
The unique "New Baroque" sound for this album was perfected in the legendary Church Studios in London with the help of engineer Mateusz Banasiuk.
Performer Biography
Jakub Józef Orliński, a countertenor, explores his voice in new ways on this album, using both a 'pure' countertenor sound and a more modern approach to achieve different timbral effects.
Cultural Impact
The album also features a new version of 'Moja i Twoja Nadzieja' by the popular Polish band Hey, as a tribute to Polish popular music.
Composition History
The album includes three original compositions by Aleksander Dębicz: 'Intro', 'Toccata 1' (inspired by J.S. Bach and hip-hop), and 'Finale'.
Album & Artwork
The album #LetsBaRock is a new artistic project by Jakub Józef Orliński and Aleksander Dębicz that aims to elevate Baroque music to a new level.
Interpretation
Aleksander Dębicz's arrangements for this album feature significant changes in the harmonic layer, with some pieces having radical alterations and others being subtly modernized.
