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 …
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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 …
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. …
Contemplative neoclassical music for meditation and reflection
Ben Crosland – “On the carousel”-This contemplative neoclassical piece has wonderful movement from the start. The melody line is fascinating as it keeps rolling from one phrase to the next. I find this type of piano music to be inspiring and bright. It’s …
