Instagram is a land of selfies, foodie shots, and humble brags but now its also a place of desolation. Using photos of desolate, abandoned locales submitted by fans via Instgram, Hauschka created a brand new video for his track “Thames … [Read More]
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Between the attempts to create contemporary works that sound “unique” and “evolving,” more often than not the symbolism behind a bunch of notes on paper is lost. Not so is the case for the upcoming premiere of composer Robert Sirota’s … [Read More]
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Arcade Fire violinist Sarah Neufeld ended 2013 with a plethora of accolades including a new Arcade Fire album, contributing to the brilliant HER film score, and most notably releasing the momentous solo debut Hero Brother, continues her streak with … [Read More]
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The end of 2013 is upon us but with the new year comes a renewed sense of hope for the future of classical music and its varying sub-genres. Scouring through the upcoming news/rumors/press release babble, our editorial staff have chosen … [Read More]
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It’s been a longtime coming but Hauschka is back to his trademark form of “deconstructionalist” composing with his first solo album since 2011. The new LP, entitled Abandoned City, due March 17 on Temporary Residence records, will take Hauschka … [Read More]
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Preparing for his upcoming new album MAPS next week, British composer Jerome Alexander, otherwise known as Message To Bears releases a new track off the record entitled “Moonlight.”
Message To Bears has become known for his mixture of folk with … [Read More]
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Keith Kenniff (known by his moniker Helios) released a stream of his new score written for the interactive online/ipad/android film commissioned by Japanese contact lens company Miru.
In typical Kenniff fashion, the piece is poignant, far-reaching, and reminiscent in tone … [Read More]
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Those seeking to get a brief intro into the double album from violinist extraordinaire Hilary Hahn – GOOD LUCK! Released today is a 14-minute plus trailer, longer than most short films, for In 27 Pieces The Hilary Hahn Encores.… [Read More]
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Halloween may be over but there’s no shortage of creepiness in the new video by Icelandic visual artist Ingibjörg Birgisdóttir inspired by contemporary composer Christopher Bono’s new composition “The Unexcelled Mantra.”
Set against the alien-landscape of which is the land … [Read More]
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Lead singer Bryce Dessner of The National and lead guitarist/keyboardist of Radiohead Johnny Greenwood, two of the biggest names in the indie/alt world team up for an interesting combo album featuring classical compositions from both figures.
Set to be released … [Read More]
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