Copenhagen Clarinet Choir ~ Organism
Groups of instrumentalists face a challenge that soloists do not, in that each member must constantly adapt and respond to the others’ pitch, tempo and timbre. Ensembles of varying natures have different ways of staying cohesive; an orchestra follows their
Copenhagen Clarinet Choir ~ Organism
Groups of instrumentalists face a challenge that soloists do not, in that each member must constantly adapt and respond to the others’ pitch, tempo and timbre. Ensembles of varying natures have different ways of staying cohesive; an orchestra follows their
Curha ~ 3
Here’s an album one can judge by its cover ~ even if one cannot predict the sound, one can predict the tone. Curtis Hasselbring (Curha) is having a (literal) blast, as the trombone is a major part of his timbre,
Curha ~ 3
Here’s an album one can judge by its cover ~ even if one cannot predict the sound, one can predict the tone. Curtis Hasselbring (Curha) is having a (literal) blast, as the trombone is a major part of his timbre,
Concretism ~ The Thetford Beast
North America has Bigfoot (or Sasquatch); Asia has the Yeti (or the Abominable Snowman); Norfolk has the Thetford Beast. Like its possible relatives, this seldom-spotted creature is about seven feet tall and hairy, resembling (depending on whom one might ask)
Concretism ~ The Thetford Beast
North America has Bigfoot (or Sasquatch); Asia has the Yeti (or the Abominable Snowman); Norfolk has the Thetford Beast. Like its possible relatives, this seldom-spotted creature is about seven feet tall and hairy, resembling (depending on whom one might ask)
Susie Ibarra and Tashi Dorji ~ Master of Time
Sometime in the 8th century, at the center of Lake Dhanakosha, an enlightened being emerged from a lotus blossom in the guise of an eight-year-old child. This was Padmasambhava, the Second Buddha, a legendary figure who is said to have
Susie Ibarra and Tashi Dorji ~ Master of Time
Sometime in the 8th century, at the center of Lake Dhanakosha, an enlightened being emerged from a lotus blossom in the guise of an eight-year-old child. This was Padmasambhava, the Second Buddha, a legendary figure who is said to have
Hekla ~ Xiuxiuejar
Few instruments are as affordable and versatile as the theremin, yet few people play it and fewer still play it well. Iceland’s Hekla has risen to the top of her field by matching the instrument with dark cello, crushing soundscapes and her
Hekla ~ Xiuxiuejar
Few instruments are as affordable and versatile as the theremin, yet few people play it and fewer still play it well. Iceland’s Hekla has risen to the top of her field by matching the instrument with dark cello, crushing soundscapes and her
Gaspar Claus ~ 2359
Oh wow, what a great video. “2359” is the title cut of Gaspar Claus‘ new EP, reappearing after its debut on the Tancade album. In a game of “Which of these is not like the other?”, this cut would win. Showcasing the percussive,
Gaspar Claus ~ 2359
Oh wow, what a great video. “2359” is the title cut of Gaspar Claus‘ new EP, reappearing after its debut on the Tancade album. In a game of “Which of these is not like the other?”, this cut would win. Showcasing the percussive,
Alexandra Spence ~ a veil, the sea
a veil, the sea is Alexandra Spence‘s second sea-themed release of the summer, arriving on the heels of Blue waves, Green waves on Room40. Her Mappa album retains the drone-like fascinations of the prior work while increasing the amount of field recordings. From the
Alexandra Spence ~ a veil, the sea
a veil, the sea is Alexandra Spence‘s second sea-themed release of the summer, arriving on the heels of Blue waves, Green waves on Room40. Her Mappa album retains the drone-like fascinations of the prior work while increasing the amount of field recordings. From the
Matt Ulery ~ Become Giant
After a dozen albums, bassist Matt Ulery is still stretching his boundaries. For the first few minutes of Become Giant, one doesn’t even hear him, focusing instead on the strings. Violinist Zach Brock and Chicago’s KAIA String Quartet are the guest stars on
Matt Ulery ~ Become Giant
After a dozen albums, bassist Matt Ulery is still stretching his boundaries. For the first few minutes of Become Giant, one doesn’t even hear him, focusing instead on the strings. Violinist Zach Brock and Chicago’s KAIA String Quartet are the guest stars on
a closer listen 