A Notion in Perpetual Motion
# A Notion in Perpetual Motion

A Notion in Perpetual Motion is a live album by European jazz group the Vienna Art Orchestra recorded in Switzerland which was first released in 1985 on the Hat ART label as a double LP as Perpetuum Mobile then re-released in 1992 as a single CD.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

The Allmusic review stated: "the most notable thing about the Vienna Art Orchestra is its stage presence: Rüegg knows how to create drama and surprise and his musicians are more than up to the challenge, clearly delighting themselves in the process. A Notion in Perpetual Motion is as close to a "perfect" live recording of the VAO as you are likely to find".

## Track listing

All compositions by Mathias Rüegg except where noted

* "Sighs from South-Carinthia" – 11:01
* "Woodworms in the Roots" – 8:42
* "Voices Without Words" – 5:25
* "Life at the Dead Sea" – 9:46
* "Lady Delay" – 9:27
* "Romana" – 6:04
* "A Natural Sound" – 3:12
* "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams, Bernie Hanighen) – 8:37
* "French Alphorn" – 8:53
* "H.M. Blues" (Bhumibo Adoleaydej) – 5:27
* "Zoge Am Boge" – 4:50 Omitted from CD reissue

## Personnel

* Mathias Rüegg − arranger, conductor
* Lauren Newton - voice
* Karl "Bumi" Fian, Hannes Kottek − trumpet, flugelhorn
* Herbert Joos − flugelhorn, alphorn, double trumpet
* Christian Radovan − trombone
* John Sass − tuba
* Wolfgang Puschnig − sopranino saxophone, alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, piccolo
* Harry Sokal − soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
* Roman Schwaller − tenor saxophone
* Uli Scherer − piano, Fender piano, Yamaha DX7
* Woody Schabata - marimba, vibraphone
* Heiri Kaenzig − bass
* Wolfgang Reisinger, Janusz Stefanski - drums, percussion
