Czeslaw Niemen's Niemen Enigmatic

Niemen Enigmatic is the fourth album by Czeslaw Niemen, a renowned Polish musician. It was produced with a large number of musicians with varied backgrounds, combining jazz, rock, soul, and classical music. The album explores its popularity and meanings in the context of Polish popular music and its failure to reach foreign audiences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Niemen Enigmatic, the fourth album in the illustrious career of Czeslaw Niemen, is widely regarded as one of the greatest Polish musicians of all time, spanning a diverse range of genres from pop and rock to jazz-rock and avant-garde. This captivating book delves into the significance and enduring popularity of this album. It explores the question of how this album has impacted the music industry and whether its popularity and meanings have evolved over time.

To answer these questions, the book takes a deep dive into the production of Niemen Enigmatic. What sets this album apart is its unprecedented collaboration of a large number of musicians with diverse backgrounds, including progressive rock, mixing jazz, rock, and soul with classical music. This fusion of genres created a unique and captivating sound that resonated with different segments of the Polish population.

However, despite Niemen's personal preference for this album and its centerpiece, Bema pamieci zalobny rapsod (Mournful Rhapsody in Memoriam of Bem, also known as A Funeral Rhapsody in Memory of General Bem, or Mourners Rhapsody), its appeal to foreign audiences remained limited. This raises intriguing questions about the barriers to cross-cultural appreciation and the challenges faced by artists in navigating the global music scene.

Through its comprehensive analysis, Niemen Enigmatic sheds light on the enduring legacy of Czeslaw Niemen and his contributions to Polish music. It serves as a testament to the power of collaboration and the ability of music to transcend boundaries and connect people from different cultures. This book is a valuable resource for music enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of Polish music and its global impact.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 124 x 195 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501372667