Opera Magazine reviews Roger Doyle’s HERESY

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Opera Magazine

Michael Quinn reviews HERESY in Opera Magazine.

“…a decidedly concentrated experience, characterized by strange, unnerving moods, dislocating effects (electronics and vocals assuming an arch theatricality in wilder moments) and altogether curious atmospheres.”

“Listened to on headphones, there’s something satisfyingly haunting, hallucinogenic even, about it all, its baleful oddness lit up by moments of dark, brittle beauty.”

HERESY - Roger Doyle

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Subba Cultcha reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

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Ossie Baxter reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland for Subba Cultcha.

“A fascinating look at the Emerald Isle’s diverse musical scene…”

“incredible depth and an incredible amount of incredible music…”

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A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland is currently bundled with Heresy Records’ first compilation of Irish electro-acoustic music On The Nature Of Electricity & Acoustics which was released in 2013 and curated by composer Daniel Figgis.

Specially priced 2 CD bundle available from the Heresy store

Get In Her Ears premieres new Baby Raptors track

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Baby Raptors

Time Is Money is the latest release from Baby Raptors on Isotopia Records and gets its premiere on the Get In Her Ears website.

“Time Is Money flows with Tora’s rich, soulful vocals and a sparkling energy. An instant dance-floor filler, it’ll stick in your ears on first listen and leave you wanting more of Baby Raptors’ irresistible, feel-good offerings.”

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New Sounds features Daniel Figgis & A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

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New Sounds

John Schaefer catches up with composer & producer Daniel Figgis on New York Public Radio’s New Sounds to discuss, amongst other things, his involvement in Heresy Records’ latest compilation of Irish electro-acoustic music A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland.

The show features several tracks from the new album alongside some previously unheard material from Daniel Figgis.

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A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland
A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland is available now to download and stream
CD with 20 page booklet available from the Heresy store

Classical Ear reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

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Classical Ear

Michael Quinn reviews Heresy Record’s latest release A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland for Classical Ear.

“17 tracks from a baker’s dozen of cutting-edge talents suggest a varied, vital, thrillingly alive musical terrain teeming with ideas and imagination.”

“…Richard G Evans’s Little Train to Heaven – driven along by scuzzy guitars and the dark percussive pulse of Daniel Figgis’s drumming – is a thing of adrenalized beauty.”

“Figgis’s own 11-minute Timothy Cream’s Crown of Wines is a dazzling exercise in atmospheric fantasy, Donald Teskey’s Arcticus deliciously heady and intoxicating, Princess Tinymeat’s Your Majesty drunkenly fuzzy and fierce.”

“There’s a leavening, becalmed poetry to Paul Morrin’s piano-led Wandering Compass – a flower coming into spectacular bloom.”

“Well worth investigating.”

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A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland is available now to download and stream
CD with 20 page booklet available from the Heresy store

HERESY reviewed by German magazine AUDIO

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AUDIO Magazine
HERESY review on AUDIO Magazine

Winifried Dulisch reviews Roger Doyle‘s electronic opera HERESY for AUDIO Magazine.

Translation:
In no case was this opera written for traditional opera singers! Roger Doyle has composed his “electronic opera” about the philosopher and free thinker, Giordano Bruno, who was burned at the stake in 1600. The Irish electronic composer even wrote a supporting role for Caitríona O’Leary, who is well known on the early music scene as well as being a folk singer. The backing track was recorded solely with electronic instruments. Instead of merely carrying the listener into meditative realms, Heresy consistently honors the title and dramatic themes of the opera.

HERESY - Roger Doyle

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A Miscellany of Tasteful… reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

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Rudy Carrera reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland on his A Miscellany of Tasteful Music/Art/Film/Lit blog-zine.

“…quite a gem”

“It is Daniel Figgis’ piece, Timothy Cream’s Crown of Wines, which really gets into a more freeform composition, referencing avant-garde music and perhaps Krautrock.”

“…Dublin mainstay Roger Doyle.  This is a bit away from the avant-garde – this feels more like a cleaner, more updated sound referencing Tangerine Dream. ”

“The fun surprise of the compilation for me were the two tracks included by Princess Tinymeat…”

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A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland is available now to download and stream
CD with 20 page booklet available for the Heresy store

Planet Hugill reviews Roger Doyle’s HERESY

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Robert Hugill reviews HERESY on his classical music website Planet Hugill.

“Doyle’s approach to music theatre is somewhat at a tangent to much music theatre and opera today, which is no bad thing.”

“Doyle’s music is the dominant force in the piece, a seductive, highly electronic texture which veers more towards metaphysical meditation than dramatic music theatre.”

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HERESY - Roger Doyle

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Spill Magazine reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

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Karl Paloucek reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland for Spill Magazine.

“A 1997 piece from Daniel Figgis, “Timothy Cream’s Crown of Wines” is an absolute stunner.”

“It’s very difficult not to highlight all of the 17 pieces in this collection”

“Everything on the comp belongs here, and pulls its weight in contributing to the description of an isle brimming with unbridled creativity.”

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Electronic Sound magazine reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

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Electronic Sound, the electronic music magazine has reviewed A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland in its latest edition, Issue 39.

“Dublin’s eclectic Heresy label serves up a fascinating 17-tracker of Irish electronica…”

“The headturners are two tracks from 80s cult outfit Princess Tinymeat…”

“… the 11-minute ‘Timothy Cream’s Crown Of Wines’ is a thing of beauty.”

“Accompanied by some great sleevenotes, this is essential listening.”

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The Irish Echo reviews A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

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The Irish Echo

Colleen Taylor of The Irish Echo reviews  A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland

“This album is a tour de force…”

“What looks like it might be a collection of 1798 rebel songs is actually a cutting edge electro-indie-acoustic compilation.”

“A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland was compiled by Heresy Records founder Eric Fraad and boasts an impressive lineup.”

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A Map of The Kingdom of Ireland
A Map of the Kingdom of Ireland is available now to download and stream
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