Colin Riley's work draws on a range of elements including improvisation, new technologies, song-writing and large-scale classical form. His work is impossible to categorize, embodying a genuine integration of stylistic approaches. As an established, but ever-questioning fi gure within the contemporary music scene over the last 20 years he has cut an independent path through many layers of trends and styles. We are delighted to welcome Colin to the NMC catalogue with this album showcasing his chamber works, written between 2005 and 2015.

Many of the tracks on this album are energetic and playful, with more than a hint of jazz. In Lyric Pieces Riley is infl uenced by his emotional links to songs (and their lyrics) by post punk, prog and rock bands that he listened to when he was a teenager.