Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Jónsi ~ Obsidian
Obsidian may have been a surprise release, but it was long in the making, as evidenced by the intricacy of the music. This sumptuous album is thick in texture and stereo effects, a reflection of the concurrent exhibition at New York’s
Jónsi ~ Obsidian
Obsidian may have been a surprise release, but it was long in the making, as evidenced by the intricacy of the music. This sumptuous album is thick in texture and stereo effects, a reflection of the concurrent exhibition at New York’s
Resina ~ Speechless
How does one speak without words? Resina answers the question by using voice as instrument and texture, percussion and emotion, howl and hum ~ expressing a massive inner galaxy, worlds upon worlds, all without a single word. Stripped to basic inflection,
Resina ~ Speechless
How does one speak without words? Resina answers the question by using voice as instrument and texture, percussion and emotion, howl and hum ~ expressing a massive inner galaxy, worlds upon worlds, all without a single word. Stripped to basic inflection,
Christopher Chaplin ~ Patriarchs
The Bible has inspired some astonishing works of art, along with a plethora of maudlin works. The material is so dense and rich that it deserves a powerful sonic treatment. Christopher Chaplin has delved into this treasure chest before, adapting Milton’s Paradise
Christopher Chaplin ~ Patriarchs
The Bible has inspired some astonishing works of art, along with a plethora of maudlin works. The material is so dense and rich that it deserves a powerful sonic treatment. Christopher Chaplin has delved into this treasure chest before, adapting Milton’s Paradise
Sergio Armaroli & Alessandro Camnasio ~ Mahler (in/a) Cage | Casetta di Composizione
What did Gustav Mahler hear as he composed The Song of the Earth? This inviting question is answered by Sergio Armaroli and Alessandro Camnasio on Mahler (in/a) Cage | Casetta di Composizione, whose title refers not to putting the composer in a cage,
Sergio Armaroli & Alessandro Camnasio ~ Mahler (in/a) Cage | Casetta di Composizione
What did Gustav Mahler hear as he composed The Song of the Earth? This inviting question is answered by Sergio Armaroli and Alessandro Camnasio on Mahler (in/a) Cage | Casetta di Composizione, whose title refers not to putting the composer in a cage,
Jessica Moss ~ Phosphenes
Jessica Moss‘ violin has been gracing post-rock and modern composition for so long that we forget she is still capable of surprise. Phosphenes is a brand new beast, born in isolation, that plunges into the dark in order to sing of
Jessica Moss ~ Phosphenes
Jessica Moss‘ violin has been gracing post-rock and modern composition for so long that we forget she is still capable of surprise. Phosphenes is a brand new beast, born in isolation, that plunges into the dark in order to sing of
Seaworthy & Matt Rösner ~ Snowmelt
At first take, the album seems perfectly primed for release in the Southern Hemisphere, whose winter has ended as other winters have just begun. But while Snowmelt is the sonic theme of this thoughtful new Australian album, the spiritual theme is climate
Seaworthy & Matt Rösner ~ Snowmelt
At first take, the album seems perfectly primed for release in the Southern Hemisphere, whose winter has ended as other winters have just begun. But while Snowmelt is the sonic theme of this thoughtful new Australian album, the spiritual theme is climate
Hammock ~ Elsewhere
Back in 2019, Hammock (Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson) had just completed an astonishing trilogy that brought listeners through the depths of despair to the heights of hope. Then the pandemic struck, and the duo’s new-found peace was tested. Could they take
Hammock ~ Elsewhere
Back in 2019, Hammock (Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson) had just completed an astonishing trilogy that brought listeners through the depths of despair to the heights of hope. Then the pandemic struck, and the duo’s new-found peace was tested. Could they take
Various Artists ~ Soundlapse
The “golden year” for soundscapers has drawn to a close, and the results continue to be published. During lockdown, field recording artists were able to capture environments in an unprecedented, nearly pristine fashion, immune from the intrusions of humanity. The
Various Artists ~ Soundlapse
The “golden year” for soundscapers has drawn to a close, and the results continue to be published. During lockdown, field recording artists were able to capture environments in an unprecedented, nearly pristine fashion, immune from the intrusions of humanity. The
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