Category Archives: Modern Composition
Otto A. Totland ~ Exin
In a crowded field of felted piano albums, there’s something that sets Otto A. Totland apart. It’s hard to be sure precisely why, but his music has a magical quality that elevates it and makes it transcend the average. Perhaps
Otto A. Totland ~ Exin
In a crowded field of felted piano albums, there’s something that sets Otto A. Totland apart. It’s hard to be sure precisely why, but his music has a magical quality that elevates it and makes it transcend the average. Perhaps
Halvcirkel ~ Vida
After a decade of reinventing other composers’ works, Danish string quartet Halvcirkel is stepping out with an album of all-original sounds. Vida, named after a Swedish summer home, is cozy and welcoming, its warmth derived from the quartet’s desire to “braid” their
Halvcirkel ~ Vida
After a decade of reinventing other composers’ works, Danish string quartet Halvcirkel is stepping out with an album of all-original sounds. Vida, named after a Swedish summer home, is cozy and welcoming, its warmth derived from the quartet’s desire to “braid” their
Glacis ~ Perseverance
Perseverance is the first part of the ambitious four-part Borders series, with a new movement unveiled every six months until the series is complete. The album titles are inspired by Yoko Ono and refer to the four seasons; the initial installment
Glacis ~ Perseverance
Perseverance is the first part of the ambitious four-part Borders series, with a new movement unveiled every six months until the series is complete. The album titles are inspired by Yoko Ono and refer to the four seasons; the initial installment
Various Artists ~ Opia Compilation 001
What makes a community? What is it that gives us the feeling that we belong? How much must community members have in common, and how different can they be? OPIA started out as a one day festival run by Ólafur
Various Artists ~ Opia Compilation 001
What makes a community? What is it that gives us the feeling that we belong? How much must community members have in common, and how different can they be? OPIA started out as a one day festival run by Ólafur
Sofi Paez ~ Silent Stories
Silent Stories are the ones we hold closest to our chest, only revealing them to those we most trust. This is the topic of the debut album from pianist, singer and composer Sofi Paez, the first release from Ólafur Arnalds’
Sofi Paez ~ Silent Stories
Silent Stories are the ones we hold closest to our chest, only revealing them to those we most trust. This is the topic of the debut album from pianist, singer and composer Sofi Paez, the first release from Ólafur Arnalds’
Tim Linghaus ~ Asche und Magnolien
Memories help me to define who I am. They establish connection between me and everything that is not present or future – sometimes sharp and palpable, more often soft and frail. Unfortunately, some memories fade away irrevocably. Hence, I am
Tim Linghaus ~ Asche und Magnolien
Memories help me to define who I am. They establish connection between me and everything that is not present or future – sometimes sharp and palpable, more often soft and frail. Unfortunately, some memories fade away irrevocably. Hence, I am
Jakob Lindhagen ~ Stages of Change
Fresh off Memory Constructions and its companion piece Memory Reconstructions, Jakob Lindhagen has tackled an even more ambitious project. Stages of Change teams the composer with fellow musician and video artist Sofia Nystrand (Vargkvint), a former label mate and one of the contributors to
Jakob Lindhagen ~ Stages of Change
Fresh off Memory Constructions and its companion piece Memory Reconstructions, Jakob Lindhagen has tackled an even more ambitious project. Stages of Change teams the composer with fellow musician and video artist Sofia Nystrand (Vargkvint), a former label mate and one of the contributors to
Stephanie Pan & Ensemble Klang ~ The Art of Doing Nothing: a feminist manifesto
Many cultures associate felinity with femininity. That is, people tend to think of cats as feminine, as opposed to dogs which are associated with more masculine traits. Cats are reserved, mysterious, sly– traditionally female characteristics contrary to the dog-like tendencies
Stephanie Pan & Ensemble Klang ~ The Art of Doing Nothing: a feminist manifesto
Many cultures associate felinity with femininity. That is, people tend to think of cats as feminine, as opposed to dogs which are associated with more masculine traits. Cats are reserved, mysterious, sly– traditionally female characteristics contrary to the dog-like tendencies
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