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 …
Category: Instrumental
Three calming new neoclassical pieces for your summer relaxation playlist
Liz Mathieson – “epilogue: a place above the clouds”-I love this piece. I suppose it’s because it reminds me of 19th century music. But there’s something sweet and charming, like a Ken Burns documentary, that emerges when listening to this track. Mathieson has …
Three neoclassical pieces to bring you to a peaceful weekend
Teodor Wolgers – “Obliviate”-The calming piano in this piece of music connected with me right away. The rolling melody lines connect quite well together. The overall style is peaceful, perfect for a playlist in the background or some intentional meditation. I can’t make …
Three introspective neoclassical pieces to give your wandering mind some direction
Barry Hudson-Taylor – “Better Days”-Followers of my neoclassical coverage will be no stranger to Barry Hudson-Taylor. His composition style hits the nail on the head with neoclassical. It’s magical, light, and meandering. I’m not sure if these “better days” are the halcyon past …
Instrumentals That Defy Description
Gushh – “Drifting Through the Emptiness of Space This Bristol based project beautifully crafts styles we love. With a shoe gaze base, Gushh expands and blossoms into an entirely encompassing sound we value immensely. The project of one artist who does all the …
A pair of neoclassical pieces from two site favorite composers Hideyuki Hashimoto and Piotr Wiese
Hideyuki Hashimoto – “Page”-As an avid reader, I have to say I am curious if the page referenced in the title here is about reading. Is this a song about a book? Or perhaps about the joy of reading? There’s a curious and …
Post Rockers Signal Hill Shine on “Celadon”
Signal Hill – “Celadon” After existing for almost 20 years, the four piece instrumental act Signal Hill are bringing together a collection of their transcendent work. The EPs collect updated versions of their first two albums, as well as rare B-sides. “Celadon” is …
Three neoclassical pieces to captivate and inspire in this spring season
Michael Koch – “Vergeben”-The best types of neoclassical music are the pieces that are able to bring together classical styling with something that feels modern and fresh. It doesn’t mimick the past so much as it adapts and evolves it into something new. …
Three chill neoclassical pieces to bring in the weekend
Meg Blumberg – “Extant”-If you’re looking for a neoclassical piece to bring calm, Blumberg may be one of the best composers out there. It’s interesting to me that this piece is slow and methodical, but does not offer the sleepiness of so many …
Three neoclassical pieces to begin the merry month of May
Lucas Forch – “Arturo”-There’s a delightfully expressive style to the piano here. I appreciate the way that it rolls from each phrase into the next. There’s some repetition, but also some changing textures that keep the listener engaged. Mostly, though, I like how …
