Category Archives: Modern Composition
The McCormick Percussion Ensemble ~ Marimba Concerti with Percussion Orchestra
The marimba, an African-origins instrument typical of Central America (it’s the ‘national instrument’ of Guatemala) was introduced to the classical world by European modernists in the first half of the 20th century as a function of a brand of shocking
The McCormick Percussion Ensemble ~ Marimba Concerti with Percussion Orchestra
The marimba, an African-origins instrument typical of Central America (it’s the ‘national instrument’ of Guatemala) was introduced to the classical world by European modernists in the first half of the 20th century as a function of a brand of shocking
Jean-Michel Blais & CFCF ~ Cascades
Like a splashing stream of spring water, Cascades is sprightly and cleansing. “Hasselblad 1” greets us with an electronic murmur against the background rustle and creak of household objects, before a piano furtively enters. Our attention captured, the incursions of
Jean-Michel Blais & CFCF ~ Cascades
Like a splashing stream of spring water, Cascades is sprightly and cleansing. “Hasselblad 1” greets us with an electronic murmur against the background rustle and creak of household objects, before a piano furtively enters. Our attention captured, the incursions of
Those Who Walk Away ~ The Infected Mass
Full disclosure: I lost a friend in Pan Am Flight 103 and two acquaintances in the Twin Towers, so I’m not sure I like this album. Matthew Patton (Those Who Walk Away) lost a brother in a plane crash, and
Those Who Walk Away ~ The Infected Mass
Full disclosure: I lost a friend in Pan Am Flight 103 and two acquaintances in the Twin Towers, so I’m not sure I like this album. Matthew Patton (Those Who Walk Away) lost a brother in a plane crash, and
Mark John McEncroe ~ Dark Clouds in Life
Dark Clouds in Life is a rare creature, an album about depression that isn’t depressing. Through it all ~ and especially in the album’s core, “Natalie’s Suite” ~ the composer remains empathetic and above all, hopeful. Due to its approach, the
Mark John McEncroe ~ Dark Clouds in Life
Dark Clouds in Life is a rare creature, an album about depression that isn’t depressing. Through it all ~ and especially in the album’s core, “Natalie’s Suite” ~ the composer remains empathetic and above all, hopeful. Due to its approach, the
Kryshe ~ Insights
Insights by Kryshe is a wonderful surprise. I had no prior knowledge of the artist, or how the music might sound. But after I listened to it, I was happy I knew nothing at all beforehand. While the music is
Kryshe ~ Insights
Insights by Kryshe is a wonderful surprise. I had no prior knowledge of the artist, or how the music might sound. But after I listened to it, I was happy I knew nothing at all beforehand. While the music is
High Plains ~ Cinderland
Cinderland was recorded in a cold Wisconsin winter and reflects the barren landscape, the wide open spaces, and the interminable passage of time. The sound is sparse, measured, and deep, a melding of Mark Bridges’ cello and the contributions of Scott
High Plains ~ Cinderland
Cinderland was recorded in a cold Wisconsin winter and reflects the barren landscape, the wide open spaces, and the interminable passage of time. The sound is sparse, measured, and deep, a melding of Mark Bridges’ cello and the contributions of Scott
William Ryan Fritch ~ Birkitshi – Eagle Hunters in a New World
Birkitshi – Eagle Hunters in a New World is not only a great new film score from William Ryan Fritch, but the first installment of a brand new subscription series from Lost Tribe Sound. The film bemoans the decline of a
William Ryan Fritch ~ Birkitshi – Eagle Hunters in a New World
Birkitshi – Eagle Hunters in a New World is not only a great new film score from William Ryan Fritch, but the first installment of a brand new subscription series from Lost Tribe Sound. The film bemoans the decline of a
Thomas William Hill ~ Asylum for Eve
Once in a while, we come across an artist so good that we are flabbergasted not to have heard of them before. On even rarer occasions, we realize that we have. Multi-instrumentalist Thomas William Hill is the founder (and at one time,
Thomas William Hill ~ Asylum for Eve
Once in a while, we come across an artist so good that we are flabbergasted not to have heard of them before. On even rarer occasions, we realize that we have. Multi-instrumentalist Thomas William Hill is the founder (and at one time,
a closer listen 