Category Archives: Modern Composition
Gabríel Ólafs ~ Polar / Polar: Traveler’s Log
There are two distinct ways to experience the world of Gabríel Ólafs‘ Polar. One may enjoy the album as an instrumental suite, or as a narrated journey. Each offers its own unique pleasures. While the title gives the impression that the
Gabríel Ólafs ~ Polar / Polar: Traveler’s Log
There are two distinct ways to experience the world of Gabríel Ólafs‘ Polar. One may enjoy the album as an instrumental suite, or as a narrated journey. Each offers its own unique pleasures. While the title gives the impression that the
Guy Buttery ~ Orchestrations
It would be difficult to choose the most appealing aspect of Guy Buttery‘s Orchestrations. Is it the fact that a tree is planted for every purchase? Is it the international flavor of the 17 collaborators, who hail from ten different countries?
Guy Buttery ~ Orchestrations
It would be difficult to choose the most appealing aspect of Guy Buttery‘s Orchestrations. Is it the fact that a tree is planted for every purchase? Is it the international flavor of the 17 collaborators, who hail from ten different countries?
As Many As Possible ~ The Stars
The release of The Stars gives us the opportunity to listen to the four-EP discography of John Anthony McDowell, who records as As Many As Possible and now has enough tracks to equal an album. The artist has been making great
As Many As Possible ~ The Stars
The release of The Stars gives us the opportunity to listen to the four-EP discography of John Anthony McDowell, who records as As Many As Possible and now has enough tracks to equal an album. The artist has been making great
Patricio Fraile ~ My Eternal Summer (OST)
What seems on the surface to be a wistful coming of age story about a teenaged girl on summer vacation turns out to far more resonant when the full plot is revealed. Fanny’s mother is terminally ill, and this will
Patricio Fraile ~ My Eternal Summer (OST)
What seems on the surface to be a wistful coming of age story about a teenaged girl on summer vacation turns out to far more resonant when the full plot is revealed. Fanny’s mother is terminally ill, and this will
Rauelsson ~ Niu
Given our penchant for referring to Sonic Pieces releases by color, we were happy when label owner Monique Recknagel expressed curiosity about what we might call the hue of Niu. We must admit that it has stymied us, as the
Rauelsson ~ Niu
Given our penchant for referring to Sonic Pieces releases by color, we were happy when label owner Monique Recknagel expressed curiosity about what we might call the hue of Niu. We must admit that it has stymied us, as the
Evgeny Grinko ~ Winter Moonlight
Today is midwinter, equally balanced between autumn and spring. Winter Moonlight is a perfect accompaniment to cold, crisp winter nights under a full moon with a cover of newly-fallen snow. On this release, Evgeny Grinko circles all the way back to his
Evgeny Grinko ~ Winter Moonlight
Today is midwinter, equally balanced between autumn and spring. Winter Moonlight is a perfect accompaniment to cold, crisp winter nights under a full moon with a cover of newly-fallen snow. On this release, Evgeny Grinko circles all the way back to his
Laura Cannell ~ A Compendium of Beasts – Volume 1
Having just completed her incredible 12-month, 12-EP series A Year of Lore, Laura Cannell has immediately launched into a new series. A Compendium of Beasts, described as “a Medieval Bestiary in Sound,” begins with a tribute to four different beasts, suggesting that the
Laura Cannell ~ A Compendium of Beasts – Volume 1
Having just completed her incredible 12-month, 12-EP series A Year of Lore, Laura Cannell has immediately launched into a new series. A Compendium of Beasts, described as “a Medieval Bestiary in Sound,” begins with a tribute to four different beasts, suggesting that the
Ludovico Einaudi ~ The Summer Portraits
Ludovico Einaudi is one of the highest-profile artists we’ve ever covered, as close to being a household name as there is in the field of modern composition. The pianist-composer, who will turn 70 this year, has earned his reputation with a
Ludovico Einaudi ~ The Summer Portraits
Ludovico Einaudi is one of the highest-profile artists we’ve ever covered, as close to being a household name as there is in the field of modern composition. The pianist-composer, who will turn 70 this year, has earned his reputation with a
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