Louis Andressien, Harrison Birtwistle, John Cage, Brian Eno, Michael Finnissy, Simon Holt, Steve Reich, Howard Skempton, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Iannis Xenakis, James Wood, Frank Zappa
The British duo New Noise was formed at the turn of the millennium, and has given more than 200 performances, touring for the first 2 years using only a green hatchback and a fleet of black cabs. Comprising the ‘beautiful sounds & effortless pyrotechnics’ of oboist Janey Miller, and the ‘dramatically explosive & virtuosic playing’ of percussionist Joby Burgess, New Noise performs an eclectic mix of classical, electronic, jazz and contemporary music.
New Noise has commissioned more than 50 new pieces, working with a diverse range of artists including Andy Sheppard, Howard Skempton, Nigel Osborne, Katharine Norman, Andrew Toovey, David Bedford, Cameron Sinclair, Sam Hayden and Rachel Leach. They are regular collaborators with composer and live sound engineer Matthew Fairclough, and recently collaborated with the extraordinary composer and performer John Kenny, on ‘sell-out’ shows in London, Edinburgh and at the Corsham Festival.
New Noise has performed throughout the UK, including regular appearances as part of the BMIC’s Cutting Edge Series and tour, for the SPNM and at many of the countries leading festivals. 2004 saw New Noise make several international debuts, including performances in the United States and notably at the IDRS conference in Melbourne, Australia.
In 2003 New Noise founded their own record label NNL records, which was launched with the group’s debut album Insomniac, the group has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and Resonance FM.
“Janey Miller's exquisite oboe, Joby Burgess's virtuosic percussion and sound-blowing electronics make new noise's music blindingly vivid for anyone with a sense of musical adventure.” The Birmingham Post
"You won't find much aural wallpaper on Insomniac, the debut release, on their own label, of new noise, a fashionably lower-case oboe and percussion duo formed in 1999. Cameron Sinclair's opening track pays homage to the old sci-fi movie The Fly. The second, Simon Holt's Banshee, turns the oboe into a wailing monster; while Katharine Norman's Insomnia thrusts us into a ten-minute nightmare of dark, itchy sounds smothered in electronics.
This isn't a CD to iron shirts by. The two musicians - Janey Miller and Joby Burgess - attack such scores with an almost frightening vigour and skill. Sour, piercing notes sail out of Miller in breaths that never end; the Devil would appreciate Burgess's dexterity with drums, gongs, djembes, cymbals, whip and the rest of a large arsenal." The Times
“Janey Miller was the eloquent soloist in Thea Musgrave’s gravely beautiful Niobe for oboe and tape. Keening sololines wove a lament while the computer-generated echoes moulded an unearthly, atomospheric backdrop.” The Independent
Dear friends, I am playing a free gig at the beauteous Union Chapel, Islington this Saturday. The sunlight will be streaming through its vaulted windows as Blank Canvas and Arctic Circle present this gig during the blessed daylight hours of 12-2. And yea shall it's hallowed interior be filled with all manner of scraping, wailing and gnashing of teeth. Let us pray. And then let us go to the pub.
Thanks for the request! That's rather odd music you're playing there - but don't get me wrong, I like odd music! :) Reminds me of lots of different things, especially 'Grab', which sounds as if it was inspired by Günther Becker's concerto for oboe played through a ring modulator - definitely worth a listen, if you don't know it already. By the way, the sound of your oboe is just beautiful, I'd love to sound like that! :) Oh, and the percussion part is nice, too (sorry to you, I can't help but be biased ;))
The long wait is over! The Attic Trax debut album “Where what where” is now out on CD baby and iTunes.
Take a generous portion of Lemon Jelly and Blue States. Add a bit of Zero 7, Air and UNKLE. Finish with a sprinkling of The Cinematic Orchestra and what have you got? Attic Trax‘s debut Album “Where what where?”.
A big thank you to those that appreciate the above acts for your really supportive comments. Much appreciated. Try out the new tunes on our site.
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that my new album Afrikan Machinery is out now on Tzadik Records. Check out some of the tracks on my profile! You can buy the CD here, here, or here. It's also available on iTunes.
Best Wishes, Lukas Ligeti
We’ve posted a video of our single Suddenly on the page. Our most recent single, Dirty got played on BBC 6 Music Tom Robinson’s show! Have a listen to the music and let us know what you think!
Must get to hear you guys, but sadly not this time. Working on a BBC commission at the moment. Would love to write something for you one day. Hope the gigs go well. J
Hello and thanks for your comment :) I really hope it goes well tomorrow, it is just the thing for me, unfortunately I have a rehearsal to go to :( Damn! Are Radio 3 broadcasting some or all of it? That would be great.... Sincere Best Wishes, Les
Hey Joby, i'd love to go to the gig tomorrow, sounds like fun but i really have to focus on my composition assignments for the MA at the moment as deadlines are creeping up on me! Speaking of those...
Are you involved with the Gemini Ensemble who are coming to Colchester Institute on the 14th? If so, i reckon you'll be getting a percussion part in the post for one of my compositions very shortly! I hope you like it :)
P.S. I seem to remember that you were in Three Strange Angels (who played the Institute 4 years ago), is this correct? If so i really enjoyed that concert as well! :)
Sorry I've got work commitments- see you in Colchester 14th May, I may try and make the rehearsal on may 11th but cant guarantee it, I'm sure you'll do a great job anyhow!
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