Category Archives: Modern Composition
Glissando ~ The World Without Us
The word ethereal is often used to describe all manner of music with female vocals, but once upon a time, it was a genre unto itself, straddling the boundaries of classical, gothic, folk and pop. The C’est la Mort and Hyperium labels
Glissando ~ The World Without Us
The word ethereal is often used to describe all manner of music with female vocals, but once upon a time, it was a genre unto itself, straddling the boundaries of classical, gothic, folk and pop. The C’est la Mort and Hyperium labels
Library Tapes ~ Sun Peeking Through
Most readers of A Closer Listen are probably already familiar with Library Tapes or David Wenngren, the man behind the moniker, due to his involvement in various compilations, collaborations and maintaining a pretty steady flow of new music since the
Library Tapes ~ Sun Peeking Through
Most readers of A Closer Listen are probably already familiar with Library Tapes or David Wenngren, the man behind the moniker, due to his involvement in various compilations, collaborations and maintaining a pretty steady flow of new music since the
Insa Donja Kai ~ Insomnie Joyeuse
Insa (Schirmer), Donja (Djember) and Kai (Angermann) have been recording and touring together for years, most notably with Hauschka. On Insomnie Joyeuse, the trio (two cellists and a percussionist) step into the spotlight and hold it with ease, proving that they are more
Insa Donja Kai ~ Insomnie Joyeuse
Insa (Schirmer), Donja (Djember) and Kai (Angermann) have been recording and touring together for years, most notably with Hauschka. On Insomnie Joyeuse, the trio (two cellists and a percussionist) step into the spotlight and hold it with ease, proving that they are more
Benjamin Jarry ~ Splendid Isolation
Drone Sweet Drone Records is a delightful new French label that came into existence at about the same time as our site. While drone is their raison d’être, many of their artists tend to wander into the arena of modern
Benjamin Jarry ~ Splendid Isolation
Drone Sweet Drone Records is a delightful new French label that came into existence at about the same time as our site. While drone is their raison d’être, many of their artists tend to wander into the arena of modern
Stéphane Horeczko ~ Petite Lune
Once in a while, it’s nice to know that one’s favorite artists are still around. A few years pass, and one wonders how they are and what they are doing. Three years have passed since Stéphane Horeczko graced us with the delicate G.
Stéphane Horeczko ~ Petite Lune
Once in a while, it’s nice to know that one’s favorite artists are still around. A few years pass, and one wonders how they are and what they are doing. Three years have passed since Stéphane Horeczko graced us with the delicate G.
Marvin Ayres ~ Harmogram Suite
Many recording artists peak early, losing relevance as they age. Marvin Ayres is the exception to the rule. Want proof? Consider some of the bands to which the artist has contributed: Culture Club, Simply Red, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Prefab
Marvin Ayres ~ Harmogram Suite
Many recording artists peak early, losing relevance as they age. Marvin Ayres is the exception to the rule. Want proof? Consider some of the bands to which the artist has contributed: Culture Club, Simply Red, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Prefab
Heinali ~ Air
Oleg Shpudeiko aka Heinali is a composer with no musical education, something one can hardly believe when listening to an album as beautiful and disciplined as Air. A closer listen however reveals the experimentation that only someone who has learned to make music
Heinali ~ Air
Oleg Shpudeiko aka Heinali is a composer with no musical education, something one can hardly believe when listening to an album as beautiful and disciplined as Air. A closer listen however reveals the experimentation that only someone who has learned to make music
Laura Cannell & Rhodri Davies ~ Feathered Swing of the Raven
Recorder and harp is not a combination we’ve previously encountered, so it might be fair to say that this is the best recorder and harp album we’ve ever heard. But it would also be fair to say that this is
Laura Cannell & Rhodri Davies ~ Feathered Swing of the Raven
Recorder and harp is not a combination we’ve previously encountered, so it might be fair to say that this is the best recorder and harp album we’ve ever heard. But it would also be fair to say that this is
a closer listen 