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Rameses B – Review of Reborn
I first learned of Rameses B while browsing Indiegogo for music and film projects. After listening to a sample track, I knew this was the music I needed to contribute to and support. The result of this campaign is the album “Reborn“, and it was worth the wait. The layers of multiple instruments present here,…
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Music – Startle the Heavens
I had been listening to the music of Startle the Heavens. This is a project of musician and composer Ben Leopard. Music is vital to our understanding of ourselves, the world and other cultures. This meant a lot to me and cemented my desire to be involved with the movie in anyway possible. My…
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New Music – Zoe Keating
I stumbled upon this classical musician while desperately hoping that Hildur Gudnadottir had something new out. I have only had one listen to this gem, but am blown-away by the soundscape and emotion emanating from the cello. Website: http://www.zoekeating.com
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New Music
While I have been away from blogging way more than I would like, the music keeps on flowing as there is so much out there. Found a nice treat with an Icelandic group that I had not heard of, and some other stuff. Arstioir – Arstioir (2009) Arstioir– Svefns Og Voku Skil (2011) An Indie-folk / classical band from…
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Finding Home
Is home truly where the heart is, or where the heart feels at home? The sun rises behind grey clouds infused with faint orange, drifting in the morning sky just above the distant treeline. Across the vast expanse of water, mountains rise to meet the sky, and the sky greets the mountains with tears. A…
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New Music
New music from the past couple of weeks includes additional albums from new favorites and some different stuff. Kaskade – Atmosphere (2013) Latest release for master DJ Kaskade who is also in the band Late Night Alumni. Catchy electronic and dance music that features Kaskade singing on the title track “Atmosphere”. Nine Inch Nails – Hesitation (2013) I…
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Music – Olafur Arnalds
Last Thursday beneath the baking 90 degree sun, we made our way to The Cedar for a special evening: Olafur Arnalds. Olafur is an Icelandic musician and composer, whose work can be loosely described as neo-classical / electronic / ambient / ethereal / haunting / melancholy / sparse. In other words, it pulls at every…
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Today’s Music and Art
For last couple of weeks, I have been mostly listening to Mystical Sun. At first, I was lost in the soundscape and very in tune to each note and beat. Over time, the music has incorporated itself into the background, and become a part of me. I’m still trying to find the words to explain…
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Today’s Music
Today is brought to you by Aarktica. A fitting soundscape as the sun rises through the cold morning mist. As the light hits each tree and frozen stone, the land emerges from the slumber and we are surrounded by birds, stones and ourselves.