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“Mesmerizing and incredibly calming atmosphere of this piano beauty engage deeply within first notes. Harmonic structure and composition is done in a beautiful way, reminiscing the movie themes with its depth that can be felt within this blissful keys. Arrangement and its progression are done masterfully. ”
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“В мире музыки, где каждый звук может стать откровением, композиция -Leo- от -Stefanos Kozanis- выделяется своей мелодичностью и красотой. Этот музыкальный неоклассический шедевр погружает слушателя в атмосферу глубокой и утонченной гармонии. Аранжировка захватывает своей нежной мелодией, которая словно танцует в воздухе, создавая ощущение легкости и свободы. ”
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“Voyage into the perfect wold of jazz and chill out vibe. Structure and atmosphere it have, balancing the arrangement in a right way keeps the flow so well. Smooth beats and amazing piano themes in the background as well as the panning structure of the song expands the listening pleasure. ”
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“Το ταξίδι στο τέλειο wold της τζαζ και χαλαρώστε το vibe. Δομή και ατμόσφαιρα που έχει, εξισορροπώντας τη ρύθμιση με τον σωστό τρόπο διατηρεί τη ροή τόσο καλά. Οι ομαλές ρυθμές και τα εκπληκτικά θέματα πιάνου στο παρασκήνιο, καθώς και η δομή του τραγουδιού του τραγουδιού επεκτείνει την ευχαρίστηση ακρόασης.”
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“Voyage en la vibra perfecta de Jazz y Chill Out. Estructura y atmósfera que tiene, equilibrando la disposición de manera correcta mantiene el flujo tan bien. Los ritmos suaves y los increíbles temas de piano en el fondo, así como la estructura de panorámica de la canción expande el placer auditivo.”
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The original review of “SOFT SPOT – Before I Burst” is written in the native language that is spoken by the dedicated, for this song, Nagamag’s Jazz reviewer and followed by two translations*, of which the one depends from the country of origin of the artist “SOFT SPOT
“ (Australia) and the other one is translated to a different language than original review and the country of origin of the artist.
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Nagamag already found for you the “Before I Burst”, a masterpiece by “SOFT SPOT
“. A song of Jazz genre, that also offers Ambient, Chill Out, Neoclassical characteristics. That for, Nagamag is pleased to share with you this music review, thoughtfully written by one of our expert Jazz reviewers, whose expertise in unraveling the compositions like “SOFT SPOT – Before I Burst”. A Jazz discovery that brought to you and to the worldwide community of Jazz enthusiasts who speak the universal language of music as well.
Before I Burst’ is the first song from SOFT SPOT’s upcoming debut album. The whole project is centred about creating music that elicits the fuzzy feeling we are struck by when surrounded by the people we care about most. It’s positive instrumental music. This particular song starts with an ambient, electro-acoustic soundscape that organically builds to an uplifting crescendo.
The band is made up of some of Sydney’s most accomplished and creative jazz improvisers, who are on a quest to make immersive and moving instrumental music for all.
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“, providing music reviews and music discoveries like “Before I Burst”.
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Federico Ferrandina:
Neoclassical, Electronic, Experimental. I call my own genre Hyperclassical, which is a blend of classical tradition, XXth century music and contemporary sound design elements and techniques
Federico Ferrandina:
I was born in a family of classical musicians, that heritage seemed destined to pair my hunger for diverse musical galaxies with non-musical disciplines like literature, modern dance and sociology. This wide constellation shaped my unique and yet multi-layered grammar of sound, where classical instruments are surrounded by a contemporary arsenal of synthesizers, drones and drum machines with the light touch of contrapuntal writing and tridimensional harmonies. I teamed up with artists of all kinds (world music stars Yasmin Levy and Omar Faruk Tekbilek, pop artist Michele Bravi, rock collective Playing For Change, jazz big bands, Grammy winner producers, choreographers and filmmakers). My production gained attention in the entertainment industry, and many of my works are currently part of some of the major movies and tv shows soundtracks, such as the multi-Oscar winner Dallas Buyers Club or renown tv show The Big Bang Theory.
