Carson James Argenna – “Budding Romance”-This is a lovely song. If you were a fan of great singer songwriters in the late 50s or early 60s (or grew up listening to them on “oldies” stations) you will love this song from Argenna. The …
Category: Piano
Placid neoclassical to ease you into the weekend
Sleepy Songs – “Home”-It’s a long standing joke for folk fans to feel attacked when there’s yet another song called “Home” written. We get it, really, it’s fun to reflect on the place where you grew up. But here we have a song …
The aural delight of neoclassical music
Oumi Kapila – “Nocturne in D Minor”-I don’t always have words to describe the delight I feel with neoclassical music, but I can think of one for Kapila’s work here; breathtaking. This piece will take the wind right out of your sails and …
A breathe-easy neoclassical playlist for your midweek chill
Solo – “Finesse”-This piece is articulate and beautiful. I love the minimal aesthetic here. It’s fascinating to me that there’s a sweet and subtle energy that drives the composition. I don’t know anything about why it was written or even what it means, …
Mid-week musical oasis – instrumental music for relaxation
William Ogmundson – “Dance of the fairies”-We have been covering a few of Ogmundson’s tracks here lately. There’s a sweet subtlety to the compositions that keeps us coming back for more. I feel like it both calms and invigorates me. I sometimes wonder …
Neoclassical tracks we are adding to our Spotify playlist – Read why
John Hayes – “Lombard”-The way this track rolls between themes is exiquisite. I am far from a classical music scholar, but you can hear that there are a few repeated melodies here. As they transition slightly each time, it awakes your mind to …
Lily & Madeleine’s “Canterbury Girls” is a Celebration of Women and Harmony
There are those moments when something falls in your lap at the perfect time. Some call it fate, others say it’s God’s will… whatever you believe, what Lily & Madeleine have offered us, at such a time as this, is the perfect celebration …
Neoclassical to bring in the spring season
Lars Jakob Rudjord – “Lullatown”-This is one of the most peaceful tracks I’ve heard in 2019. The discerning ear can catch the pedals moving in the recording. It’s such an intimate sound that it feels like you are sitting on the piano bench …
Neoclassical music for movement and inspiration – February 2019
Kotaro Saito – “Right”-The movement of this piece is inspiring. It’s a force, despite being so relaxing as well. The piano feels like an animal, moving and dancing with intention and natural power. I find this piece to be one of the more …
Turn on the fireplace and these three neoclassical pieces for weekend bliss
John Hayes – “Otariinae”-It’s not always easy to distinguish quality neoclassical pieces. Some say they “all sound the same,” but I challenge you to click play on this track if you think that’s the case. You can hear light and space between the …
