Nico Muhly

Young composer based in New York. Went to Columbia and Julliard. Generally acclaimed as a wonder-kid with the usual backlash.

"Mothertongue" is his second album and was released last year.

Its ten tracks divide three large and quite different compositions.

It's arguable if he's breaking any new ground, but its very ambitious and Muhly pulls it off quite well, with the most successful experiment being the last one.

Called "The Only Tune" its a warped and disjointed version of old folk/Americana which I found interesting and actually enjoyed!