Federico Ferrandina:
Even if I was already able to play some piano music, when I was 10 years old I listened for the first time to Yesterday by the Beatles, and that was the deepest feeling I ever experienced in my life, it really touched me. That’s when I understood how a musical emotion could change you.
Federico Ferrandina:
Some film music: an American mystery/fantasy drama and a Canadian animation movie. I’m also preparing some music for 2023 to complete my Hypermetropia project, Defence will be part of an album with that title.
Federico Ferrandina:
070 Shake Body
Federico Ferrandina:
Deru The Way Through The Forest
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“The rising artist “Starr Parodi” continues her journey in the world of Neoclassical with a truly influensive piano masterpiece. Elusive notes, echoes from hidden chords and fading tones are ready to fill the air around us with a memorable mystic taste. Simply amazing result!”
-Nagamag.com
Anna Simonetta – Echo (Spotify)
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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?
Gifts From Crows:
I like to think of my music as classical music for a post-rock audience. Neoclassical is probably the best genre though as it includes a lot of artists, like me, that use classical instrumentation but are not quite classical in the true sense of the word. Neoclassical is a broad church and easily encompasses artists that weave electronics in with the more traditional orchestral instruments.
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Gifts From Crows:
Since I was a teenager I have been passionate about composing and performing music and have been involved in many post-rock / electronic bands and studio projects. Whilst I played guitar and synth during those years, my first love was always the piano and Gifts From Crows really feels like coming home.
Writing orchestral arrangements is a relatively new undertaking for me but one that feels very natural and intuitive. Hearing my music performed by the Northern Film Orchestra for the first time was an incredible experience and I have carried the learnings from that into the new album, 'Stories in Slow Light' which features a lot of live performance mixed in with the samples and the piano.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Gifts From Crows:
I grew up near and went to school in Macclesfield in the north of England - home to one of the greatest bands of the post-punk era - Joy Division. I can still remember taking home their album, 'Closer' and playing it for the first time. I had shivers running down my spine listening to that music and it still affects me the same way today. That was when I truly understood how powerful music could be and also when I realised that I wanted to try and produce something that gave other people the same feeling. Whilst you never feel that you even get close to those levels, there is always the hope that the next piece of music will be transformational.
Nagamag:
What was the inspiration for the new album, Stories in Slow Light
Gifts From Crows:
Each piece was inspired by a different photograph by artist Helena Whitten. I found that by sitting at the piano with one of Helena’s photos placed where the sheet music would normally rest, I could literally write music to accompany the scene in front of me, as if the score were hidden inside the image.
I find Helena’s photos incredibly emotive. They are simultaneously timeless but also contemporary and speak to so many of the challenges that humanity is facing today – the fragility of the planet, the transience of life, loneliness and mental health. It is all there and these are also the themes that I explore in my music.
Nagamag:
How did the video for The Empty Mirror come about?
Gifts From Crows:
The song was inspired by a photograph taken by Helena Whitten at Poltimore House in Devon which depicts a solitary figure in front of an oval frame where a mirror used to be.
The track evokes the memory of our ancestors and imagines all the living souls who have passed in front of the now long gone mirror. The protagonist appears to be channelling these spirits out of the ancient walls of the house, at times contorted by the energy flowing through her and then flowing with serenity.
The video for was shot on location at Poltimore House but this time dancer and choreographer Kristine Berget reprises Helena’s role from the photograph and we follow her as she moves around the rooms and hallways of the crumbling mansion.
We worked with Kristine before on the video for 'Without Beauty' and so I knew her choreography was good but her performance on The Empty Mirror was extraordinary and the film directed by Corey Rid really brings the whole work to life.
Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?
Gifts From Crows:
Joy Division "Love Will Tear Us Apart"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?
Gifts From Crows:
Wim Mertens "Struggle For Pleasure"
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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?
Carlos Maya:
I'm perfectly OK with this "Neoclassical" term to refer music that has a strong emotional focus, as I pretend to do that, to communicate and to express these "emotional ideas" and perspectives that cannot be expressed with words.
