Category Archives: Modern Composition
Hannah Peel & Paraorchestra ~ The Unfolding
Following the success of Fir Wave, a reimagining of Delia Derbyshire and the Radiophonic Workshop that was shortlisted for a Mercury Prize, Hannah Peel was not content to rest on her laurels. She’s returned with what is in many ways an ever
Hannah Peel & Paraorchestra ~ The Unfolding
Following the success of Fir Wave, a reimagining of Delia Derbyshire and the Radiophonic Workshop that was shortlisted for a Mercury Prize, Hannah Peel was not content to rest on her laurels. She’s returned with what is in many ways an ever
Answers ~ A New Path to Touch the Earth
After releasing four singles and a live EP in the last four years, Orlando’s Answers is stepping out in a big way with A New Path to Touch the Earth. The most obvious thing to mention is that they don’t sound like a
Answers ~ A New Path to Touch the Earth
After releasing four singles and a live EP in the last four years, Orlando’s Answers is stepping out in a big way with A New Path to Touch the Earth. The most obvious thing to mention is that they don’t sound like a
Pat Jaffe | Aidan Filshie ~ Summit
What is the feeling of reaching a summit? That’s Pat Jaffe on the top of the rock, but we’re happy to report that Aidan Filshie made it to the peak as well. The pianist and violist have been playing together since primary school, while
Pat Jaffe | Aidan Filshie ~ Summit
What is the feeling of reaching a summit? That’s Pat Jaffe on the top of the rock, but we’re happy to report that Aidan Filshie made it to the peak as well. The pianist and violist have been playing together since primary school, while
Various Artists ~ String Layers Vol. II
21 artists, 90 minutes of strings, all exclusive to this release ~ fans of modern composition, rejoice! We’re delighted to see so many names familiar to our site, including relative newcomers Toechter and Justina Jaruševičiūtė alongside stalwarts such as Julia
Various Artists ~ String Layers Vol. II
21 artists, 90 minutes of strings, all exclusive to this release ~ fans of modern composition, rejoice! We’re delighted to see so many names familiar to our site, including relative newcomers Toechter and Justina Jaruševičiūtė alongside stalwarts such as Julia
Various Artists ~ Stills 02
String and Tins Recordings continues its Stills series with a second volume of compositions that ask the question, “How would you score a work of art?” A quartet of composers were invited to adopt a work from London’s Tate Britain Gallery and to
Various Artists ~ Stills 02
String and Tins Recordings continues its Stills series with a second volume of compositions that ask the question, “How would you score a work of art?” A quartet of composers were invited to adopt a work from London’s Tate Britain Gallery and to
The June Rise ~ Birds
A decade ago, Of Raging Waters introduced listeners to the colorful palette of multi-instrumentalist Mark Yodice, who records as The June Rise. The album sounds just as contemporary today as it did then, a burst of warm weather ebullience that builds its nest
The June Rise ~ Birds
A decade ago, Of Raging Waters introduced listeners to the colorful palette of multi-instrumentalist Mark Yodice, who records as The June Rise. The album sounds just as contemporary today as it did then, a burst of warm weather ebullience that builds its nest
Max Richter ~ The New Four Seasons
Let’s tackle the obvious question first: if a person already owns Recomposed, why might they want to purchase The New Four Seasons? The question is valid, the answer simple: they sound as different as two versions of the same work can be.
Max Richter ~ The New Four Seasons
Let’s tackle the obvious question first: if a person already owns Recomposed, why might they want to purchase The New Four Seasons? The question is valid, the answer simple: they sound as different as two versions of the same work can be.
James Heather ~ Invisible Forces
The piano is the ultimate instrument of introspection. Few other solo instruments come close to the near-orchestral range of register and timbre, or have a design that so clearly and intuitively lays out what’s possible; and no solo instrument comes
James Heather ~ Invisible Forces
The piano is the ultimate instrument of introspection. Few other solo instruments come close to the near-orchestral range of register and timbre, or have a design that so clearly and intuitively lays out what’s possible; and no solo instrument comes
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