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October 28, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Hildur Guðnadóttir: Joker [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Hildur Guðnadóttir Joker [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Watertower Music Hildur Guðnadóttir has been creating stunning soundtrack work across the last half-decade. The classically trained Icelandic cellist has performed or arranged for Throbbing Gristle, Animal Collective, Pan Sonic and has released solo albums in and around working with the names mentioned above as well as Sun […]

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October 17, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 189: Claire Cowan

Welcome to episode 189 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved […]

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May 22, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Brodsky Quartet (May 20, Wgtn)

Brodsky Quartet MFC Monday, May 20 Britain’s long-running Brodsky Quartet (formed in 1972 and still with two original members) are known for their regular touring (including at least four visits to New Zealand) and their crossover pop collaborations (Elvis Costello, Bjork, Paul McCartney) as well as their refined chamber work – including a fondness for the string-quartet […]

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December 8, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Hildur Gudnadottir: Saman

Hildur Gudnadottir Saman Touch Hildur Gudnadottir has toured with Animal Collective, performed as part of Throbbing Gristle and worked with múm and Finish electronica duo Pan Sonic. She’s a classically trained cellist and choral singer from Icealand and this, her fourth solo album, features her twin skills as vocalist and cellist – the name, Saman, […]