Category Archives: Modern Composition
Vargkvint ~ Månens Hav
We often realise the power of something’s influence only when we become aware of its absence. For Swedish multi-instrumentalist and singer Sofia Nystand, aka Vargkvint, that thing is the sea, to which she devoted her first album Hav. She grew
Vargkvint ~ Månens Hav
We often realise the power of something’s influence only when we become aware of its absence. For Swedish multi-instrumentalist and singer Sofia Nystand, aka Vargkvint, that thing is the sea, to which she devoted her first album Hav. She grew
Joel Lundberg ~ Odysseys and Apostrophes
This is an album for solo piano that stands out from the crowd. Joel Lundberg has toured as a bassist with Debbie Harry and Mumford & Sons and composed expansive modular synthesis ambience for the app Sleep Cycle, but it
Joel Lundberg ~ Odysseys and Apostrophes
This is an album for solo piano that stands out from the crowd. Joel Lundberg has toured as a bassist with Debbie Harry and Mumford & Sons and composed expansive modular synthesis ambience for the app Sleep Cycle, but it
The Light Surgeons ~ SuperEverything*
Malaysia has significant populations of Malay, Indian, Chinese, and indigenous peoples, and as such the country embodies a diverse mix of cultures. Complicated by race, religion, and politics, the identity questions that Malaysians face are unique. The Light Surgeons examine
The Light Surgeons ~ SuperEverything*
Malaysia has significant populations of Malay, Indian, Chinese, and indigenous peoples, and as such the country embodies a diverse mix of cultures. Complicated by race, religion, and politics, the identity questions that Malaysians face are unique. The Light Surgeons examine
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.
a closer listen 