Category Archives: Modern Composition
Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Eva Ollikainen ~ ARCHORA / AIŌN
Over the past decade, Anna Thorvaldsdottir has slowly and steadily become one of the world’s finest composers ~ and she’s done it the hard way, without soundtracks or singles. After patiently expanding her body of work, she’s now released “CATAMORPHOSIS” (on
Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Eva Ollikainen ~ ARCHORA / AIŌN
Over the past decade, Anna Thorvaldsdottir has slowly and steadily become one of the world’s finest composers ~ and she’s done it the hard way, without soundtracks or singles. After patiently expanding her body of work, she’s now released “CATAMORPHOSIS” (on
Eydís Evensen ~ The Light
The light will return. This is the promise of Eydís Evensen, epitomized in the early videos for “Anna’s Theme” and “Tephra Horizon” ~ the first reflecting inner light, the second outer light. Iceland is a dark place in the winter, its
Eydís Evensen ~ The Light
The light will return. This is the promise of Eydís Evensen, epitomized in the early videos for “Anna’s Theme” and “Tephra Horizon” ~ the first reflecting inner light, the second outer light. Iceland is a dark place in the winter, its
Stephen Shannon ~ Fathoms
Many are familiar with Stephen Shannon‘s work without knowing Stephen Shannon. The artist has previously recorded as Mount Alaska, Strands and Halfset, and recorded a healthy number of TV and film scores. Others arriving at this project may be familiar
Stephen Shannon ~ Fathoms
Many are familiar with Stephen Shannon‘s work without knowing Stephen Shannon. The artist has previously recorded as Mount Alaska, Strands and Halfset, and recorded a healthy number of TV and film scores. Others arriving at this project may be familiar
Christian Balvig ~ Night Poem
This review was written at night to miror its time of composition. In Christian Balvig‘s building, 9:00 p.m. is quiet time, even for a famous orchestra member, composer, film scorer, and Efterklang collaborator. Balvig turned his keyboard volume down so low
Christian Balvig ~ Night Poem
This review was written at night to miror its time of composition. In Christian Balvig‘s building, 9:00 p.m. is quiet time, even for a famous orchestra member, composer, film scorer, and Efterklang collaborator. Balvig turned his keyboard volume down so low
Philip G Anderson ~ Always Present
Fear. It’s a taboo topic for musicians. Our audiences don’t want to see our fear, because it disrupts their enjoyment of the performance and because it complicates the narrative that music is transcendental. And the thing is, music is transcendental.
Philip G Anderson ~ Always Present
Fear. It’s a taboo topic for musicians. Our audiences don’t want to see our fear, because it disrupts their enjoyment of the performance and because it complicates the narrative that music is transcendental. And the thing is, music is transcendental.
Eluvium ~ (Whirring Marvels in) Consensus Reality
(Whirring Marvels in) Consensus Reality is one of the year’s most anticipated releases. The album is also the longest anticipated, as the tracks have been appearing two by two, like the animals on Noah’s Ark, since last November. The final track
Eluvium ~ (Whirring Marvels in) Consensus Reality
(Whirring Marvels in) Consensus Reality is one of the year’s most anticipated releases. The album is also the longest anticipated, as the tracks have been appearing two by two, like the animals on Noah’s Ark, since last November. The final track
Alexander Stratonov ~ Bucha: Final Destination Original Soundtrack
In 2000, the horror film “Final Destination” landed in theaters, eventually spawning four sequels. Yet a new documentary with a similar title is scarier than all five fictional works combined. This is real life horror, its violence nonsensical, maddening and
Alexander Stratonov ~ Bucha: Final Destination Original Soundtrack
In 2000, the horror film “Final Destination” landed in theaters, eventually spawning four sequels. Yet a new documentary with a similar title is scarier than all five fictional works combined. This is real life horror, its violence nonsensical, maddening and
Iceland Symphony Orchestra ~ Atmospheriques Vol. 1
The best thing about Atmospheriques Vol. 1 is that it is only the first installment. With this set, Sono Luminus continues to shine a spotlight on Icelandic music, this time through the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, fresh from the success of triptych
Iceland Symphony Orchestra ~ Atmospheriques Vol. 1
The best thing about Atmospheriques Vol. 1 is that it is only the first installment. With this set, Sono Luminus continues to shine a spotlight on Icelandic music, this time through the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, fresh from the success of triptych
a closer listen 