The Unfolding
Signing to a major label - even one of the calibre of Real World - seems to have been a mixed blessing for Hannah Peel. On the one hand there’s no denying the epic sense of scale that seeps through the orchestration, arrangements, the recording, mixing, mastering - everything sounds incredible, flawless (the Paraorchestra - a unique ensemble of disabled and non-disabled musicians - are clearly top tier). But on the other hand, is flawless what you wanna hear? Add enough sheen and things start to feel a bit hollow.
So while 10 minute opener 'The Universe Before Matter’ taps into a similar spot as Arve Henriksen’s still entirely untouchable 'An Opening Image’ (swear down, is there a more low-key influential piece of music in all of contemporary classical / film music, Arvo Pärt excepted?), and ‘Passage’ is effortlessly moving with its Max Richter-esque alignment of fleet-footed brass and glacial strings, it doesnt take long for things to take an overworked turn, 'If After Weeks Of Early Sun’ is more or less indistinguishable from something you might hear on Strictly.
There are moments on this album that are just inarguably great, but - not gonna lie - that's a bit of a buzkill.
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Black vinyl 2LP in gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves.
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Signing to a major label - even one of the calibre of Real World - seems to have been a mixed blessing for Hannah Peel. On the one hand there’s no denying the epic sense of scale that seeps through the orchestration, arrangements, the recording, mixing, mastering - everything sounds incredible, flawless (the Paraorchestra - a unique ensemble of disabled and non-disabled musicians - are clearly top tier). But on the other hand, is flawless what you wanna hear? Add enough sheen and things start to feel a bit hollow.
So while 10 minute opener 'The Universe Before Matter’ taps into a similar spot as Arve Henriksen’s still entirely untouchable 'An Opening Image’ (swear down, is there a more low-key influential piece of music in all of contemporary classical / film music, Arvo Pärt excepted?), and ‘Passage’ is effortlessly moving with its Max Richter-esque alignment of fleet-footed brass and glacial strings, it doesnt take long for things to take an overworked turn, 'If After Weeks Of Early Sun’ is more or less indistinguishable from something you might hear on Strictly.
There are moments on this album that are just inarguably great, but - not gonna lie - that's a bit of a buzkill.
Indies exclusive orange vinyl 2LP in gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves.
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Signing to a major label - even one of the calibre of Real World - seems to have been a mixed blessing for Hannah Peel. On the one hand there’s no denying the epic sense of scale that seeps through the orchestration, arrangements, the recording, mixing, mastering - everything sounds incredible, flawless (the Paraorchestra - a unique ensemble of disabled and non-disabled musicians - are clearly top tier). But on the other hand, is flawless what you wanna hear? Add enough sheen and things start to feel a bit hollow.
So while 10 minute opener 'The Universe Before Matter’ taps into a similar spot as Arve Henriksen’s still entirely untouchable 'An Opening Image’ (swear down, is there a more low-key influential piece of music in all of contemporary classical / film music, Arvo Pärt excepted?), and ‘Passage’ is effortlessly moving with its Max Richter-esque alignment of fleet-footed brass and glacial strings, it doesnt take long for things to take an overworked turn, 'If After Weeks Of Early Sun’ is more or less indistinguishable from something you might hear on Strictly.
There are moments on this album that are just inarguably great, but - not gonna lie - that's a bit of a buzkill.
Available To Order (Estimated Shipping between 7-14 Working Days)
This item is to the best of our knowledge available to us from the supplier and should ship to you within the time-frame indicated. If there are any unforeseen issues with availability we will notify you immediately
Signing to a major label - even one of the calibre of Real World - seems to have been a mixed blessing for Hannah Peel. On the one hand there’s no denying the epic sense of scale that seeps through the orchestration, arrangements, the recording, mixing, mastering - everything sounds incredible, flawless (the Paraorchestra - a unique ensemble of disabled and non-disabled musicians - are clearly top tier). But on the other hand, is flawless what you wanna hear? Add enough sheen and things start to feel a bit hollow.
So while 10 minute opener 'The Universe Before Matter’ taps into a similar spot as Arve Henriksen’s still entirely untouchable 'An Opening Image’ (swear down, is there a more low-key influential piece of music in all of contemporary classical / film music, Arvo Pärt excepted?), and ‘Passage’ is effortlessly moving with its Max Richter-esque alignment of fleet-footed brass and glacial strings, it doesnt take long for things to take an overworked turn, 'If After Weeks Of Early Sun’ is more or less indistinguishable from something you might hear on Strictly.
There are moments on this album that are just inarguably great, but - not gonna lie - that's a bit of a buzkill.