Yann Tiersen’s ’11 5 18 2 5 18′ Is Surprising and Entrancing
11 5 18 2 5 18 makes it sound like Yann Tiersen has been dabbling in deeply abstract instrumental synthesizer mood music for decades. Yes, he pulls it off.
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Neo-Classical’s Olovson Composes the Evocative “Labyrinter” (premiere)
Recalling the style of classical Romantic-era composition, “Labyrinter” is a nostalgic and moving piece from Swedish composer Olovson.
Jazz’s Levitation Orchestra Are Ambitious on ‘Illusions & Realities’
Artists walk a fine line combining neo-classical and modern jazz. London’s Levitation Orchestra swing for the fences on Illusions & Realities.
The Beautiful Buildup of Bremer/McCoy’s Quiet Legacy
Danish chillout duo Bremer/McCoy release Natten today. We chart their journey and delve into what makes their music and live shows so spiritually appealing.
Bremer/McCoy Strike a Cosmic Balance on ‘Natten’
The night can be a time of introspection or it can be a time of sensory and metaphysical exploration. Bremer/McCoy’s Natten is open to both.
The Near-Death Inspiration Behind Yann Tiersen’s Life-Affirming New Work
“It’s really simple,” Yann Tiersen explains. “There is no inspiration out of [the location], there is no deeper meaning than to just juxtapose music and places.”
Composer Ilan Eshkeri Discusses His Soundtrack for the ‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Game
Having composed for blockbuster films and ballet, Ilan Eshkeri discusses how powerful emotional narratives and the opportunity for creative freedom drew him to triple-A video game Ghost of Tsushima.
Nate “Rocket” Wonder and Roman GianArthur Score the New Janelle Monáe Film ‘Antebellum’
Nate "Rocket" Wonder and Roman GianArthur composed a thrilling neo-classical score for Janelle Monáe's new film, Antebellum. Hear the dramatic "Opening" of the soundtrack.
PC Nackt Deconstructs the Classics with ‘Plunderphonia’
PC Nackt kicks off a unique series of recordings dedicated to creating new music by "plundering" unexpected historical sources such as classical piano pieces or chamber orchestra music.
Composer Kosta Jevtić Offers ‘Reflections on a Journey’ to the Mediterranean
Serbian composer Kosta Jevtić evokes the clement Mediterranean in solo piano form on the brilliant new album, Reflections on a Journey.
Alison Chesley Toils in Human and Musical Connectivity on Helen Money’s ‘Atomic’
Chicago-based cellist, Alison Chesley (a.k.a. Helen Money) creates an utterly riveting listen from beginning to end on Atomic.
Nick Storring’s ‘My Magic Dreams Have Lost Their Spell’ Is Beautiful, Haunting, and Otherworldly
Canadian composer Nick Storring's latest album, My Magic Dreams Have Lost Their Spell, is mysterious, multilayered, and unforgettable.