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...leading up to his first solo album in eight years, it wasn’t clear which Del would show up—the hazy cool Deltron 0 of recent years, or the funky D of old. After his recent announcement that the new album would be released through underground label Definitive Jux rather than home label Heiro Imperium, it seemed as if the new sound was here to stay. Instead, “11th Hour” sees “the respawn of the predawn,” bringing back the funk samples and strange verses that defined...
That said, “11th Hour” is still a solid album and one that’s worth a listen. After eight years of absence from the solo scene, a return that truly lived up to all the anticipation would be hard to muster, but Del deserves respect. His lyrics are as unique as ever—plus, his hands are clean...
...said. “There’s noneed for the poaching of fi ddle music,because fi ddle music is being acceptedas a legitimate art form.” The promotion of fiddle and American music is a goal that O’Connorhopes to achieve as a solo musicianand through his independent recordlabel, OMAC. His decision to remain asolo musician and to leave his corporatelabel was infl uenced by his desireto explore, experiment, and promoteAmerican music. O'connor hopes that his innovativeand inspirational compositions and recordingshave helped broaden the scopeof American music. “I think...
...display. Bresnick also praised the “Hydra” performance system designed by the Harvard University Studio for Electroacoustic Composition, which created a dramatic and atmospheric rendition of his composition. Giving credit to flautist Patti Monson for her playing during his “Conspiracies for Solo Flute and Four ‘Other Flutes.’” Bresnick emphasized the importance of multiphonics—a novel way of playing the flute that relies on unusual fingerings and special blowing techniques—to the composition. Multiphonics are one of the many innovations that...
...familiar.The concerto then mellowed, and high notes from flautist Adrian L. Sanborn ’11 echoed Albright’s own. The orchestra then burst into full volume, a move that exposed the strident brass and strings sections. The second movement began with a beautiful flute solo by Sanborn—soon joined by Albright—and ended with a solid bass pizzicato.The third movement was more jocular—it was almost danceable. As Albright’s hands pressed down on the keys of the grand piano, the instrument became an orchestra in itself. The audience...