''Time Turns Elastic'' is an album by Trey Anastasio consisting mainly of his work by the same name for

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, and

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s. Written with composer and arranger Don Hart, it was recorded in the autumn of 2008 by Anastasio, Hart, and the Northwest Sinfonia. The album also features a solo demo version performed by Anastasio on

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. Anastasio began writing the piece in 2006 in preparation for a potential

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reunion, which was announced in October 2008. Days before the reunion announcement, Anastasio debuted “Time Turns Elastic” with Don Hart and Orchestra Nashville at the

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on September 28, 2008. Anastasio performed the piece again in May 2009 with Marin Alsop and the

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. Trey also performed the piece with the

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in September 2009. Phish recorded a version of “Time Turns Elastic” as the first single from their reunion album '' Joy'' released in September 2009 and debuted their version in concert on May 31, 2009 at

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. The track, clocking in at 13:30, contains a diverse array of time signatures including 4/4, 5/4 and 11/4.

Track listing

#Time Turns Elastic – 29:05 (Anastasio/Hart) ##Song at Dawn 5:03 ##Ruby Shaded Sea 4:35 ##Submarine 3:23 ##Landslide 3:58 ##Rays of Blue Light 3:01 ##Silver Sound Shower 3:57 ##Hailstorm 1:40 ##Funnels 1:02 ##Carousel 2:26 #Time Turns Elastic (Original Acoustic Demo) – 13:29 (Anastasio)

Credits

* Performed Trey Anastasio, Don Hart, and the Northwest Sinfonia * Recorded and Mixed by Brian Montgomery and John Siket * Engineered by Roy Hendrickson * Mastered by Bob Ludwig * Conducted by Paul Gambill

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Time Turns Elastic 2009 albums Trey Anastasio albums 2000s instrumental albums