In continuing to embrace the organic power and soulful presence of instrumental, ‘unplugged’ music, it becomes all the more clear how important it is to find a way to differentiate yourself creatively – without sacrificing the warmth and wonder of what great music truly is. In my view, cinematic and classical composer JX Levinson has achieved exactly that, with the changing pace and uplifting beauty of an impressively unique Weight Of The Hours.
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Reclaiming the audio landscape with an exceedingly rare balance of emotional conviction and intricate attention to detail. Australian composer and ambient producer Darren Harris presents a compelling and provocative yet boldly healing audio journey, and takes on the concept of time repeating itself for all of eternity.
An instantly unorthodox, quirky and likable fusion of melodies and world rhythms – an artistic blending of classical and bachata symphony. Witness the structure and depth of classical, the Dominican flavours and cultural diversity of Bachata, intertwined for a stylish and uplifting original sound.
An enchanting organic arrangement akin to a live performance – modern jazz-fusion with a certain ethereal, ambient softness to the capture. The Skylark Quartet excel themselves this season, with the autumn vibes, alluring melodies, and imaginative grooves, of Luna Rossa Al Belvedere.
Ambient and incredibly delicate solo piano music, recorded with authenticity and feeling, which seems able to bring the outside world to a momentary pause; an essential moment of stillness, calm, and reflection.
Artistically representing the moments of departure from the comforts of home and safety, Fractured Path explores the shadows that close in around the group, the heavy weight of the Ring’s presence, and the unravelling of inner conflict.
For fans of spiritual or etheric music, SilentButSpiritual delivers a masterful fusion of mantra-like vocals and meditative music, with cinematic textures and details building up towards a modest bass and beat combination that’s profoundly hypnotic.
Cross-cultural jazz-fusion with a lush piano pattern at the forefront – TC.KYLIE blends influence from Japanese acid jazz and retro-gamer tones, for the colourful instrumental piece Rebirth.
An unexpectedly provocative organic ambiance emerged this August, the heavy atmospheric reverberation of guitar tones, not evolving nor gathering momentum, but simply meandering through a space, to recreate the essence or feeling of a setting sun.
My biggest ambition is to create music that feels like a refuge, something people can step into and feel completely safe, understood, and connected. I don’t just want to release songs; I want to build experiences that stay with people, moments that can offer them peace or strength when they need it most.
Award-winning composer and pianist Vince Pope creates a serene and spiritual moment, with the neo-classical tones, melodies and emotional warmth of Pastoral. Intent on capturing the essence of a beautiful summer’s day, Vince Pope’s commitment to this moment is undeniable, and through five minutes of music, Pastoral paints a series of images and feelings for … Continued
To introduce the unique composition style and playing of Parachute Eyes, Thoughts Escaping is ideal. The release opens up with a sincere and distinct, undistorted guitar tone and melody, and sets a likeable groove for around three minutes, before shifting suddenly but fittingly, to a more distorted, power-chord and structurally intense approach.