Matthew Mercer: “And the Sky Opened Up” (Pianissimo Possibile, 2011) I thought it might be time for a repost of this nice video clip that Portland director Byrd McDonald created for a...
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Helmut Lachenmann: “Guero” (1969) Lachenmann’s “Guero” is a fascinating piece of notation, calling for playing the innards of the piano. It sits in stark contrast to...
Drew Baker: “National Anthem” (Stress Position, New Focus Recordings 2012) “Pianists spend lifetimes alone in small rooms with antique instruments. This intimate scenario is...
Ryuichi Sakamoto + Taylor Deupree: Disappearance (12k) Ryuichi Sakamoto has a reputation that precedes him. His time in Yellow Magic Orchestra alone makes him one of the most iconic...
Ametsub: All Is Silence (Nothings66) Ametsub’s music has each foot in a different world. On the one hand, it’s electronic music that’s meticulously constructed, but on...
Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto: “Berlin” (Insen, 2005) It’s hard to beat this pairing… their music gets me every time. The video is simple and handsome as well, as is usually...
Alfred Schnittke: “Concerto For Piano And Strings” (1979) Ready yourself for some unpleasant dreams with this completely menacing piece by Russian composer Schnittke. Do yourself a favor...
Clark: “Black Stone” (Iradelphic, Warp 2012) A new video and clip from Chris Clark’s newest album, out this week on Warp. I picked it up a few days ago and I’m slowly...
Morgan Packard: “Although” (Moment Again Elsewhere, Anticipate 2010) Fear not, more reviews and updates are on the way… sometimes I just need to recharge a bit. Not that there’s...
Seth Horvitz: Eight Studies for Automatic Piano (Line) Seth Horvitz is better known for his techno alter ego Sutekh, having released a variety of releases since the late 90s under the...
Jumpel: “Edinburgh” (Europa, Hiddel Shoal 2010) Really gorgeous downtempo tune from Jumpel with vocalist Chloë March. Jumpel’s music is relatively new to me and this one caught my...
Sylvain Chauveau: “Pauvre Simon” (Nuage, Type 2005) This YouTube post has the wrong track name (Nuage is the album name). But that doesn’t make it any less beautiful.(Source:...
Nils Frahm: Felt (Erased Tapes) After collaborating with Anne Müller on the fantastic 7fingers earlier this year, Nils Frahm once again works his way toward the top of my 2011 favorites...
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