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Gyda Valtysdottir Reinterprets Classical Compositions as Modern Masterpieces

sngalbums: I always felt I had done myself a disservice by not listening to more classical music in my youth. I suppose popular opinion in high school says that it’s boring, but the band nerds always knew: classical music is actually the most dramatic. The new record from múm contributor, Gyda Valtysdottir titled Epicycle was a great opportunity for me to not only immerse myself … Continue reading Gyda Valtysdottir Reinterprets Classical Compositions as Modern Masterpieces

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Gyda Valtysdottir Reinterprets Classical Compositions as Modern Masterpieces

I always felt I had done myself a disservice by not listening to more classical music in my youth. I suppose popular opinion in high school says that it’s boring, but the band nerds always knew: classical music is actually the most dramatic. The new record from múm contributor, Gyda Valtysdottir titled Epicycle was a great opportunity for me to not only immerse myself in … Continue reading Gyda Valtysdottir Reinterprets Classical Compositions as Modern Masterpieces

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sawdustandgin: Caroline Polachek of Chairlift wrote and recorded “The Boy Who I’ll See Again” for MAKE as part of their Naxos Concept Collection. The visual concept was based on classic surrealist art, and the song tells a tale of the Greek moon goddess Endymion. This is as beautiful as a song about beauty can be. Continue reading

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Let me catch you up. Nathan Fake is a producer from the UK, whose techno beats have leaned industrial lately, especially on his latest LP, Providence. His career’s fourth full-length and first out on Ninja Tune, on Providence he layers oversaturated bass lines atop one another, morphing his usual intergalactic melodies into something slightly more sinister for the project. The record came out in March, but Nathan … Continue reading

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sngcrate: December by George Winston Windham Hills Records, 1982 Dug up at Amoeba sidewalk sale Track list, faves in bold A1. ThanksgivingA2. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your HeadA3. JoyA4. PreludeA5. Carol of the BellsA6. NightB1. Variations on the Kanon by Johann PachelbelB2. The Holy and the IvyB3. Some Children See HimB4. Peace December is a solo record from George Winston, an American pianist who has recorded … Continue reading

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December by George Winston

Windham Hills Records, 1982 Dug up at Amoeba sidewalk sale Track list, faves in bold A1. Thanksgiving A2. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head A3. Joy A4. Prelude A5. Carol of the Bells A6. Night B1. Variations on the Kanon by Johann Pachelbel B2. The Holy and the Ivy B3. Some Children See Him B4. Peace December is a solo record from George Winston, an American … Continue reading December by George Winston

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