Ingram Marshall, an American composer born in 1942 in Mount Vernon, New York, is known for blending electronic and acoustic instruments to create evocative soundscapes that straddle the classical and experimental genres. Marshall’s compositional work, deeply influenced by his interest in electronic music and traditional gamelan music from Indonesia, features a trademark use of tape delay and ambient soundscapes, often reflecting on themes of memory and landscape.

Marshall’s most notable works include "Fog Tropes," originally for brass sextet and tape, which paints an auditory picture of the San Francisco Bay fog and has been widely recognized for its haunting beauty, leading to a revised orchestral version featured on the soundtrack for Martin Scorsese's film "Shutter Island." His oeuvre spans multiple decades, with seminal works such as "Gradual Requiem" and "Alcatraz," which reflect his deep interest in place and the emotional weight of history. The 2014 edition of "Fog Tropes / Gradual Requiem" reissues these pieces, offering a fresh perspective on his enduring influence in the realm of contemporary classical music. Through releases such as "Savage Altars" and "Three Penitential Visions/Hidden Voices," Marshall continues to contribute richly textured compositions that challenge and expand the listener’s perceptions of time and space in music.

Genres

Minimalism

Post-minimalism

Latest Release

Fog Tropes / Gradual Requiem (2014 Edition)

Ingram Marshall

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released April 28, 2014