Simplicity rules, guitar and cello dancing sublimely together, through a mellow neo-classical arrangement with lashings of quiet space. Guitarist Eduardo Diaz has composed a unique dedication to his late parents, with the heartfelt poignancy of Recuerdos.
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A non-intrusive but lingering melody and build up, near-euphoric at its musical peak, and even at a rather extensive six minutes in full, the song confidently persuades you to listen more than just once or twice – to lose yourself in the sound all over again; in this softly passionate call-out for connection.
Unpredictable to the core yet ever impressive for his intricate fusing of vastness and precision – Swiss composer and producer David Ratmoko continues to blur the lines between classical and contemporary electronic genres, with the darkwave depth and gothic etherealism of Andante One.
Unity is essential, and a key aspect of Faith – this belief in something more, something bigger, and in better days. The song’s sheer optimism and minimalist approach in contrast to the complex vocal layering all helps let that sense of Faith and possibility ring loud and linger in the mind.
David App crafts a cinematic and evocative new realm of ballad-like songwriting, with the tribal to boldly atmospheric ambiance and emotion of Certainty.
Indie’s iconic classical guitarist, composer and poet Giuseppe Bonaccorso consistently gifts audiences clear reasons to sit back and immerse themselves in his music. This truth resounds with atmospheric depth and intrigue, throughout the established artist’s unprecedented take on the historically renowned Ave Maria.
Dreamy old-school production rising into a fully-loaded jazz to neo-classical production – Keith Eatmon sets a smooth and engaging vibe, with the opening warmth and subsequently genre-blending journey of Jamaica.
Creative composer, musician and philosopher Lauri Järvilehto highlights a broadly appealing scope of sound quite instantly, with the engaging rhythms and evocative yet retro synth choices of his album Songs About Sadness. The project is quick to redirect expectations, with the heavy tones and somewhat cinematic, sci-fi mystique of Alive With You, then quick again … Continued
The new EP, A Moment of Deathlessness, presents a first listen that’s captivating for its sense of cinema, its groove, its harmonies and imagery – the presentation and vibe intriguing alone for the creative depth and originality. Then to consider the poetry at its core, this whole project being a tribute to the iconic Emily Dickinson, is to appreciate the finely selected details and stories that influenced such a creative direction.
Somewhat uniting outright simplicity and fearless complexity, Plastic Triode is tyrannical treat for the ears and the mind. Highly experimental, unlike anything else you’ll delve into this season – the project is a timeless, uninhibited, provocative collection of original tracks, from a talented musician with a clear passion for exploring the unexplored as a sound-designer and performer.
New music from the poetic and distinct corner of creativity that is Ivano Bersini’s compositions – Love is instantly recognisable as Bersini’s style, but at the same time, this is once again a completely new take on the concept of pairing piano and poetry.
Simply impressive guitar playing lights up the romantic and colourful musicality of Alfredo Robles music.