
We’re kicking off May with a stellar mixtape from Joan Arnau Pàmies, the brilliant Catalan composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose fearless approach to sound knows no bounds. His work stretches across genres and forms, including free improvisation, electroacoustic music, avant-pop, contemporary classical, jazz, ambient and beyond. Over his 15-year career, Pàmies has set himself apart as a dynamic and versatile artist, defying genre constraints and cultivating a unique musical voice within an open, exploratory creative space. Last month, Pàmies released Guidelines/Fonaments, a deeply personal, immersive and spellbinding album. We’re thrilled to have him at the helm of this month’s mix, offering a glimpse into the influences and sonic realms that fuel his boundless creativity. Press play and enjoy!
- Harold Budd and Brian Eno – First Light
[Editions EG / Polydor]
- Vangelis – Blade Runner Blues
[EastWest]
- Steve Reich and Pat Metheny – Electric Counterpoint: III. Fast
[Nonesuch]
- Brian Ferneyhough and the Arditti String Quartet – Adagissimo
[Disques Montaigne]
- Ludwig van Beethoven and Alfred Brendel – Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110. I. Moderato cantabile, molto espressivo
[Brilliant Classics]
- Brad Mehldau Trio – Unrequited
[Warner Bros. Records]
- Charlie Parker – Donna Lee
[Savoy Records]
- Nina Simone – I Wish I knew How It Would Feel to Be Free
[RCA Victor]
- Alanis Morissette – Hand in My Pocket
[Maverick / Reprise Records]
- Passengers and Luciano Pavarotti – Miss Sarajevo
[Island Records]
- Alva Noto – Xerrox Topia
[Noton]
- Ryuichi Sakamoto – Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
[Virgin]