Martland, Steve - Horsepower

"A staggering recording of short works by one of music's mavericks, Steve Martland - and in breathtaking sound, too. If you need a disc to show the power and stamina of your hi-fi, this is it. But that's not to pay justice to the imagination of the musical mind behind it. Steve Martland's pieces in this collection are mesmerising in their high-octane strength. A record that draws together many different worlds with outstanding success."


The eagerly awaited new album from one of the most original voices in contemporary music.

Steve Martland first came to the notice of the public with the release of Babi Yar and Crossing the Border for the cult Manchester-based label Factory. His style, his approach and that of Factory sent shock waves through the ultra-conservative classical music establishment. As with anything new and challenging the critics were split, they either raved or scathed.

Martland's compositions have always attracted musicians experienced in jazz, rock, classical and studio music. The line-up on this CD is no different, comprising a top-flight group of musicians capable of executing Martland's complex rhythmic structures and energy levels with brilliant accuracy.

This is the latest of Black Box's 'hybrid (PC& Mac) CDs', containing a built-in hot-link to an exclusive web-site, containing additional composer and artist information, bonus audio tracks and lots more.