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Yearly Archives: 2007

But Will You? selected for SoundLAB V

But Will You? from The Falling (tape, 2005) has been selected as part of NewMediaFest2007, SoundLAB Edition V under the theme of “soundSTORY – sound as a tool for storytelling” online presentation.

Two new commissions premiered at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre

A new commission from SPNM /Serious for the London Jazz Festival UPTHEWALLS was premiered on 25th November at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London by the arthurs.høiby.ritchie trio and was recorded by BBC Radio 3 for future broadcast.  Another new work, Beautiful Cracked Eyes which was commissioned by Adam Swayne with funds from Arts Council England [...]

Wounds, Scars, Screams released on CD

Wounds, Scars, Screams from The Falling has been released by CD-R, a label for sonic art showcasing ‘Unsafe’ new electroacoustic and experimental music. UNSAFE: sound works that take risks – artistically, aesthetically, philosophically, sonically, even physically. Works that should carry a health warning, that ignore safety margins, that lie outside the comfort zone.

RTE Lyric FM Nova

An interview with Ailis Ni Riain on RTE Lyric FM was broadcast in June 2007 featuring her compositions StreetSong, Dogs in Waiting, DON'T!, Wounds, Scars and Screams and The Man Made of Rain. You can listen to the interview on the audio samples page (circa 40 mins).

RTE Lyric FM Nova

An interview with Ailis Ni Riain broadcast on 30th June 2007 featuring her compositions StreetSong, Dogs in Waiting, DON'T!, Wound, Scars and Screams and The Man Made of Rain. You can listen to the interview on the audio samples page (circa 40 mins).

Into the Sea of Waking Dreams…at York Late Music Festival 2007

The excellent American pianist Matthew McCright played Into the Sea of Waking Dreams… a piano suite at York Late Music Festival at York's Centre for Early Music on 2nd June 2007. "Ailís Ní Ríain contributed Into The Sea Of Waking Dreams – five thoughtful miniatures with brief angry bursts." – Martin Dreyer, York Evening Press [...]

Missing Persons at Soundwaves Festival

Missing Persons (2006) for tape which was commissioned by Tilfeldig Productions in 2005 was played as part of the new Soundwaves Festival from 7–24 June at The Old Market, Hove.

StreetSong selected for DAW07 in Zurich

StreetSong (2006) has been selected as part of the soundscape programme at Digital Arts Week, Zurich 2007 10-14th July. The DIGITAL ART WEEKS program is concerned with the application of digital technology in the arts.  

BMIC Cutting Edge Tour – 2 Steep 4 Sheep

Jane Chapman performs 2 Steep 4 Sheep (some hills are) for amplified harpsichord and tape at Corsham on 30th June as part of BMIC (British Music Information Centre) Cutting Edge Tour 2007.

ArtRadio

But Will You? from The Falling (2005) for voice, harp, electroacoustic soundscape. Text written and performed by Ailis Ni Riain.  Broadcasting on 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10, 11th July 2007 on UK 106.5 FM and online from Fri 29 June – Weds 31 July 2007 (inclusive). Broadcasting online until Sun 26 August 2007 (inclusive).  All from [...]