Category Archives: Modern Composition
Daníel Bjarnason ~ Over Light Earth
I first encountered the work of Daníel Bjarnason in 2008, when I picked up a CD, unheard, in a Reykjavik shoppe. The suite “All Sounds to Silence Come” was immediately enthralling, and I suspected that the young composer might be the
Daníel Bjarnason ~ Over Light Earth
I first encountered the work of Daníel Bjarnason in 2008, when I picked up a CD, unheard, in a Reykjavik shoppe. The suite “All Sounds to Silence Come” was immediately enthralling, and I suspected that the young composer might be the
Tim Hecker ~ Virgins
Tim Hecker is one of the few instrumental recording artists who attracts the attention of the mainstream. We knew this album would be well-covered, so we waited to review it, hoping it would still sound just as good after half a
Tim Hecker ~ Virgins
Tim Hecker is one of the few instrumental recording artists who attracts the attention of the mainstream. We knew this album would be well-covered, so we waited to review it, hoping it would still sound just as good after half a
Jetsam & Gareth E. Rees ~ A Dream Life of Hackney Marshes
It seems that London’s Clay Pipe Music can do no wrong. Illustrator Frances Castle is responsible for the label’s unified look, and she exercises great care in selecting the label’s lineup. A Dream Life of Hackney Marshes adds a literary tone
Jetsam & Gareth E. Rees ~ A Dream Life of Hackney Marshes
It seems that London’s Clay Pipe Music can do no wrong. Illustrator Frances Castle is responsible for the label’s unified look, and she exercises great care in selecting the label’s lineup. A Dream Life of Hackney Marshes adds a literary tone
Mote ~ Frames
We’ve gotten used to a stream of quality releases from Twice Removed, but this Italian debut is one of its best finds to date. Mote may have written these songs in his bedroom, but one can imagine them being performed by
Mote ~ Frames
We’ve gotten used to a stream of quality releases from Twice Removed, but this Italian debut is one of its best finds to date. Mote may have written these songs in his bedroom, but one can imagine them being performed by
Rael Jones ~ Mandrake
London composer Rael Jones has many film and TV credits to his name, including turns as Music Editor (Les Misérables) and Additional Composer (BBC’s Sherlock, second series). Mandrake is his personal statement, a powerful foray into the front office of modern composition. This
Rael Jones ~ Mandrake
London composer Rael Jones has many film and TV credits to his name, including turns as Music Editor (Les Misérables) and Additional Composer (BBC’s Sherlock, second series). Mandrake is his personal statement, a powerful foray into the front office of modern composition. This
Richard Moult ~ Aonaran
Aonaran is the second United Bible Studies related release we’ve covered in the past month, following Raising Holy Sparks’ For Fran. David Colohan, Michael Tanner and other friends are present here as well, and the release is presented on Delphine Dora’s label
Richard Moult ~ Aonaran
Aonaran is the second United Bible Studies related release we’ve covered in the past month, following Raising Holy Sparks’ For Fran. David Colohan, Michael Tanner and other friends are present here as well, and the release is presented on Delphine Dora’s label
Ulises Conti ~ Atlas
Argentinian composer Ulises Conti has been extremely active over the last decade, working in theatre, dance and film. For fans, Atlas (2003-2013) is a wonderful compendium of his work to date; for newcomers, it’s a worthy introduction. Japan’s Flau label may not have
Ulises Conti ~ Atlas
Argentinian composer Ulises Conti has been extremely active over the last decade, working in theatre, dance and film. For fans, Atlas (2003-2013) is a wonderful compendium of his work to date; for newcomers, it’s a worthy introduction. Japan’s Flau label may not have
Piano Interrupted ~ The Unified Field
Piano Interrupted‘s debut album Two By Four was informed by modern jazz, but the duo’s follow-up is a more classical venture. The pair’s marriage of piano and electronics remains intact, while the confidence of the artists is increased. The Unified Field flows better
Piano Interrupted ~ The Unified Field
Piano Interrupted‘s debut album Two By Four was informed by modern jazz, but the duo’s follow-up is a more classical venture. The pair’s marriage of piano and electronics remains intact, while the confidence of the artists is increased. The Unified Field flows better
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