John True – One. (Spotify)
One is a minimal piano meditation. Written at the start of the new year with a lot on the horizon, John created a piano piece that is striking and memorable. With sparse production - a few reverbs & the occasional reversed sound, the music is impactful in its simplicity. Let the beauty of each moment and intentionality behind each note capture your imagination and bring you a sense of comfort amidst the chaos around our world. Inspired by Nils Frahm, Jonny Greenwood, and Arvo Pärt, John is composing a year long series of piano music, with One as the first installment of his 2020 project.
Reviewed by Nagamag on February 9, 2020