Adhelm's compositionsinvestigate the spaces where insistent nature and bleakurbanity meet. The result is a compellingadmixture of resonant percussion, processed field recordings and spectral electronics. His adventurous compositional processes and experiments echo musiqueconcr?te,Cageianindeterminacyand the deep listening ethos of Pauline Oliveros. Adhelm is the moniker of London-based artist, composer and music producer, BeniGiles. He has produced records for artists such as Lianne La Havas and Oscar Jerome, amongothers, and his compositions have been performed around the world.On completing his postgraduate studies in composition at the Royal Academy of Music, he began to explore production as a means to compose which has now become his primary outlet. Fascinated by the natural world, much of his work is about nature, and its struggle with man. He can often be found in the outdoors collecting field recordings for use in hismusic.He is a long-time collaborator with Gabriel Prokofiev's Nonclassical label and his works have received performances with orchestras and ensembles across Europe. He was a Britten-Pears Young Artistand was shortlisted for the Britten Sinfonia OPUS award. Addelam, a collaborative project with cellist and composer, Colin Alexander, has received plays on BBC Radios 3 and 6 and been performed at Union Chapel and the ICA.
