Ghost of a flea

Sabbatum

A Latin tribute album to Sabbath is right up my street. "Post Murum Somnii" and "Verres Militares" are worth a listen (via Anarchismo).

Can You imagine what Black Sabbath would have sounded like if Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward would have formed the band in the 14th century? Would “War Pigs” or “The Wizard” have been as powerful if played on medieval instruments like lute, fiddle and harp?

And then... I picked up the album this afternoon and the answer to that question is "yes". This is gorgeous production and virtuoso performance independent of the fun Black Sabbath source material. Strangely, the new context underlines the beauty and distinctiveness of Ozzy's voice that sings along in my head as I try to keep up with the translation...

Posted by Ghost of a flea at December 2, 2003 11:08 AM

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Posted by: Kevin at December 3, 2003 06:33 AM