FAMILY ROMANCE, LLC / FIREBALL / NOMAD

Caldera Records proudly presents Ernst Reijseger’s scores for Werner Herzog’s “Family Romance, LLC,” “Fireball,” and “Nomad.”

“Family Romance, LLC” is like a summation of Ernst Reijseger and Werner Herzog’s work: it was recorded by the composer’s beloved ensemble featuring pianist Harmen Fraanje and vocalist Mola Sylla with Reijseger on the cello. It includes one of Herzog’s favorite pieces of music, Notturno by Franz Schubert, with Reijseger improvising an extra voice. A Gaga Muen Bwebwe had been written originally for the director’s documentary “Cave of Forgotten Dreams,” before it was recorded live in a concert in Krakow and subsequently used by Herzog in his new feature.

For Herzog’s subsequent film, “Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin,” Reijseger exclusively wrote new pieces. The heart of Reijseger’s work is undeniably Ombra, a piece inspired by his previous recording Shadow (featured in “Cave of Forgotten Dreams”).

“Fireball,” a documentary about meteors and comets, was a project Reijseger was particularly passionate about and started developing, writing and even recording the music before the film was finished. All three scores are perfect examples for Reijseger and Herzog’s fruitful, inspired collaboration. While we previously released “Chronicle” as a compilation of Reijseger’s work, we are delighted to now present excerpts from three specific, recent films that underline the composer’s depth and versatility for three projects vastly different to each other.

The 67th CD-release of Caldera Records features a detailed booklet text by Stephan Eicke and elegant artwork by Luis Miguel Rojas. The CD was mastered by Niels Brrouwer and produced by Stephan Eicke and Ernst Reijseger.

Family Romance, LLC

1. A Gaga Muen Bwebwe (3:39)

2. Biruta (8:17)

3. Limonaia (1:55)

4. Notturno (Franz Schubert) (3:32)*

Nomad

5. Ombra (5:12)

6. Bruce (5:56)

7. Coda for Mola (4:46)

8. Landscape A (4:36)

9. Landscape C (1:07)

10. Landscape D (2:17)

11. Landscape E (6:29)

Fireball

12. Ave Maria (5:38)*

13. Night Watch (7:21)

14. Portal to the Netherworld (2:54)

15. Stabat Mater (5:08)*

16. Tunguska (5:50)