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 …
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Two neoclassical pieces to bring in a bright new year
Denise Young – “Ballerina”-There’s a lot going on with this piece. The piano takes center stage, but the violin provides some delightful accents. The whole composition feels like a beautiful blend of cinematic backdrop and featured string work. The whole sound is soothing, …
Featured Neoclassical Piece – Tom Bettis performs “Alla Deriva”
The reason I developed a love for neoclassical music is rooted in its unique ability to conjure feelings in my soul. While other music may put a smile on my face or help me remember an earlier time in my life, something about …
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 …
Contemplative neoclassical music for your midweek
Minismus – “Century”-Neoclassical music doesn’t need to be in a hurry. It can slowly develop from a peaceful place. That’s what this minimalist sound from Minismus does. There’s no massive orchestral arrangement here. It develops carefully with a melody you’ve never heard before. …
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 …
Featured Single: Blaak Lotus – “Lost Luv”
If you have been a fan of ETTG for a long time, you’re used to an eclectic mix of track, but I guarantee you’ve never heard anything like this. Blaak Lotus bring us some ear candy that is legitimately unprecedented. The saucy jazz …
Instrumental music to play during spring showers – Spring 2019
Kevin Kerrigan – “You”-One of the things I love about instrumental music is that we don’t know who motivated a piece or what its purpose really is. From the title “You” we might hypothesize that it’s about a lover, but it could be …
Two Lush New Tracks
Lush music is tough to describe, but you certainly know it when you hear it. It transports you to another place, where you feel surrounded by the combined texture of each tone that the artist has assembled for you. Here are two new …
Paul Sweeney – “Loss” – An acoustic guitar instrumental delight
Paul Sweeney is an extremely talented guitar player. Rather than try to come up with fancy words about his song, I’d like you to just listen to it. Sometimes the temptation with instrumental music is to let it be the “background” to some …
