Grand Union Orchestra - If Paradise (2011)

If Paradise was originally commissioned by the Eastern Orchestral Board and subsequently toured to over 20 venues across the whole of the UK. It is deeply rooted in recent history, and on one level tells the story of a young Asian couple caught up in contemporary events. It has many other resonances, however, and interpretation is in the end up to the listener. It is not religious, but aims to express the decency and humanity of people of all religions or none. Above all, it seeks to bridge the culture of East and West, and the music is therefore based on the classical, folk and popular music of South Asia, combined with jazz and the rhythms of Africa.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Grand Union Orchestra - Song of the Song of Songs (7:36)
1.02 - Grand Union Orchestra - Instrumental Interlude (2:17)
1.03 - Grand Union Orchestra - The Notes of Perfume (10:51)
1.04 - Grand Union Orchestra - Paradise Awaits (5:19)
1.05 - Grand Union Orchestra - The Song of Separation (5:45)
1.06 - Grand Union Orchestra - Chaeridike Aj (6:08)
1.07 - Grand Union Orchestra - Collateral Damage (10:11)
1.08 - Grand Union Orchestra - The Perfumes of Paradise Blues (7:57)
1.09 - Grand Union Orchestra - The Radiance of a Thousand Suns (13:09)