Posts Tagged: Deutsche Grammophon

Adam Wiltzie, Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Friendship Survival Guide

Friendship Survival Guide arrives as a blessing and a gift.  In many ways we are still mourning the loss of Jóhann Jóhannsson, as his music is woven into the fabric of our lives.  In the eight ensuing years, a few

Adam Wiltzie, Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ Friendship Survival Guide

Friendship Survival Guide arrives as a blessing and a gift.  In many ways we are still mourning the loss of Jóhann Jóhannsson, as his music is woven into the fabric of our lives.  In the eight ensuing years, a few

Snorri Hallgrímsson ~ Nowhere Sessions

Nowhere Sessions was recorded in a secluded family cabin deep in the heart of Iceland, far from the bustle and roar.  According to Snorri Hallgrímsson, the old cabin is “not only a retreat but a place of memory and continuity.”

Snorri Hallgrímsson ~ Nowhere Sessions

Nowhere Sessions was recorded in a secluded family cabin deep in the heart of Iceland, far from the bustle and roar.  According to Snorri Hallgrímsson, the old cabin is “not only a retreat but a place of memory and continuity.”

Snorri Hallgrímsson ~ The Importance of Birds

Icelandic composer Snorri Hallgrímsson kicks off the fall in fine style with The Importance of Birds, an EP perfectly timed to score the upcoming migration. From quiet beginnings, the music blossoms into an extended meditation.  At first there is only the sound

Snorri Hallgrímsson ~ The Importance of Birds

Icelandic composer Snorri Hallgrímsson kicks off the fall in fine style with The Importance of Birds, an EP perfectly timed to score the upcoming migration. From quiet beginnings, the music blossoms into an extended meditation.  At first there is only the sound

Snorri Hallgrímsson ~ Longer shadows, softer stones

Hot on the heels of his soundtrack to Innocence on Moderna Records, Snorri Hallgrímsson presents a gorgeous EP on Deutsche Grammophon.  The young Icelandic composer has made a name for himself through original scores, EPs, collaborations and an album, and

Snorri Hallgrímsson ~ Longer shadows, softer stones

Hot on the heels of his soundtrack to Innocence on Moderna Records, Snorri Hallgrímsson presents a gorgeous EP on Deutsche Grammophon.  The young Icelandic composer has made a name for himself through original scores, EPs, collaborations and an album, and

Marie Awadis ~ Études Mélodiques

“The moment you accept yourself, doors open”, says Marie Awadis, explaining the origins of new album Études Mélodiques. It’s a powerful message, and a powerful album, right from the thundering opening chord of the first Étude, “Playing Games”. It’s also

Marie Awadis ~ Études Mélodiques

“The moment you accept yourself, doors open”, says Marie Awadis, explaining the origins of new album Études Mélodiques. It’s a powerful message, and a powerful album, right from the thundering opening chord of the first Étude, “Playing Games”. It’s also

ACL 2023 ~ The Year’s Best Film Scores

In 2023, Hollywood strikes and the lingering effects of lockdown slowed the recovery of the movie industry.  Audiences showed signs of superhero fatigue, though much of this had to do with scriptwriting.  Indie films continued to gravitate to screening, while

ACL 2023 ~ The Year’s Best Film Scores

In 2023, Hollywood strikes and the lingering effects of lockdown slowed the recovery of the movie industry.  Audiences showed signs of superhero fatigue, though much of this had to do with scriptwriting.  Indie films continued to gravitate to screening, while

Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ A Prayer to the Dynamo

Hearing new music from Jóhann Jóhannsson is a bittersweet honor; we never know when it will be the last.  A debt of gratitude goes to Daniel Bjarnason, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the sublime imprint Deutsche Grammophon for sharing this treasure.

Jóhann Jóhannsson ~ A Prayer to the Dynamo

Hearing new music from Jóhann Jóhannsson is a bittersweet honor; we never know when it will be the last.  A debt of gratitude goes to Daniel Bjarnason, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the sublime imprint Deutsche Grammophon for sharing this treasure.

Balmorhea ~ Pendant World

Balmorhea has been through many permutations since 2006, yet their core has stayed the same.  Rob Lowe and Michael A. Muller have sometimes been a duo, other times a band, other times an orchestra.  On Pendant World they split the difference,

Balmorhea ~ Pendant World

Balmorhea has been through many permutations since 2006, yet their core has stayed the same.  Rob Lowe and Michael A. Muller have sometimes been a duo, other times a band, other times an orchestra.  On Pendant World they split the difference,