Barry Hudson-Taylor – “Portraits of Jane”-The calming energy of this track is undeniable. From the very opening lines, there’s an unfolding feeling, like flipping the pages of a new book. Your mind is more interested in what’s going to open up next in …
Tag Archives: contemporary classical
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 …
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 …
Album Review: Abby Gundersen – Aurora
Album Review: Abby Gundersen – Aurora From the opening lines of Abby Gundersen’s album Aurora, listeners feel an immediate sense of calm. There’s a spirit captured in the album that is equal parts hopeful and satisfyingly curious. That is to say there is …
Three Instrumental Artists for Contemplating, Relaxing, and Studying Music
Three Instrumental Artists for Contemplating, Relaxing, and Studying Music If you’re looking for some music to put on while you work or study, maybe through your ear buds in a coffee shop, look no further than these three talented musicians. Approaching their craft …
Album Review: Shai Agmon – The Cobweb – Sophisticated instrumental acoustic guitar album
This is an exceptional album that uses acoustic instrumental guitar to sooth the soul. Shai Agmon reached out to us and it was a stunning realization of his talent. The combination of guitar music and backing strings makes for a gorgeous, relaxing experience. …
Abby Gundersen – Time Moves Quickly review – Beautiful, emotional contemporary classical album
Abby Gundersen, pianist a violinist from Centralia, WA, steps aside from her partnership with her brother Noah Gundersen for her own solo album. Related to the similar folk stylings present in her work with Noah and their other sibling venture Le Wrens, Abby …
Artist Interview: Abby Gundersen – Violin and piano player to debut solo album this month
Photo credit: Ben Blood Abby Gundersen‘s musical identity is rooted in her family. This extremely talented young lady from Centralia, Washington bears the fruit of a considerable blessing of talent and an awful lot of hard work. Her violin and vocal accompaniment of …
