Ukrainian Field Notes XXXIII
Nowadays, an increasing percentage of musicians I get in touch with are currently serving in the army. This month we meet Cryptic Chorus, who found the time to talk to us about his debut solo album from an undisclosed location
Ukrainian Field Notes XXXIII
Nowadays, an increasing percentage of musicians I get in touch with are currently serving in the army. This month we meet Cryptic Chorus, who found the time to talk to us about his debut solo album from an undisclosed location
ummsbiaus ~ Enerhomor Suite No. 2, Op. 5
The war is not over. ummsbiaus emphasizes this point on Enerhomor Suite No. 2, Op. 5, a sequel of sorts to Enerhomor, released exactly one year earlier. The world tries to forget; the news media moves on; yet Ukraine continues
ummsbiaus ~ Enerhomor Suite No. 2, Op. 5
The war is not over. ummsbiaus emphasizes this point on Enerhomor Suite No. 2, Op. 5, a sequel of sorts to Enerhomor, released exactly one year earlier. The world tries to forget; the news media moves on; yet Ukraine continues
Stephanie Pan & Ensemble Klang ~ The Art of Doing Nothing: a feminist manifesto
Many cultures associate felinity with femininity. That is, people tend to think of cats as feminine, as opposed to dogs which are associated with more masculine traits. Cats are reserved, mysterious, sly– traditionally female characteristics contrary to the dog-like tendencies
Stephanie Pan & Ensemble Klang ~ The Art of Doing Nothing: a feminist manifesto
Many cultures associate felinity with femininity. That is, people tend to think of cats as feminine, as opposed to dogs which are associated with more masculine traits. Cats are reserved, mysterious, sly– traditionally female characteristics contrary to the dog-like tendencies
Ezéchiel Pailhès ~ Ventas Rumba
The Bandcamp player has been placed at the top of the review because this is one of those albums where you almost don’t need to read the review: as soon as you hear the music, your ear catches the
Ezéchiel Pailhès ~ Ventas Rumba
The Bandcamp player has been placed at the top of the review because this is one of those albums where you almost don’t need to read the review: as soon as you hear the music, your ear catches the
Gabríel Ólafs ~ Orchestral Works
Gabríel Ólafs may be only 25, but he’s been playing piano for twenty years. Over the past five years, he’s released albums for solo piano, piano and cello, and piano and small ensemble, but Orchestral Works ups the ante
Gabríel Ólafs ~ Orchestral Works
Gabríel Ólafs may be only 25, but he’s been playing piano for twenty years. Over the past five years, he’s released albums for solo piano, piano and cello, and piano and small ensemble, but Orchestral Works ups the ante
Taylor Deupree ~ Sti.ll
Most albums have one lead story; Sti.ll has two. The first is that the album presents an acoustic ensemble reworking of an electronic classic. The second is that it comes in an extensive hardcover edition, thanks to greyfade’s brand new FOLIO imprint.
Taylor Deupree ~ Sti.ll
Most albums have one lead story; Sti.ll has two. The first is that the album presents an acoustic ensemble reworking of an electronic classic. The second is that it comes in an extensive hardcover edition, thanks to greyfade’s brand new FOLIO imprint.
Shards ~ Byrd Song
If old songs are given new life, will they find new audiences? And if so, will they reach mass appeal (Walter Murphy’s “A Fifth of Beethoven) or at least critical acclaim (Max Richter’s Vivaldi Recomposed)? How modern can a new
Shards ~ Byrd Song
If old songs are given new life, will they find new audiences? And if so, will they reach mass appeal (Walter Murphy’s “A Fifth of Beethoven) or at least critical acclaim (Max Richter’s Vivaldi Recomposed)? How modern can a new
Tomáš Šenkyřík ~ Waiting for a Song
There are many times when people are waiting for a song: waiting for a DJ to spin a song in a club or on the radio; waiting for a song to be sung in concert; waiting for “Happy Birthday” or “Silent
Tomáš Šenkyřík ~ Waiting for a Song
There are many times when people are waiting for a song: waiting for a DJ to spin a song in a club or on the radio; waiting for a song to be sung in concert; waiting for “Happy Birthday” or “Silent
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