Category Archives: Modern Composition
Matthew Collings ~ Silence Is A Rhythm Too
Last year we reviewed Matthew Collings‘ Splintered Instruments, which is being re-released on Denovali along with the current album. The instrumentation is even stronger this time around, highlighted by a brass ensemble and string quartet, and the vocals have been dropped. While
Matthew Collings ~ Silence Is A Rhythm Too
Last year we reviewed Matthew Collings‘ Splintered Instruments, which is being re-released on Denovali along with the current album. The instrumentation is even stronger this time around, highlighted by a brass ensemble and string quartet, and the vocals have been dropped. While
Ulises Conti ~ Los Griegos creían que las estrellas eran pequeños agujeros por donde los dioses escuchaban a los hombres
After publishing the name of the album (whose rough translation is The Greeks believed that the stars were small holes where the gods listened to men), will there be any room left for the review? There’s hardly enough room for the
Ulises Conti ~ Los Griegos creían que las estrellas eran pequeños agujeros por donde los dioses escuchaban a los hombres
After publishing the name of the album (whose rough translation is The Greeks believed that the stars were small holes where the gods listened to men), will there be any room left for the review? There’s hardly enough room for the
A Model Kit ~ Invention of Love
Many doubtless have fond memories of putting together an Airfix or equivalent kit as a youngster. As with dioramas or even Lego, the miniaturisation of things can provoke endless fascination. A Model Kit is a wonderfully apt moniker for this
A Model Kit ~ Invention of Love
Many doubtless have fond memories of putting together an Airfix or equivalent kit as a youngster. As with dioramas or even Lego, the miniaturisation of things can provoke endless fascination. A Model Kit is a wonderfully apt moniker for this
P Jørgensen ~ Gold Beach
P Jørgensen‘s latest effort represents a shift in sound from the Danish composer. We’ve grown to expect an ambient blend of electronics from the artist, but here we encounter organic instrumentation, resembling a small orchestra. Whether this is the sign
P Jørgensen ~ Gold Beach
P Jørgensen‘s latest effort represents a shift in sound from the Danish composer. We’ve grown to expect an ambient blend of electronics from the artist, but here we encounter organic instrumentation, resembling a small orchestra. Whether this is the sign
Vincent Van Der Bosch ~ Echoes / Shades / Fragments
Athens composer Vincent Van Der Bosch has two large things working for him: intelligence and music. He also has one large thing working against him: presentation. Don’t be fooled by the latter; this album is much better than it looks. A lesson
Vincent Van Der Bosch ~ Echoes / Shades / Fragments
Athens composer Vincent Van Der Bosch has two large things working for him: intelligence and music. He also has one large thing working against him: presentation. Don’t be fooled by the latter; this album is much better than it looks. A lesson
Sóley ~ Krómantík
As a member of Icelandic collective Seabear, Sóley Stefánsdóttir shared in the creation of numerous catchy pop gems, including “I Sink, I Swim”, “Arms” and “I’ll Build You a Fire.” Having had the opportunity to catch Seabear live at Iceland Airwaves, I
Sóley ~ Krómantík
As a member of Icelandic collective Seabear, Sóley Stefánsdóttir shared in the creation of numerous catchy pop gems, including “I Sink, I Swim”, “Arms” and “I’ll Build You a Fire.” Having had the opportunity to catch Seabear live at Iceland Airwaves, I
Bruno Sanfilippo ~ ClarOscuro
The phrase that comes to mind while watching Bruno Sanfilippo play the piano is “deceptively simple”. One thinks, “that doesn’t look so hard”. Then the right hand moves up an octave, the playing grows more complex, and one’s initial impression is revised.
Bruno Sanfilippo ~ ClarOscuro
The phrase that comes to mind while watching Bruno Sanfilippo play the piano is “deceptively simple”. One thinks, “that doesn’t look so hard”. Then the right hand moves up an octave, the playing grows more complex, and one’s initial impression is revised.
Antoine Chessex ~ Selected Chamber Works 2009-2013
We last reviewed Swiss composer Antoine Chessex two years ago when we covered Dust, a piece written for violin trio and electronics. This new collection expands the instrumentation and demonstrates the breadth of his talents. These chamber works represent only one facet
Antoine Chessex ~ Selected Chamber Works 2009-2013
We last reviewed Swiss composer Antoine Chessex two years ago when we covered Dust, a piece written for violin trio and electronics. This new collection expands the instrumentation and demonstrates the breadth of his talents. These chamber works represent only one facet
a closer listen 