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January 20, 2017 / Release Date
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Classical / Genre
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LiamXn
70

'Distant Light' masterfully juxtaposes the musical works of Samuel Barber, Anders Hillborg, and Björk, creating a surprisingly harmonious blend. For me, Dawn Upshaw's rendition of Barber's 'Knoxville: Summer of 1915' stands as the definitive recording, while Fleming's performance is commendable.

The standout piece in this collection is Anders Hillborg's 'The Strand Settings,' featuring poetry by Mark Strand (1934–2014). Fleming's vocals resonate hauntingly over shimmering layers of ... read more

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Track List

  1. Barber: Knoxville: Summer of 1915
  2. Hillborg: The Strand Settings - 1. Black Sea
  3. Hillborg: The Strand Settings - 2. Dark Harbor XX
  4. Hillborg: The Strand Settings - 3. Dark Harbor XXXV
  5. Hillborg: The Strand Settings - 4. Dark Harbor XI
  6. Virus
  7. Jóga
  8. All Is Full of Love
  9. Undo
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