Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
ACL 2022 ~ The Year in Review
The pandemic eased and war began. Inflation rose and politicians argued. And all the while, the planet continued to warm. Music was an anchor in a turbulent time ~ whether directing our attention to important matters, entertaining us or offering
ACL 2022 ~ The Year in Review
The pandemic eased and war began. Inflation rose and politicians argued. And all the while, the planet continued to warm. Music was an anchor in a turbulent time ~ whether directing our attention to important matters, entertaining us or offering
BJM Mario Bajardi ~ VORTEX
Long time readers may remember composer BJM Mario Bajardi from Glass Orchestra, in particular “The Sound of Wine.” A decade ago, we predicted a cinematic career, and we were right ~ he’s also gone on to work in theatre and installation. VORTEX began as one
BJM Mario Bajardi ~ VORTEX
Long time readers may remember composer BJM Mario Bajardi from Glass Orchestra, in particular “The Sound of Wine.” A decade ago, we predicted a cinematic career, and we were right ~ he’s also gone on to work in theatre and installation. VORTEX began as one
1 Mile North ~ The Sunken Nest
1 Mile North is a post-rock veteran. His first album appeared in 2001, although his career also includes a ten-year hiatus. For a short period, the act was a duo, but for the past few years, J. Hills has been the
1 Mile North ~ The Sunken Nest
1 Mile North is a post-rock veteran. His first album appeared in 2001, although his career also includes a ten-year hiatus. For a short period, the act was a duo, but for the past few years, J. Hills has been the
Felicity Mangan ~ Train Tracks Recorded And Edited By Felicity Mangan
The sound of trains is especially soothing, so much so that decades ago one could find a multitude of LPs devoted to their tones. Trains have changed much since then ~ some may say they have lost their charm ~
Felicity Mangan ~ Train Tracks Recorded And Edited By Felicity Mangan
The sound of trains is especially soothing, so much so that decades ago one could find a multitude of LPs devoted to their tones. Trains have changed much since then ~ some may say they have lost their charm ~
Snowdrops ~ Missing Island
What is the Missing Island? Snowdrops dances around the title, touching on multiple themes: the elements, the unconscious, the search for meaning and revelation. In the end, the missing island is open to interpretation: the piece that could complete us, if only
Snowdrops ~ Missing Island
What is the Missing Island? Snowdrops dances around the title, touching on multiple themes: the elements, the unconscious, the search for meaning and revelation. In the end, the missing island is open to interpretation: the piece that could complete us, if only
To Move ~ To Move
Anna Rose Carter, Ed Hamilton and Alex Kozobolis join forces as To Move, their self-titled album an invitation to muse on the nature of change and response. At its core, To Move is an album for two pianos, until (as Sonic Pieces
To Move ~ To Move
Anna Rose Carter, Ed Hamilton and Alex Kozobolis join forces as To Move, their self-titled album an invitation to muse on the nature of change and response. At its core, To Move is an album for two pianos, until (as Sonic Pieces
Neal Heppleston ~ Plankton and the Whale Shark
A double bassist is a perfect candidate to record music about the ocean depths, as the instrument lends itself well to low and lugubrious timbres. But bassist Neal Heppleston has even more in mind; each piece tells a story signaled by its title,
Neal Heppleston ~ Plankton and the Whale Shark
A double bassist is a perfect candidate to record music about the ocean depths, as the instrument lends itself well to low and lugubrious timbres. But bassist Neal Heppleston has even more in mind; each piece tells a story signaled by its title,
Noémi Büchi ~ Matter
Many artists give this advice, but in this case it’s true: one must listen to this album loud. Physicality is one of the stated features; when one feels the bass vibrate through one’s body and hears the synthesized sounds travel right
Noémi Büchi ~ Matter
Many artists give this advice, but in this case it’s true: one must listen to this album loud. Physicality is one of the stated features; when one feels the bass vibrate through one’s body and hears the synthesized sounds travel right
a closer listen 