Category Archives: Modern Composition
The Second Hand Orchestra ~ Puzzle
The Second Hand Orchestra‘s last two releases were cover-dominant, but immensely appealing. The Slow Summer EP contained orchestral versions of summer nuggets including “Summertime Sadness” and “Cruel Summer,” as well as a traditional Swedish graduation tune, recorded outdoors. Before that
The Second Hand Orchestra ~ Puzzle
The Second Hand Orchestra‘s last two releases were cover-dominant, but immensely appealing. The Slow Summer EP contained orchestral versions of summer nuggets including “Summertime Sadness” and “Cruel Summer,” as well as a traditional Swedish graduation tune, recorded outdoors. Before that
*Press A* ~ Tumult Kollektiv ~ The Knightling
It all starts with wonder. Adventure as the longing expansion of thinking oneself another. A desire for the stars to burrow into the ground before us, enchantment as the very mechanics of our movement to grasp something that is not
*Press A* ~ Tumult Kollektiv ~ The Knightling
It all starts with wonder. Adventure as the longing expansion of thinking oneself another. A desire for the stars to burrow into the ground before us, enchantment as the very mechanics of our movement to grasp something that is not
Meriheini Luoto ~ Talven uneen vaipuen (Falling Into Winter’s Sleep)
Are you ready for winter yet? Even if you’re still adjusting to falling leaves and migrating flocks, Talven uneen vaipuen (Falling Into Winter’s Sleep) may put you in the mood. Why let Christmas have all the fun when winter lasts
Meriheini Luoto ~ Talven uneen vaipuen (Falling Into Winter’s Sleep)
Are you ready for winter yet? Even if you’re still adjusting to falling leaves and migrating flocks, Talven uneen vaipuen (Falling Into Winter’s Sleep) may put you in the mood. Why let Christmas have all the fun when winter lasts
Alex Kozobolis ~ Asymmetry
We always want life to make sense, yet despite our best efforts, it does not. This is the starting point for Asymmetry, which distills a lifetime of thoughts and emotions into 88 keys. Alex Kozobolis is no stranger to such efforts;
Alex Kozobolis ~ Asymmetry
We always want life to make sense, yet despite our best efforts, it does not. This is the starting point for Asymmetry, which distills a lifetime of thoughts and emotions into 88 keys. Alex Kozobolis is no stranger to such efforts;
Jessica Moss ~ Unfolding
Unfolding is dedicated to “a free Palestine in our lifetime,” and builds to the first single and powerful finale, “until all are free.” According to Jessica Moss, her solo violin music began to flow out of her during the invasion of
Jessica Moss ~ Unfolding
Unfolding is dedicated to “a free Palestine in our lifetime,” and builds to the first single and powerful finale, “until all are free.” According to Jessica Moss, her solo violin music began to flow out of her during the invasion of
Clarice Jensen ~ in holiday clothing out of the great darkness
The album title is a quotation from Rainer Maria Rilke’s Letters to a Young Poet, which includes the phrase “what steps forth, in holiday clothing, out of the great darkness.” Cellist Clarice Jensen regards the image as a metaphor for the
Clarice Jensen ~ in holiday clothing out of the great darkness
The album title is a quotation from Rainer Maria Rilke’s Letters to a Young Poet, which includes the phrase “what steps forth, in holiday clothing, out of the great darkness.” Cellist Clarice Jensen regards the image as a metaphor for the
Midori Komachi ~ Chashitsu: Auditory Tea Room
An instantly endearing release from violinist Midori Komachi, Chashitsu: Auditory Tea Room translates the principles of the Japanese tea ceremony into silence and sound. Each piece shines a light on the facet of the experience, while field recordings from MSCTY’s Nick
Midori Komachi ~ Chashitsu: Auditory Tea Room
An instantly endearing release from violinist Midori Komachi, Chashitsu: Auditory Tea Room translates the principles of the Japanese tea ceremony into silence and sound. Each piece shines a light on the facet of the experience, while field recordings from MSCTY’s Nick
Bryan Senti ~ La Marea
Inspired by the journey of his immigrant father from Cuba to the United States in 1959-60, Bryan Senti‘s La Marea takes on new relevance in the face of recent U.S. crackdowns. Once proclaiming, “Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses
Bryan Senti ~ La Marea
Inspired by the journey of his immigrant father from Cuba to the United States in 1959-60, Bryan Senti‘s La Marea takes on new relevance in the face of recent U.S. crackdowns. Once proclaiming, “Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses
a closer listen 