Category Archives: Modern Composition
Less Bells ~ Solifuge
Solifuge is a sweet surprise, a debut album that seems to emerge out of nowhere and makes an instant impact. During its live debut at a sunset concert in Joshua Tree, California, Less Bells (Julia Carpenter and friends) was paired with a stop-motion
Less Bells ~ Solifuge
Solifuge is a sweet surprise, a debut album that seems to emerge out of nowhere and makes an instant impact. During its live debut at a sunset concert in Joshua Tree, California, Less Bells (Julia Carpenter and friends) was paired with a stop-motion
Fall Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
The sweet sounds of modern composition are tailor-made for fall. Solo piano scores the falling of leaves, while strings reflect the season’s bittersweet emotions. When orchestras bloom, they offer a sense of fullness; the heart can overflow even when the
Fall Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
The sweet sounds of modern composition are tailor-made for fall. Solo piano scores the falling of leaves, while strings reflect the season’s bittersweet emotions. When orchestras bloom, they offer a sense of fullness; the heart can overflow even when the
Moderna Summer Singles Series
We don’t review singles at A Closer Listen, but we do review singles series, especially when the series is as beautiful as the first batch from Moderna Records. We’ve come to know Moderna for its cross-blend of modern composition and electronic
Moderna Summer Singles Series
We don’t review singles at A Closer Listen, but we do review singles series, especially when the series is as beautiful as the first batch from Moderna Records. We’ve come to know Moderna for its cross-blend of modern composition and electronic
Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep (Reissue) + Words from Sophie!
Originally released on Preservation Records in 2016, Sophie Hutchings‘ Wide Asleep is now enjoying a timely vinyl reissue on Hobbledehoy Records, along with new artwork. In celebration of the event, Sophie shares some reflections on her influences. Five Artists/ Bands that changed my
Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep (Reissue) + Words from Sophie!
Originally released on Preservation Records in 2016, Sophie Hutchings‘ Wide Asleep is now enjoying a timely vinyl reissue on Hobbledehoy Records, along with new artwork. In celebration of the event, Sophie shares some reflections on her influences. Five Artists/ Bands that changed my
Michael Price ~ Tender Symmetry
Tender Symmetry shares two things with the latest release from Nils Frahm: a choir called Shards and an infatuation with the recording space. Just as his label-mate did back in January with All Melody, Michael Price’s new LP focuses almost
Michael Price ~ Tender Symmetry
Tender Symmetry shares two things with the latest release from Nils Frahm: a choir called Shards and an infatuation with the recording space. Just as his label-mate did back in January with All Melody, Michael Price’s new LP focuses almost
Wolfgang Mitterer ~ Nine in One
Many years ago, while still a teenager, I was sharing music with a friend, and the idea was that we’d show each other a piece or song we were sure the other wouldn’t normally listen to. He put a rendition
Wolfgang Mitterer ~ Nine in One
Many years ago, while still a teenager, I was sharing music with a friend, and the idea was that we’d show each other a piece or song we were sure the other wouldn’t normally listen to. He put a rendition
Ben Chatwin ~ Drone Signals
Drone Signals is a companion piece to the exquisite album Staccato Signals, released earlier this summer. One might call it an alternative take, a reimagining, a broadcast from Earth-2. Just don’t call it a remix disc. Technically one would be right, but
Ben Chatwin ~ Drone Signals
Drone Signals is a companion piece to the exquisite album Staccato Signals, released earlier this summer. One might call it an alternative take, a reimagining, a broadcast from Earth-2. Just don’t call it a remix disc. Technically one would be right, but
Manu Delago ~ Parasol Peak
Manu Delago is known as a hang drum master, film composer, Björk collaborator and Grammy nominee, but Parasol Peak should lift him to headline levels. While he’s released dozens of albums, Parasol Peak is the culmination of a second phase of composition that began
Manu Delago ~ Parasol Peak
Manu Delago is known as a hang drum master, film composer, Björk collaborator and Grammy nominee, but Parasol Peak should lift him to headline levels. While he’s released dozens of albums, Parasol Peak is the culmination of a second phase of composition that began
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