19/02/2024
We are very happy to announce the release of this wonderful piece of music from Stephen Lee today.
This is the first single from his forthcoming album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYmQ8Q6S8Ls
Stephen Lee makes a triumphant return to the artistic forefront with his latest release on Rubber Taxi Records.
His effort brings forth a single from Lee's much-anticipated forthcoming album titled "Four Nocturnes."
Exemplifying the album's essence, "Nocturn #1" embodies the hauntingly poignant Aeolian mode, its melody resonating from the depths of a grand piano situated within the solitude of an empty theater. The ambiance captured by the placement of ten meticulously positioned microphones lends an unparalleled depth to the recording, elevating its sonic richness to unparalleled heights.
Drawing inspiration from the ethereal ebb and flow of seasonal transitions along Scotland's East coast, Lee's compositions delve deep into the zeitgeist, reflecting the melancholic yet profound essence of contemporary existence. Each note within this ten-minute opus crafts an evocative narrative, leading the listener through a visceral journey across a spectrum of emotive landscapes—swaying effortlessly between the tender embrace of melancholia and the solemnity of reverence. Astonishingly, within this masterful composition lies a delicate equilibrium between hope and despair, intricately woven into the musical fabric.
From the forthcoming album '4 East Coast Nocturnes'.Big thanks to the Corinthians Einsh String Ensemble & the EW Choir.Double Bass - Mike Higgins.Engineered ...
