Kronos Quartet – In Formation
20,00 €
Kronos Quartet’s In Formation is a ten-track contemporary chamber music album performed by the string quartet. Its program features works by seven composers: Kechley, Benshoof, Thunes, Beyer, Dorsey, Whitney, and Geist. Benshoof, Thunes, and Dorsey each contribute two selections. The complete track list shows every title in running order, from “The Funky Chicken” to “Whatever Happened to the Hoodoo Meat Bucket.”
Kronos Quartet’s In Formation is a ten-track string quartet album for listeners of contemporary chamber music. The quartet performs works credited to Kechley, Benshoof, Thunes, Beyer, Dorsey, Whitney, and Geist. Its ordered track list brings all seven composers together in one recording.
The album opens with Kechley’s “The Funky Chicken” and closes with Dorsey’s “Whatever Happened to the Hoodoo Meat Bucket.” Between those works, Benshoof, Thunes, and Dorsey each have two compositions. Beyer, Whitney, and Geist each have one, giving listeners a clear view of the complete program.
In Formation suits listeners seeking Kronos Quartet recordings or a contemporary chamber music album. It also serves anyone looking for these seven composers in a single track sequence. The track list below identifies every work, its credited composer, and its position on the album.
Benefits
- Complete ten-track program – The full running order is listed below, from the first selection through the tenth.
- Kronos Quartet performance – The string quartet is the performing artist across this album of contemporary chamber music.
- Seven credited composers – The program includes works by Kechley, Benshoof, Thunes, Beyer, Dorsey, Whitney, and Geist.
- Two Benshoof selections – “Remember” appears second, while “When” appears fourth in the running order.
- Two Thunes selections – “Blues” occupies track three, and “Wind on My Back” occupies track seven.
- Two Dorsey selections – “Joan’s Blue” appears sixth, with another Dorsey work completing the album.
- Easy-to-check track positions – Each title has a numbered place in the table, making individual works straightforward to locate.
Who Is This For?
In Formation is for listeners exploring Kronos Quartet’s recordings and for those interested in contemporary chamber music. Its composer credits make it useful when searching for works by Kechley, Benshoof, Thunes, Beyer, Dorsey, Whitney, or Geist. Listeners following one of those names can see exactly where the relevant piece appears.
The album also suits anyone comparing several composers within one Kronos Quartet program. Benshoof’s pieces appear at tracks two and four; Thunes’s appear at tracks three and seven. Dorsey’s two works are further apart, at tracks six and ten. That distribution places each of their contributions at different points in the sequence.
Technical Specifications
| Album | In Formation |
|---|---|
| Performing artist | Kronos Quartet |
| Ensemble | String quartet |
| Music category | Contemporary chamber music |
| Number of tracks | 10 |
| Number of credited composers | 7 |
Track List
| Track | Composer | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kechley | The Funky Chicken |
| 2 | Benshoof | Remember |
| 3 | Thunes | Blues |
| 4 | Benshoof | When |
| 5 | Beyer | Enantiodromia High |
| 6 | Dorsey | Joan’s Blue |
| 7 | Thunes | Wind on My Back |
| 8 | Whitney | The Junk Food Blues |
| 9 | Geist | Dark Razz |
| 10 | Dorsey | Whatever Happened to the Hoodoo Meat Bucket |
Why Choose In Formation?
This Kronos Quartet album presents seven composers in a defined, ten-part sequence. Three composers contribute two works each, while four contribute one apiece. That arrangement lets listeners encounter a second Benshoof, Thunes, or Dorsey piece after hearing other composers in the program.
The running order identifies the composition as well as its position, which helps when selecting a particular track. Beyer’s “Enantiodromia High” sits at the midpoint between Benshoof’s “When” and Dorsey’s “Joan’s Blue.” Whitney’s “The Junk Food Blues” follows the later Thunes selection, and Geist’s “Dark Razz” comes immediately before the finale.
Listeners can follow the album as a complete Kronos Quartet performance or find a named composer within it. The opening, middle, and closing selections are all identified in the track list. Together, those details make the program easy to browse without relying on abbreviated titles or an incomplete selection of tracks.
FAQ
Who is In Formation for?
- It is for listeners seeking Kronos Quartet recordings and contemporary chamber music performed by a string quartet.
Is this album for someone exploring several composers?
- Yes. It brings together works credited to seven composers, with the complete sequence shown above.
How many tracks does the album contain?
- In Formation contains ten numbered tracks, all included in the running order above.
Who performs the works on In Formation?
- Kronos Quartet is the performing artist; the album is a string quartet recording.
Which Benshoof works are included?
- “Remember” is track two, and “When” is track four.
Which piece begins the album?
- Kechley’s “The Funky Chicken” is the first track.
Which piece ends the album?
- Dorsey’s “Whatever Happened to the Hoodoo Meat Bucket” is track ten and the closing selection.
Kronos Quartet’s In Formation collects ten contemporary chamber music works in one ordered album. Its track list connects every title with its composer, from Kechley at the opening to Dorsey at the close.
