An impressive second disc from composer Nico Muhly, Mothertongue is glitched out vocals and electronics combined with beautiful orchestral swoops. The title suite is full of microscopic vocal syllables loops to create a disorienting backing over which strings, percussion, and piano accompany vocals. The second suite is mostly brass and percussion with more glitches, and is more tender (and ominous) than Mothertongue. Closing suite, The Only Tune, features one of my favorite artists Samamidon singing a melancholic story about two sisters over banjo tweaks. All in all, an amazing offering.
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