Category Archives: Modern Composition
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
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.
a closer listen 