Category Archives: Modern Composition
When Push Comes to Shove: Do We Tug? Or Do We Poll? (United States Midterm Elections List, 2018)
So, what is the cost of freedom? Granted, we’ve all heard the line before, perhaps by a well-meaning, though humorless, high school civics teacher. Between clouds of pulverized chalk, there was likely more than a little reverence shown towards the
When Push Comes to Shove: Do We Tug? Or Do We Poll? (United States Midterm Elections List, 2018)
So, what is the cost of freedom? Granted, we’ve all heard the line before, perhaps by a well-meaning, though humorless, high school civics teacher. Between clouds of pulverized chalk, there was likely more than a little reverence shown towards the
Nordic Affect ~ He(a)r
H(ear) is an album close to our hearts, as it invites a closer listen, reflecting the philosophy of our site. The women of Nordic Affect continue to beguile as they present a multitude of works by female composers ~ including for the first time
Nordic Affect ~ He(a)r
H(ear) is an album close to our hearts, as it invites a closer listen, reflecting the philosophy of our site. The women of Nordic Affect continue to beguile as they present a multitude of works by female composers ~ including for the first time
Daniel Bjarnason ~ Collider
We’ve been fans of Daniel Bjarnason from the start, and with each new release, he’s continued to cement our initial reaction. Collider is a spectacular album, collecting compositions from the artist’s “American period,” initially written for ensembles in Cincinnati and Los Angeles and
Daniel Bjarnason ~ Collider
We’ve been fans of Daniel Bjarnason from the start, and with each new release, he’s continued to cement our initial reaction. Collider is a spectacular album, collecting compositions from the artist’s “American period,” initially written for ensembles in Cincinnati and Los Angeles and
Lost Tribe Series Launch
Last month we showcased the new subscription series from Lost Tribe Sound. This month, the two premiere releases were unveiled to the public. The first is a lovely collaboration between Gavin Miller and Aaron Martin, and the second is a charity compilation
Lost Tribe Series Launch
Last month we showcased the new subscription series from Lost Tribe Sound. This month, the two premiere releases were unveiled to the public. The first is a lovely collaboration between Gavin Miller and Aaron Martin, and the second is a charity compilation
Jessica Moss ~ Entanglement
Constellation’s great season continues with the release of Jessica Moss‘ Entanglement, another stellar album from an artist whose solo work has now surpassed her collaborative work. Her fall tour has already begun and will continue through mid-December, as she unveils her video work
Jessica Moss ~ Entanglement
Constellation’s great season continues with the release of Jessica Moss‘ Entanglement, another stellar album from an artist whose solo work has now surpassed her collaborative work. Her fall tour has already begun and will continue through mid-December, as she unveils her video work
Rhian Sheehan ~ A Quiet Divide
More than a dozen guest stars perform on Rhian Sheehan‘s lush opus A Quiet Divide, which straddles multiple genres, from ambient to post-rock to modern composition. I’ve been a fan of the New Zealand composer ever since he offered a tiny music
Rhian Sheehan ~ A Quiet Divide
More than a dozen guest stars perform on Rhian Sheehan‘s lush opus A Quiet Divide, which straddles multiple genres, from ambient to post-rock to modern composition. I’ve been a fan of the New Zealand composer ever since he offered a tiny music
Various Artists ~ We Stayed The Path That Fell To Shadow
Lost Tribe Sound has been relatively quiet in 2018, but they’re about to return with a vengeance. The new subscription series We Stayed The Path That Fell To Shadow includes four LPs, four CDs and some digital perks as well as early
Various Artists ~ We Stayed The Path That Fell To Shadow
Lost Tribe Sound has been relatively quiet in 2018, but they’re about to return with a vengeance. The new subscription series We Stayed The Path That Fell To Shadow includes four LPs, four CDs and some digital perks as well as early
Klangriket ~ Tjärn
A chilling mist quickly dissipates, revealing a sweet surround. Often an EP carries a weight that its longer-format sibling cannot bear. Where an LP usually requires variety and/or a sense of development to hold attention, an EP can concisely state
Klangriket ~ Tjärn
A chilling mist quickly dissipates, revealing a sweet surround. Often an EP carries a weight that its longer-format sibling cannot bear. Where an LP usually requires variety and/or a sense of development to hold attention, an EP can concisely state
a closer listen 