July 2020
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https://soundcloud.com/user-277431510/arvo-part-magnificat Eleven pieces, all of them composed between 1989 and 1991, performed beautifully for conductor Remigijus Merkelys; it’s difficult to overstate the genius of Arvo Pärt – this re-release is very much in keeping with one of the great bodies of work available to new music lovers. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed…
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Jørgen Teller employs a “graphic and task-based” approach to composition in which players are provided direction specific enough to direct the piece but vague enough to open its performance up to player decision-making; this collection of six wonderful pieces demonstrates how expansive this can be as an approach to contemporary music. Kevin Press One-sentence music…
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This is what the future will sound like. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.
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One of Chicago’s great jazz talents, Quin Kirchner’s work grows increasingly consequential with each release – his new double LP sits among the year’s best and most important jazz releases. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Based on classical music piano compositions, Antonis Anissegos performed the sections into a MIDI, and then PC Nackt processed the files and played them through a pair of Yamaha Disklaviers – the process effectively merges the plunderphonics concept with live performance, producing a remarkably listenable result. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to…
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https://boomkat.com/products/four-quartets-of-love-and-modern-lash Scott Monteith and Paul St Hilaire are back with a second album together; four massive dub marathons you will just keep turning up. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.
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