Andy Feldman – “On the breeze”-If you’re looking for a thoughtful songwriting style, this one has that eclectic and moving sentiment. Feldman writes with a mix of rapid dynamics followed by calming, almost lulling sections. The two come together for what feels like …
Category: Instrumental
Three peaceful neoclassical pieces to bring calm
Tim Tulsa – “Then”-There’s something inherently graceful about this piece. The left hand has a beautiful seemingly simple waltz time to keep the movement. The right hand shows an expressive melody that makes me wonder. The two come together for a delightful neoclassical …
Three brand new neoclassical tunes to relax and inspire
Michael Logozar – “Sway” -We’ve been covering Michael Logozar’s music for a while now. The calming style of piano composition here is deeply rewarding. It’s definitely the kind of piece you might put on for a time of reading, writing, or meditating. I …
Three calming neoclassical pieces for the last day of summer
Steve Luck – “Tesoro”-I really appreciate the nostalgic style of this track. It’s neoclassical and certainly has a modern feel to it, but it reminds me of people and places from my past. Something about it feels sincerely like a history documentary to …
Three instrumental piano pieces for your midweek
Jacco Wynia – “Improbabilities”-There’s a calming sense to this piece that won me over from first listen. The whimsical rhythm of the lead line is perfectly balanced by the atmospheric work in the background. When it all comes together, I feel like I’m …
Three neoclassical pieces to set a peaceful mood
Val Giamo – “Jade”-This piece has a lovely jazz core to it. You might not hear it on first listen, but some of the chord developments feel like early jazz to me. The easy articulation on the piano makes for a very peaceful …
Three breathtaking neoclassical pieces for the eye of this late summer storm
Hideyuki Hoshimoto – “Voyage”-I have become a sucker for the recording sounds of the pedals and mechanics of the instrument. It feels more alive, more real, more analog to me. I adore the phrasing of Hoshimoto’s composition here. It feels like a quiet …
Three peaceful neoclassical pieces for your midweek
Dario Lessing – “Klarheit”-I don’t know the exact message of this song, but what I feel is something thought provoking. This is the kind of neoclassical writing that makes me want to journal or read. It’s got a meditative calm about it from …
A pair of relaxing neoclassical pieces
Raffaele Grimaldi – “Elegy for I”-The calming nature of this piece is evident from the outset. I was moved by the subtlties in composition here. The two hands of the piano player feel like different instruments in the mix. The music box style …
A pair of instrumental pieces that will calm your mind
Just Nathaniel – “Tabula Rasa”-The relaxing piano work here is really remarkable. From first listen, there’s an evident and intentional phrasing to each line. It feels like you’re listening to a speech or perhaps a sermon that expresses deep, fundamental facts about life. …
