snow piled in a silver bowl - new album out now

snow piled in a silver bowl features works by Kathy Hinde, Anna Murray, Christopher Fox, Rishin Singh and Susan Geaney. From floating harmonic textures to gentle emptinesses, from deep drone to abstract noise, this is an album that visits distinct sonic worlds brought together by QME’s unique, entrancing aesthetic. The album explores the spirit of Noh theatre, just-tuned harmonies inspired by James Tenney, especially built instruments, deep purrs and fragile, vulnerable sonorities, each piece a unique contemplation.

Tracklist:

01/ Kathy Hinde: Acts of Balancing and Unbalancing   20’21”
02/ Anna Murray: Aioi: leaves laden with words   20’06”
03/ Christopher Fox: qui/nt/et   11’21”
04/ Rishin Singh: grisaille no. 1 23’45”
05/ Susan Geaney: Vacuum  07’35”

Cover photography by John Godfrey. Graphic Design by Anthony Kelly.

CREDITS
Quiet Music Ensemble: John Godfrey | Seán Mac Erlaine | Roderick O’Keefe | Ilse de Ziah | Dan Bodwell 
Recording Engineer: Alexis Nealon
Mixed by: John Godfrey (except Aioi: leaves laden with words mixed by Anna Murray and John Godfrey)
Mastered by: Seán Mac Erlaine
Recorded at Claycastle Recording Studios, Youghal

Farpoint Recordings catalogue number: fp103
Digital edition released by Farpoint Recordings, 20th February 2025
Digital release project co-ordinated by Anthony Kelly & David Stalling