Category Archives: Modern Composition
Tambour ~ Constellations (ou comment arrêter le temps)
Montreal’s Tambour (Simon P. Castonguay) released two EPs in 2015 and 2016 that were later folded into an LP. Since then he’s been quiet, save for the exquisite winter single “Silhouettes.” As Chapitre I was one of the first releases on the Moderna label,
Tambour ~ Constellations (ou comment arrêter le temps)
Montreal’s Tambour (Simon P. Castonguay) released two EPs in 2015 and 2016 that were later folded into an LP. Since then he’s been quiet, save for the exquisite winter single “Silhouettes.” As Chapitre I was one of the first releases on the Moderna label,
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch ~ Organes Electriques Mixtape Premiere
On the eve of her digital EP release Only You, Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch shares a vibrant mix that showcases some of her influences, from the classic (Olivier Messiaen) to the modern (Hilde Marie Holsen). The mix flows smoothly while taking listeners to
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch ~ Organes Electriques Mixtape Premiere
On the eve of her digital EP release Only You, Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch shares a vibrant mix that showcases some of her influences, from the classic (Olivier Messiaen) to the modern (Hilde Marie Holsen). The mix flows smoothly while taking listeners to
Derek Hunter Wilson ~ Steel, Wood & Air
Pianist Derek Hunter Wilson admits that he is only starting to figure out who he is as a person. Music is his palette of discovery. The title Steel, Wood & Air refers to the instruments used across the album, while conjuring thoughts of
Derek Hunter Wilson ~ Steel, Wood & Air
Pianist Derek Hunter Wilson admits that he is only starting to figure out who he is as a person. Music is his palette of discovery. The title Steel, Wood & Air refers to the instruments used across the album, while conjuring thoughts of
Drum & Lace ~ semi songs
People don’t like to be put in boxes, yet categorization is essential for understanding. For example, we’ve placed this album in Modern Composition, zeroing in on its dominant element. Drum & Lace (Sofia Hultquist) would likely prefer Other, although that’s not
Drum & Lace ~ semi songs
People don’t like to be put in boxes, yet categorization is essential for understanding. For example, we’ve placed this album in Modern Composition, zeroing in on its dominant element. Drum & Lace (Sofia Hultquist) would likely prefer Other, although that’s not
Juri Seo ~ Respiri
Interrelation is at the heart of Juri Seo’s Respiri, the connective tissue that binds all those things we think of as separate or incompatible. Classical and avant-garde, simple and complex, warm and cold, tonal and atonal – the list goes
Juri Seo ~ Respiri
Interrelation is at the heart of Juri Seo’s Respiri, the connective tissue that binds all those things we think of as separate or incompatible. Classical and avant-garde, simple and complex, warm and cold, tonal and atonal – the list goes
V/A ~ THESIS DRIVE 2/3
The THESIS PROJECT continues with another wonderful series, this one meant to accompany listeners while they travel. The length of the compositions ~ presented here by William Ryan Fritch, Drombeg, Hotel Neon and Marcus Fischer ~ invites immersion. Three pieces are over twenty minutes
V/A ~ THESIS DRIVE 2/3
The THESIS PROJECT continues with another wonderful series, this one meant to accompany listeners while they travel. The length of the compositions ~ presented here by William Ryan Fritch, Drombeg, Hotel Neon and Marcus Fischer ~ invites immersion. Three pieces are over twenty minutes
Siggi String Quartet ~ South of the Circle
Iceland’s Siggi String Quartet makes a strong debut with South of the Circle, presenting works by some of the nation’s finest modern composers along with a striking composition from one of their own. Daniel Bjarnason and Valgeir Sigurðsson provide the entry points, but
Siggi String Quartet ~ South of the Circle
Iceland’s Siggi String Quartet makes a strong debut with South of the Circle, presenting works by some of the nation’s finest modern composers along with a striking composition from one of their own. Daniel Bjarnason and Valgeir Sigurðsson provide the entry points, but
Harnes Kretzer ~ Horror Vacui
The mystery of Horror Vacui begins with the Rorschach test of the cover. To me, it looks like an Icelandic cave; it’s actually an MRI of the human brain. So close! The title refers to the tendency of an artist to fill
Harnes Kretzer ~ Horror Vacui
The mystery of Horror Vacui begins with the Rorschach test of the cover. To me, it looks like an Icelandic cave; it’s actually an MRI of the human brain. So close! The title refers to the tendency of an artist to fill
a closer listen 