Gianluca Piacenza – “Close your eyes”-This piece has eloquent phrasing and a tangible aesthetic. You can hear the pedals. You can hear the keys striking the strings in a visceral way, which makes it feel quite different than most piano pieces we feature. …
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Three neoclassical pieces to help you study for midterms
Kendra Logozar – “Suspend”-One of my favorite things about neoclassical is that the song tells its own story. This peaceful track from Logozar has long, expressive lines that feel almost like monologues from eager characters. Something about this one feels like a great …
Three neoclassical pieces to ease you into a new week
Christof R Davis – “Momentary”-Davis has a thoughtful articulation in the way he plays the piano. This piece speaks to me deeply, with a contemplative and relaxing style. There’s just enough space between lines to allow your mind to wander. It’s the kind …
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 …
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. …
