† Written and produced by Thomas Kuratli
† Recorded and mixed by Michael Gallusser at QFLM Studio
† Mastering by Rea Dubach at Centraldubs
† ‚Höllentor‘ Violin played by Chadi Najari

T†tz

Waldtanz

Today, I'm excited to share with you a new piece by the Icelandic composer Snorri Hallgrímsson, whom I've been closely following since his debut, Orbit, released by Moderna in 2018. Even back then, I could somewhat predict the trajectory of this young artist, who, as I said, has been drinking from the same pool of Icelandic inspiration which has quenched the thirst of some of the world's renowned composers, like Ólafur Arnalds and of course, the dearly missed Jóhann Jóhannsson. Hallgrímsson's sophomore release, I Am Weary, Don’t Let Me Rest, which I am playing right now as I prepare this writeup, was a particular favourite of mine, even as I recognised some of the subtle influence of the above master of the modern classical genre. In this specific case, that should be acknowledged as an enormous compliment - if Jóhann continues to be here through the music of others, I feel slightly better and not so forlorn. This spring, Hallgrímsson returns to Moderna with an original soundtrack for Guy Davidi's documentary called Innocence. "The film is a harrowing insight into what it's like to grow up in a heavily militarized state where military service isn't only compulsory but is seen as a moral and cultural obligation as well." I think the cover of a little girl handling a machine gun tells it all. And yet, it's Hallgrímsson's gorgeous music that takes it to a whole new level.

Innocence (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Girl in the Dark

TRACK PREMIERE : Snorri Hallgrímsson - The Girl In The Dark

‘Cohesion' is the second installment in a three album series reflecting on the many calamitous water crises affecting life on this planet.  More info: https://williamryanfritch.bandcamp.com/album/cohesion

Fifty percent of the sales for the three album series will be donated to communities that are at the front line of these crises, in perpetuity.

Multiple rounds of donations have and are continuing to be directed towards: https://cooperationjackson.org

In contrast to 'Polarity,' which was largely created by synthesized and electronic signals being transformed into acoustic phenomena. 'Cohesion' was constructed solely from acoustic instruments (baritone and alto saxophones, oboe, contrabass clarinet, bassoon, tuba, etc) mic’d and processed live to behave and sound like synthesized and/or sequenced sound sources. Using multiple contact mics, filters and overdrive circuits, even faint breaths and valve clicks are given a weight and presence that can anchor massive, heaving rhythms. The rattling irregularities of each horn are accentuated and fore-fronted in ways that make them behave like wholly new and grisly things.
credits

Cohesion

Timescale

William Ryan Fritch - Timescale (From Cohesion)

From Remix Series AGBR-05
Original Creadits in Order :
ARTIST: Nina Kraviz
TITLE: Fire
RELEASE: Nina Kraviz
LABEL: Rekids
CAT #: REKIDS010CD & REKIDS010LP (double gatefold sleeve)
RELEASE DATE: 27th February 2012
ISRC: GBLTF1100031
GENRE: Electronic
STYLE: Ambient

Remix By RAZKOD

Fire (Razkod Remix)

Q Bird

prana

Smog

yung lean - agony (traumesser piano cover)

Styx

Control I

Jóhann Jóhannsson - Odi Et Amo featuring Iskra String Quartet (Brussels, April 2009)

Drawn from his love of electronica, dark wave and kraut, Pyrit creates songs and soundscapes of a futuristic world. Desires, questions and anxiety melted together into one musical entity, into Thomas’ own cosmos - a unique, experimental, electronic and dark Populärmusik.

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