Category Archives: Modern Composition
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
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
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