Marcello Liverani – “Tangles”-The calm of this track is cathartic. It’s almost like it was written for the express purpose of helping the listener look inward. In a world that has been (for some of us) chaotically boring or, at best, artificially restful, …
Category: Piano
Artist Interview: Mixtape for the Milky Way – Side project of accomplished singer songwriter Jeremy Messersmith
The first song I ever heard from the moniker Mixtape for the Milky Way came in as a submission in a stack of many other singer songwriters. The track was “Heavy” and it immediately lived up to its name. It was light hearted …
Three exceptional neoclassical pieces that stand out from the crowd
Tom Ashbrook – “Solitude II”-When I hear a neoclassical piece that makes me feel like this, I have to say yes. I don’t even fully understand what Ashbrook’s style does that evokes so much emotion, but it’s delightful. The cinematic mix of the …
Three neoclassical pieces to bring calm in uncertain times
Tristan Eckerson – “Soma”-The timing of this piece is really captivating, pulling the listener in right from the start. It’s almost hypnotic in the way the left hand waltzes and the right hand tells a story. The combination is quintessential neoclassical writing. I …
Three neoclassical pieces to set the midweek mood
Daniel Rosenholm – “November”-The unhurried pace of this piece stood out for me right away. Unlike some who seem to meander without purpose, this melody felt intentional and mysterious. I had to listen further. The style is contemplative and engaging, if at times …
Three peaceful neoclassical tracks
Sherwood Roberts – “You in the rain”-This is a captivating tune from Sherwood Roberts, one of the most-covered neoclassical artists I’ve discovered this year. Roberts has the remarkable ability to create emotive pieces that also bring calm. It’s not all movement and not …
Three neoclassical pieces to set the autumn mood
Frederik Flach – “Waiting for May”-As the autumn chill falls on my fingers typing this, I can’t help but feel like May is very far away. It’s off in the distance, when the leaves that are now on the ground are back in …
Featured Piece: A calming neoclassical track from Hideyuki Hashimoto
Hideyuki Hashimoto – “Maru” (Solo at Fluss)-The peaceful style of Hashimoto’s piano work is really nice. I can’t help but be impressed by the timeless quality here. Something about the piece feels very familiar, yet it does not seem to be mimicking any …
Three peaceful neoclassical piano pieces
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 …
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 …
