Category Archives: Modern Composition
David Newlyn ~ Canon Alberic’s Scrap-Book
Before there were rules such as “don’t go in the basement” and “shoot ’em in the head”, there were other, deeper rules connected with spiritual warfare. Never take off your crucifix is one of these, underlined by the horror that visits
David Newlyn ~ Canon Alberic’s Scrap-Book
Before there were rules such as “don’t go in the basement” and “shoot ’em in the head”, there were other, deeper rules connected with spiritual warfare. Never take off your crucifix is one of these, underlined by the horror that visits
Otto A Totland / Erik K Skodvin ~ Harmony from the past
Former Norwegian schoolmates Otto A Totland and Erik K Skodvin are described as having been both friends and enemies. Of such complexity is inspiration often born. In this case, the two formed the moodily intricate Deaf Center. Sonic Pieces’ seven-inch Harmony from the Past presents
Otto A Totland / Erik K Skodvin ~ Harmony from the past
Former Norwegian schoolmates Otto A Totland and Erik K Skodvin are described as having been both friends and enemies. Of such complexity is inspiration often born. In this case, the two formed the moodily intricate Deaf Center. Sonic Pieces’ seven-inch Harmony from the Past presents
Fabrizio Paterlini ~ Autumn Stories
There is something about the change of seasons that makes us realize so much about ourselves and our place in the world, but no season does that better than Autumn. Autumn Stories, the latest album by Italian composer and piano virtuoso Fabrizio
Fabrizio Paterlini ~ Autumn Stories
There is something about the change of seasons that makes us realize so much about ourselves and our place in the world, but no season does that better than Autumn. Autumn Stories, the latest album by Italian composer and piano virtuoso Fabrizio
Sylvain Chauveau ~ Simple
How long does it take to break a person’s heart through music? Does it take the length of a symphony, an opera, an album? Sylvain Chauveau proves that it can be done in under two minutes, a revelation to many, a
Sylvain Chauveau ~ Simple
How long does it take to break a person’s heart through music? Does it take the length of a symphony, an opera, an album? Sylvain Chauveau proves that it can be done in under two minutes, a revelation to many, a
Brambles ~ Charcoal
Mark Dawson’s debut as Brambles is packed with mystery and buoyed by austerity. It’s not common to hear an album whose source instruments can confound and comfort at the same time. The intellectual in us will sometimes have a hard
Brambles ~ Charcoal
Mark Dawson’s debut as Brambles is packed with mystery and buoyed by austerity. It’s not common to hear an album whose source instruments can confound and comfort at the same time. The intellectual in us will sometimes have a hard
Ali Helnwein ~ Strange Creations
After Greetings from Spring Break Tapes Vol. 1, it’s a surprise to hear Strange Creations, a composed work which in comparison is indeed strange. Ali Helnwein‘s strangeness is more that of a Danny Burton than an all-out oddity; the cassette is accessible,
Ali Helnwein ~ Strange Creations
After Greetings from Spring Break Tapes Vol. 1, it’s a surprise to hear Strange Creations, a composed work which in comparison is indeed strange. Ali Helnwein‘s strangeness is more that of a Danny Burton than an all-out oddity; the cassette is accessible,
glacis ~ music for the animation Tohu Va Vohu
Here’s a sweet confection for the fall season: a resonant score for a short animated film by Jamie Mills. We’ve only got a minute of the film for now, but the rest will be released as part of a physical
glacis ~ music for the animation Tohu Va Vohu
Here’s a sweet confection for the fall season: a resonant score for a short animated film by Jamie Mills. We’ve only got a minute of the film for now, but the rest will be released as part of a physical
Olan Mill ~ Home
Alex Smalley (Olan Mill) has always had a flair for modern composition, although his productions have typically landed just within the border of ambient. On this release, he transcends his former tonal limitations by adding an array of organic instruments:
Olan Mill ~ Home
Alex Smalley (Olan Mill) has always had a flair for modern composition, although his productions have typically landed just within the border of ambient. On this release, he transcends his former tonal limitations by adding an array of organic instruments:
a closer listen 