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Deadly Serious Play at Louisiana
Simon Steen-Andersen’s portrait concert at Louisiana was an overwhelming encounter between grotesque humour, video art, and brutal reality.
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Gintė Preisaitė Turns Doubt into Music
Yet another fascinating piece in the puzzle of Preisaitė’s singular oeuvre
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A Violinist with Fire in His Bow
Leaving the listener uplifted by this new Northern Irish music performed by the Ulster Orchestra and the fascinating Darragh Morgan, whose deep personal dedication gives so much to the music
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Ecstasy After the Party
Dreijer’s music believes in ecstasy as a gentle experience. It is music meant for dancing, yet somehow shy at the very thought of celebration
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Artificial Intelligence on Autoplay
Simon Littauer’s AI project »Slopcore« may sound familiar. That is precisely the point
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Somewhere Between an Acid Dream and a Sound Garden
Wonderful music for drifting thought: a multicolored universe where the imagination continually discovers new pathways through a dense undergrowth of details
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The Escape From a Hotel That May Not Exist
Ladies and gentlemen, we’re deep underground – indeed, all the way to France. A well-produced and effective piece of electronic music that invites the listener into a compelling game of whispers
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A Trumpet, Two Illusions and a Fjord
Enchanting and, at times, deeply inspiring. It was a concert that, for now, refuses to loosen its grip on me
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Myths From a Dying Sea
»Ghosts Beneath the Brine« sounds hauntingly gorgeous – but like the sublime spectacle of a shipwreck witnessed from a safe distance, it invites us to shudder rather than act
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Let's Sing About the Cycle
It is a successful EP with a clear sense of purpose: the strong textual foundation establishes a distinct compositional direction without digressions
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The Voice in My Head
Nevertheless, »Vildnis« emerges as a cohesive and engaging experience, despite the unpredictability of the experiment
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The Kids Are Alright
But yes, you missed out. Especially on young Albert Laubel, who did exactly what you hope someone will do at this kind of concert: suddenly step forward, make a mark, and promise something for the future