Category Archives: Modern Composition
Resina ~ Traces
Two years ago we were introduced to Warsaw cellist Resina (Karolina Rec) through her hair ~ stark black on the album cover, bright red in the press photo. The pair of images spoke directly to her music, a combination of
Resina ~ Traces
Two years ago we were introduced to Warsaw cellist Resina (Karolina Rec) through her hair ~ stark black on the album cover, bright red in the press photo. The pair of images spoke directly to her music, a combination of
Rachel Grimes ~ The Doctor From India
Rachel Grimes first came to prominence as the composer of a soundtrack that utilised a piano and small ensemble – Rachel’s Music for Egon Schiele, written for a stage play and which is rightfully regarded as a masterpiece of modern
Rachel Grimes ~ The Doctor From India
Rachel Grimes first came to prominence as the composer of a soundtrack that utilised a piano and small ensemble – Rachel’s Music for Egon Schiele, written for a stage play and which is rightfully regarded as a masterpiece of modern
Ben Chatwin ~ Staccato Signals
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the new Talvihorros. With his third album under his own name, Ben Chatwin has finally pushed his sound so far that he’s established a new identity. Staccato Signals sounds like three cars crashing, each from a different genre. But
Ben Chatwin ~ Staccato Signals
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the new Talvihorros. With his third album under his own name, Ben Chatwin has finally pushed his sound so far that he’s established a new identity. Staccato Signals sounds like three cars crashing, each from a different genre. But
Floex & Tom Hodge ~ A Portrait of John Doe
Some collaborations are like a firework – instant, uncontrollable and short-lived. Others are like a hearthstone fire – calculated, nurtured and long-lasting. After meeting at Berlin Festival in 2014, Czech composer/artist Tomas Dvorak (aka Floex) and UK composer/pianist Tom Hodge
Floex & Tom Hodge ~ A Portrait of John Doe
Some collaborations are like a firework – instant, uncontrollable and short-lived. Others are like a hearthstone fire – calculated, nurtured and long-lasting. After meeting at Berlin Festival in 2014, Czech composer/artist Tomas Dvorak (aka Floex) and UK composer/pianist Tom Hodge
Various Artists ~ Circles
Japan’s flau label was founded by Yasuhiko Fukuzono in December, 2006. The label first waltzed its way into our hearts with the double-disc compilation Echod, assigned the official number of 00. The first artist release arrived in 2007, and the label
Various Artists ~ Circles
Japan’s flau label was founded by Yasuhiko Fukuzono in December, 2006. The label first waltzed its way into our hearts with the double-disc compilation Echod, assigned the official number of 00. The first artist release arrived in 2007, and the label
Hildur Guðnadóttir & Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Mary Magdalene OST
Our long goodbye to Jóhann Jóhannsson continues with the release of his final film score, co-composed with frequent collaborator Hildur Guðnadóttir. The score is elegant, powerful, and memorable. Unfortunately, these words have not been applied to the movie, typically described as “slow.”
Hildur Guðnadóttir & Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Mary Magdalene OST
Our long goodbye to Jóhann Jóhannsson continues with the release of his final film score, co-composed with frequent collaborator Hildur Guðnadóttir. The score is elegant, powerful, and memorable. Unfortunately, these words have not been applied to the movie, typically described as “slow.”
Plïnkï Plønkï ~ Happy Birthday
The Republic of Iceland was founded on June 17, 1944. To mark the occasion, Plïnkï Plønkï has prepared an album that sounds like a party, packed with birthday songs addressed to people who share their names. The idea is that people
Plïnkï Plønkï ~ Happy Birthday
The Republic of Iceland was founded on June 17, 1944. To mark the occasion, Plïnkï Plønkï has prepared an album that sounds like a party, packed with birthday songs addressed to people who share their names. The idea is that people
Jonah Sirota ~ STRONG SAD
An elegy is typically written for a person who has died, but the form is fluid and can be applied to other loses as well: the end of a relationship, of innocence, of an era. The title of violist Jonah Sirota‘s
Jonah Sirota ~ STRONG SAD
An elegy is typically written for a person who has died, but the form is fluid and can be applied to other loses as well: the end of a relationship, of innocence, of an era. The title of violist Jonah Sirota‘s
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