Sunday, March 24, 2013

Yannis Kyriakides - Antichamber (2010)


Yannis Kyriakides - Antichamber (2010)


Yannis Kyriakides is a genius composer. His compositions are masterpieces of 21st century classical music. This 2-disc album collects 10 such compositions, each averaging around 15 minutes in length.
One thing Kyriakides is proficient in is textures - and boy do the textures shine on this album, especially in the enclosed sample. The live electronics really enhance the music, making it more textureful, turning what would be somewhat interesting minimalist pieces into electro-acoustic masterpieces. If you're expecting some sort of Stockhausian nightmare, don’t fret - this is some beautiful stuff.
Highlights include “Telegraphic” for flute, cello, trombone, synth, bass clarinet, contrabass, telegraphic keys, & amplification, a very polyrhythmic minimalist piece; “Chaoids” for alto saxophone, violin, & vibraphone, a theme which repeats itself, gradually growing more and more dissonant as it goes along, reminiscent of Albert Ayler; and “Pneuma” for bassoon, cello, & piano, a very jazzy piece in which the basoon and piano play off each-other beautifully.

https://soundcloud.com/yannisky/telegraphic-excerpt
https://mega.co.nz/#!koVnQJpb!YX8wRVcLHw_osUpfBrfQFmhmObQGs2_0nXxiCjHNo9s

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