Category Archives: Modern Composition
Sophie Hutchings ~ A World Outside
Until now, Sophie Hutchings has been associated with the coastline, but A World Outside stretches her geological boundaries to mountains and deserts and her colors from the deepest blue to burnt umber. The album is the result of a road trip deep
Sophie Hutchings ~ A World Outside
Until now, Sophie Hutchings has been associated with the coastline, but A World Outside stretches her geological boundaries to mountains and deserts and her colors from the deepest blue to burnt umber. The album is the result of a road trip deep
Alex Kozobolis ~ The Seasons Are Not Four
Here is a happy story. Back in 2011-12, over a decade ago, Alex Kozobolis spent time on his friend Ingrid’s upright Furstein piano, practising what Alex describes as structured improvisation, capturing the notes he wove out of the air on
Alex Kozobolis ~ The Seasons Are Not Four
Here is a happy story. Back in 2011-12, over a decade ago, Alex Kozobolis spent time on his friend Ingrid’s upright Furstein piano, practising what Alex describes as structured improvisation, capturing the notes he wove out of the air on
Hauschka ~ Philanthropy
Positive and optimistic, highlighting the best of humanity, Philanthropy offers a shot of essential encouragement. After the pandemic, Hauschka writes, “I felt the urge to release a record that would help open the windows a little.” The titles serve as
Hauschka ~ Philanthropy
Positive and optimistic, highlighting the best of humanity, Philanthropy offers a shot of essential encouragement. After the pandemic, Hauschka writes, “I felt the urge to release a record that would help open the windows a little.” The titles serve as
Lara Somogyi ~ ! – expanded
! is an album that deserves a second chance, and this new expanded edition is a rejuvenation. The original versions now co-exist with acoustic versions, remixes and orchestral expansions, painting new colors on the tonal palette. Harpist Lara Somogyi has always been
Lara Somogyi ~ ! – expanded
! is an album that deserves a second chance, and this new expanded edition is a rejuvenation. The original versions now co-exist with acoustic versions, remixes and orchestral expansions, painting new colors on the tonal palette. Harpist Lara Somogyi has always been
BPMoore ~ What Remains Of Us
This is a profound album, and one that will fill your heart. BPMoore, an English composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, has brought together musicians from all over the world to explore What Remains Of Us after we die, and their collective
BPMoore ~ What Remains Of Us
This is a profound album, and one that will fill your heart. BPMoore, an English composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, has brought together musicians from all over the world to explore What Remains Of Us after we die, and their collective
Triola ~ Scapegoat
In the Book of Leviticus, a scapegoat is sent into the wilderness, bearing the sins of the community; if it returns, it is killed. In modern society, the scapegoat is the one who takes the blame, even if the blame
Triola ~ Scapegoat
In the Book of Leviticus, a scapegoat is sent into the wilderness, bearing the sins of the community; if it returns, it is killed. In modern society, the scapegoat is the one who takes the blame, even if the blame
Tristan Allen ~ Tin Iso and the Dawn
A Closer Listen has reviewed scores written for movies and TV shows, installations and exhibitions, plays and choreographies, but only one written for puppetry (@c’s Ab OVO) ~ until now. Tin Iso and the Dawn is the first part of a trilogy inspired
Tristan Allen ~ Tin Iso and the Dawn
A Closer Listen has reviewed scores written for movies and TV shows, installations and exhibitions, plays and choreographies, but only one written for puppetry (@c’s Ab OVO) ~ until now. Tin Iso and the Dawn is the first part of a trilogy inspired
From the Mouth of the Sun ~ Valley of the Hummingbirds
Our second Lost Tribe Sound review in two days, Valley of the Hummingbirds is a piece of the label’s series Maps to Where the Poison Grows, along with Claire Deak’s Sotto Voice and nine other discs, all set for release this year. When
From the Mouth of the Sun ~ Valley of the Hummingbirds
Our second Lost Tribe Sound review in two days, Valley of the Hummingbirds is a piece of the label’s series Maps to Where the Poison Grows, along with Claire Deak’s Sotto Voice and nine other discs, all set for release this year. When
a closer listen 