15 years of record label Unseen Worlds.
With the revival of vinyl records and even CDs, there is also more room for adventurous record labels to explore. One of the most notable American record labels is Unseen Worlds. For the past fifteen years, the label has been a guide in the broad spectrum of lesser-known, contemporary, experimental music. Led by label boss Tommy McCutchon, Unseen Worlds releases music on that exists the edge of neoclassical, minimal music, electronica, folk and pop music. In line with the motto ‘experimental but accessible’, the label uncompromisingly opts for contemporary music that touches both the head and the heart. Often forgotten or neglected composers are placed in the spotlight by Unseen Worlds. Over the past six months, Unseen Worlds has released several remarkable albums at a rapid pace.
On today’s episode of Theme, we focus on this brand new series of Unseen Worlds releases. From the pure experimental avant-garde of octogenarians Petr Kotik and John McGuire to more accessible works by Carl Stone, Robert Haigh and the duo Silvia Tarozzi and Deborah Walker.
Playlist:
1. Robert Haigh: ‘Twilight Flowers’ (2021-22), for piano, from Robert Haigh: Human Remains. Robert Haigh (piano & other instruments). Unseen Worlds UW43 CD
2. Robert Haigh: ‘Contour Lines’ (2021-22), for piano, from Robert Haigh: Human Remains. Robert Haigh (piano & other instruments). Unseen Worlds UW43 CD
3. Robert Haigh: ‘Baroque Atom’ (2021-22), for piano and strings, from Robert Haigh: Human Remains. Robert Haigh (piano & other instruments). Unseen Worlds UW43 CD
4. Silvia Tarozzi & Deborah Walker: [featured image] ‘La lega’ (2022) for violin, cello and recording Coro delle Mondine di Bentivoglio, from Silvia Tarozzi & Deborah Walker: Canti di guerra, di lavoro e d’amore. Silvia Tarozzi & Deborah Walker (violin, cello, vocals). Unseen Worlds UW045 CD
5. Silvia Tarozzi & Deborah Walker: ‘Dondina’ (2022) for violin, cello and vocals, from Silvia Tarozzi & Deborah Walker: Canti di guerra, di lavoro e d’amore. Silvia Tarozzi & Deborah Walker (violin, cello, vocals) Unseen Worlds UW045 CD
6. Silvia Tarozzi & Deborah Walker: ‘Sentite buona gente’ (2022) for violin, cello and vocals, from Silvia Tarozzi & Deborah Walker: Canti di guerra, di lavoro e d’amore. Silvia Tarozzi & Deborah Walker (violin, cello, vocals) Unseen Worlds UW045 CD
7. Carl Stone: ‘Rikido’ (2019-2022) for electronics, from Carl Stone: Wat Dong Moon Lek. Carl Stone (electronics). Unseen Worlds UW42 CD
8. Carl Stone: ‘Korzo’ (2019) for electronics, from Carl Stone: Wat Dong Moon Lek. Carl Stone (electronics). Unseen Worlds UW42 CD
9. Carl Stone: ‘Wat Dong Moon Lek’ (2019-2022) for electronics, from Carl Stone: Wat Dong Moon Lek. Carl Stone (electronics). Unseen Worlds UW42 CD
10. John McGuire: ‘Pulse Music I’ (1975-1976) for electronics, from John McGuire: Pulse Music. John McGuire (electronics) Unseen Worlds UW036 CD
11. Petr Kotik: ‘The Plains at Gordium’ (1971-2021) for percussion ensemble, from Petr Kotik: The Plains at Gordium. Percussion ensemble Talujon. Unseen Worlds UW039 CD
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