Audrey Hepburn’s ‘Moon River’
When I was a kid, “Moon River” was part of the atmosphere. For several years in the early sixties it was ubiquitous, a persistent favorite on middle-of-the-road radio and on TV variety shows, de rigueur for every “pop” singer, one of those grownup survivors in a rock & roll world.
Exercise in Controlled Harmonic Observance
This text score is inspired by and in the spirit of Pauline Oliveros and her concept of Deep Listening.
Nine Eagles and the Silvery Water
Zadif presents their debut, alchemy-inspired album. These gentle, contemplative songs recall British and Spanish folk sounds with a touch psychedlia.
Christened Final Utterance
Michael Sutton traces a line through 60s and 70s electronica in a stream-of-consciousness style essay, while exploring the surreal nature of the current cultural and political moment. Bands and artists such as Silver Apples, Morton Subotnick, Suzanne Ciani, Laurie Spiegel form a part of his meandering.
La Noche Oscura (The Dark Night)
La Noche Oscura (The Dark Night) by Ariadna. An original song presented to the public for the first time by Mercurius Magazine.
Shall I compare thee (for voice and mandolin)
A setting of Shakespeare's sonnet 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day' for soprano and mandolin
Great Albums of the 2010s: a decade in retrospect
This list could change your life. Allow Mercurius to guide you through some of the greatest sounds of the 2010s.
Two Dudes with the Graveyard Blues
On one terribly hungover morning of 2015, Andrew Clarke and Thomas Helm stumbled their way to Montjuic Cemetery to serenade the dead. Rest in Peace, unknown friends. Presented to the public for the first time by Mercurius Magazine.
Detras del cielo (behind the sky)
A song of growth and revival. Presented to the public for the first time by Mercurius Magazine.
Flor blanca (white flower)
Flor blanca (white flower) by Ariadna. A song for solidarity in troubled times. Presented to the public for the first time by Mercurius Magazine.
The colour of thunder (el color del trueno)
The colour of thunder (el color del trueno) by Ariadna. Presented to the public for the first time by Mercurius Magazine.
He Contains Multitudes: Dylan’s new album keeps the mystery going
When the radio did a midnight reveal of his latest album “Rough and Rowdy Ways” on Thursday night, it felt like Bob Dylan had made way for the Bob Zimmerman underneath. Transitioning from Mercury to Mercurius. Here was an old friend checking in and leaving his mask at the door. Or is it just another one?
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis by Ariadna. Presented to the public for the first time by Mercurius Magazine.
La gaviota (the seagull)
La gaviota (the seagull) by Ariadna. Presented to the public for the first time by Mercurius Magazine.
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