Teodor Wolgers- “The theme song”-It’s hard to explain to people what I mean by “neoclassical” because there are so many ways to take that term. Yes it must be “new” and it must have measures of “classical” to it, but what we’re looking …
Category: Instrumental
Song Spotlight – Cristina Spinei “Il Nodo”
Good weekend, fellow (home)travelers! As life continues to be insanely upside down and continually throwing us all for a loop, spectacular music is more necessary than ever! I had to honor of listening to this neo-classical composer recently and her work wowed me, …
A neoclassical playlist to ease you into the week
Bjorn Gottschall – “Sonnig schwarz”-I appreciate the piano neoclassical piece for the way that it eases into transitions. There’s a sense of calm and movement at the same time. The piece makes me feel like everything’s going to be okay even if it’s …
Three tranquil neoclassical pieces
Rikard Mathisson – “As Close”-I appreciate the relaxing style of Rikard Mathisson’s compositions. This new piece, “As Close” as a gentle feeling throughout. I appreciate that it doesn’t repeat much and seems to tell a story. It feels like a friend telling me …
Relaxing neoclassical music for reading, studying, or meditation in 2020
Salvatore Altavilla – “Aeolian Lullaby”-If I had to explain to someone what I mean by “neoclassical” music, I would play this track from Salvatore Altavilla. It’s beautiful, subtle, and unbelievably engaging. Everything about it feels comfortable and meaningful. I really appreciate that elements …
A Weekend Mix For Those Who Need A Little Change
You want to know what I’ve done with my quarantine (I mean, aside from the endless amount of tv and taking to eating hummus with a spoon)? Putting together a puzzle — and it’s a hard one! I get that this declaration does …
Just breathe – three neoclassical tracks to bring some calm
Frans Bak – “Parting”-I love the way the piano and the strings interact on this piece. From first listen I knew this was a piece that I wanted to be a part of my life. It’s soothing, sweet, and helps me find calm …
Slow it down for a turn with this short neoclassical list
Illuminine – “Dear, Limerence”-I don’t know what illuminine or limerence mean, but I do know that I like this minimalist composition. The easy developing melody feels delightfully comforting. It feels like it was written to help me focus. I appreciate the conversational phrasing. …
Mellowdine: : : Downtempo, Soul Soothing Goodness
Mellowdine – “Apart” If you are like me, every now and then you need to listen to a more subdued artist to sort of cleanse the palette of your week. With boundless amounts of music coming our way, we typically have an embarrassment …
Three moving neoclassical pieces to add to your collection
Lars Jakob Rudjord – “Night sky”-Rudjord’s playing style is very emotional. You can hear in each line that he’s expressing something personal. This is part of what I love about neoclassical as a genre overall. This piece will have you taking a nice …
