Category Archives: Modern Composition
Christopher Tignor ~ Along A Vanishing Plane
Does ingenuity of composition heighten enjoyment of it? Perhaps an age-old question dividing certain camps of music aficionado. With his latest solo release, violinist and composer Christopher Tignor has moved on from the meta-narrative concept behind 2014’s Thunder Lay Down
Christopher Tignor ~ Along A Vanishing Plane
Does ingenuity of composition heighten enjoyment of it? Perhaps an age-old question dividing certain camps of music aficionado. With his latest solo release, violinist and composer Christopher Tignor has moved on from the meta-narrative concept behind 2014’s Thunder Lay Down
Dakota Suite | Vampillia ~ The Sea Is Never Full
It may seem strange to write about one tragedy on the anniversary of another, but when the emotions of one seem overwhelming, the empathy of its sibling may provide solace. The Sea Is Never Full remembers the Fukushima disaster from pre-
Dakota Suite | Vampillia ~ The Sea Is Never Full
It may seem strange to write about one tragedy on the anniversary of another, but when the emotions of one seem overwhelming, the empathy of its sibling may provide solace. The Sea Is Never Full remembers the Fukushima disaster from pre-
Scott Walker ~ The Childhood of a Leader OST
Can you make a buying decision in 46 seconds? I did, and it paid off. Only a snippet was streaming before the release of the new Scott Walker album; even now, you’ll need iTunes for more. But 46 seconds is all you’ll
Scott Walker ~ The Childhood of a Leader OST
Can you make a buying decision in 46 seconds? I did, and it paid off. Only a snippet was streaming before the release of the new Scott Walker album; even now, you’ll need iTunes for more. But 46 seconds is all you’ll
Ed Carlsen ~ The Journey Tapes
Ed Carlsen‘s The Journey Tapes is not a series of tapes, but a CD. From this we understand that the journey is symbolic. The bittersweet nature of these compositions (whose titles include “Cage”, “Grey” and “Rain”) leads us to believe that some
Ed Carlsen ~ The Journey Tapes
Ed Carlsen‘s The Journey Tapes is not a series of tapes, but a CD. From this we understand that the journey is symbolic. The bittersweet nature of these compositions (whose titles include “Cage”, “Grey” and “Rain”) leads us to believe that some
Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Orphée
Most readers will be surprised to learn that six years have passed since Jóhann Jóhannsson‘s last solo album. The artist’s film work during this time has been so prolific and publicly recognized that it would be easy to assume that he’s
Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Orphée
Most readers will be surprised to learn that six years have passed since Jóhann Jóhannsson‘s last solo album. The artist’s film work during this time has been so prolific and publicly recognized that it would be easy to assume that he’s
Ólafur Arnalds ~ Island Songs
In Iceland, summer is a magical season. The sun never sets, and the shadows are sublime. The temperature is never too hot or too cold. For morning and night people alike, it’s a perfect time to explore the land of
Ólafur Arnalds ~ Island Songs
In Iceland, summer is a magical season. The sun never sets, and the shadows are sublime. The temperature is never too hot or too cold. For morning and night people alike, it’s a perfect time to explore the land of
Marielle V Jakobsons ~ Star Core
Four years have passed since Glass Canyon, yet Date Palms/darwinsbitch veteran Marielle V Jakobsons hasn’t lost a step; on Star Core, she makes a calm yet triumphant return. The album is soothing, meditative, psychedelic and transportive. The occasional addition of voice hearkens back to the
Marielle V Jakobsons ~ Star Core
Four years have passed since Glass Canyon, yet Date Palms/darwinsbitch veteran Marielle V Jakobsons hasn’t lost a step; on Star Core, she makes a calm yet triumphant return. The album is soothing, meditative, psychedelic and transportive. The occasional addition of voice hearkens back to the
Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep
When I reviewed Sydney pianist Sophie Hutchings‘ debut album Becalmed in 2010, I remarked that it was incredibly bold to start with an eleven and a half minute track (“Seventeen”, composed when the artist was that age). Now on her fourth release,
Sophie Hutchings ~ Wide Asleep
When I reviewed Sydney pianist Sophie Hutchings‘ debut album Becalmed in 2010, I remarked that it was incredibly bold to start with an eleven and a half minute track (“Seventeen”, composed when the artist was that age). Now on her fourth release,
a closer listen 