Category Archives: Modern Composition
Matteo Pagamici and Michael Künstle ~ DIMENSIONS
Given the fact that Matteo Pagamici and Michael Künstle have already composed for TV and film, it’s no surprise that their debut album is cinematic. The bonus is a 92-piece orchestra, which makes every piece sound like a film trailer
Matteo Pagamici and Michael Künstle ~ DIMENSIONS
Given the fact that Matteo Pagamici and Michael Künstle have already composed for TV and film, it’s no surprise that their debut album is cinematic. The bonus is a 92-piece orchestra, which makes every piece sound like a film trailer
Caimin Gilmore ~ BlackGate
Double bassist Caimin Gilmore is no stranger to our pages, though some may not recognize his name. He has featured on over forty recordings, but this is his debut release under his own name. As a member of Crash Ensemble, he’s been
Caimin Gilmore ~ BlackGate
Double bassist Caimin Gilmore is no stranger to our pages, though some may not recognize his name. He has featured on over forty recordings, but this is his debut release under his own name. As a member of Crash Ensemble, he’s been
Laura Cannell ~ A Compendium of Beasts Volumes 2 & 3
Laura Cannell‘s beguiling series A Compendium of Beasts continues with two new installments, bringing the total number of creatures to an even dozen. These beasts may be real or imaginary, literary or extinct. The semi-composed, semi-improvised nature of the recordings mimics the
Laura Cannell ~ A Compendium of Beasts Volumes 2 & 3
Laura Cannell‘s beguiling series A Compendium of Beasts continues with two new installments, bringing the total number of creatures to an even dozen. These beasts may be real or imaginary, literary or extinct. The semi-composed, semi-improvised nature of the recordings mimics the
Anna McMichael & Clocked Out ~ Pas Plastique
In what might be considered a companion piece to Matmos’ 2019 album Plastic Anniversary, Australian violinist Anna McMichael joins forces with Clocked Out (pianist Erik Griswold and percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson) to investigate the role of plastic in human life. Unlike Matmos’ release,
Anna McMichael & Clocked Out ~ Pas Plastique
In what might be considered a companion piece to Matmos’ 2019 album Plastic Anniversary, Australian violinist Anna McMichael joins forces with Clocked Out (pianist Erik Griswold and percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson) to investigate the role of plastic in human life. Unlike Matmos’ release,
Goldmund ~ Layers of Afternoon
Nick Prideux’s cover image is a perfect summary of the music found within. A window is open to a sun-dappled vista: placid sea, beckoning island. A light breeze causes the curtains to billow while a young woman takes a languid
Goldmund ~ Layers of Afternoon
Nick Prideux’s cover image is a perfect summary of the music found within. A window is open to a sun-dappled vista: placid sea, beckoning island. A light breeze causes the curtains to billow while a young woman takes a languid
Rebecca Foon & Aliayta Foon-Dancoes ~ Reverie
What a joy to hear these sisters playing together! Cellist Rebecca Foon is well-known as an integral member of Thee Silver Mt. Zion and Esmerine, while violinist Aliayta Foon-Dancoes has won awards for her own work. Those who saw Esmerine live on
Rebecca Foon & Aliayta Foon-Dancoes ~ Reverie
What a joy to hear these sisters playing together! Cellist Rebecca Foon is well-known as an integral member of Thee Silver Mt. Zion and Esmerine, while violinist Aliayta Foon-Dancoes has won awards for her own work. Those who saw Esmerine live on
Nainita Desai ~ Tesselation
We first encountered Nainita Desai in 2021 as the composer of The Reason I Jump, one of our top film scores of that year. Now she has composed the score for what may be one of the greatest light installations
Nainita Desai ~ Tesselation
We first encountered Nainita Desai in 2021 as the composer of The Reason I Jump, one of our top film scores of that year. Now she has composed the score for what may be one of the greatest light installations
Curve Ensemble ~ Towards the Light
Take a moment to consider the phrase, Towards the Light. Curve Ensemble‘s artistic director allowed each composer, some from within the ensemble and others without, to interpret the phrase in their own way. This resulted in seven remarkable pieces that work
Curve Ensemble ~ Towards the Light
Take a moment to consider the phrase, Towards the Light. Curve Ensemble‘s artistic director allowed each composer, some from within the ensemble and others without, to interpret the phrase in their own way. This resulted in seven remarkable pieces that work
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