May 27, 2022
Joseph Shabason Remixes “La Vagabonde”
A new air swirls with minimal effort as the Toronto-based avant-garde instrumentalist weaves soft woodwind layers which hover over the watery warble of the piano. Shabason invokes a hazy, early summer light glancing through the hushed sounds of children playing in the distance.
︎︎︎Stream + Dolby Atmos
April 9, 2022
Piano Day, Vol. 1
Piano Day has created a compilation with 32 exclusive piano pieces from various corners of the world. We are so happy to have a track among this lineup of talented artists featuring Nils Frahm, Chilly Gonzales, Olafur Arnalds and many, many more.
︎︎︎Stream
Order the limited 2xLP vinyl edition now:
︎︎︎US / ︎︎︎Rest of World
March 18, 2022
Solanales — World Sleep Day
Released today on World Sleep Day and streaming everywhere. This music is dedicated to the memory of composer Harold Budd.
1. Intake (3:01)
2. Solanales (5:41)
3. Perhaps (3:19)
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December 17, 2021
Time In The Hand
We are thrilled to share Time In The Hand with you — a recomposition of Beethoven’s timeless 'Adagio Cantabile' from the Sonata Pathétique No. 8, Op. 13. Just in time to celebrate the grand composer's 250th birthday. ︎︎︎ Streaming now on all platforms.
Growing up as a child Beethoven was the first image of a true musician. The unruly hair, the fits of temper, the passion, mania and loss of hearing. But mostly it’s his music. Devastating and delicate, encompassing the entire human experience. Taking his music into my hands was something I hesitated to attempt and ultimately what I wanted to do was to try and change as few notes as possible. I have been inspired anew by Beethoven’s music and am honored to share this version with you.
— Rob, Balmorhea
October 4, 2021
Paramount Theatre, Austin
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Paramount Theatre
Austin, Texas, USA
with special guests Marisa Anderson & William Tyler
Tickets on sale Friday, October 8 at 10am CST
*Newsletter subscribers will receive an exclusive pre-sale code to get a limited number of
pre-sale tickets a day early.
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September 10, 2021
Coventry Carol
“Coventry Carol” is released today. A single from the forthcoming WINTER TALES compilation from DG (November 5). Featuring Brian Eno, Mari Samuelsen, Joep Beving and a host of other artists.
Mixed for Dolby Atmos.
︎︎︎Stream “Coventry Carol”
︎︎︎More on Winter Tales
May 13, 2021
KEXP Session Premiere
Recorded & filmed at the iconic SOUND CITY STUDIOS. Engineered by Joseph Lorge. Playing songs from The Wind + “Remembrance.”
︎︎︎ Stream here
April 9, 2021
THE WIND Is Out Today
We’re so happy to share our new album THE WIND with you today. This music is the result of three years of writing and planning. There is much to be said about the music and world it inhabits. But for now, we hope you can deeply listen and experience it for yourself. We’d like to thank our collaborating musicians and technicians on this record, our team at our new record label, and of course all of you for listening and following along.
THE WIND is streaming now on all platforms.
2xLP / CD for all territories available now.
︎︎︎ Listen & Purchase here
April 1, 2021
Beethoven Recomposed
We are thrilled to share “Time In The Hand” with you, a recomposition of Beethoven’s timeless Adagio Cantabile from the Sonata Pathétique No. 8, Op. 13.
BEETHOVEN RECOMPOSED is a series of commissions by DEEZER reimagining works from the preeminent composer on the occasion of his 250th birthday.
We are joined in this series by many incredible artists including Roger Eno, Sofiane Pamart, Chilly Gonzales & Carlos Cipa among many others.
︎︎︎ Listen here
March 15, 2021
“La Vagabonde” Premiere - BBC Radio 6 Music
Mary Anne Hobbs premiered “La Vagabonde” today (March 15, 2021) on her BBC Radio 6 Music show. Preview the track and its inspiration via link below.
︎︎︎ Preview here
February 25, 2021
“The Wind” Incense
To accompany our release of “The Myth” we are pleased to announce a custom incense collaboration with SIELA. Featuring fragrances of Mediterranean Cypress, Cathedral Frankincense, Ambergris & Musk. Each package contains a tin with 12 charcoal incense cones, a ceramic burning tile & custom Balmorhea matchbox.
Limited to 40, ships in mid-March.
︎︎︎ Purchase here
February 25, 2021
The Myth
The second single called “THE MYTH” from our forthcoming album THE WIND is streaming now on all platforms. This track pairs an acoustic guitar duet with a deep, haunting harmonium and features vocalist Lisa Morgenstern. Recorded in Saal 3 at Berlin’s Funkhaus and co-produced by Jonathan Low. Film by Andrew Gallo.
︎︎︎ Stream/Download “The Myth” now
︎︎︎ Watch “The Myth” video here
February 19, 2021
Víkingur Ólafsson Rework
We are proud to announce our first-ever rework as Balmorhea
We have reinterpreted “La Cupis” from Víkingur Ólafsson’s new works from Debussy/Rameau.
The piece was reimagined with manipulated source material and newly-composed acoustic guitars and piano. LP & CD release in March, 2021 via Deutsche Grammophon.
︎︎︎ Pre-order and stream on all platforms here
January 11, 2021
The Wind
We are thrilled to announce our new album, THE WIND — our debut release with Deutsche Grammophon. Official worldwide release April 9, 2021 on LPx2, CD & Digital.
Thank you for listening.
︎︎︎ Pre-order here
︎︎︎ Stream “The Myth” & “Rose In Abstract” here
November 19, 2020
Balmorhea & Deutsche Grammophon
It is our distinct pleasure to announce our partnership with DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON. As the oldest record label in the world, DG is home to both countless masterworks and modern legends alike. We couldn’t be more excited to continue creating music with them as our partner.
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October 12, 2020
Vote
The choice Americans face in 2020 has never been more clear and will affect the world we live in for generations. From climate action to access to healthcare to the Movement for Black Lives, we believe that electing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is an imperative first step towards bringing about a more just and equitable society. We cannot afford 4 more years of inaction and hateful division. Early voting begins TOMORROW (October 13) in Texas and soon across the country. Please visit the link below for more information on where, when and how to vote.
︎︎︎ votesaveamerica.com
December 4, 2019
Clash Magazine Feature
Clash goes in-depth with our recent time at Saal 3 in Berlin. Words by Derek Robertson and images by Francesco Lusa.
︎︎︎ Read it here
October 27, 2019
Candor (Alt. Music Video)
We found this previously unreleased video in our archives. It was collaged from various copyright-free archival home videos. 'Candor' appears on the a-side of the 'Candor/Clamor' 7" release from 2010 via Western Vinyl.
︎︎︎ View via Youtube
August 28, 2019
Lower River
Balmorhea’s Michael A. Muller has announced his debut solo album, Lower River. The first single, backed with a rework by Bing & Ruth’s David Moore along with a haunting film by Andrew Gallo are all streaming now.
︎︎︎ Pre-Order Vinyl
︎︎︎ Pre-order Digital
︎︎︎ Spotify / YouTube
August 23, 2019
Acoustic
New Spotify artist playlist is up and streaming now.
The full run-down of all our acoustic guitar-based tracks.
︎︎︎ Stream via Spotify
March 10, 2019
AIW AIS Turns 10
All is Wild, All is Silent was released 10 years ago today (March 10, 2009).
Read a feature & interview by Arctic Drones on the decade in between.
︎︎︎ Read the original Pitchfork review of the album.
