Category Archives: Modern Composition
Laurence Pike ~ The Undreamt-of Centre
While many great requiems have been written over the years, their form has remained staid. How might one inject new life into an old musical form about death? Can a modern requiem be both unique and reverent? After losing his
Laurence Pike ~ The Undreamt-of Centre
While many great requiems have been written over the years, their form has remained staid. How might one inject new life into an old musical form about death? Can a modern requiem be both unique and reverent? After losing his
Marie Awadis ~ Études Mélodiques
“The moment you accept yourself, doors open”, says Marie Awadis, explaining the origins of new album Études Mélodiques. It’s a powerful message, and a powerful album, right from the thundering opening chord of the first Étude, “Playing Games”. It’s also
Marie Awadis ~ Études Mélodiques
“The moment you accept yourself, doors open”, says Marie Awadis, explaining the origins of new album Études Mélodiques. It’s a powerful message, and a powerful album, right from the thundering opening chord of the first Étude, “Playing Games”. It’s also
Lambert ~ Actually Good
The first time I went to see Lambert play live, I got more than I bargained for. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen, and not just because of the music. Nowadays, when I go to watch
Lambert ~ Actually Good
The first time I went to see Lambert play live, I got more than I bargained for. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen, and not just because of the music. Nowadays, when I go to watch
Wild Up ~ Julius Eastman Vol. 4 The Holy Presence
Wild Up, the Los Angeles band/new music ensemble, has been releasing recordings of their performances of the work of Julius Eastman for going on five years now. It is as much a work of archival recovery as a creative endeavor
Wild Up ~ Julius Eastman Vol. 4 The Holy Presence
Wild Up, the Los Angeles band/new music ensemble, has been releasing recordings of their performances of the work of Julius Eastman for going on five years now. It is as much a work of archival recovery as a creative endeavor
Zosha Warpeha ~ silver dawn
An old truth runs through the systems of folk musics: art belongs to everyone, and it is never truly made in isolation. Every melody holds a vast, remote knowledge, a singularity expressed in the moment of playing, each musician embodying
Zosha Warpeha ~ silver dawn
An old truth runs through the systems of folk musics: art belongs to everyone, and it is never truly made in isolation. Every melody holds a vast, remote knowledge, a singularity expressed in the moment of playing, each musician embodying
Otto A. Totland ~ Exin
In a crowded field of felted piano albums, there’s something that sets Otto A. Totland apart. It’s hard to be sure precisely why, but his music has a magical quality that elevates it and makes it transcend the average. Perhaps
Otto A. Totland ~ Exin
In a crowded field of felted piano albums, there’s something that sets Otto A. Totland apart. It’s hard to be sure precisely why, but his music has a magical quality that elevates it and makes it transcend the average. Perhaps
Halvcirkel ~ Vida
After a decade of reinventing other composers’ works, Danish string quartet Halvcirkel is stepping out with an album of all-original sounds. Vida, named after a Swedish summer home, is cozy and welcoming, its warmth derived from the quartet’s desire to “braid” their
Halvcirkel ~ Vida
After a decade of reinventing other composers’ works, Danish string quartet Halvcirkel is stepping out with an album of all-original sounds. Vida, named after a Swedish summer home, is cozy and welcoming, its warmth derived from the quartet’s desire to “braid” their
Glacis ~ Perseverance
Perseverance is the first part of the ambitious four-part Borders series, with a new movement unveiled every six months until the series is complete. The album titles are inspired by Yoko Ono and refer to the four seasons; the initial installment
Glacis ~ Perseverance
Perseverance is the first part of the ambitious four-part Borders series, with a new movement unveiled every six months until the series is complete. The album titles are inspired by Yoko Ono and refer to the four seasons; the initial installment
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