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All Nagamag’s online magazine music articles in one place. Here you will find our latest posts and whole back catalog of articles.
Monday Morning – Alone (Spotify)
“-Alone- from -Monday Morning- is a real musical charm, with harmonious clinging melody and very speaking story. Such music is impossible to skip. Singer's voice makes you literally swimming on musical waves with gentle, acoustic accompaniment.”
“-Alone- в исполнение -Monday Morning- это настоящее музыкальное очарование, гармоничная и цепляющая мелодия есть, в которой образы, история весьма говорящие. Подобную музыку невозможно слушать поверхностно, мельком. Голос вокалиста заставит вас буквально поплавать на музыкальных волнах в нежном, акустическом сопровождении.”
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https://instagram.com/officialmondaymorning
Steve Luck – Small Song of Hope (Spotify)
“work joining a beautiful melodious piano pattern. -Small Song of Hope- is a real anthem from soulful hands. Lyrical prayer about light and rescue of the soul. For a moment you want to accomplish something great and bright, wake up the frozen volcanoes in the chest and fade up!”
“Прекрасное вступление с красивым мелодичным рисунком пиано. -Small Song of Hope- это настоящий гимн от любой душевной хвори, лирическая молитва о свете и спасении души. В мгновение хочется свершить нечто великое и светлое, разбудить застывшие вулканы в груди и воспарить ввысь!”
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Emerging from the pandemic lockdown period, this solo piano piece was recorded on a felted Kawai upright piano at my home in Newcastle Upon Tyne UK. The composition was inspired by the idea that often in life it is the small, seemingly unimportant things that can give the most satisfaction.
https://steveluck.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/steveluckmusic
Isaiah Saturn, Hugo Villanova – The Sea (Hugo Villanova Mix) (Spotify)
“-The Sea- has an atmospheric scale. A composition that introduces into ecstasy, into something abstract and weightless. Mysterious space sounds cause a persistent effect of intoxication. Energetic music impregnated with a very bright living atmosphere, possesing something light, good and eternal.”
“-The Sea- это масштаб и атмосфера. Композиция, которая вводит в экстаз, в нечто абстрактное и невесомое. Таинственные звуки витающие в пространстве вызывают стойкий эффект опьянения. Энергичная музыка, пропитанная очень яркой, живой атмосферой нечто светлого, доброго и вечного.”
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The Sea is an enchanting house record that explores infatuation and confusion when feeling the onslaught of what is believed to be love. The production and vocals consist of the contrast of whimsical elements with a heavy bass, coinciding with the melodic verses and bold choruses.
https://www.instagram.com/isaiahhsaturn/
Der Waldläufer, BaoBao – Kitsune – Downtempo Edit (Spotify)
“Hypnotizing work. Soft downTempo tones, swaying in the wind trees. Cold winds from the cloud layers of the atmosphere, are blowing among their branches. The present superiority of mother nature in every sound, where stylistic metamorphoses give birth to mature and mental music.”
“Гипнотизирующая работа. Мягкие тона downtempo, покачивающиеся на ветру деревья, среди ветвей которых блуждают холодные ветра из облачных слоёв атмосферы. Настоящее превосходство матери-природы в каждом звуке, где стилистические метаморфозы рождают зрелую и душевную музыку. ”
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http://waldlauf.bandcamp.com/
http://www.linktr.ee/waldlauf
https://www.facebook.com/waldlauf/
https://www.instagram.com/waldlauf
John Bird Jr. – Mariana (Spotify)
“Such works can be listened to infinity. The melodic shades of acoustic guitar and vocals are more than fascinating. All this elegant melancholy in the composition -Mariana- makes you think about something important and disturb the most secret corners of your soul.”
“Подобные работы можно слушать до бесконечности. В невесомости парят завораживающие оттенки мелодии — гитарные, вокальные, акустические. Вся эта элегантная меланхолия в композиции -Mariana- заставляет задуматься о чем-то важном и потревожить самые тайные уголки вашей души.”
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Artist shared few words behind this song inspiration with Nagamag:
https://sonderhouse.ffm.to/mariana
"The song began with her name and a simple melody, she was an old friend who now unfortunately is no longer with us. When we were kids we shared memories and got lost in the woods and now alone I reflect on the innocence and playfulness of that childhood.
