Meg Blumberg – “Klaar”-If you’re looking for a bit of peaceful piano work, look no further than Meg Blumberg’s composition. There’s a beautiful minimalism to this composition that is exactly what we look for in neoclassical music. The phrasing connects well from line …
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Three neoclassical pieces to bring calm for the new week
Lucas van Kesteren – “Luminous”-From the first time I heard this track, I knew it was a good fit for our neoclassical coverage. The phrasing is intrigue, pulling the listener in to enjoy. The calming piano sound is sufficient for calming, yet the …
Three neoclassical pieces for some midweek relaxation
HRDY – “Raindrops”-While we don’t typically feature music with nature samples, this one is delightfully well done. The phrasing of the piano work here is absolutely outstanding. This is precisely the type of neoclassical music we support. It’s calming without being too repetitive. …
Three neoclassical pieces that capture the imagination
Julie Hanney – “Blue”-The word “cathartic” comes to mind when listening to the musical work of Julie Hanney. This track, “Blue” has a genuine cathartic energy that makes me want to take a deep breath and just…….. relax. It’s a beautiful style with …
Three neoclassical pieces to bring calm this summer
Gianluca Piacenza – “Photograph”-This is not the first time nor will it be the last that we feature the beautiful songwriting of Gianluca Piacenza. The phrasing and sincerity is incredible on this composition. I adore the way the sound is recorded here. There’s …
Quintessential Post Rock for All Tastes
John Ward – “What is it Now” While we typically prefer instrumental post rock, Ward swayed us to change our mind. For “What is it Now”, the artist provides a sweeping sound that is only made better by his ethereal vocal parts. The …
Three pieces that help define neoclassical music in 2021
Mazoulew – “Tourist”-When it comes to neoclassical music, there are a number of innovative soundscapes that can be fit into the genre. This new piece from Mazoulew does a wonderful job of bringing in a cathartic piano element with subtle flourishes and highlights …
Three neoclassical pieces to set a peaceful mood for your week
Aija Alsina – “I hope you live”-I don’t always know how to describe neoclassical piano work, but when I got to the end of the first line of this piece I felt chills up and down my spine. If that’s not the measure …
Three calming neoclassical to calm your mind
Gianluca Piacenza – “The Right Place”-If you’re looking for a calming composition, this piece from Piacenza is really appealing. There are some atmospheric elements in the mix, but the main melody is in the form of the piano. I appreciate how the melody …
Our Current Favorite Instrumentals
Hollow Chapels – “In Lieu Of” If ever a band name captured the feel of a band, it is Hollow Chapels. Blending an almost haunting loneliness with a progressive instrumentation, “In Lieu Of” is a deliberate gem of a track. The post rockers …
