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Annum 2021

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By now it’s no secret that I’m a fan of Brian Housman‘s labour and his Stationary Travels site. Two years ago I even unveiled a brand new Best of the Year list, dedicated to his very own selections, appropriately titled “Music For Your Stationary Travels“. I suspect that the respect here is mutual since he recently revealed his highlights from music spotted on HC’s Best of the Year feature. Yes, in this little corner of this strange and often ruthless “music business” it’s less about competition and more about the support. And both of us support the music, at least through mixes or through words. And so, without any further ado, I present to you a reflection on the last year, as put together by Brian for this very special mix. There are lots of beautiful pieces on here, but as usual with this particular feature – less words and more music, yes? And please, be sure to support the featured artists and labels on this mix!

The 2021 edition of ‘Annum’ is a journey through some of the outstanding modern and post-classical music released throughout the year. It is not a “best of” collection per se – no single mix could possibly contain that! – but many tracks that resonated in a special way with me personally are included. In such a difficult year especially, I think the beauty these artists (and so many others) put out into the world is something to be deeply appreciated and hopefully, that comes across in the listening.

— Brian Housman

Tracklisting

  • 00:00Mike LazarevPrelude
  • 01:24VargkvintStormen Kommer I (reimagined by Lucy Claire)
  • 06:08Frances ShelleyFor Now We See Darkly
  • 11:25Rose RieblTwo States of Mind
  • 19:00Hania Rani and Dobra CzocherMalasana
  • 24:22A Winged Victory For the SullenThe Merchants Of Seven Nations
  • 26:35Rutger HoedemaekersWrite Them A Creature
  • 29:47Simon GoffVale
  • 36:08Adrian LaneI Only Borrowed This Dust
  • 40:26GlåsbirdLast Ritual
  • 45:01Anna PhoebeLight on Waves
  • 49:42Poppy AckroydMurmurations
  • 54:52Tobias SvenssonTid
  • 58:54Olec MünPaloma
  • 01:02:56Snorri HallgrímssonSandlóa
  • 01:06:13Eydís EvensenBylur
  • 01:10:12Peter GregsonOver
  • 01:14:18Voces8Slow Meadow: Helium Life Jacket (Arr. Lawson)
  • 01:18:35BalmorheaV
  • 01:22:51Jakob Lindhagen & Dag RosenqvistLängs Husen
  • 01:26:11From the Mouth of the SunAshen
  • 01:33:10Fletcher McDermott & Kyle WoodworthI Won’t Remember This Winter