'Music from the distant world of eight years ago'. That's how the album Confessions is called in the booklet accompanying this release. Confessions is a project from 2008 by the composer with singer / songwriter and the ensemble . For unclear reasons, the recordings stayed put before they were released in 2016. It may have something to do with Muhly's zest for work, because the American composer
… delivers music at a fast pace. And Teitur (from the Faroe Islands) and the Dutch ensemble also have busy agendas. Fortunately, their collaboration has been preserved for posterity. Because Confessions is special. The light baroque music blends beautifully with the special voice of the singer / songwriter. Teitur sometimes sings on the edge, which makes his vocal lines exciting. Muhly's compositions also give him the space to push the boundaries. For the lyrics, Muhly and Teitur were inspired by weird private videos on YouTube and the anonymous commentary that is often posted. An original idea, especially in 2008, when YouTube was only a few years old.more
