Category Archives: Modern Composition
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
Hildur Guðnadóttir ~ Saman
Saman, which the liner notes indicate is Icelandic for “together”, grounds itself on a subtle form of melancholy, as if the listener was looking at a landscape where something cherished used to stand a long time ago. The ‘togetherness’ surely
Hildur Guðnadóttir ~ Saman
Saman, which the liner notes indicate is Icelandic for “together”, grounds itself on a subtle form of melancholy, as if the listener was looking at a landscape where something cherished used to stand a long time ago. The ‘togetherness’ surely
Lucy Claire ~ Collaborations No. 1
We were extremely impressed with Lucy Claire‘s last EP, Suite, and the follow-up EP, Collaborations No. 1, is equally impressive. While the new EP contains two new tracks and three mixes, the variety makes the 27-minute set work well as an overall collection.
Lucy Claire ~ Collaborations No. 1
We were extremely impressed with Lucy Claire‘s last EP, Suite, and the follow-up EP, Collaborations No. 1, is equally impressive. While the new EP contains two new tracks and three mixes, the variety makes the 27-minute set work well as an overall collection.
Marvin Ayres ~ Ultradian Rhythms
The first release from Wall of Waves comes from multi-instrumentalist Marvin Ayres. Like 2012’s Harmogram Suite, Ultradian Rhythms is an orchestral suite in which Ayres plays all the parts, but so smoothly that one can picture dozens of string players springing to life.
Marvin Ayres ~ Ultradian Rhythms
The first release from Wall of Waves comes from multi-instrumentalist Marvin Ayres. Like 2012’s Harmogram Suite, Ultradian Rhythms is an orchestral suite in which Ayres plays all the parts, but so smoothly that one can picture dozens of string players springing to life.
John Cage ~ Early Electronic & Tape Music
Early Electronic & Tape Music is a historical reconstruction of several John Cage pieces that can be arguably called fundamental in the development of avant-garde music during the second half of last century. Collective Langham Research Centre utilizes the various
John Cage ~ Early Electronic & Tape Music
Early Electronic & Tape Music is a historical reconstruction of several John Cage pieces that can be arguably called fundamental in the development of avant-garde music during the second half of last century. Collective Langham Research Centre utilizes the various
Sontag Shogun ~ “tale”
In this post, we update the continuing saga of Sontag Shogun. Part One was the farewell party; Part Two was the EP. Now the band is happily reunited for Part Three: The Album, which was recorded in three separate cities but
Sontag Shogun ~ “tale”
In this post, we update the continuing saga of Sontag Shogun. Part One was the farewell party; Part Two was the EP. Now the band is happily reunited for Part Three: The Album, which was recorded in three separate cities but
Maxwell August Croy and Sean McCann ~ I
The first team-up for these noteworthy musicians, I is a lovely and original-sounding release. Last year, Sean McCann‘s Music for Private Ensemble made a big splash around these parts, as the artist performed every part himself. We were hoping to hear a collaboration, for
Maxwell August Croy and Sean McCann ~ I
The first team-up for these noteworthy musicians, I is a lovely and original-sounding release. Last year, Sean McCann‘s Music for Private Ensemble made a big splash around these parts, as the artist performed every part himself. We were hoping to hear a collaboration, for
Christina Vantzou ~ No. 2
Listening again to Christina Vantzou‘s No. 1 (2011), I’m reminded again of how lovely the Dead Texan’s work has been all along, from the gossamer beauty of “Homemade Mountains” to the string-laden centre of “Super Interlude Part 2”. Comparisons to A Winged Victory
Christina Vantzou ~ No. 2
Listening again to Christina Vantzou‘s No. 1 (2011), I’m reminded again of how lovely the Dead Texan’s work has been all along, from the gossamer beauty of “Homemade Mountains” to the string-laden centre of “Super Interlude Part 2”. Comparisons to A Winged Victory
a closer listen 