DeLange – “Images”-Living in 2020 in the US has had us all dealing with images we never thought we’d see. I’ll leave the politics out of a post about a beautiful song like this, but let’s just say this soothing piano work was …
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Neoclassical calm amidst life’s current storm
Gianluca Piacenza – “Once again”-I really like this kind of piano music that seems like a direct link to the soul. I can’t explain how it works, but I am consistently impressed by the delicate, emotional compositions of Gianluca Piacenza. This piece “Once …
A neoclassical playlist to ease you into the week
Bjorn Gottschall – “Sonnig schwarz”-I appreciate the piano neoclassical piece for the way that it eases into transitions. There’s a sense of calm and movement at the same time. The piece makes me feel like everything’s going to be okay even if it’s …
Three tranquil neoclassical pieces
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 – …
