The Esoterics Explore the Choral High Seas
Vast and mysterious, calming and perilous, the ocean has been a source of inspiration for cultures around the world and … Continue reading The Esoterics Explore the Choral High Seas
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On Capitol Hill, A Wealth of Alternatives to Alternative Music
Last Friday night, I began my evening at St. Joseph’s Church on the north of Capitol Hill, with The Esoterics concert “Sirene.” Founded and led by conductor/composer Eric Banks, The Esoterics are a choral group that sings a cappella, shunning musical instruments for the most part. […] By the time Zubatto Syndicate, the neo-big band jazz ensemble that likes to rock, was throwing down their cover of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets,” the restraining walls of genre had disintegrated completely. Continue reading On Capitol Hill, A Wealth of Alternatives to Alternative Music
The Esoterics Celebrate Menotti’s Music for His Centenary
Gian Carlo Menotti would have been 100 on July 7th and The Esoterics, joined by the Cornish College Choral Scholars, has honored him with a pair of concerts devoted to his music (last performance tonight, July 9, at 8 p.m. at All Pilgrims Christian Church on Broadway). Continue reading The Esoterics Celebrate Menotti’s Music for His Centenary
Seattle’s Other Indie Music Scene
Thanks to the internet, these groups can be more indie than indie: Zubatto Syndicate’s CD was funded by Kickstarter. They can also be more esoteric than even the most esoteric record store could hope to shelve. The Esoterics choir has 12 CDs out, from their latest collection of Samuel Barber’s choral works to collections inspired by sonnets, Islam, and the mandala. And the Jason Parker Quartet surprised everyone by turning Nick Drake into “Endlessly listenable, accessible, genius jazz” raved The Examiner.com. Not satisfied with that Spekulation mashed up Parker’s take with Jay-Z. Continue reading Seattle’s Other Indie Music Scene