Fine set of modern compositions played on the clarinet by Richard Haynes on his Ghosts Of Motion (CUBUS RECORDS CR374)
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Tag: quiet
An Intellectual Curveball
Double-disc set of restrained, subdued, quiet and slow acoustic music from Bertrand Gauguet and John Tilbury, on their Contre-Courbes (AKOUSIS
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The Way Out of the Labyrinth
Subdued, minimal, long-form saxophone improvisations from Christian Kobi on Hidden Place Of Return (CUBUS RECORDS CR 375). He serves up
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Music for Acoustic Instruments and Feedback: a graceful and enchanting album of heavenly ambience
Vanessa Amara, Music for Acoustic Instruments and Feedback, Denmark, Posh Isolation, PI 249 vinyl LP (2021) In case we need
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Fiori Chiari, Fiori Oscuri: a mix of sunny worlds of children’s dreams and an introspective solo piano melody
Alvin Curran, Fiori Chiari, Fiori Oscuri, Australia, Black Truffle, BT078 vinyl LP (reissue) (2021) First issued in 1978 on the
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Dog Mountain: a sparse, minimalist album commenting on borders, boundaries and divisions
Laurin Huber, Dog Mountain, Switzerland, Hallow Ground, vinyl LP (2021) With a name like “Dog Mountain” and a photo of
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A Necessary Softness: paying respect to places, experiences and memories in a low-key way that generates surprise results
Alexandra Spence, A Necessary Softness, Australia, Room40, RM4133 cassette / CDR (2021) Inspired by her travels, performances and residencies in
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The Shadow Queen
Got a couple of new cassette tapes from Anne-F Jacques in Montreal. She is the creative mind behind the label
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Seance: seven perfect songs with just tender voice and murmuring acoustic guitar
Maxine Funke, Seance, Australia, A Colourful Storm, ACOLOUR035 vinyl LP (2021) Quietly carving out her own distinct niche as a
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I Remember You (Original Sound Track): a funereal set of dark ambient mood pieces
I Remember You (Original Sound Track), United Kingdom, Cold Spring Records, CSR287CD digipak (2020) The official soundtrack to the 2017
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