Category Archives: Modern Composition
Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ A Prayer to the Dynamo
Hearing new music from Jóhann Jóhannsson is a bittersweet honor; we never know when it will be the last. A debt of gratitude goes to Daniel Bjarnason, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the sublime imprint Deutsche Grammophon for sharing this treasure.
Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ A Prayer to the Dynamo
Hearing new music from Jóhann Jóhannsson is a bittersweet honor; we never know when it will be the last. A debt of gratitude goes to Daniel Bjarnason, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the sublime imprint Deutsche Grammophon for sharing this treasure.
Penguin Cafe ~ Rain Before Seven
In June, we listed “In Re Budd,” the first single off of Rain Before Seven, in our article Ten Tracks that Sound Like Summer. When Penguin Cafe released the full album, it became clear that the early July release was
Penguin Cafe ~ Rain Before Seven
In June, we listed “In Re Budd,” the first single off of Rain Before Seven, in our article Ten Tracks that Sound Like Summer. When Penguin Cafe released the full album, it became clear that the early July release was
Andrzej Pietrewicz ~ #7
Sacred music poses greater challenges than music in other genres, because sacred music attempts to reflect the essence of the divine. Andrej Pietrewicz has been amassing an impressive discography in this realm over the past few years, with each release
Andrzej Pietrewicz ~ #7
Sacred music poses greater challenges than music in other genres, because sacred music attempts to reflect the essence of the divine. Andrej Pietrewicz has been amassing an impressive discography in this realm over the past few years, with each release
Erik Enocksson ~ Räkna evighet som intet
Räkna evighet som intet is an intense exploration of grieving from Swedish composer Erik Enocksson, traveling through a range of moods as it unfolds. The title, along with the embedded poetry by Lotta Lotass, refers to the “impermanence of life,” and
Erik Enocksson ~ Räkna evighet som intet
Räkna evighet som intet is an intense exploration of grieving from Swedish composer Erik Enocksson, traveling through a range of moods as it unfolds. The title, along with the embedded poetry by Lotta Lotass, refers to the “impermanence of life,” and
Rae Howell / Sunwrae String Orchestra ~ Bee-Sharp Honeybee
It’s been a while since we’re heard from Rae Howell, but her Sunwrae String Orchestra makes a glorious return with a project years in the making. Bee-Sharp Honeybee is derived from the “rhythm, pitch, and waggle dance patterns” of bees, who accompany the orchestra
Rae Howell / Sunwrae String Orchestra ~ Bee-Sharp Honeybee
It’s been a while since we’re heard from Rae Howell, but her Sunwrae String Orchestra makes a glorious return with a project years in the making. Bee-Sharp Honeybee is derived from the “rhythm, pitch, and waggle dance patterns” of bees, who accompany the orchestra
Kim Moore ~ A Song We Destroy to Spin Again
A Song We Destroy to Spin Again is a gorgeous mini-symphony, but leaving nothing to chance, it also comes in equally gorgeous packaging. Blackford Hill is known for paying attention to detail. The physical edition includes a 48-page softback book of
Kim Moore ~ A Song We Destroy to Spin Again
A Song We Destroy to Spin Again is a gorgeous mini-symphony, but leaving nothing to chance, it also comes in equally gorgeous packaging. Blackford Hill is known for paying attention to detail. The physical edition includes a 48-page softback book of
Högni ~ Music for Katla
The Icelandic miniseries Katla is one of the most intriguing shows ever to appear on Netflix: visually stunning, deeply philosophical, uniquely unsettling. While similar in tone to Les Revenants (scored by Mogwai), the series diverges from the thriller format by asking penetrating questions.
Högni ~ Music for Katla
The Icelandic miniseries Katla is one of the most intriguing shows ever to appear on Netflix: visually stunning, deeply philosophical, uniquely unsettling. While similar in tone to Les Revenants (scored by Mogwai), the series diverges from the thriller format by asking penetrating questions.
Berlin Strings ~ On a Dark Night
Our sharpest readers may remember the enchanting Toechter, whose debut album we reviewed last year. On a Dark Night might be considered a sequel, in that the cover art shares the same design format and Lisa Marie Vogel is found on
Berlin Strings ~ On a Dark Night
Our sharpest readers may remember the enchanting Toechter, whose debut album we reviewed last year. On a Dark Night might be considered a sequel, in that the cover art shares the same design format and Lisa Marie Vogel is found on
