Hufeisen - Zugabe

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Review by elder melo

Zugabe by Hufeisen: A Wild Ride Through Classical Chaos Alright, buckle up, because this album Zugabe by Hufeisen is no sleepy Sunday afternoon fluff. Released in 1996 under Kreuz Plus: Musik, it's a chaotic blend of Romantic vibes and Contemporary twists that’ll leave your ears ringing—and I mean that as a compliment. This isn’t some polished, sterile classical snoozefest; it’s raw, layered, and unapologetically German. Let’s cut to the chase. The first track, "Ouvertüre II: Der Klang Von Erschöpfung Und Klage" (yeah, try saying THAT five times fast), kicks things off with a punch. It’s like someone took exhaustion and despair, threw them into a blender, and hit puree. Hans-Jürgen Hufeisen—flute wizard and mastermind behind much of this madness—brings an eerie depth here that sticks with you long after the last note fades. You can almost feel the weight of centuries pressing down on you. Paired with Burhan Öcal’s percussion work, which sneaks in like a heartbeat you didn’t know you had, this piece doesn’t just play—it pounds its way into your skull. Then there’s "Wasser Des Lebens" (Water of Life). Holy crap, does this one slap. If "Ouvertüre II" feels like drowning in sorrow, this one’s the gasp of air when you break the surface. Christof Fankhauser lays down some haunting piano lines that crawl under your skin, while the strings from Bach-Streichquartett weave something so delicate yet sharp it’s like walking barefoot on broken glass—in the best way possible. There’s a tension here, a push-and-pull between beauty and unease, that keeps you hooked. Honestly, if this track doesn’t give you goosebumps, check your pulse—you might be dead. Now let’s talk production for a sec. Patrik Schwitter mixed this beast, and dude deserves props. Every instrument has room to breathe but still punches through when it needs to. And hats off to Thomas Haug for conducting—he wrangles all these wild elements into something cohesive without losing their edge. But here’s the kicker: why does an album from nearly three decades ago still hit hard today? Maybe it’s because Zugabe refuses to fit neatly into any box. Is it Romantic? Sure. Contemporary? Absolutely. But mostly, it’s alive. It fights back against the idea that classical music has to be safe or predictable. Instead, it grabs you by the throat and demands attention. Final thought? Listening to Zugabe feels like eavesdropping on a conversation you weren’t invited to—but goddamn, are you glad you heard it anyway.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Ouvertüre Iii: Der Klang von Der Ruhe In Der Bewegung Und Der Bewegung In Der Ruhe5:48
Freudentanz: Melodie Meditation Zu Tochter Zion2:49
Die Perlenkarawane3:28
Psalm Ohne Worte3:30
Die Goldene Oase3:08
Die Fee Peri Banu3:07
Blue Water3:14
Der Schleier Der Prinzessin Zubaida3:42
Ouvertüre II: Der Klang Von Erschöpfung Und Klage5:59
Ouvertüre Iv: Der Klang Der Auferstehung5:41
Wasser Des Lebens2:58
Abendsegen3:10
Ouvertüre I: Klang Der Farbe4:52

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Catalog Numbers

K 9-7831-1533-7

Labels

Kreuz Plus: Musik

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation
  • Stereo

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtGamma Studio
Mixed AtGamma Studio
Phonographic Copyright (p)Kreuz Verlag GmbH
Copyright (c)Kreuz Verlag GmbH
Made ByKreuz Plus: Musik

Credits

RoleCredit
ConductorThomas Haug
CoverJutta Bost
Double BassThomas Dürst
FluteHans-Jürgen Hufeisen
KeyboardsRolf A. Krüger
ManagementMusica Libera
Mixed ByPatrik Schwitter
Music ByChristof Fankhauser (tracks: 4), Hans-Jürgen Hufeisen (tracks: 1-3, 5-13)
PercussionBurhan Öcal
Photography BySimon Haag
PianoChristof Fankhauser
ProducerHans-Jürgen Hufeisen
Recorded ByPatrik Schwitter
StringsBach-Streichquartett

Notes

  • Standard jewel case, 4-page color booklet.
  • Music from the following releases:
  • 1001 Nachtmusik (1, 2, 3, 5)
  • Tanz Ins Paradies
  • Abendsegen
  • Klang Der Schöpfung (7-10)
  • Wie Wir Feiern Können
  • Hufeisen Classics
  • Track 11 recorded live 1995/11/24 in "Alte Bally-Fabrik", Dottikon, Switzerland.

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Text): 4 014241 815336
  • Barcode (Scanned): 4014241815336
  • Rights Society (On rear): GEMA
  • Rights Society (Boxede, on disc): GEMA
  • Label Code (Rear and disc): LC 6191
  • Matrix / Runout: VIS 960321 05159617
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L600
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 1A07

About Hufeisen

German recorder player and composer, born 10. February 1954 in Anrath (Willich) NRW.

Name Vars

  • H. J. Hufeisen
  • Han-Jurgen Hufeisen
  • Hans Jürgen Hufeisen
  • Hans-Jurgen Hufeisen
  • Hansjürgen Hufeisen
  • Hufeisen

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Zugabe* by Hufeisen blends classical and contemporary styles with a touch of Romantic flair. Released in 1996 in Germany, it features a unique mix of instruments and talents, including percussion by Burhan Öcal, a renowned Turkish musician. What makes it even more special is that Hans-Jürgen Hufeisen, the mastermind behind the project, not only played the flute but also composed most of the tracks. The album feels like a journey through soundscapes, from meditative melodies to vibrant rhythms. It’s like a musical painting where each track tells its own story.