Posts Tagged: Richard Allen

Eydís Evensen ~ The Light

The light will return.  This is the promise of Eydís Evensen, epitomized in the early videos for “Anna’s Theme” and “Tephra Horizon” ~ the first reflecting inner light, the second outer light.  Iceland is a dark place in the winter, its

Eydís Evensen ~ The Light

The light will return.  This is the promise of Eydís Evensen, epitomized in the early videos for “Anna’s Theme” and “Tephra Horizon” ~ the first reflecting inner light, the second outer light.  Iceland is a dark place in the winter, its

Ultramarine ~ Send and Return

We reference the early stars of techno so often we forget many of them are still active and relevant.  Ultramarine is one of these acts, known for their pastoral tone and patiently unfolding pieces.  Active since 1989, the duo has never

Ultramarine ~ Send and Return

We reference the early stars of techno so often we forget many of them are still active and relevant.  Ultramarine is one of these acts, known for their pastoral tone and patiently unfolding pieces.  Active since 1989, the duo has never

Croatian Amor ~ A Part of You in Everything

A Part of You in Everything is a kind, life-affirming album that seeks to answer one of life’s biggest questions: what happens to us after we die? The album is dedicated to Croatian Amor‘s younger brother, who died at birth.  Someone once

Croatian Amor ~ A Part of You in Everything

A Part of You in Everything is a kind, life-affirming album that seeks to answer one of life’s biggest questions: what happens to us after we die? The album is dedicated to Croatian Amor‘s younger brother, who died at birth.  Someone once

Stephen Shannon ~ Fathoms

Many are familiar with Stephen Shannon‘s work without knowing Stephen Shannon.  The artist has previously recorded as Mount Alaska, Strands and Halfset, and recorded a healthy number of TV and film scores.  Others arriving at this project may be familiar

Stephen Shannon ~ Fathoms

Many are familiar with Stephen Shannon‘s work without knowing Stephen Shannon.  The artist has previously recorded as Mount Alaska, Strands and Halfset, and recorded a healthy number of TV and film scores.  Others arriving at this project may be familiar

Standard Grey ~ peregrination

A peregrination is a journey akin to a pilgrimage.  Over the course of two years, Christopher Olson (Standard Grey) undertook such a pilgrimage in Nara, Japan and surrounding areas, investigating rivers, trails, mountains and shrines.  This journey began before the pandemic and

Standard Grey ~ peregrination

A peregrination is a journey akin to a pilgrimage.  Over the course of two years, Christopher Olson (Standard Grey) undertook such a pilgrimage in Nara, Japan and surrounding areas, investigating rivers, trails, mountains and shrines.  This journey began before the pandemic and

Eleven Magpies ~ Two for Joy

The album may have been born in pain, but the music lands firmly on joy, reflecting the old nursery rhyme, “One for sorrow, two for joy.”  Two for Joy is also the second album for Bristol quartet Eleven Magpies, but their self-titled

Eleven Magpies ~ Two for Joy

The album may have been born in pain, but the music lands firmly on joy, reflecting the old nursery rhyme, “One for sorrow, two for joy.”  Two for Joy is also the second album for Bristol quartet Eleven Magpies, but their self-titled

Bartosz Dziadosz ~ Peace

Just as the pandemic produced a ripple effect across the music industry, the war in Ukraine is having an effect today.  Bartosz Dziadosz‘ Peace is the latest album to address the war, albeit obliquely, offering a feeling of calm.  Dziadosz spent the

Bartosz Dziadosz ~ Peace

Just as the pandemic produced a ripple effect across the music industry, the war in Ukraine is having an effect today.  Bartosz Dziadosz‘ Peace is the latest album to address the war, albeit obliquely, offering a feeling of calm.  Dziadosz spent the

Christian Balvig ~ Night Poem

This review was written at night to miror its time of composition.  In Christian Balvig‘s building, 9:00 p.m. is quiet time, even for a famous orchestra member, composer, film scorer, and Efterklang collaborator. Balvig turned his keyboard volume down so low

Christian Balvig ~ Night Poem

This review was written at night to miror its time of composition.  In Christian Balvig‘s building, 9:00 p.m. is quiet time, even for a famous orchestra member, composer, film scorer, and Efterklang collaborator. Balvig turned his keyboard volume down so low