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Oversky

Concluding "Hope" theme for the mini documentary "A Neighborhood At The Limit", commissioned by Parallaxi, realised by DesTV, directed by Giorgos Skandalaris. Screened at Olympion / Thessaloniki / 10 June 2015.

- This track was later on expanded and adapted to the 8.1 surround system of "Start Fellowship Celebration" held in Labattoir, Thessaloniki, May 12 2016. Photo by Angelos Zymaras

Special thanks to Elisso Papastrati (violin) and Charalambos Papadopoulos (Cello)!

A Neighborhood At The Limit - Hope Theme (extended)

Federico Albanese - THE BLUE HOUR


'The Blue Hour' will be released on LP, CD, Download via Berlin Classics Neue Meister on 15 January, 2016   

Buy on Itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-blue-hour/id1053970394

Berlin based, ‘piano poet’ Federico Albanese took inspiration from the brief transitional state between day and night, writing a collection of chamber-music miniatures that withdraw, explore, yet assert their laconic melodies all the more decisively. The emotions to which Albanese has given expression in his thirteen compositions have been articulated with well-considered gestures.   

Equally well-considered is the choice of instruments that Federico Albanese deploys on ‘The Blue Hour’. Piano and synthesizers are joined by a cello, magnified by over-dubbing and sound effects that culminate into a little chamber orchestra, which swells the acoustics while checking the dominance of a clear solo voice. Albanese esteems the Gesamtklang, the overall sound image, with its mixture of compositional precision and dreamlike fluidity. For this reason, the pieces are recorded from start to finish on analogue equipment, further enhancing the warmth of their sound. In ‘Céline’ we hear a discreet beat, scarcely perceptible, a gentle pulse that lends structure without jeopardizing the charm of ‘The Blue Hour’.  

“There is a particular moment when opposites are very close, almost touching one another. When there is still light but not quite darkness. A world in between, where all things are uncertain, vague, floating into shade. We can follow or observe, unsure where this would lead - into darkness or light; into the shadow of memories and dreams. A reflection of our desires and hopes, ready to be seen or unseen. It can be a sudden glimpse, with ideas turning into shapes, not yet complete. You can see things, but are unsure what they are. It is an unrevealed choice. A place to recover and heal, lulled by the security of the warm shadow of an ancient tree upon a hill" – Federico Albanese

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Migrants

Reunion

Leaving

Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds set to release his first Hollywood film score.

Ólafur Arnalds’ original motion picture soundtrack for Sam Levinson’s feature film debut ‘Another Happy Day’, starring Ellen Barkin and Demi Moore, will see a worldwide release via UK modern classical label Erased Tapes Records on February 27, 2012.

PRE-ORDER it on CD/Vinyl/Digital now from: http://erasedtapes.com/store/index/ERATP038

IN HIS OWN WORDS: 

‘In mid-December 2010 I was on a holiday in China when I received an email from Sam Levinson about the film. We got on the phone at like 4 in the morning Beijing time and ended up talking all through the night, instantly connecting. He told me that they had been listening to my music while making the film, so the film was already very influenced by my music. However, it was not until Ellen Barkin – the beautiful force that she is – had pestered the producers for a week, calling them every day about how I am the right one for this film, that they finally gave in. The only catch was that it had to be done two weeks later, in the first week of January. So I ended up scoring nonstop all throughout Christmas, making my mother mad in the process.’ - Ólafur Arnalds

CONTEXT:

Born in the suburban Icelandic town of Mosfellsbær, a few kilometres outside of Reykjavík, the 24-year old composer has always enjoyed pushing boundaries with both his studio work and his live-shows. Through relentless touring and determination this young artist has steadily gained recognition worldwide and continues his mission to lure an indie-generation of pop and rock fans into an emotive world of beguiling electronic chamber music and delicate classical arrangements.

'The indie kid who knows the score’ – Guardian’s Observer

'An artist who can exert power with the lightest of touches’ – BBC Music


TRACK LISTING:  

1. The Land Of Nod  2. Through The Screen  3. Before The Calm  4. Lynn's Theme  5. Alice Enters  6. The Wait  7. A Family Stroll  8. Poland  9. Out To Sea  10. Autumn Day  11. Everything Must Change

OFFICIAL WEBSITES:

OLAFURARNALDS.COM
ERASEDTAPES.COM

Erased Tapes Collection IV

Ólafur Arnalds - Poland

Sebastian Plano Live

Track taken from Christoph Berg's upcoming album 'Paraphrases'... 

Christoph Berg - Interlude

Re: Better Now - Philip Daniel and Shawn Williams

This was a bonus song from "push the heart".  It was part of the japanese release of the record in 2006.
hope you enjoy it...
; )

Crystal

Born in Hawaii and raised in both Southern California and Israel, singer/songwriter Sara Lov started playing music alongside pianist Dustin O'Halloran when they formed the dream pop duo Devics in 1993. The group later moved to Italy and signed with Bella Union, a U.K.-based record label run by Cocteau Twins bassist Simon Raymonde. Devics released 5 full length albums, several ep’s and toured extensively all over the world. In 2008, Lov began a solo career and teamed with producer and collaborator Zac Rae ( Death Cab for Cutie, Fiona Apple). Together they recorded 3 full length albums Seasoned Eyes Were Beaming in 2009 and I Already Love You (an album of cover songs) in 2011. Lov spent 2009/2010 touring in Europe and the US, her songs appeared in TV shows Bones, Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill, United States of Tara, Looking and Rectify. In 2015, Sara Lov & Zac Rae finished recording Some Kind of Champion an album of originals by Sara Lov and collaborators Dustin O'Halloran, Hauschka, Scott Leahy, Zac Rae & Jonathan Price. The album was released in late 2015 and was funded by her fans via Pledgemusic. Sara worked with various directors to create videos for 7 songs on the album. She recently went back to the studio with Dustin O'Halloran to record vocals for the Amazon series Transparent. Her voice is featured throughout the 4th Season as part of the musical score. Currently, Sara is writing new songs for her 4th solo album.

Crystal

sara lov