tags: classical

76. Review: David Gray contemplates isolation on his dreamy new album Skellig

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... Farrell and Robbie Malone, as well as British classical musician Caroline Dale. “The big characteristic swathe of sound that really makes this album stand out as a thing is the group of voices,” Gray ...

Created on 19 February 2021

77. Marko Hietala’s Shock Resignation “I Am Leaving Nightwish”

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... classically trained, female soprano, Tarja Turunen. With maestro Tuomas Holopainen on keys and synth, and the driving force behind their lyrics and overall style, they became pioneers of a brand-new musical ...

Created on 12 January 2021

78. Alexis Ffrench Spreads Some Much Needed Christmas Cheer With New EP Home

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... given the storm of unpleasantness that 2020 has been, I think we can all just welcome it with open arms. Into those troubled waters sails the immensely talented Alexis Ffrench, classical soul pioneer, ...

Created on 26 November 2020

79. Interview: Pete Greenwood talks new album, previously touring USA & getting props from Noel Gallagher

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...  The usual, Dylan, Neil Young, Nick Drake, Townes, Van Zandt, Hank Williams, but lots of Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, Deerhunter, even some grime, classical, anything that picks my ear up.  Have you ...

Created on 24 November 2020

80. Review: New Album Some Kind Of Peace Is A Mesmerising Sonic Experience From Ólafur Arnalds

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... for which he has made his name. His work mixes together classical elements with flourishes of pop, rock and electronica to create music that transcends any single genre and delivers a fairly unique listening ...

Created on 14 November 2020