A decade in the making, the prolific composer’s timely new project draws upon readings of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and snippets of global found sound to fashion an absorbing and heartfelt soundscape steeped in a profound humanity. Max Richter, the million-selling poster boy for post-minimalism, is well versed in lacing socio-political commentary into his … [Read more...] about Max Richter: Voices – Review
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Review: James Heather – Stories From Far Away On Piano (Vinyl Edition)
We take a look at James Heather’s debut record Stories From Far Away On Piano as it gets its first vinyl release. Contemporary pianist James Heather is jumping on the vinyl bandwagon, and who could blame him? It will get this relatively new musician a broader audience to listen to his music and join the legion of growing fans. Being handpicked by Laura Marling to support her … [Read more...] about Review: James Heather – Stories From Far Away On Piano (Vinyl Edition)
Album Review: Luca D’Alberto – Endless
We take a look at the Italian composer's debut record, and delve into the modern classical sounds of a rising star. Traditional wisdom has it that the classical music industry is in terminal decline, beset by an ageing demographic and cultural marginalisation, but one of the least predictable trends in the new digital music universe has been the flourishing of a significant … [Read more...] about Album Review: Luca D’Alberto – Endless
Review: Max Richter – On The Nature Of Daylight (Vinyl Edition)
Max Richter brings his classic track onto 180g Vinyl and reminds us how music and pictures can be the perfect mix. An award winning film wouldn’t be half as good without a decent soundtrack. Music can make or break a scene, heighten emotion in story lines or create a whole new feeling to a movie that would otherwise be missed. Max Richter's On The Nature Of Daylight has been … [Read more...] about Review: Max Richter – On The Nature Of Daylight (Vinyl Edition)