Backed by another fireside set of visuals, juxtaposition is a crucial aspect of the artistry of Björn Donath. The music presents an ambient to heavy metal arrangement but at a surprisingly mellow, cinematic tempo, the scene feels arena-ready and boldly passionate, yet the setting is calm, collected, ready to relax. The whole thing utilises polar opposites to captivate its audience, and the result is a rather perfectly timed three-plus minutes of expressive and modestly evolving emotion.
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Ambient acoustic grooves and stylish bass meet whispered, breathy layers of voice, as the elusive artist you wouldn’t know him, presents the poetic and contemplative depths of his album test of time.
Cinematic mastery designed to humbly envelop listeners in a progressively intense, slowly but surely evolving blanket of sound and feeling – Hungarian composer and producer Zságer Balázs captures the essence of immersive audio, with the provocative, powerful and deeply moving single Esik Eső.
Intoxicating soul-rock of both instrumental and vocal prowess – The uniquely enchanting sound of Rusty Rickshaw proves inescapably captivating, for their intensely evocative single Tujh Mein.
Illeeria recently received her silver 100k award from YouTube, a milestone many can only dream about, and she continues to expand her reach with consistently launched singles of uniquely versatile expression and musicianship. A memorable introduction to an artist who is swiftly proving a force to be reckoned with.
“Already as a two-year-old, I wanted to drum on everything. I received my first drum lessons at the age of 5. I have no memory of a life without drums and this fascination has never waned. In fact, it feels like it’s still only getting stronger.”
The piece does in fact brilliantly underline the implications of its title, taking the listener along on this whisper in the wind – to feel both the unrelenting speed and stillness of nature all at once.
Introducing an ambient audio project blending cinematic stylings and softly pop-inspired songwriting – Steven James Wylie intricately unites melody and mood with story and sentiment, for The Muse.
“All of my albums are autobiographical in a sense, and as I get deeper into creating ambient music, I get deeper into illuminating my own conditioned ego, and its resulting triggers, buttons and defenses, understanding the effects of trauma I have experienced, so I can witness my own inner pain and hurt with clarity, and begin to nurture and heal it.”
Personal healing gifted as intricate audio escapism that embraces its audience – a new project from Darren J Harris (Ambient Counsel) always means a worthy break from the weight of the world, and Passages gorgeously illuminates that truth.
Something to drop everything for and embrace – creative production of a masterfully intricate, all-consuming and ambient realm; composer and artist Aylum delivers joyously melodic, atmospheric escapism.
Introducing a four-minute audio journey more than worth your time today. Pianist and composer Ginu Goerge has crafted a elatedly immersive, calming and inspiring listen, for the wonderfully unique Highest Praise.