If the world of harpists has an equivalent to the rock guitar gods of decades past, Janelle Nadeau would be at the top of the list. Her accolades and history are enough to turn this short article into a lengthy essay but here are some highlights. Lending her distinct and refreshing harp superpowers to a […]
Interview with Doralice – Doralice II
The roots of Doralice begin in the Mission District of San Francisco. Inspired by acoustic heroes, Bela Fleck and Chris Thile, members Yates Brown and Rima Ash definitely have a hand in modern Americana music. What makes the duo so special is how they weave together sounds from around the world. Spanish, tango, gypsy jazz, […]
Contemplations on Solitude and Strings – The Sound Designs of Samantha Bouquin
Samantha Bouquin is a lot more than your average song crafter. She designs sounds and then uses those sounds to create experimental, ambient, avant garde compositions that dig deep into the soul and cause one’s mind to ponder about the more abstract things in life. From a family of musicians and trained classically from an […]
Contemplate Technological Singularity Through The Epic, Captivating, Cinematic, Ethereal Opus 2045 by Toni Castells
UK based, internationally known publication The Guardian recently included Toni Castells‘ live presentation of 2045 in their list “Five of the Best Live Classical Concerts”. I’m not an expert on live classical concerts or even classical music, but I know something epic when I hear it…or in this case feel and experience it. At least […]
Interview with Fabrizio Cavalca
Born in 1965 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Fabrizio Cavalca, is a pianist ( Musical studies in Lyons ), and designer ( Europeean Institute of design) . In his music, influenced by the French impressionists Debussy and Satie, he is mixing electronic sounds to create a synesestical journey. Designs inspired from the music, all in coherence in […]
Katsuaki Takizawa Releases Beautiful Single and Video, Beloved
Katsuaki Takizawa has created and released a beautiful, gentle, enchanting composition and accompanying visual treatment titled Beloved. Capturing and celebrating the beauty of life and love, Beloved was filmed in the Queens Botanical Gardens in New York City and is the perfect atmosphere for Takizawa’s light and uplifting work of art. You can feel yourself […]
Interview with Pablo Embon – Funky Side of the Road
Make sure to check out our recent feature of Pablo Embon‘s newest album Funky Side of the Road. In this interview feature, we chat with Pablo about his new project, being an indie musician in a digital world and more. https://soundcloud.com/pfembon/sets/pablo-embons-new-music Hey Pablo! Welcome back to MTM. How have things been going since your last […]
Greta Salóme’s Infectious, Uplifting Single Will Make You ROW
Violinist, singer, songwriter and performer Greta Salóme has delivered an infectious, uplifting new single titled ROW. Based in Iceland and having studied the art of violin since the age of 4, Greta blends her modern and refreshing understanding of classical music and the violin to an unforgettable, grooving mix of indie pop and dance genres. […]
Resonance of Echoes, Masterful Piano by Daniel Ketchum
Composer, arranger and jedi master of tickling the ivories Daniel Ketchum has arrived with an enchanting and moving collection of instrumental delights titled Resonance of Echoes. There’s a comforting darkness as Daniel’s fingers move up and down the octaves with ease. A corner of his soul peeks out from behind the curtain in the form […]
Interview with Pieter Vermeyen – Inuit
Pieter (° 1993, Antwerp, Belgium) is a young composer with a basic classical background, but who can mainly be considered as a self-taught man. He always tries to tell a story throughout its tracks, and mix originality with its adoration for piano, reverbs and unusual rhythmic patterns. In this interview, we chat with Pieter about […]
