Category Archives: Modern Composition
Cicada ~ White Forest
Taiwanese ensemble Cicada has long been associated with water, from their most recorded track, “Over the Sea/Under the Water” to the album Coastland and its international extension, Ocean. On their new set they continue to move in this direction, their fluid playing an aural reflection
Cicada ~ White Forest
Taiwanese ensemble Cicada has long been associated with water, from their most recorded track, “Over the Sea/Under the Water” to the album Coastland and its international extension, Ocean. On their new set they continue to move in this direction, their fluid playing an aural reflection
Tatiana Alamartine ~ Searching
We tend to roll our eyes whenever we see Nils Frahm name-checked in a press release; but this time, the comparison rings true. Tatiana Alamartine is the real thing, and while Searching may be more “Ambre” than “Tristana”, her Bosendörfer pieces do share the
Tatiana Alamartine ~ Searching
We tend to roll our eyes whenever we see Nils Frahm name-checked in a press release; but this time, the comparison rings true. Tatiana Alamartine is the real thing, and while Searching may be more “Ambre” than “Tristana”, her Bosendörfer pieces do share the
Slow Meadow ~ Costero
The videos for “Brazos Fantasmas” and “Lamellophone and the Gulf of Mexico” focus on hands: hands upraised to catch the sun or the rain, hands holding and letting go, hands moving in time to the music. The impression is of
Slow Meadow ~ Costero
The videos for “Brazos Fantasmas” and “Lamellophone and the Gulf of Mexico” focus on hands: hands upraised to catch the sun or the rain, hands holding and letting go, hands moving in time to the music. The impression is of
Otto A. Totland ~ The Lost
The holidays are upon us; some might say they’ve been here for a while. The next month will bring a mad rush of shopping, cooking and company. It’s the perfect time to invest in Otto A. Totland‘s music. Concerned with “the
Otto A. Totland ~ The Lost
The holidays are upon us; some might say they’ve been here for a while. The next month will bring a mad rush of shopping, cooking and company. It’s the perfect time to invest in Otto A. Totland‘s music. Concerned with “the
Tiny Leaves ~ Notes on Belonging
We love seasonal albums: sets that reflect a certain time of year, and are released at that time. Our last pure fall album was Himmelsrandt’s 4 Moments & Rain; this one is a worthy successor. One need look no further
Tiny Leaves ~ Notes on Belonging
We love seasonal albums: sets that reflect a certain time of year, and are released at that time. Our last pure fall album was Himmelsrandt’s 4 Moments & Rain; this one is a worthy successor. One need look no further
Solo Collective ~ Part One
Solo Collective isn’t quite large enough to be called a supergroup, but it’s definitely a super trio. Combining the talents of Dictaphone’s Alex Stolze (violin), Nils Frahm collaborator Anne Müller (cello) and The War On Drugs’ Sebastian Reynolds (piano), these versatile musicians demonstrate a great
Solo Collective ~ Part One
Solo Collective isn’t quite large enough to be called a supergroup, but it’s definitely a super trio. Combining the talents of Dictaphone’s Alex Stolze (violin), Nils Frahm collaborator Anne Müller (cello) and The War On Drugs’ Sebastian Reynolds (piano), these versatile musicians demonstrate a great
Himmelsrandt ~ 4 Moments & Rain (With Track Premiere!)
Himmelsrandt‘s Schneeland was one of our picks for Best Winter Music in 2016. 4 Moments in Rain takes a step back toward autumn, “as if in anticipation of winter”. This lovely album pairs a re-recorded version of the four-part Rain EP with a new quartet of
Himmelsrandt ~ 4 Moments & Rain (With Track Premiere!)
Himmelsrandt‘s Schneeland was one of our picks for Best Winter Music in 2016. 4 Moments in Rain takes a step back toward autumn, “as if in anticipation of winter”. This lovely album pairs a re-recorded version of the four-part Rain EP with a new quartet of
Guiri ~ EP1
This music is being reviewed because of a cat. Not because of the inspiration ~ each track based on a character from Pedro Almodóvar’s “Habla Con Ella” (“Talk to Her”), offering an appropriately cinematic entry point. Not because of the
Guiri ~ EP1
This music is being reviewed because of a cat. Not because of the inspiration ~ each track based on a character from Pedro Almodóvar’s “Habla Con Ella” (“Talk to Her”), offering an appropriately cinematic entry point. Not because of the
a closer listen 