Category Archives: Modern Composition
Fiona Rutherford ~ Seed
Occasionally we receive submissions that are so good that you assume it will have already got a great deal of praise. only to find that barely anybody has written about it. That’s true in this case: with the notable exception
Fiona Rutherford ~ Seed
Occasionally we receive submissions that are so good that you assume it will have already got a great deal of praise. only to find that barely anybody has written about it. That’s true in this case: with the notable exception
Vargkvint ~ Månens Hav
We often realise the power of something’s influence only when we become aware of its absence. For Swedish multi-instrumentalist and singer Sofia Nystand, aka Vargkvint, that thing is the sea, to which she devoted her first album Hav. She grew
Vargkvint ~ Månens Hav
We often realise the power of something’s influence only when we become aware of its absence. For Swedish multi-instrumentalist and singer Sofia Nystand, aka Vargkvint, that thing is the sea, to which she devoted her first album Hav. She grew
Joel Lundberg ~ Odysseys and Apostrophes
This is an album for solo piano that stands out from the crowd. Joel Lundberg has toured as a bassist with Debbie Harry and Mumford & Sons and composed expansive modular synthesis ambience for the app Sleep Cycle, but it
Joel Lundberg ~ Odysseys and Apostrophes
This is an album for solo piano that stands out from the crowd. Joel Lundberg has toured as a bassist with Debbie Harry and Mumford & Sons and composed expansive modular synthesis ambience for the app Sleep Cycle, but it
The Light Surgeons ~ SuperEverything*
Malaysia has significant populations of Malay, Indian, Chinese, and indigenous peoples, and as such the country embodies a diverse mix of cultures. Complicated by race, religion, and politics, the identity questions that Malaysians face are unique. The Light Surgeons examine
The Light Surgeons ~ SuperEverything*
Malaysia has significant populations of Malay, Indian, Chinese, and indigenous peoples, and as such the country embodies a diverse mix of cultures. Complicated by race, religion, and politics, the identity questions that Malaysians face are unique. The Light Surgeons examine
Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Eva Ollikainen ~ ARCHORA / AIŌN
Over the past decade, Anna Thorvaldsdottir has slowly and steadily become one of the world’s finest composers ~ and she’s done it the hard way, without soundtracks or singles. After patiently expanding her body of work, she’s now released “CATAMORPHOSIS” (on
Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Eva Ollikainen ~ ARCHORA / AIŌN
Over the past decade, Anna Thorvaldsdottir has slowly and steadily become one of the world’s finest composers ~ and she’s done it the hard way, without soundtracks or singles. After patiently expanding her body of work, she’s now released “CATAMORPHOSIS” (on
Eydís Evensen ~ The Light
The light will return. This is the promise of Eydís Evensen, epitomized in the early videos for “Anna’s Theme” and “Tephra Horizon” ~ the first reflecting inner light, the second outer light. Iceland is a dark place in the winter, its
Eydís Evensen ~ The Light
The light will return. This is the promise of Eydís Evensen, epitomized in the early videos for “Anna’s Theme” and “Tephra Horizon” ~ the first reflecting inner light, the second outer light. Iceland is a dark place in the winter, its
Stephen Shannon ~ Fathoms
Many are familiar with Stephen Shannon‘s work without knowing Stephen Shannon. The artist has previously recorded as Mount Alaska, Strands and Halfset, and recorded a healthy number of TV and film scores. Others arriving at this project may be familiar
Stephen Shannon ~ Fathoms
Many are familiar with Stephen Shannon‘s work without knowing Stephen Shannon. The artist has previously recorded as Mount Alaska, Strands and Halfset, and recorded a healthy number of TV and film scores. Others arriving at this project may be familiar
Christian Balvig ~ Night Poem
This review was written at night to miror its time of composition. In Christian Balvig‘s building, 9:00 p.m. is quiet time, even for a famous orchestra member, composer, film scorer, and Efterklang collaborator. Balvig turned his keyboard volume down so low
Christian Balvig ~ Night Poem
This review was written at night to miror its time of composition. In Christian Balvig‘s building, 9:00 p.m. is quiet time, even for a famous orchestra member, composer, film scorer, and Efterklang collaborator. Balvig turned his keyboard volume down so low
a closer listen 