Ritual Howls - Ritual Howls - Cemetary GreenThe story of Ritual Howls begins in a southwest Detroit basement in the early winter of 2012. Singer guitarist Paul Bancell had been writing and performing solo as well as in several bands and was looking for collaborators for a new project. Ben Saginaw (bass) and Chris Samuels (synths, drums, drum machines) were acquatances that became natural fits. With the help of a friend (Jeff Navarre), they recorded their first full length in Ben's art studio

Smyth tended to be marginalized as a 'woman composer'

a powerful performance

the singers are naturally at home in the vocal music of the Renaissance

and an unmissable opportunity presented itself

along with drummer Barry Jenkins

THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD is a hard-edged and tragic thriller

Kharatyan sums up the intentions: "together with Adam Grüchot

This album features two song cycles for soprano and piano by contemporary composer Masatoshi Mitsumoto

From the first note of the organ intro those in the know will be grinning ear to ear

Steve Giordano-guitar

Recorded at the 43rd Festival della Valle d'Itria

Other favourites featured here include "Scarlet Ribbons"