Category Archives: Modern Composition
Bruno Sanfilippo ~ Inside Life
Even after twenty years, Bruno Sanfilippo‘s sound continues to develop. In last year’s review of ClarOscuro, we noted that we liked the artist’s new direction: subtler electronics and supporting strings. The piano remains the central instrument, but a light dusting of sugar
Bruno Sanfilippo ~ Inside Life
Even after twenty years, Bruno Sanfilippo‘s sound continues to develop. In last year’s review of ClarOscuro, we noted that we liked the artist’s new direction: subtler electronics and supporting strings. The piano remains the central instrument, but a light dusting of sugar
Ghost Flute & Dice ~ melody is god
First off: a great name, as the unique moniker makes one want to know more. Ghost Flute & Dice is Copenhagen composer Mikkel Almholt, who specializes in amplified piano and first appeared as a solo artist four years ago. Second: great presentation,
Ghost Flute & Dice ~ melody is god
First off: a great name, as the unique moniker makes one want to know more. Ghost Flute & Dice is Copenhagen composer Mikkel Almholt, who specializes in amplified piano and first appeared as a solo artist four years ago. Second: great presentation,
Boris Berlin ~ Soundtrack for an Imaginary Film
The title may be a cliché, but the music is not. New York composer Boris Berlin has simply been bold enough to use the phrase. And so, yes, this is the soundtrack to an imaginary film (with an actual plot), but it’s
Boris Berlin ~ Soundtrack for an Imaginary Film
The title may be a cliché, but the music is not. New York composer Boris Berlin has simply been bold enough to use the phrase. And so, yes, this is the soundtrack to an imaginary film (with an actual plot), but it’s
John Kameel Farah ~ Between Carthage and Rome
Toronto composer John Kameel Farah is a multi-disciplinary, intercultural artist who seems to excel at everything he does. Not only does he play piano, he adds electronics and orchestral instruments. Not only does he compose, he also produces elaborate ink drawings. His
John Kameel Farah ~ Between Carthage and Rome
Toronto composer John Kameel Farah is a multi-disciplinary, intercultural artist who seems to excel at everything he does. Not only does he play piano, he adds electronics and orchestral instruments. Not only does he compose, he also produces elaborate ink drawings. His
Kreng ~ The Summoner
Don’t be fooled by the incredible teaser, which features the grinding doom and screaming vocals of Amenra. The Summoner is a subdued album that culminates in cacophony. But watch: here are the dozen stringed instruments, the long, slow draws. This is
Kreng ~ The Summoner
Don’t be fooled by the incredible teaser, which features the grinding doom and screaming vocals of Amenra. The Summoner is a subdued album that culminates in cacophony. But watch: here are the dozen stringed instruments, the long, slow draws. This is
Lauki ~ Waiting for the thaw
It’s been a while since we’ve had a new score to a silent film (the last being We Stood Like Kings’ Berlin), but we’d love to hear more! The latest comes from Mikel Lauki, who identifies his base location as Antarctica.
Lauki ~ Waiting for the thaw
It’s been a while since we’ve had a new score to a silent film (the last being We Stood Like Kings’ Berlin), but we’d love to hear more! The latest comes from Mikel Lauki, who identifies his base location as Antarctica.
Nick Storring ~ Endless Conjecture
Nick Storring‘s Endless Conjecture comes in quite fast after his last album, Gardens, released with only a few months of separation from each other. In a way, this closeness becomes reflected not solely in the process through which the music
Nick Storring ~ Endless Conjecture
Nick Storring‘s Endless Conjecture comes in quite fast after his last album, Gardens, released with only a few months of separation from each other. In a way, this closeness becomes reflected not solely in the process through which the music
William Ryan Fritch ~ Revisionist
Revisionist is the final piece of William Ryan Fritch‘s 10-album Leave Me Subscription Series, which we’ve been covering from the start. From packaging to execution, it’s a perfect finale. Throughout the past year, we’ve been blessed to receive new music from Fritch nearly every
William Ryan Fritch ~ Revisionist
Revisionist is the final piece of William Ryan Fritch‘s 10-album Leave Me Subscription Series, which we’ve been covering from the start. From packaging to execution, it’s a perfect finale. Throughout the past year, we’ve been blessed to receive new music from Fritch nearly every
a closer listen 