Val Giamo – “Fragment Porcelein”-This breathtaking piece from composer Val Giamo is exactly what I needed right now. The phrasing is gentle while some of the textures can turn quite dark. It’s perfect for reflecting on uncertainty. It’s perfect for seeking out beauty …
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Just breathe – three neoclassical tracks to bring some calm
Frans Bak – “Parting”-I love the way the piano and the strings interact on this piece. From first listen I knew this was a piece that I wanted to be a part of my life. It’s soothing, sweet, and helps me find calm …
Slow it down for a turn with this short neoclassical list
Illuminine – “Dear, Limerence”-I don’t know what illuminine or limerence mean, but I do know that I like this minimalist composition. The easy developing melody feels delightfully comforting. It feels like it was written to help me focus. I appreciate the conversational phrasing. …
Three moving neoclassical pieces to add to your collection
Lars Jakob Rudjord – “Night sky”-Rudjord’s playing style is very emotional. You can hear in each line that he’s expressing something personal. This is part of what I love about neoclassical as a genre overall. This piece will have you taking a nice …
Four gorgeous neoclassical pieces for a peaceful week
Sarah Coponat – “Whisper”-The title “Whisper” is a delightfully appropriate name for this piece. I love how the recording style allows you to hear the true mechanics of the sound. There are pedals and actual pieces of wood and string that make the …
Five outstanding minimalist piano neoclassical pieces
Sarah Coponat – “Gleam”-The tender style of Sarah Coponat’s piano playing has a distinctive feeling. It is emotional and moving. There’s the slightest inclination of breath rising and falling in this recording, which I think fits perfectly. The piece itself seems to take …
Magnificent composition from Thomas Hewitt Jones – “First Steps Into the World”
In my years of covering neoclassical music, I rarely swoon for cinematic music in the way that I do for this piece. It has an elegant balance of melody and breezy backing strings. The mix is something that feels like it’s perfect for …
One last look back at 2019 through our Soundcloud Playlists – Indie rock, singer songwriter, folk, neoclassical, indie pop, and Americana
Folk Hidden Gems -This playlist has some really wonderful folk tunes that vary from acoustic singer songwriters all the way to major full-band productions. We were happy to include Happy Coves “Borderlines” before it took off in popularity. We are equally delighted to …
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 – Rick Gallaghter Project “Drift”
Rick Gallagher Project – “Drift”-This piece rolls nicely from start to finish. I’m sure there’s a technical term for the way the melody lines roll into one another, but I don’t know it. Here’s what I like about this song so much – …
