Posts Tagged: Richard Allen

Markus Floats ~ Fourth Album

Fans of Markus Floats‘ Third Album will receive the fourth record as an expansion of timbre and theme; newcomers may go back to seek out his Constellation debut.  That percolating record was filled with layer upon MIDI layer, as effervescent as sparkling

Markus Floats ~ Fourth Album

Fans of Markus Floats‘ Third Album will receive the fourth record as an expansion of timbre and theme; newcomers may go back to seek out his Constellation debut.  That percolating record was filled with layer upon MIDI layer, as effervescent as sparkling

Lara Somogyi ~ ! – expanded

! is an album that deserves a second chance, and this new expanded edition is a rejuvenation.  The original versions now co-exist with acoustic versions, remixes and orchestral expansions, painting new colors on the tonal palette. Harpist Lara Somogyi has always been

Lara Somogyi ~ ! – expanded

! is an album that deserves a second chance, and this new expanded edition is a rejuvenation.  The original versions now co-exist with acoustic versions, remixes and orchestral expansions, painting new colors on the tonal palette. Harpist Lara Somogyi has always been

Junkboy ~ Littoral States

The album’s overall feature is its tone: folkish, pastoral and distinctly British.  If the music yields a hint of the 60s, it’s no coincidence: the album was partially inspired by the music of The Beach Boys ~ not their surfing

Junkboy ~ Littoral States

The album’s overall feature is its tone: folkish, pastoral and distinctly British.  If the music yields a hint of the 60s, it’s no coincidence: the album was partially inspired by the music of The Beach Boys ~ not their surfing

Triola ~ Scapegoat

In the Book of Leviticus, a scapegoat is sent into the wilderness, bearing the sins of the community; if it returns, it is killed.  In modern society, the scapegoat is the one who takes the blame, even if the blame

Triola ~ Scapegoat

In the Book of Leviticus, a scapegoat is sent into the wilderness, bearing the sins of the community; if it returns, it is killed.  In modern society, the scapegoat is the one who takes the blame, even if the blame

Tristan Allen ~ Tin Iso and the Dawn

A Closer Listen has reviewed scores written for movies and TV shows, installations and exhibitions, plays and choreographies, but only one written for puppetry (@c’s Ab OVO) ~ until now.  Tin Iso and the Dawn is the first part of a trilogy inspired

Tristan Allen ~ Tin Iso and the Dawn

A Closer Listen has reviewed scores written for movies and TV shows, installations and exhibitions, plays and choreographies, but only one written for puppetry (@c’s Ab OVO) ~ until now.  Tin Iso and the Dawn is the first part of a trilogy inspired

Bex Burch ~ There is only love and fear

International Anthem is the perfect label for this album as it reflects the nature of its genesis.  Bex Burch lived in Ghana for three years, gaining the skills that eventually enabled her to build her own wooden xylophone.  She’d also

Bex Burch ~ There is only love and fear

International Anthem is the perfect label for this album as it reflects the nature of its genesis.  Bex Burch lived in Ghana for three years, gaining the skills that eventually enabled her to build her own wooden xylophone.  She’d also

Welcome New Label Vast Habitat!

The roots of L.A.’s Vast Habitat are found in the partnership of Daniel Lea and Michael Deragon, whose music as Heliochrysum first appeared on the Bedroom Community label.  On Friday the 13th, Vast Habitat launches with three albums, one by each

Welcome New Label Vast Habitat!

The roots of L.A.’s Vast Habitat are found in the partnership of Daniel Lea and Michael Deragon, whose music as Heliochrysum first appeared on the Bedroom Community label.  On Friday the 13th, Vast Habitat launches with three albums, one by each

From the Mouth of the Sun ~ Valley of the Hummingbirds

Our second Lost Tribe Sound review in two days, Valley of the Hummingbirds is a piece of the label’s series Maps to Where the Poison Grows, along with Claire Deak’s Sotto Voice and nine other discs, all set for release this year.  When

From the Mouth of the Sun ~ Valley of the Hummingbirds

Our second Lost Tribe Sound review in two days, Valley of the Hummingbirds is a piece of the label’s series Maps to Where the Poison Grows, along with Claire Deak’s Sotto Voice and nine other discs, all set for release this year.  When