Gabriel Kahane - Where Are the Arms (2011)

Gabriel Kahane has emerged as a leading voice among a generation of young composers redefining 21st century music. As an innovator in the worlds of indie, classical, and musical theater, he's collaborated with Sufjan Stevens, Rufus Wainwright, written works for the Kronos Quartet and premiered compositions with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He rolls all of this effortlessly into 'Where Are the Arms'. The album features Rob Moose (Antony and the Johnsons, Bon Iver, The National), Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainwright), and Casey Foubert, (Sufjan Stevens) other notable guest appearances, including folk darlings Chris Thile and Aoife O'Donovan. Co-produced with Casey Foubert, the wizard multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with Sufjan Stevens, 'Where are the Arms' is colored with subtle production flourishes that never steal focus, while allowing the songs to unfold with elegant ease.