Music Genre
Thomas Hewitt Jones, Matthew Denton – Nuvole Cinesi
(Spotify)
The title of this song means literally 'Chinese clouds'. It depicts a misty morning by a Chinese river, with a beautiful princess by the water in the evocative morning light.
More about the composer:
http://nagamag.com/interviews/thomas-hewitt-jones-interview-on-nagamag-com/
Matthew Avery – End
(Spotify)
Matthew Avery is a composer based in San Diego, California and "End" is a neoclassical emotional theme which not rush to release its beauty, been fully expand to the end gives the proper harmonic relax mood to the listener.
https://www.matthewaverymusic.com/
Maleen – Jeg gik mig ud en Sommerdag – Improvisation
(Spotify)
An ethereal emotive atmospheric neoclassical, an improvisation on the old Nordic folksong "Jeg gik mig ud en Sommerdag"
Danish lyrics by N. F. S. Grundtvig and Vocal improvisation by Maleen
Accompanied by nightingales in Sperrestrup DK.
http://maleen.dk/
Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Matt Stewart-Evans:
As a solo artist - contemporary classical, neo-classical, whatever you want to call it.
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Matt Stewart-Evans:
I’ve been playing piano for the past 12 years or so and have been writing music alongside that, whilst completing various music theory and performance exams right through to making the decision last year to switch to composing (almost) full-time.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Matt Stewart-Evans:
I've had a fascination of music from quite an early age, but only had a couple of years of piano lessons as a child before being distracted by other things in life. Thankfully my teacher was very good despite my lack of attention at the time, and I built a solid grasp of the essentials which was hugely valuable in picking the instrument back up years later. At 15, I got my first pair of turntables and mixer and that was my main musical outlet for the next ten years, but piano slowly took up more time and become more serious as a realised how much satisfaction I got from developing my skills and writing.
Nagamag:
What was a defining moment for you as an artist?
Matt Stewart-Evans:
A big change for me came around four years ago when 1631 Recordings contacted me to ask whether I'd be interested in adding one of my piano pieces "Opus #24" onto a compilation (Piano Cloud), as they were just starting out the label. That ended up being very successful and was playlisted for 6 months or so. Up until then, I'd not considered releasing my music commercially, but that was a big moment for me in terms of seeing an unexpected reward for doing something I loved, which made me consider how I could make it more central to my life.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Matt Stewart-Evans:
Djrum "Showreel, Pt. 3"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Matt Stewart-Evans:
Hania Rani "F Major"
Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Kevin Kerrigan:
It's a cross between film soundtrack, ambient and classical music. I aim to create little worlds of music and sound to escape into..
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Kevin Kerrigan:
I grew up working with artists such as Brian Eno, Bjork, and film composer James Newton Howard. These guys gave me confidence in my own work, and also helped influence my creative approach to music (as well as probably my sound). These days I mostly compose music soundtracks for film, but I also release instrumental music soundtracks as an Artist.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Kevin Kerrigan:
I started making music by accident. My school had a fire, and the next day they had to throw away all the instruments. I asked if I could have an old electric piano which was in the dumpster. It was melted and looked like a Dali painting. But I repaired it and started writing little piano pieces on it. 25 years later I'm still essentially doing the same thing.
Nagamag:
Do you make any other styles of music?
Kevin Kerrigan:
Myself and Sophie Barker (of Zero 7) make music for children, called "The Rainbow Collections". We've been signed to Sony for about 15 years now and it's quite popular with young kids. It's fun to do.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Kevin Kerrigan:
Asa-Chang & Junray "Hana"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Kevin Kerrigan:
Jessica Curry "Finding the Pattern"
Thomas Hewitt Jones – Our Earth
(Spotify)
Our Earth' is a miniature tone poem about the beauty and fragility of our planet, and how we as a species must treat it with compassion.
Discover more about Thomas Hewitt Jones in our interview here:
http://nagamag.com/interviews/thomas-hewitt-jones-interview-on-nagamag-com/
Luca Sciurti – Day One (Opening)
(Spotify)
A neoclassical theme that reflects Luca Sciurti's passion for the emotive piano: a piano harmony where between the strings and the key hammers that beat, a cloth of various nature is interposed, which makes the sound of the piano extremely sweet and intimate, emphasizing the noise of the movement of the keys and all the mechanic "noise". Brilliantly sound designed additional with synth sound, an electronic kick and more...creating a unique texture between analog and digital sound which tickles your ears.
https://instagram.com/lucasciurti_music
Francois Simitchiev – Inner Storm
(Spotify)
Inner Storm', a minimalist neoclassical emotive piece of solo double bass which capticave a hypnotic nostalgic atmosphere.
François Simitchiev, a double bassist trained at the classical school, explores the pathways between contemporary and minimalist, ambient and electronic music. He composes pieces in which he experiments with the sound of the double bass, the fusion of technology and the organic.
Jan Ove Fjeld – Great Expectations
(Spotify)
Jan Ove Fjeld is a norwegian composer, pianist and with his new neoclassical track "Great Expectations" delivers a virtuoso performance which lights your day. A perfect music reset to set new plans for the day.
Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
Classical, Soundtrack, Minimalist, Neoclassical, Piano
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
Played the piano most of my life. Went to music school growing up. Composed music since i started playing.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
So many. But remember I loved listening to Pink Floyd
Nagamag:
What are you working on at the moment?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
Right now Im working on my 3 album. Also do a lots of video making. As a former cameraman, I make videos to some of my songs. Also make music videos for other band from time to time.
Nagamag:
Where do you find inspiration?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
I find a lot of inspiration in nature. Forest, mountains, Spend most of the summer months on a isolatet mountain cabin, where I do a lot of composing. I love nature and has a huge respect for it.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
Pink Floyd "Another brick in the wall"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
Nils Frahm "Ambre"