Posts Tagged: chris redfearn

Christopher Tignor ~ Along A Vanishing Plane

Does ingenuity of composition heighten enjoyment of it? Perhaps an age-old question dividing certain camps of music aficionado. With his latest solo release, violinist and composer Christopher Tignor has moved on from the meta-narrative concept behind 2014’s Thunder Lay Down

Christopher Tignor ~ Along A Vanishing Plane

Does ingenuity of composition heighten enjoyment of it? Perhaps an age-old question dividing certain camps of music aficionado. With his latest solo release, violinist and composer Christopher Tignor has moved on from the meta-narrative concept behind 2014’s Thunder Lay Down

Robin Buyer Sextet ~ Leave

For the supposed party animal of ACL’s genres, post-rock hasn’t exactly been a lively guest so far this year. Mercifully, newcomers Robin Buyer Sextet have arrived bearing the proverbial kegs and decks to rouse us from our all-too-civilised socialising. Fellow

Robin Buyer Sextet ~ Leave

For the supposed party animal of ACL’s genres, post-rock hasn’t exactly been a lively guest so far this year. Mercifully, newcomers Robin Buyer Sextet have arrived bearing the proverbial kegs and decks to rouse us from our all-too-civilised socialising. Fellow

Kyle Preston ~ Scattered Silence

It’s not uncommon to hear people bemoan that information and communications technology, the great liberator of our age, has trapped them. Commuters previously happy to watch the scenery rush past, or be absorbed by a book or newspaper, now find

Kyle Preston ~ Scattered Silence

It’s not uncommon to hear people bemoan that information and communications technology, the great liberator of our age, has trapped them. Commuters previously happy to watch the scenery rush past, or be absorbed by a book or newspaper, now find

Pauline Oliveros & Musiques Nouvelles ~ Four Meditations / Sound Geometries

“The ear hears, the brain listens, the body senses vibrations.” Veteran US composer Pauline Oliveros has not only been part of the avant-garde in the classical space for the last six decades, she has arguably been one of its leaders.

Pauline Oliveros & Musiques Nouvelles ~ Four Meditations / Sound Geometries

“The ear hears, the brain listens, the body senses vibrations.” Veteran US composer Pauline Oliveros has not only been part of the avant-garde in the classical space for the last six decades, she has arguably been one of its leaders.

Charbel Haber ~ Of Palm Trees and Decomposition

A captivating painting of intensity, simplicity and ambiguity makes for a perfect cover to this LP, the work of a Lebanese musician whom ACL has indirectly covered before. Charbel Haber is part of Johnny Kafta Anti-Vegetarian Orchestra, an improv punk

Charbel Haber ~ Of Palm Trees and Decomposition

A captivating painting of intensity, simplicity and ambiguity makes for a perfect cover to this LP, the work of a Lebanese musician whom ACL has indirectly covered before. Charbel Haber is part of Johnny Kafta Anti-Vegetarian Orchestra, an improv punk

Luke Howard ~ Two Places

Two & One was one of my favourite 2014 releases, with Luke Howard largely eschewing the warm orchestration of Sun, Cloud to invite us on a more sombre, wholly captivating journey. Enticingly, the Melbourne-based pianist has moved onward further in

Luke Howard ~ Two Places

Two & One was one of my favourite 2014 releases, with Luke Howard largely eschewing the warm orchestration of Sun, Cloud to invite us on a more sombre, wholly captivating journey. Enticingly, the Melbourne-based pianist has moved onward further in

Jilk ~ In Need of Tess

The folktronic excursions of UK’s Jilk demand our company every few years, and ACL is always delighted to go along for the ride. Predominantly the work of Bristol-based musician and composer Jonathan Worsley, the band peddles an engaging and joyful

Jilk ~ In Need of Tess

The folktronic excursions of UK’s Jilk demand our company every few years, and ACL is always delighted to go along for the ride. Predominantly the work of Bristol-based musician and composer Jonathan Worsley, the band peddles an engaging and joyful

Immix Ensemble & Vessel ~ Transition

Concise in length and unique in theme, Transition is a gem of an EP conceived from inquisitive minds courting a noble musical pursuit. Arising out of two culturally significant UK cities, Liverpool and Bristol, it is a suite in four

Immix Ensemble & Vessel ~ Transition

Concise in length and unique in theme, Transition is a gem of an EP conceived from inquisitive minds courting a noble musical pursuit. Arising out of two culturally significant UK cities, Liverpool and Bristol, it is a suite in four