The oldest piece on the album, 'Stars and Wheels', originated from an improvisation on a single manual organ and was processed into three tracks at differing speeds to create a 'glorious decay' effect.
Compositional Technique
Roger Eno explores the philosophical implications of the semitone clash in pieces like 'Something Made Out Of Nothing', aiming for a sound that is both comforting and unsettling.
Composer Biography
Roger Eno's previous album, 'Mixing Colours', released with his brother, helped many listeners during periods of lockdown, uncertainty, and personal isolation in 2020.
Album & Artwork
The beautiful images gracing the front and back cover of the album were created by Roger Eno's daughter, Cecily Loris Eno.
Composition History
This album, 'The Turning Year', was created after Deutsche Grammophon invited Roger Eno to record a solo album, following the success of his collaborative album 'Mixing Colours' with his brother.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Roger Eno conceived the album as a series of short stories or photographs, each piece having its own character, which led him to the title 'The Turning Year' to reflect moments and changing months.
Recording & Production
The album features the string ensemble 'Scoring Berlin' on many tracks, with their parts transcribed and orchestrated by Max Knoth.
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