Written in my London bedroom, recalling stories of growing up in Ireland, I created an organic yet contemporary approach to a fresh folk song that whispers mystery and beauty. As the music develops and new sounds are introduced, waking the ambience, the listener gets drawn in to the magic of the memory." - John Bird Jr.
https://twitter.com/johnbirdmusic
John Bird Jr. grew up in a small village in Ireland and was surrounded by songs and stories that built the foundations for his career as a musician. John has a decade spent performing around the world, alongside artists Niall Horan, Jack Savoretti, Gabrielle Aplin, Hudson Taylor and many more and has now developed his own writing style that is inspired by his roots, drawing influence from the harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel, the melancholic melodies of José González and the heartache emotion of Ray LaMontagne.
Sleep Dream Meditate, Jah Freedom – Magic the Gathering (Spotify)
“Music can fit in all circumstances and eventually shape reality itself. In some cases though, the best way to describe a track is... silence! Meditative masterpiece with Ambient harmony and soft piano keys. Collaborative result which brings inner piece and can open a door to the divine.”
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Music inspired by the card game Magic the Gathering
Zoë Ferguson – stop asking my friends about me (Spotify)
“Enveloping vocals by -Zoë Ferguson-, with high-quality arrangement and an excellent emotional component by the performer. A very elaborate material, with depth and high artistry, both musically and lyrically. An aesthetic musical canvas.”
“Обволакивающий вокал -Zoë Ferguson-, качественная аранжировка и отличная эмоциональная составляющая исполнителя. Весьма проработанный материал, его глубина и высокая художественность, как в музыкальном, так и в лирическом плане. Эстетическое музыкальное полотно.”
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https://www.zoefergusonmusic.com/
Nineteen year old singer-songwriter Zoë Ferguson from Portland, Oregon is back! With high school in her rear view mirror she is ready to take the music world by storm. ‘Stop asking my friends about me’ is the first single of her EP titled ‘Probably About You’, set to be released later this summer. Zoë writes about lost friendships and failed relationships in a teen’s ever-changing world. Subjects teens can relate too. ‘Stop asking my friends about me’ is a upbeat pop tune that gets you right into the summer spirit! Listen, love and put on repeat!
https://www.instagram.com/zoefergusonmusic
BERWALD – Eso (Video)
“”BERWALD” is here with a dancing bomb for our Summer nights. Successful combination of House and Latin elements, which lift the mood and transfer positive energy. It’s time to adjust your speakers’ volume and …start the dance!”
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Artist shared few words with Nagamag behind this song:
“During my past year at Abbey Road Institute in Amsterdam the song Eso was created. It is a House and Latin like dance track.
Due to the pandemic I longed for the freedom like we had before. The traveling, going to festivals with friends and enjoying the summer days is something we took for granted. From this nostalgia the song came about. I made it with another student/artist from Puerto Rico, he was the perfect match because he knows the Latin culture better than I do. He played the guitar and did the vocals on it. These two elements gave energy and soul to the song and later became the whole theme for this project.
When people listen to this single. I want them to feel free, energetic, positive and get summer feelings.
The song got played on Sublime FM the biggest soul, funk and jazz radio in the Netherlands. Where they do crossovers on Sundays with soul and electronic music.
This is also the single of the upcoming EP. The EP consists of 4 songs. These songs are about my love for soul music and the music I grew up with. It is a mixture of house, soul and big band music, the stuff I want to make more of in the future. ”
-BERWALD
https://www.berwaldmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_berwald/
arc rae – Body Language (Spotify)
“Light Ambient synthesis with great precision in the volume levels and mix layout. This track brings pictures of glowing colours and natural sceneries in the mind. "Arc rae" seems to be a real master in sound designing and proves it via "Body Language"!”
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"Body Language" is track number five on Primitive, the debut full-length album from Berlin-based synthesist and producer arc rae. A search for rhythmic patterns in mistakes + accidents create glitches, cracks and pops that evolve into precisely designed motifs - an album full of thoughtful, complex and dynamic displays of synthesis. Vinyl, cassette and digital editions available at mysterycircles.bandcamp.com
https://arcrae.bandcamp.com/album/primitive
https://www.instagram.com/arcrae.io/
Matt Tondut, Jonathan Warman, Brightsand – Arrival (Spotify)
“When Ambient meets Classical, only valuable music can occur. In "Arrival" you can find some peaceful synth soundscapes along with soft violin strings. Slow soothing progression of sounds, ideal for an advanced level of experience.”
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Arrival is the stunning compositional ambient piece made in partnership between Matt Tondut, Jonathan Warman & Brightsand.
A gorgeous blend of ambient textures, felt piano and warm strings.
This is the opening track from the 10track LP from Matt Tondut - Convergence.
https://www.instagram.com/matt.tondut/
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwarmanmusic/
https://www.instagram.com/brightsandmusic/