Known for her ethereal productions and spiritual melodies, composer and pianist Karen Salicath Jamali gifts the music world an inspiring reminder of all that’s possible when we play music for ourselves, with passion and focus, to slowly but surely master the craft.
Piano
This time of year always brings back the best melodies and memories combined. A fresh twist on the classic dynamic is more than welcome, and Eddie Wang’s version of It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas is a genuine pleasure to let play this season.
Just piano and voice in its entirety, the pressure is on the lyrics and delivery to keep things interesting, and Joseph Trem utterly masters this approach.
“I believe it is a crucial step for every musician, to pass the passion and knowledge on to future generations.”
“On February 24th, 2022, I was returning back from a tour in France when my airplane was turned back because the Ukrainian airspace shut down. I felt lost, I felt despair.”
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.
Steve’s connection to classical instrumentation and the complexities that lie within that has evolved exponentially.
The new-age freedom of Dream Oasis shines with subtle confidence, in relaying this heartfelt and evocative journey through various highs and lows.
We seem to be gathering an entire conversation of thoughts and a certain longing to connect that is the album in full – a project well and truly considerate of the value of words.
Composer and creative musician Xi Tian captures the stillness and resolution of Fall, with the calming piano and string tones of Love In Fall (Theme).
The whole thing feels like a modern-day take on the classic love song, with dashes of Jazz, Pop and Neo-classical design all intertwined throughout.
Where delicacy was essential in conveying the gratitude and oneness of the opening song, boldness and rhythm and volume are key aspects of raising the bar for I Dare You, and in both cases D’Alessio executes faultlessly.