Category Archives: Modern Composition
Echo Collective ~ Echo Collective Plays Amnesiac
We’re aware that this album may split audiences. Last year, some of our readers were appalled that we liked We Stood Like Kings’ new score for Koyaanisqatsi. This adaptation is even more assertive: an all-instrumental version of Radiohead’s Amnesiac. Echo Collective‘s version
Echo Collective ~ Echo Collective Plays Amnesiac
We’re aware that this album may split audiences. Last year, some of our readers were appalled that we liked We Stood Like Kings’ new score for Koyaanisqatsi. This adaptation is even more assertive: an all-instrumental version of Radiohead’s Amnesiac. Echo Collective‘s version
Clarice Jensen ~ For this from that will be filled
Our long, slow goodbye to beloved composer Jóhann Jóhannsson continues with the unveiling of Clarice Jensen‘s debut album; opener “bc” was composed together. As the artistic director of ACME (American Contemporary Music Ensemble), Jensen worked with Jóhannsson over the last decade of his
Clarice Jensen ~ For this from that will be filled
Our long, slow goodbye to beloved composer Jóhann Jóhannsson continues with the unveiling of Clarice Jensen‘s debut album; opener “bc” was composed together. As the artistic director of ACME (American Contemporary Music Ensemble), Jensen worked with Jóhannsson over the last decade of his
Zinovia Arvanitidi ~ Ivory
Happy Piano Day! Piano Day was launched by Nils Frahm in 2015 and takes place on the 88th day of the year. Many global events now take place on this day, along with album releases. The Kitchen label has been
Zinovia Arvanitidi ~ Ivory
Happy Piano Day! Piano Day was launched by Nils Frahm in 2015 and takes place on the 88th day of the year. Many global events now take place on this day, along with album releases. The Kitchen label has been
Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Englabörn & Variations
The music world continues to mourn the loss of Jóhann Jóhannsson, who just before his death was working on a remastered edition of his debut album, Englabörn. The album, accompanied by a second disc of new takes and remixes, was meant to
Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Englabörn & Variations
The music world continues to mourn the loss of Jóhann Jóhannsson, who just before his death was working on a remastered edition of his debut album, Englabörn. The album, accompanied by a second disc of new takes and remixes, was meant to
Erik K Skodvin & Rauelsson ~ A Score for Darling
Something amazing has been happening in the field of film scoring. Over the last few years, we’ve watched an increase in the number of scores that work just as well as independent albums. A Score for Darling is the latest of
Erik K Skodvin & Rauelsson ~ A Score for Darling
Something amazing has been happening in the field of film scoring. Over the last few years, we’ve watched an increase in the number of scores that work just as well as independent albums. A Score for Darling is the latest of
2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
Spring includes both Piano Day (March 29) and Record Store Day (April 21), and labels are gearing up for each. The season’s biggest release is set to devour everything in its wake, but there’s plenty more to enjoy after that.
2018 Spring Music Preview ~ Modern Composition
Spring includes both Piano Day (March 29) and Record Store Day (April 21), and labels are gearing up for each. The season’s biggest release is set to devour everything in its wake, but there’s plenty more to enjoy after that.
Sea Island & Ferry ~ Crossings
We love discovering new artists as they debut. Hong Kong’s Sea Island & Ferry caught our attention with an evocative name and unusual setup of piano, cello, xiao (Chinese bamboo flute) and saxophone. The quartet is billed as a “neochamber ensemble”, and
Sea Island & Ferry ~ Crossings
We love discovering new artists as they debut. Hong Kong’s Sea Island & Ferry caught our attention with an evocative name and unusual setup of piano, cello, xiao (Chinese bamboo flute) and saxophone. The quartet is billed as a “neochamber ensemble”, and
Philipp Rumsch Ensemble ~ Reflections
Far from the pensive or maudlin connotations usually associated with reflecting in a musical context, Philipp Rumsch likely titled his debut LP after the idea of collisions – not of light, but sound. Extensively trained and with youthful exuberance, the
Philipp Rumsch Ensemble ~ Reflections
Far from the pensive or maudlin connotations usually associated with reflecting in a musical context, Philipp Rumsch likely titled his debut LP after the idea of collisions – not of light, but sound. Extensively trained and with youthful exuberance, the
a closer listen 