Composer and guitarist Van Stiefel's Spirits is his unique take on the studio-instrumental albums of layered guitar by legends like Les Paul, Chet Atkins, and Glen Campbell, filtered through his own introspective and personally spiritual approach to the instrument. Those albums were often a series of vignettes, each tune suggesting a particular location, mood, or flavor. ...
Genre: Guitar
Subgenre:
Evening Dusk Serenade: Newly Discovered Finnish Works for Violin & Orchestra
The repertoire of Finnish music for violin and orchestra is full of hidden gems, with a substantial amount of works remaining unperformed and unpublished. The music on this recording represents a style of light classical music that was popular from the 1930s to the 1960s but remains largely forgotten today. ...
Composer: George de Godzinsky (1914-1994), Uuno Klami (1900-1961), Nils-Eric Fougstedt (1910-1961), Elemer Szentirmay (1836-1908), Yrjö Gunaropoulos (1904-1968), Heino Kaski (1885-1957), Harry Bergström (1910-1989), Eino Partanen (1915-2004)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Orchestral
Bo Holten: Schlagt sie tot! (Live)
Schlagt sie tot! is an opera about radical change and religious fanaticism. It paints a multifaceted portrait of a complex figure who transformed the world, namely the controversial catalyst of the Reformation, Martin Luther. He was a charismatic, uncompromising artistic personality, at times hateful and in constant struggle with his inner demons. ...
Composer: Bo Holten (1948)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Opera
Pizza Man Blues is a snapshot of the moment those certainties were snatched away, with songs that tell of watching the life you knew torn down, then building it back and seeing things clearer as a result. “This last year, we’ve all had to adapt to circumstances,” reflects Matthews. “I’ve been forced off the road, but I’ve tried to keep the engine alive, ...
Genre: Blues
Subgenre: Bluesy Rock
Dez Prez: Motets, 1490-1520 (Remastered)
Composer: Josquin Des Prez (1450 - 1521)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Times of Transition: Cello Concertos by C.P.E. Bach & Haydn
The three cello concertos on this disc illustrate that fertile period in the second half of the 18th century when features of the Baroque were gradually replaced by the so-called galant style. Foremost amongst the composers inaugurating this change was Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach chose Concerto in A major ...
Composer: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788), Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Chamber Music
Chopin: Preludes & Piano Works
Chopin is a composer who has been with me since I started playing the piano as a child. In Japan, where I grew up, it is impossible to avoid Chopin’s music! He is one of the most popular composers for everybody, and all pianists start playing and getting to know his music from a very young age. ...
Composer: Frédéric Chopin (1810 - 1849)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
For almost six years, the versatile band Three Souls has sold out concert venues around Oslo with their groovy songs and captivating stage shows. The funk-inspired band thrives in front of a packed hall and is used to deliver a musical experience the audience won’t forget. ...
Genre: R&B
Subgenre: Funk
Creative Norwegian Rock outfit LEPROUS are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album “Aphelion”. Following up on 2019’s highly acclaimed “Pitfalls” album, LEPROUS recorded “Aphelion” throughout the last year at three different studios: Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden, Ocean Sound Recordings in Norway and Cederberg Studios ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Metal
John Mellencamp is releasing a live album and documentary titled: The Good Samaritan Tour 2000. The documentary, which will be narrated by Academy® Award winner Matthew McConaughey, chronicles Mellencamp's historic free tour in 2000 when he performed on street corners and in public parks across the country. ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Modern Rock
"Outstanding" blends inspired Cuban music with a melange of jazz, samba, flamenco and world music of the Americas. Timba MM is a Montreal-based group of new generation Cuban-style musicians formed in 2012. The members are all in love with Havana and Cuban sounds. Classified as World Music / Latin / Afro Cuban, ...
Genre: Latin
Subgenre: Latin Jazz
Bach: Orgelbüchlein, Preludes, Fantasies & Passacaglia
Little Organ Book, in which a beginning organist is given instruction in performing a chorale in a multitude of ways, and also in mastering the use of the pedal, since in the chorales offered here the pedal is used to its full extent. Glory be to God alone, thereby may we our knowledge hone. ...
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
“Natural Flow” is the name of the second album by Luxembourgian pianist Arthur Possing with his quartet, and the album title of course also defines the sound ideal of the band. It has existed since 2013, so it had enough time to develop the natural flow that characterizes the eleven songs on the successor ...
Genre: Jazz
Subgenre: Contemporary Jazz
"Resilience: Songs of Uganda" marks the return of Ugandan luminary Rachel Magoola as one of her nation's influential voices and most celebrated musical artists. 'Resilience' is Magoola's seventh solo release and has been eagerly anticipated. ...
Genre: World Music
Subgenre: Worldbeat
Bill Whitley: Absent Light – In Paradisum
Peeling back the complex layers of Bill Whitley's ethereal ABSENT LIGHT, one is astounded to see how this music could at once be so serene, yet technically intricate. For starters, there's the massive instrumental setup. ABSENT LIGHT, despite its pleasant airiness, is scored for male soprano, piano, soprano saxophone, electric bass, electric guitar, ...
Composer: Bill Whitley
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
One of country’s hottest rising acts King Calaway, releases a new EP, called "Midnight".“Midnight is the result of many months spent diving into new creative and sonic spaces,” said the band. “We carefully crafted these songs with our live show in mind, and it’s only fitting that we get to share them for the first time live from Nashville.” ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Alternative Country
All Nations Music is an urban contemporary worship ensemble comprised of worship leaders from All Nations Worship Assembly. The ultra-modern Christian collective of churches is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and is led by the charismatic pastor, Matthew Stevenson. ...
Genre: Vocal
Subgenre: Vocal Pop
The idea to make this recording took Enrico Fagnoni back to his childhood, and his first musical experiences of the US. He left Italy with scores of Bach, Mozart, Chopin and Rachmaninov, but found himself listening to the best jazz and ragtime musicians. He was astonished by the rhythm of their music, the ...
Composer: George Gershwin (1898-1937)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Instrumental
Sitting across from country singer/songwriter Niko Moon, the words "GOOD TIME" are inescapable, peeking through the threads above his knees. "Good Time" is a track on his forthcoming genre-testing debut EP, a moment he wanted to benchmark with tattoos: "GOOD" on his right leg, "TIME" on his left. ...
Genre: Country
Subgenre: Country Pop
