Posts Tagged: Richard Allen
Lerin / Hystad ~ Mount Buzhou
Mount Buzhou is a mythological Chinese mountain that once supported the heavens; according to legend, when the water god Gong Gong smashed his head against it, the skies had to be repaired. This is a great concept for an album
Lerin / Hystad ~ Mount Buzhou
Mount Buzhou is a mythological Chinese mountain that once supported the heavens; according to legend, when the water god Gong Gong smashed his head against it, the skies had to be repaired. This is a great concept for an album
Anemine ~ MeeresWeiten
How does one react upon hearing the news that a favorite novel has inspired an album? At first, with trepidation, the same reaction one might have toward a film version. And then, if the project is worthy, relief, followed by gratitude.
Anemine ~ MeeresWeiten
How does one react upon hearing the news that a favorite novel has inspired an album? At first, with trepidation, the same reaction one might have toward a film version. And then, if the project is worthy, relief, followed by gratitude.
Mark Lyken | Emma Dove ~ Mirror Lands
We last encountered Mark Lyken and Emma Dove a year ago with their installation-based EP and video The Terrestrial Sea. Their new work expands on the work of that prior release and continues an investigation of the sonic and visual properties of Scotland’s
Mark Lyken | Emma Dove ~ Mirror Lands
We last encountered Mark Lyken and Emma Dove a year ago with their installation-based EP and video The Terrestrial Sea. Their new work expands on the work of that prior release and continues an investigation of the sonic and visual properties of Scotland’s
Reliq ~ Metatropics
Reliq is Serph; or is Serph Reliq? The dual-monikered artist has been steadily amassing a healthy discography, and this generous new set (14 tracks, 68 minutes, plus a bonus disc when ordering from Noble) offers a healthy amount of hard beats
Reliq ~ Metatropics
Reliq is Serph; or is Serph Reliq? The dual-monikered artist has been steadily amassing a healthy discography, and this generous new set (14 tracks, 68 minutes, plus a bonus disc when ordering from Noble) offers a healthy amount of hard beats
B/B/S ~ Coltre/Manto
The super-trio of Aidan Baker, Andrea Belfi and Erik Skodvin has returned with a vengeance, taking time from solo and group projects to jam together once more. And what a beautiful racket it is. Recorded in a church but mastered in
B/B/S ~ Coltre/Manto
The super-trio of Aidan Baker, Andrea Belfi and Erik Skodvin has returned with a vengeance, taking time from solo and group projects to jam together once more. And what a beautiful racket it is. Recorded in a church but mastered in
The Gilder ~ Mechanical Sea
How best to combine electronic dance with modern composition? In this reviewer’s opinion, the answer is to include real instruments, as are found here, where violin, viola and cello join electric and acoustic guitar and bass. In the hands of
The Gilder ~ Mechanical Sea
How best to combine electronic dance with modern composition? In this reviewer’s opinion, the answer is to include real instruments, as are found here, where violin, viola and cello join electric and acoustic guitar and bass. In the hands of
Kingsley Ash ~ The Lekking Grounds
The Lekking Grounds, a single 15 minute track, is the culmination of a 2013 North Yorkshire residency. Last spring, Kingsley Ash spent a week recording, led two field recording workshops in local schools, blended the results and performed this piece live. We
Kingsley Ash ~ The Lekking Grounds
The Lekking Grounds, a single 15 minute track, is the culmination of a 2013 North Yorkshire residency. Last spring, Kingsley Ash spent a week recording, led two field recording workshops in local schools, blended the results and performed this piece live. We
Rodman Melchior Melchior Rodman
The tape begins with a lonely violin, melancholic in nature. Letha and Dan are married, and Letha is battling Stage IV melanoma and breast cancer. This elegiac work testifies to art as a statement of life. Letha’s side is stunning, a
Rodman Melchior Melchior Rodman
The tape begins with a lonely violin, melancholic in nature. Letha and Dan are married, and Letha is battling Stage IV melanoma and breast cancer. This elegiac work testifies to art as a statement of life. Letha’s side is stunning, a
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