Kirsten Volness Portland, Oregon
Smart, transcendent, and immersive, Kirsten Volness’ emotive soundscapes integrate electronics and modern composition techniques with jazz and pop influences. “Irresistible” (San Francisco Chronicle) and “nothing short of gorgeous.” (New York Arts), each of her compositions reveals “an exquisite sound world” (New Classic LA) inspired by nature, myth, and environmental and sociopolitical issues. ... more
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I'm always quite interested in new (or in this case pretty old) instruments and what possibilities that offers to the composer and the listener. I dig the sound of the viola da gamba and the intelligent compositions here. Though this record is full of emotions and moods, it's hard to tell how I feel while listening. Kind of engrossed I guess.
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Oh her first full-length for One Little Indian, the classically trained pianist has her unique virtuosity on full display.
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Light of Shore
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The debut album from Irish composer Anselm McDonnell examines faith, folklore, and environment through contemporary music.
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Hushed and quietly moving piano compositions from NODFELD that build slowly to a cinematic sweep.
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string music brought to the very extremes of what string music can be
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