E-l-r - VexierE L R's sophomore full length "Vexier" oscillates elegantly between velvet darkness and flaring bursts of high energy. The style of the Swiss has been dubbed 'doomgaze' and 'post metal' and both terms apply loosely to the trio's meandering, down tempo doom epics. E L R's hypnotic phrases that are constantly varied and warped in repeating loops are reminiscent of shamanic rituals imbued with psychedelic colours. The trio weaves a subtle tapestry with

taking solace in time" in Kurdish in her mother tongue

mostly with their families

and related sub-genres

Blomstedt's work as a conductor is inseparably linked to his religious and human ethos

In September of 2013

'Arabescos' evokes Spain's Moorish past in episodes linked together with rhapsodic freedom and fluidity

grief gave way to considering life

his burgeoning reputation as a composer and his charisma with both colleagues and pupils

a place and time

This wild and hilarious comedy/fantasy classic features top-notch stop-motion special effects by the great David Allen (PUPPET MASTER

and now conducts leading ensembles across Italy

" and Dolly Parton's "Touch Your Woman