Austria´s music culture and orchestra tradition provide the impulse for the DIGITALPHILHARMONIC SOUNDIMAGES of the "Blue Danube"-project.
The interplay of the VIRTUAL PHILHARMONIANS and live soloists in the Computer Culture age makes it possible for the BLUE CHIP ORCHESTRA to effect and visualize new formal and DIGITAL-ACOUSTIC SOUND STRUCTURES in conjunction with newly-developed musical instruments such as Ultrasonic Harp, Mirror Instruments. Sonic Sails, Binary Dulcimer etc.
"The digital philharmonic sound images of the "Blue Danube" project draw upon the rich orchestral heritage of the Austrian region in this avant garde tribute to some of the most dynamic and brilliant of European classical composers. The BLUE CHIP ORCHESTRA is the brainchild of Hubert Bognermayr who has fused this interplay of classical trained instrumentalists and live soloists of the computer age.
This makes it possible for the orchestra to effect and visualize new formal and digital-acoustic sound structures in conjunction with newly-developed musical instruments such as ultrasonic harp, mirror instruments, sounding sails, and binary dulcimer. Bognermayr´s compositions embrace a powerful lyricism imbued with strong dynamic themes which gradually crest - building upon lush orchestrations reflecting an age of greatness.
Triumphant marches sweep across an inner landscape in the spirit of Bruckner, Smetana, and Stravinsky, with a touch of playfulness and humor in the Mozart and Strauss inspired pieces. Rhythmically aggressive passages begin to soften upon repeated listening as one begins to let go into the depths of this exotic fantasyland, allowing more the imaginative detail to surface. Symphonic rock-based ballads take on a unique life of their own when punctuated by an operatic baritone, a sampled Stradivarius, or a mirrored binary horn section. "Blue Danube" is thoughtful and intelligent music which demands attention, then leaves you wondering
review:
"Are these guys serious?" - Heartbeats Spring ´91
