A seasonal selection of ambient, modern classical, and electroacoustic works.  Closed on May 29, 2021. 

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Field Journal Companion - Spring 2021

Swells

a selection of songs that evoke feelings of calm & rest.

Calm & Rest

women of ambient

Sinking Feeling

Empty Company

Stare

Mechanism

Feedback

Reading Frances Shelley's biographical story, you can't help but feel inspired. Now, in her early 70s, this neo-classical pianist's and composer's roots go back to being a rebel and a romantic from a very young age. "I can tell many tales from my days as a wild child in 60s London; from working with David and Angie Bowie in the early 70s, the 10 years I spent travelling the world as a fashion model followed by a life-changing stint in rehab in 1981 (before it became fashionable!)” she jokes. “To being a single mother and starting a successful event business in my home.” A decade ago, Shelley decided to pursue her passion for music, and now, multiple years and self-released albums later, she's been signed to Manners McDade, the composer agency and publishing house for Nils Frahm, Caitlyn Aurelia Smith, Poppy Ackroyd. Shelley captures the stories of her eventful life through beautifully layered keys, gently orchestrated arrangements, and carefully measured dose of electronic post-processing, to create atmospheres that swoop in with warm winds of her sonic valley and raise your spirits to fantastic heights. The eleven pieces on her upcoming album, Songs Of Possibility, are also influenced by the events of the last year, "travelling through realms of regret, grief and loss, towards optimism and a sense of excitement for living." In these unprecedented times, we've all found a moment to ask ourselves of 'what it is,' and more importantly of 'what can be'. In this reflection, we'll find a new way to begin. In Shelley's case, it is a dream of music.

Songs Of Possibility

Racing To Belong

TRACK PREMIERE : Frances Shelley - Racing To Belong

Extant ii

From the new Icelandic label that brought us Atli Örvarsson, Sin Fang, Christopher Royal King & Nico Rosenberg, comes a new composer, hailing from Naarm (Melbourne). As a professional concert pianist, Rose Riebl has captived the audience from around the world with her performances which include her own compositions. Her musical work "extends her intimate relationship with the piano into a realm of more fragile, soulful and transcendent works that guide the listener into vulnerable emotional spaces," and when you play through the previously released two singles, you'll know that these words ring true. Now that she's been signed to INNI, Riebl is preparing for her debut album of compositions, titled Do Not Move Stones, due out on June 18th. Meanwhile, I am here today to tease you with a beautiful piece borrowed from her album, titled "Even As The Light Fades". Here, the sparkling piano keys, weaving in the plush bed of organic reverb, carry and lift the soaring strings into a poignant dance, that is at once a little melancholic and triumphant in its song. Echoes of romantic classical composers, Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky and Chopin, return in ghostly melodies that pluck at the emotions in your heart, recalling false memories of the past lives, when sitting in a concert hall was enough to be transformed with only music.

“I think sometimes people forget to feel, or it’s easier not to,” she told classical and new music magazine CutCommon. “So, I like my music to elicit some kind of emotional response. Sometimes, that’s just rest or calm; other times, it’s more intense – there’s fury, rage, longing. We all walk around carrying these things, and if music can act as a bridge back to feeling, allowing us to access those dormant parts of our own little universes, then it’s doing what it’s meant to. I think art wants to wake people up.”

Do Not Move Stones

Even As The Light Fades

TRACK PREMIERE : Rose Riebl - Even As The Light Fades

Kofū II

Kaworu

we break, but we keep going

O Woods / Wake

Wake

Vivid Dreams

faded fluorescent trail

A sense of serenity came over me when I heard the world slowly wake up. While still dark outside, the night had felt like an eternity. I dream about being able to sleep again someday. Insomnia changes a person. As I go through the waves of weariness, I softly hum some comforting sounds. It eases my mind and gently guides my head towards my pillow, to eventually dive into the deepest slumber as I close my eyes and greet the day. 

-Líom

released March 3, 2023 

Composed and produced by Líom 
Mix & Master by Líom

Before Dawn

Stream/Buy: https://idol-io.link/From_Sunset
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‘From Sunset’, the debut album from St. Petersburg-based composer/pianist Omfeel, marks her first solo endeavor following multiple collaborations with fellow Russian-based electronic producer Nuage. Over the last few years she has provided piano accompaniment for Nuage, anchoring his signature melodic breakbeats around her lush, contemplative melodies. Together they have seen success on both streaming platforms and radio – with multiple tracks reaching 1-2 million streams and regular support on BBC Radio 1 and Balamii.

The album allows Omfeel to step into the foreground and showcase her skill in crafting deep, yet catchy, piano arrangements that pull from her love of multiple genres - both classical and contemporary.

“A lot of compositions are built on a musical riff that permeates the entire track, sets the rhythmic basis and induces the listener into a kind of trance. In each riff, you can hear a hidden two-voice, like Bach's music, which makes the motive even more interesting and elusive.  A beautiful harmony is strung on this riff and the whole idea of ​​the track develops from it.”

"The sound of the album is based on the sound of the piano, which I have been looking for a long time - Bluthner 1951. To record the album, it was specially prepared by the moderator, who was able to create a warm, soft, low-frequency timbre."

"The piano arrangements are supported by synths written on the Korg Minilogue. I love this instrument very much. On it you can create deep pads and textures, with a warm lo-fi tone."

"I think this album is a good reflection of my journey - the transformation from the classical world of music to the modern one. In the piano, you can hear a mixture of the classics, neoclassical, and pop harmonies – and this whole world is carefully enveloped by electronics, giving even more atmosphere and depth.”
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From Sunset

Omfeel - Awaking

still, there is the sea

the sun, the sky

From Taba
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Taba

Many

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Luster

Réalt

Created live in the booth on CJSW 90.9fm as part of Myke Atkinson's Sunrise Sessions.

Thanks everyone for dreaming with me.

Sunrise Session

Jay Chakravorty - Maps

Dancing Trees

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Cloud Tangle