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Carlos Maya:
I've studied music at the Conservatory of Music of the National University of Colombia. I studied classical music, academic music, composition and music theory. But my interest in music was raised from a very young age, with the music instruction of my father who is a Sax player. Regardless my academic music background I was always interested in genres that are more connected to people than the strictly academic music, hence this neoclassical piano project, I also have great love for the keyboards and synthesizers, and absolutely for the Rock music. I also have a progressive rock project called Cadius in which I am its main composer.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Carlos Maya:
My first connection of love with music was when I was very young... I think 6 maybe 7 years old... My father used to play in his turntable classical music and progressive rock music, music from Bach, Mozart, but also Rick Wakeman, Yes and that kind of stuff... I remember that Bach music touched me very deeply, I was really moved in my heart while listen to this second movement of the Harpsichord Italian concerto, touched to the point of tears, and I was like 7 or 8 years old, right then I decided that I wanted to be a pianist.
Nagamag:
What do you want to achieve with your music?
Carlos Maya:
I try to do my best to make beautiful music, I deeply feel that the purpose of each one of us, as human beings, is to bring beauty to this life, the beauty is an ideal from "higher states" and we bring these "higher states" to this world, and when we commit to this purpose I think we make the world a little better.
Nagamag:
What are your next steps in your career?
Carlos Maya:
I am working to put one of my songs as a soundtrack in a movie or a documentary. That would be awesome!
Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?
Carlos Maya:
Meshuggah "Clockworks"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?
Carlos Maya:
Michael Nyman The heart asks pleasure first
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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?
SAAH:
Neoclassical, contemporary classical, modern classical piano,
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
SAAH:
I was given an old piano at the age of nine. i immediately fell in love with that instrument(i actually wanted a flute, but I didn´t get one)
since then I loved to improvise and create little melodies.
i also had piano lessons for some years, but I always preferred to play by ear.
that´s why I decided not to study at the music university.
i played in bands and the last years I´ve been composing for theatres and I´ve been creating solo piano pieces in my tiny homestudio. Last year I won the European song writing award in the category: music for motion pictures. since then I´ve been releasing heartfelt solo piano songs. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to do what I love and to share my music with everybody who wants to listen.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
SAAH:
I guess it was when i first heard some Tory Amos songs (i fell in love with her way to play the piano) and later i really loved the Keith Jarrett´s Köln concert (i was so impressed by the spirit and vibes of his free and harmonic improvising )
Nagamag:
do you have any plans for the near future?
SAAH:
Yes, I have :)
I always desired to play outside in nature or in other special places with my stage piano.
...so I had a stunning handmade piano shell built by a very talented man and now (about 2 weeks ago) a wonderful painter completed this work with a very special and beautiful painting on the cover of the shell, that means a lot to me.
So from now on I will also share some little video clips from outside, playing on Juna (that´s my pianos name;) - it means the desired..... I am over the moon excited about that.
Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?
SAAH:
INCUBUS "Wish you were here"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?
SAAH:
Franco Roberts (He has a different piano sound, I really like his work) "axolotl"
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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?
Chafa:
Piano-led, cinematic, & ambient contemporary classical music.
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Chafa:
I began teaching myself piano when I was twelve years old, but I always loved music. Growing up in the Bay Area (California), I was introduced to several different cultures and styles of music.
It wasn't long before I felt the need to express my own thoughts and feelings through art, and piano was the instrument I felt the most connected to.
Before the pandemic, I would perform locally, but after spending time recording and releasing my music during this last year, I have my eyes set on creating music for film and potentially collaborating with other composers and orchestras.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Chafa:
Seeing performers on the street as a kid really inspired me. Watching their music move people to dance, smile, laugh, or cry was inspiring. I wouldn't learn an instrument for several more years, but my love for music continued to grow until I felt the urge one day to sit down and play some of the songs I loved so much.
Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?
Chafa:
Beirut "Elephant Gun"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?
Chafa:
Max Richter "Written on the Sky"