Pranzo Oltranzista (1997)

About this title: Mike Patton's second solo album, Pranzo Oltranzista: Musica da Ravola per Cinque (Banquet Piece for Five Players), has some qualities similar to its predecessor (Adult Themes for Voice), except the major difference this time is that there are instruments present. Also, it marks Patton's debut as experimental composer, taking his inspiration for the album's music from Filippo Tommaso Marinetti's Futurist Cookbook (from back in 1932). The five players who perform on this piece are well known in the John Zorn musical circle -- cellist Erik Friedlander, guitarist Marc Ribot, percussionist William ... read more

Tracks:

1. Elettricitą Atmosferiche Candite
2. Carne Cruda Squarciata Dal Suono Di Sassofono
3. Vivanda in Scodella
4. Guerra in Letto
5. Contorno Tattile (Per Russolo)
6. I Rumori Nutrienti
7. Garofani Allo Spiedo
8. Aerovivanda
9. Scoppioningola
10. Latte Alla Luce Verde
11. Bombe a Mano

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.