Linda Buckley's "The Thin Veil" references the Celtic festival of Samhain, where the boundary between the living and spirit worlds was believed to become permeable.
Compositional Technique
Benjamin Broening's "Memory Shi/f_shortts" explores how memories change upon recall, by playing the 'same' music three times with significant changes in details, techniques, and emotional tone.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Karin Rehnqvist, composer of "I Thought the Sea Would Sing to Me," enjoys exploring the viola's unique sound, including its C string, double stops, and quarter tones.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "The Gentle Erasure of Time," evokes imagery of landscapes weathering, memories fading, and the graceful aging of individuals.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Sam Perkin's "More Beautiful Than it Has to Be" is inspired by a quote from writer Charles Eisenstein, which describes an approach to creating something more beautiful than strictly necessary.
Compositional Technique
Jonathan Nangle's "The Gentle Erasure of Time" uses intricate fixed electronics to create a cinematic sound world, with the viola interacting by harmonizing or opposing these elements.
Compositional Technique
Nicole Lizée's "Tuurntazm" is inspired by turntablism, focusing on the physicality and coordination of techniques like recording juggling, even without sound.
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