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The Gentle Erasure of Time - Works for Solo Viola & Electron

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Composer
Benjamin Broening, Linda Buckley, Nicole Lizee, Jonathan Nangle, Sam Perkin, Karin Rehnqvist
Artist
Nathan Sherman
Format
CD
Label
Metier
Released
Feb 21, 2025
Catalog #
MEX77136
UPC
809730713620

About

The Gentle Erasure of Time, the arresting and spellbinding debut solo album from Dublin-based American violist Nathan Sherman, is a collection of new commissions for solo viola and electronics. Sherman creates an immersive soundscape that shifts between haunting, mesmerising passages and intense, cinematic moments. Featuring works by distinguished composers Nicole Lizee, Karin Rehnqvist, Jonathan Nangle, Linda Buckley, Benjamin Broening, and Sam Perkin, this album explores themes of memory, movement, and beauty, establishing a vibrant conversation between acoustic and electronic realms. The album opens with Jonathan Nangle's Erasure of Time, in which Sherman's viola plays a central role within an intricate layering of effects and electronic synthesis, moving through sonic landscapes with a sense of almost perilous intensity. Each piece is a distinct sound world, blending the viola's organic resonance with imaginative electronic textures to create an atmosphere that feels both grounded and otherworldly. The delicate interplay of sound elevates the viola's voice in an entirely new setting, inviting listeners to engage with each carefully crafted moment. Linda Buckley's The Thin Veil provides a lyrical and meditative close to the album, capturing a final, ethereal reflection on the album's core ideas. This piece, rich with Buckley's characteristic beauty and introspection, rounds out The Gentle Erasure of Time as a powerful exploration of what electronic elements can bring to contemporary classical music. Sherman's technical skill animates each composition with precision and intensity, revealing his deep connection to this repertoire. Known for his versatile musical interests and collaborations, Sherman has performed across both classical and experimental genres, contributing to ensembles like the Ficino Ensemble, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, and the Irish Baroque Orchestra. This album builds on his innovative career, inviting listeners into a sonic experience that reimagines the potential of viola and electronic music together. The Gentle Erasure of Time is a remarkable achievement from an artist at the height of his creative powers. Audiences are encouraged to turn up the volume and experience the textured depths and spatial richness of a bold new vision for the viola.

Tracklist 6 tracks

  1. 1 The Gentle Erasure of Time 06:06
    Track
    1
    Title
    The Gentle Erasure of Time
    Duration
    06:06
    Composer
    Jonathan Nangle
    Performer
    Nathan Sherman, Jonathan Nangle
  2. 2 I Thought the Sea Would Sing to Me 12:47
    Track
    2
    Title
    I Thought the Sea Would Sing to Me
    Duration
    12:47
    Composer
    Karin Rehnqvist
    Performer
    Nathan Sherman, Gustav Lindsten
  3. 3 Turntaasm 10:54
    Track
    3
    Title
    Turntaasm
    Duration
    10:54
    Composer
    Nicole Lizée
    Performer
    Nathan Sherman, Nicole Lizée
  4. 4 More Beautiful Than It Has to Be 07:32
    Track
    4
    Title
    More Beautiful Than It Has to Be
    Duration
    07:32
    Composer
    Sam Perkin
    Performer
    Nathan Sherman, Sam Perkin
  5. 5 Memory Shifts 10:14
    Track
    5
    Title
    Memory Shifts
    Duration
    10:14
    Composer
    Benjamin Broening
    Performer
    Nathan Sherman, Benjamin Broening
  6. 6 The Thin Veil 10:28
    Track
    6
    Title
    The Thin Veil
    Duration
    10:28
    Composer
    Linda Buckley
    Performer
    Nathan Sherman, Linda Buckley