Category Archives: Modern Composition
Christoph Berg ~ Conversations
Conversations is the latest in the Sonic Pieces series of handmade color-coded albums. We’re calling this the chocolate one. It’s the first Sonic Pieces release from violinist Christoph Berg, as well as the artist’s second release of the season, arriving on the
Christoph Berg ~ Conversations
Conversations is the latest in the Sonic Pieces series of handmade color-coded albums. We’re calling this the chocolate one. It’s the first Sonic Pieces release from violinist Christoph Berg, as well as the artist’s second release of the season, arriving on the
Jordan Hall ~ How to Listen to Machines: Songs for Violin and Noise
In prior centuries, composers heard music in the sounds of nature: birds, water, wind. Modern composers hear music in machines. New York City’s Jordan Hall finds inspiration in subways, generators and refrigeration fans, and composes violin pieces that integrate these sounds. How
Jordan Hall ~ How to Listen to Machines: Songs for Violin and Noise
In prior centuries, composers heard music in the sounds of nature: birds, water, wind. Modern composers hear music in machines. New York City’s Jordan Hall finds inspiration in subways, generators and refrigeration fans, and composes violin pieces that integrate these sounds. How
Stefan Wesolowski ~ Rite of the End
Rite of the End is the seventh edition of Ici d’ailleurs’ ongoing Mind Travels series and the second for Stefan Wesolowski following the reissue of Kompleta. He’s come a long way since that debut set and even more since Liebestod. The latest collection holds together beautifully from
Stefan Wesolowski ~ Rite of the End
Rite of the End is the seventh edition of Ici d’ailleurs’ ongoing Mind Travels series and the second for Stefan Wesolowski following the reissue of Kompleta. He’s come a long way since that debut set and even more since Liebestod. The latest collection holds together beautifully from
Shinya Sugimoto & Jeremy Young with Julia Kent ~ Total Fiction
We’re not sure if we can call three luminaries a supergroup, but at the very least, Shinya Sugimoto, Jeremy Young and Julia Kent form a super trio. In 2016, it was just Sugimoto and Young performing live; this time, piano, guitar and
Shinya Sugimoto & Jeremy Young with Julia Kent ~ Total Fiction
We’re not sure if we can call three luminaries a supergroup, but at the very least, Shinya Sugimoto, Jeremy Young and Julia Kent form a super trio. In 2016, it was just Sugimoto and Young performing live; this time, piano, guitar and
Valgeir Sigurðsson ~ Interview
Leading up to this Friday’s release of Dissonance, we check in with Valgeir Sigurðsson to unlock the secrets of the new album. The composer speaks about the genesis of his music as well as current conditions in Iceland and the mood of the world.
Valgeir Sigurðsson ~ Interview
Leading up to this Friday’s release of Dissonance, we check in with Valgeir Sigurðsson to unlock the secrets of the new album. The composer speaks about the genesis of his music as well as current conditions in Iceland and the mood of the world.
Valgeir Sigurðsson ~ Dissonance
The inner sleeve appears to portray the artist striding from darkness into light, but look again; the inside of the hanger is illuminated, while the outdoor light is fading. The album was conceived during “the most extreme four years of Sigurðsson’s
Valgeir Sigurðsson ~ Dissonance
The inner sleeve appears to portray the artist striding from darkness into light, but look again; the inside of the hanger is illuminated, while the outdoor light is fading. The album was conceived during “the most extreme four years of Sigurðsson’s
Christoph Berg | Henning Schmiedt ~ Bei
Bei is improvised music that sounds composed; complex music that sounds simple; serious music that sounds fun. The duo of Christoph Berg (violin) and Henning Schmiedt (piano) confounds at every turn: pleasantly, peacefully, precociously. Schmiedt has been recording for 20 years, and has preserved
Christoph Berg | Henning Schmiedt ~ Bei
Bei is improvised music that sounds composed; complex music that sounds simple; serious music that sounds fun. The duo of Christoph Berg (violin) and Henning Schmiedt (piano) confounds at every turn: pleasantly, peacefully, precociously. Schmiedt has been recording for 20 years, and has preserved
Wataru Sato ~ midnight solitude
There’s only one proper time and way to write this review: midnight, alone. In this hour of introspection, there’s room for contemplation, for dreaming, for regret, for hope. But I’m not completely alone; the music of Wataru Sato provides the company. Some may
Wataru Sato ~ midnight solitude
There’s only one proper time and way to write this review: midnight, alone. In this hour of introspection, there’s room for contemplation, for dreaming, for regret, for hope. But I’m not completely alone; the music of Wataru Sato provides the company. Some may
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