Coins & Crosses CD

"Understated genius...the passion just screams its measured whisper...something of a sheltered legend" - Clash magazine, "Consistently engages the attention...a notable degree of beauty" - The Wire, "Evocative and gorgeous chamber music" - XLR8R, "The dreamy melodicism of Claude Debussy and Arvo Pärt with the austere drift of Brian Eno and Arve Henriksen" - Dusted, "A model of forbearance and a thing of wonder" - EL magazine, "Shows some serious promise" - almostcool.org, "Not a moment wasted during its immaculate presentation" - Textura.org, "Affirmation that ingenuity must go on" - lostatsea.ne, "Never less than fascinating...Highly recommended" - Igloomag.com. After releasing the critically acclaimed 'Six Preludes' EP on Type Records in 2005, eyes were looking to young British composer Ryan Teague to see where he would take his sound next. Indeed, he referenced the EP release himself as merely preludes, so he clearly had plans to make an extra special effort for the imminent full length. In doing so he enlisted the help of a full orchestra; the renowned Cambridge Philharmonic with conductor Tim Redmond, as well as harpist Rhodri Davies who is best known for his work with the Cinematic Orchestra. Working with these key elements, Teague had the chance to compose without the limitations usually set on electronic composers and has ended up producing something truly timeless. Opening with the short introduction piece 'Introit' the album quickly gets moves up a gear with the eponymous 'Coins and Crosses', a fabulous representation of Teague's intense production skill and Rhodri Davies' peerless harp-work.