The Music Show The surprising and eclectic sounds of Ben Nobuto and Black Country, New Road
British Japanese composer Ben Nobuto's Hallelujah Sim. opened the BBC Proms in 2024, garnering a roaring, standing ovation (a rare feat for a world premiere). His musical vocabulary, which marries precise chamber music sensibilities with video game sound effects and electronic multitracking, is unique in the universe of contemporary composition. He joins Andy to unpack his composition process and the ideas behind a new composition called Hope Spiral.
Black Country, New Road brings together six musicians, each with their own style and influences, and blends them all together on every song. What could have been chaos instead became some of the most critically acclaimed music of the decade. Bassist and co-vocalist Tyler Hyde shares the surprising turns that have led the band to where they are today.
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Title: The Big SpinArtist: Black Country, New RoadComposer: Black Country, New RoadAlbum: Forever HowlongLabel: Ninja Tune
Title: Hallelujah SimArtist: BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Chorus and the BBC Symphony OrchestraComposer: Ben NobutoLabel: Independent Release
Title: TrioArtist: Ellie Blamires, Mikołaj Piszczorowicz, Ben Nobuto Composer: Ben NobutoLabel: Independent Release
Title: Hope SpiralArtist: Ben Nobuto, Ben Goldscheider, Brother Tree SoundComposer: Ben NobutoAlbum: Hope SpiralLabel: NMC Recordings
Title: Echoes of the HeartArtist: Aaron ShawComposer: Aaron ShawAlbum: And So It IsLabel: Leaving
Title: BestiesArtist: Black Country, New RoadComposer: Black Country, New RoadAlbum: Forever HowlongLabel: Ninja Tune
Title: MaryArtist: Black Country, New RoadComposer: Black Country, New RoadAlbum: Forever HowlongLabel: Ninja Tune
Title: Up SongArtist: Black Country, New RoadComposer: Black Country, New RoadAlbum: Live At Bush HallLabel: Ninja Tune
Title: Salem SistersArtist: Black Country, New RoadComposer: Black Country, New RoadAlbum: Forever HowlongLabel: Ninja Tune
Title: Kafka-Fragmente, Op. 24; Pt. 1, BerceuseArtist: Anna Prohaska, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata BernComposer: György KurtágAlbum: Maria Mater MeretrixLabel: Alpha
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Technical production by Emrys Cronin