Christof R Davis – “Momentary”-Davis has a thoughtful articulation in the way he plays the piano. This piece speaks to me deeply, with a contemplative and relaxing style. There’s just enough space between lines to allow your mind to wander. It’s the kind …
Category: Neoclassical
Two of the Most Intriguing Downtempo/Electro Songs We’ve Heard This Week
There are lots of words for Downtempo/Electro music out there. Atmospheric. Ambient. Bedroom. Minimal Electro. Ethereal. Neoclassical. The list goes on and on… and on. But what term I cannot say is the best to describe it, I can say of one of …
A pair of neoclassical pieces
Sleepy Songs – “Finland”-If you’ve been around our neoclassical posts for any length of time, you’ve seen this artist featured in the past. Sleepy Songs brings a wonderful vibrancy to composition and expression. The overall sound is one of contemplation and introspection. I …
Neoclassical music for your late summer relaxation
Gianluca Piacenza – “Sometimes”-I have to be honest the sound of the pedals and the “room” makes this a truly unique recording. I actually find it earthy and engaging myself. Something about Piacenza’s melody here just speaks to my soul. It’s thoughtful and …
Featuring new neoclassical album by Thomas Hewitt Jones
Thomas Hewitt Jones got our attention some months ago with his thoughtful, cinematic composition style. After thumbing through some of the tracks on his newest album Electro Cello, we couldn’t help but be impressed by several. Here are a few I’d like you …
Four soothing neoclassical tracks for this new week
Prof. Lacasse – “Lost and Found”-The first time I heard this evocative neoclassical piano piece, I stopped in my tracks. This is the kind of track that explains why I even consider myself a “fan” of neoclassical music. It has such soul and …
Genre-defying Beauty from composer Brad Couture – “Lightleaks”
There really aren’t words for what you are about to hear when you click play on this song. It’s a dash of Sleeping at Last, a bit of Olafur Arnalds, but more than anything Brad Couture brings us inspirational, hope-filled cinematic music. The …
Biba Dupont – “6 Bullets”
With a name like “6 Bullets” you might be expecting something a bit more aggressive, but this neoclassical piece will sooth the soul. I love the way the left and right hands compliment each other with cycles of repetition, yet delightfully fresh sounds …
DeLange – “Tristesse”
When it comes to neoclassical, we love when minimalist piano intersects with cinematic elements. This piece from DeLange does exactly that. It’s a mesmerizing, enjoyable style. The track doesn’t ever get too crazy in either pace or tone, but it rolls from one …
Four neoclassical tracks to ease you into a relaxing weekend
Christopher Dicker – “Precursor to a day”-Sometimes it’s the notes that aren’t played that tell the most. Dicker’s use of space and phrasing in this piece is fantastic. I have two small children, so I haven’t awoken to a “quiet morning” in years, …
