Category Archives: Modern Composition
Various Artists ~ 1+1=X
In one sense, this generous boxed set has been a year in the making; in another, it’s been building for ten. While Erased Tapes is actually 11 this year, 1+1=X is the finale of a long celebration, providing an opportunity to reflect
Various Artists ~ 1+1=X
In one sense, this generous boxed set has been a year in the making; in another, it’s been building for ten. While Erased Tapes is actually 11 this year, 1+1=X is the finale of a long celebration, providing an opportunity to reflect
Marco Beltrami ~ A Quiet Place OST
Spoiler-free review! (We’ll mention the ending of the soundtrack, but not of the movie.) A Quiet Place is of special interest due to its concentration on silence and sound. How would Marco Beltrami score it? Unlike other films light on dialogue (Gravity, Castaway,
Marco Beltrami ~ A Quiet Place OST
Spoiler-free review! (We’ll mention the ending of the soundtrack, but not of the movie.) A Quiet Place is of special interest due to its concentration on silence and sound. How would Marco Beltrami score it? Unlike other films light on dialogue (Gravity, Castaway,
*Press A* ~ The Music of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Videogame soundtracks continue to rise in quality and prominence, with many now available digitally or physically to appreciate as stand-alone works. *Press A* is an article series on A Closer Listen celebrating the finest the medium has to offer, past
*Press A* ~ The Music of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Videogame soundtracks continue to rise in quality and prominence, with many now available digitally or physically to appreciate as stand-alone works. *Press A* is an article series on A Closer Listen celebrating the finest the medium has to offer, past
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
a closer listen 