SomnambulisT -REVIEWS & RADIO PLAYS...

Laura Andel Orchestra SomnambulisT by David Lewis
Cadence Magazine New York, USA October 2003
"[...] this minimalist orchestral project is one of the most impressive large ensemble recordings that I have heard in quite some time. [...] The more I immerse myself in Andel's sonic universe, the more extraordinary I find it. I urge you to check this out."
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Laura Andel Orchestra SomnambulisT by Ken Waxman
JazzWeekly.com USA, August 2003
"Occupying that mid-range between jazz and classical music, Laura Andel is a composer to watch, as much for her audacity as for her conception. [...]"
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Laura Andel Orchestra SomnambulisT by Bruce Gallanter
Downtown Music Gallery New York, NY May 2003
"[...] This strange dreamscape seems closer to Xenakis or Penderecki than to any jazz composer I can think of. Laura uses space and deals with textures in a most careful way, as each kernel of sound is there to evoke a specific vibe. [...]"
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Laura Andel Orchestra SomnambulisT by Francois Couture
All Music Guide USA, July 2003
"[...] SomnambulisT features three works by composer Laura Andel, whose music defies categorization since it draws from avant-garde jazz and modern ensemble music without hitting the creative pitfall of "third stream." [...]"
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Laura Andel Orchestra SomnambulisT by Massimo Ricci
Touching Extremes Roma, Italy June 2003
"[...] Lovers of hard-to-cathegorize artists must have their ears burning right now. [...]"
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Laura Andel Orchestra SomnambulisT by Elliott Sharp
SomnambulisT CD Booklet New York, NY April 2003
"Spinning dazzling arcs from mere wisps of sound and gesture, Laura Andel brings us a music not just of notes but of the life around her [...]"
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Laura Andel Orchestra SomnambulisT by Eyal Hareuveni
The Squid's Ear New York, NY October 2003
"Andel succeeds in delivering a very thoughtful, imaginative and creative work. [...] She combines heavy influences of modern classic music, free improv and a bit of modern tango[...]"
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Laura Andel Orchestra SomnambulisT by Matthew Sumera
One Final Note St. Paul, MN July 2004
"[...] The Laura Andel Orchestra is featured on track eight (from somnambulist) in a four-minute take on sustain—bowed cymbals, heavy on the strings, with some processed (?) white-noise accompaniment. A haunting piece, truly. [...]"
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Laura Andel Orchestra SomnambulisT by Norberto Cambiasso
Esculpiendo Milagros New York, NY January 23, 2004
"[...] Desconozco su método compositivo pero sospecho una voluntad por aislar los sonidos y dotarlos de peso específico, como si cada uno fuese indispensable para el desarrollo del todo. Parece más interesada en los gestos que en las escalas, en la cualidad autónoma del ruido que en cualquier esquema armónico prefabricado. Logra así una suerte de soundtrack de la vida cotidiana que no está exento de buenas dosis de agudeza y sentido del humor. Me agrada esa aproximación desprejuiciada [...]"
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Laura Andel Orchestra SomnambulisT by Vangelis Aragiannis
Ipirotikos Agon Newspaper Syros, Greece, 2004
"[...] There is the freedom and improvisation qualities, as well as influence from modern classical music, film music, tango and a lot more since Andel has traveled all over the world. But most of all it is a music that functions on the underground, touching our subconscious and meeting our dreams, our fears, our secret desires and our ghosts in a mysterious way."
 

Laura Andel
Pura Economia
Portugal, May 14, 2005
 
 

Radio Plays
Links to some of the Radio Stations who have performed SomnambulisT
 
 

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