Press

“…can one release supersede any other? Yes. The members of the Motion Ensemble make many choices for their realizations that speak to the authority and conviction of their artistry…… New and unusual sounds distinguish the best interpretations of these works, and the ensemble outdoes itself….”
Rob Haskins  American Record Guide (Washington, DC) Sep/Oct 2004

"Moving, thought-provoking and…beautiful"
Shea Tompkins, Fred alternative newspaper (Fredericton, Canada) -June issue 2004

"Motion Ensemble proceeds with delicate restraint……ample savory sounds…..an excellent recording, capturing…..every nuance. It’d be a treat to hear these folks live."
Grant Chu Covell, La Folia Online Music Review- April 2004

"…always irresistible….a tour de force…."
Stephen Pederson, The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax, Canada) -May 30 2003

“…signature alternative-sound exploration….”
Linda Rae Dornan, Arts Atlantic magazine -Spring 2002

“Mnemosyne is, quite simply, a fantastic work of art”
Ray Cronin, The Daily Gleaner (Fredericton, Canada) -May 4, 2000

“Motion raised important concerns that deserve to be considered. And they made some cool noises, too.”
Susan Johnson, Argosy Weekly (Mt. Allison University) -September 2001

“…..the particular dynamics of language, image and music set in play by Motion seemed to bridge those gaps, each medium infusing the others with aspects of its own particular way of being.”
Ray Cronin, Border Crossings magazine -Issue 75, 2000

“Come, then and peep at this stark, new music – live. Besides, it’s Canadian eh?”
Garry Williams, Argosy Weekly (Mt. Allison University) -November 2000

“Motion pushed the envelope of what many of us would consider music in Monday night’s performance. They asked the audience to open their ears and expand their minds. It was a pleasure to do both.”
Ray Cronin, The Daily Gleaner(Fredericton, Canada) -September 12, 2000

"...as spirited and aggressive.... as a punk rock concert"
Ray Cronin, The Canadian Forum -January 2000

“There is much audience interaction… Most adults would consider this a ‘difficult’ program, but these grades 1-5 don’t see it that way: they’re fascinated with everything.”
Ensembles Canada -Summer 2000

“When it all came together, students played…….and moved as the colours and shapes told them to. Professional musicians stood by filling in the gaps with their instruments. Choreographers grinned as students paraded around the gym twisting, jumping, swaying and hopping to music that could take a turn at any time. It was a unique introduction to art, music and dance that involved the students’ body and soul”
Willie Wark, Miramichi Leader -March 23, 1999

“….breathtakingly beautiful sounds….”
Vivienne Anderson, The Daily Gleaner (Fredericton, Canada) -September 22, 1998

“a music/performance art group with a do-it-yourself attitude”
Sue McCluskey, Times Globe (Saint John, Canada) -September 17, 1998

"generous doses of humor, imagination and audience interaction."
Susan Potters, Journal of the Maine Alliance for Arts Education (Maine, USA) -Spring 1997