Category Archives: Modern Composition

John Matthias and Jay Auborn ~ Race To Zero

Universal in concept yet lofty in execution, Race To Zero is a multifaceted, thought-provoking and self-aware record. Attempting to fuse the acoustic and digital worlds, and inspired by humankind’s relationship with technology, there is nothing novel about the pillars that

John Matthias and Jay Auborn ~ Race To Zero

Universal in concept yet lofty in execution, Race To Zero is a multifaceted, thought-provoking and self-aware record. Attempting to fuse the acoustic and digital worlds, and inspired by humankind’s relationship with technology, there is nothing novel about the pillars that

Minco Eggersman ~ KAVKASIA

KAVKASIA is not just an album, it’s a portfolio.  Chock full of photographs, colors and sounds, the release is a multi-media experience that brings Georgia and the Caucasus Mountains to life, while serving as a tour of Minco Eggersman‘s talents.  The album

Minco Eggersman ~ KAVKASIA

KAVKASIA is not just an album, it’s a portfolio.  Chock full of photographs, colors and sounds, the release is a multi-media experience that brings Georgia and the Caucasus Mountains to life, while serving as a tour of Minco Eggersman‘s talents.  The album

Stefano Guzzetti ~ Alone (night music for solo piano)

Everything one needs to know about Alone can be found in the video for “Home”, directed by Fiorella Sanna and starring Daniela Saragat.  The din of the outside world threatens to overwhelm the protagonist, who lies on a bed taking it all in.

Stefano Guzzetti ~ Alone (night music for solo piano)

Everything one needs to know about Alone can be found in the video for “Home”, directed by Fiorella Sanna and starring Daniela Saragat.  The din of the outside world threatens to overwhelm the protagonist, who lies on a bed taking it all in.

Jeff Russo ~ Legion

The first season has just ended, and we already miss it.  Legion is one of the best comic book productions we’ve ever seen ~ only eight episodes, but ever so creative, so mysterious, so stunning.  The song selection is a big

Jeff Russo ~ Legion

The first season has just ended, and we already miss it.  Legion is one of the best comic book productions we’ve ever seen ~ only eight episodes, but ever so creative, so mysterious, so stunning.  The song selection is a big

Fabrizio Paterlini ~ Secret Book

After enchanting us with solo piano works for many years, Fabrizio Paterlini has expanded his ensemble.  While some chapters of his Secret Book have been written for the ivories alone, others include roles for string quartet, synthesizer and programmed drums.  This is not an

Fabrizio Paterlini ~ Secret Book

After enchanting us with solo piano works for many years, Fabrizio Paterlini has expanded his ensemble.  While some chapters of his Secret Book have been written for the ivories alone, others include roles for string quartet, synthesizer and programmed drums.  This is not an

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