Neo-classical duo A Winged Victory for the Sullen emerged in 2007 following a chance encounter between Californian pianist Dustin O’Halloran and ambient drone composer Adam Wiltzie (Star of the Lid). Focusing on Dustin O’Halloran’s piano, the sustain … [Read more...] about A Winged Victory for the Sullen: We played some open chords…
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Erik Truffaz & Murcof: Al mediodia
Erik Truffaz Ever since his appearance on the contemporary jazz scene in the early 1990s, and all the more since [amazon text=Dawn&asin=B004G7FFGW] (1998), his breakthrough recording for the Blue Note label, Swiss born Erik Truffaz (b. 1960) has … [Read more...] about Erik Truffaz & Murcof: Al mediodia
Max Richter: The haunted ocean
Waltz with Bashir (2008) is a groundbreaking animated documentary by Israeli film maker Ari Folman. One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same … [Read more...] about Max Richter: The haunted ocean
Max Richter: Shadow journal
The Blue Notebooks "Shadow journal" was originally released in [amazon text=The Blue Notebooks&asin=B00BAFMQ24] (2004), the second solo album by German born British composer Max Richter. While classically trained, the musician is also influenced … [Read more...] about Max Richter: Shadow journal
Andrey Dergatchev: The return
I must have watched The Return three or four times now, several years apart, and each time I am left with a very strong impression. Set against the backdrop of the desolate wilderness of Northern Russia, [amazon text=The … [Read more...] about Andrey Dergatchev: The return
Nils Petter Molvaer: Presence
Presence is a beautiful track from Norwegian trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer's 2002 recording [amazon text=NP3&asin=B000065TSC]. While the video clip was superbly crafted, I can't dissociate the track from the album's cover featuring life-size … [Read more...] about Nils Petter Molvaer: Presence
