Category Archives: Modern Composition
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,
Max Richter ~ Three Worlds: Music from Woolf Works
The last time Max Richter was featured at A Closer Listen, he was awarded the Album of the Year. This produced enormous expectations for the follow-up, yet to no one’s surprise he’s come through again. Of course, once one has recorded an 8
Max Richter ~ Three Worlds: Music from Woolf Works
The last time Max Richter was featured at A Closer Listen, he was awarded the Album of the Year. This produced enormous expectations for the follow-up, yet to no one’s surprise he’s come through again. Of course, once one has recorded an 8
Alex Kozobolis ~ Weightless
With Weightless, Alex Kozobolis has managed to do something we thought impossible: to combine original tracks and remixes in such a way as to offer a complete album that never betrays its origins. For this we can credit the four remixers, who provide
Alex Kozobolis ~ Weightless
With Weightless, Alex Kozobolis has managed to do something we thought impossible: to combine original tracks and remixes in such a way as to offer a complete album that never betrays its origins. For this we can credit the four remixers, who provide
A Winged Victory for the Sullen ~ Iris
A Winged Victory for the Sullen’s third studio album, Iris, wilts in the winter and blossoms once again in the ripening of spring. With surprising additions and slightly harsher elements, Iris is a sub-zero score, and while it may be cold outside, the
A Winged Victory for the Sullen ~ Iris
A Winged Victory for the Sullen’s third studio album, Iris, wilts in the winter and blossoms once again in the ripening of spring. With surprising additions and slightly harsher elements, Iris is a sub-zero score, and while it may be cold outside, the
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