Category Archives: Modern Composition
William Ryan Fritch ~ Kaleidoscope
Just when we thought we’d heard all the great music released in 2012, another one comes along. To be fair, this 31-minute track was released on Christmas Day, serving as a present to fans as well as a celebration of
William Ryan Fritch ~ Kaleidoscope
Just when we thought we’d heard all the great music released in 2012, another one comes along. To be fair, this 31-minute track was released on Christmas Day, serving as a present to fans as well as a celebration of
Alex Kozobolis ~ From November
From November is a natural prequel to For Snow, Alex Kozobolis’ wonderful EP from last winter. The three tracks unfold with gentle precision, and again connect to form a sentence: “Despite the Cold”, “Through the Leaves”, “The Light Will Warm Us Again”. There’s no
Alex Kozobolis ~ From November
From November is a natural prequel to For Snow, Alex Kozobolis’ wonderful EP from last winter. The three tracks unfold with gentle precision, and again connect to form a sentence: “Despite the Cold”, “Through the Leaves”, “The Light Will Warm Us Again”. There’s no
The Alvaret Ensemble ~ The Alvaret Ensemble
The Alvaret Ensemble is a modern composition supergroup that features Peter Broderick, Nils Frahm, Greg Haines, Martyn Heyne, Hilary Jeffery (Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble), Jan Kleefstra, Romke Kleefstra, Sytze Pruiksma and Iden Reinhart (Strië). Most people won’t need to read more.
The Alvaret Ensemble ~ The Alvaret Ensemble
The Alvaret Ensemble is a modern composition supergroup that features Peter Broderick, Nils Frahm, Greg Haines, Martyn Heyne, Hilary Jeffery (Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble), Jan Kleefstra, Romke Kleefstra, Sytze Pruiksma and Iden Reinhart (Strië). Most people won’t need to read more.
Giulio Aldinucci ~ Tarsia
The beautiful Tarsia is the first full-length album released under the name Giulio Aldinucci, better known by his moniker Obsil. His three previous records as Obsil have been rightly praised, and Aldinucci’s gift as a composer and soundscaper are in
Giulio Aldinucci ~ Tarsia
The beautiful Tarsia is the first full-length album released under the name Giulio Aldinucci, better known by his moniker Obsil. His three previous records as Obsil have been rightly praised, and Aldinucci’s gift as a composer and soundscaper are in
Poppy Ackroyd ~ Escapement
On her enchanting debut, Poppy Ackroyd makes the most of her favorite instruments, turning them into virtual drums, harps and bells, while retaining their popular timbres. That’s not a drum machine we hear; it’s a drumstick or hand on wood. On Escapement, Ackroyd escapes
Poppy Ackroyd ~ Escapement
On her enchanting debut, Poppy Ackroyd makes the most of her favorite instruments, turning them into virtual drums, harps and bells, while retaining their popular timbres. That’s not a drum machine we hear; it’s a drumstick or hand on wood. On Escapement, Ackroyd escapes
Pill-Oh ~ Vanishing Mirror
One of the recurring pleasures of year’s end is to discover a new pair of releases from the Kitchen label. Kitchen doesn’t release a lot of albums, but it tends to do so just before the holiday season, which is
Pill-Oh ~ Vanishing Mirror
One of the recurring pleasures of year’s end is to discover a new pair of releases from the Kitchen label. Kitchen doesn’t release a lot of albums, but it tends to do so just before the holiday season, which is
Michael Price ~ A Stillness
Erased Tapes has signed yet another talented modern composer. The label has done an exemplary job over the past few years, gathering them all in the same place. While Michael Price is the latest of these, the artist is no newcomer; without
Michael Price ~ A Stillness
Erased Tapes has signed yet another talented modern composer. The label has done an exemplary job over the past few years, gathering them all in the same place. While Michael Price is the latest of these, the artist is no newcomer; without
Marihiko Hara & Hideki Umezawa ~ Jigokuhen
“Suddenly one day, for whatever reason, His Lordship summoned Yoshihide and ordered him to paint a folding screen portraying scenes from the eight Buddhist hells.” This is not a good idea. There are many brands of horror, but one that
Marihiko Hara & Hideki Umezawa ~ Jigokuhen
“Suddenly one day, for whatever reason, His Lordship summoned Yoshihide and ordered him to paint a folding screen portraying scenes from the eight Buddhist hells.” This is not a good idea. There are many brands of horror, but one that
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