Sleepy Songs – “Home”-It’s a long standing joke for folk fans to feel attacked when there’s yet another song called “Home” written. We get it, really, it’s fun to reflect on the place where you grew up. But here we have a song …
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A breathe-easy neoclassical playlist for your midweek chill
Solo – “Finesse”-This piece is articulate and beautiful. I love the minimal aesthetic here. It’s fascinating to me that there’s a sweet and subtle energy that drives the composition. I don’t know anything about why it was written or even what it means, …
Neoclassical tracks we are adding to our Spotify playlist – Read why
John Hayes – “Lombard”-The way this track rolls between themes is exiquisite. I am far from a classical music scholar, but you can hear that there are a few repeated melodies here. As they transition slightly each time, it awakes your mind to …
Neoclassical to bring in the spring season
Lars Jakob Rudjord – “Lullatown”-This is one of the most peaceful tracks I’ve heard in 2019. The discerning ear can catch the pedals moving in the recording. It’s such an intimate sound that it feels like you are sitting on the piano bench …
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 …
Turn on the fireplace and these three neoclassical pieces for weekend bliss
John Hayes – “Otariinae”-It’s not always easy to distinguish quality neoclassical pieces. Some say they “all sound the same,” but I challenge you to click play on this track if you think that’s the case. You can hear light and space between the …
Discovering truly unique neoclassical music
Tom Merrall – “Dreaming of Forever” -Merrall’s style is ever-moving, a sense of constant evolution with the piano. The rolling style is hypnotic and engaging both at the same time. Sometimes it reminds me of the Chicago classic “Colour My World” while other …
Relax with a book, coffee, and these neoclassical blessings
Pursohn – “End Piano” -The thoughtful piano work of Pursohn is fascinating to me. There are quaint elements that make the song unfold just little bits at a time. The melody doesn’t repeat much, so you’re constantly wondering where it might be going. …
Neoclassical to focus your mind
David Chutka – “#22” -This is neither the first nor probably the last time we’re featuring David Chutka’s work on our site. He is, simply, one of the best neoclassical artists we receive on a regular basis. The piano is conventional and fills …
Dynamic and moving neoclassical music
Astralus – “Bliss” -A lot of the neoclassical we cover emphasizes the classical, but this track is a bit more on the “neo” side; that is to say that this song feels almost futuristic in its composition. The opening is contemplative and sweet, …
