A kind of darkness that gives you goosebumps—not merely because it is gloomy or somber music, but because it is unknown. It is too different from anything you’ve heard before, and the result creates a feeling of fear—a fear of the unknown. Söm Sâptâlahn, A Sonic Ritual by itchy-O When Igor Stravinsky was commissioned to […]
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Johann Sebastian Bach: A Brief Biography Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer and virtuoso keyboardist of the Baroque era, widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians in history. Born into a musical family, he mastered the organ, harpsichord, and violin while composing an enormous body of work that shaped the course of
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Imagine a soft rock band, but instead of an electric rhythm guitar, you hear the intricate syncopations of a Cuban-influenced classical guitar. Now instead of the soaring lead guitar, there’s the ethereal resonance of the Santoor—a mystical Iranian zither with a bright yet hypnotic timbre. At this point, forget what I said about a soft
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The Residents, an enigmatic collective shrouded in anonymity, have once again defied musical conventions with their latest opus, Doctor Dark. This three-act operatic mega-album delves into the darkest recesses of the human psyche, intertwining heavy metal ferocity with classical orchestration to craft a narrative that is as unsettling as it is compelling. A Descent into
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Aredia takes listeners on a sonic journey into a realm of fantasy with their album Tales from Aredia. This instrumental EP blends classical, folk, nordic, and rock influences, creating a unique fusion of styles. Spanning five tracks, the album weaves a Nordic and folk-inspired atmosphere with the intensity of metal and rock, all grounded in
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Ratyński’s Snug as a Gun is a sentimental overflow of emotions poured onto a classical guitar. This short instrumental EP consists of two pieces: the main theme in the second track, “Snug as a Gun,” and a prologue that sets the stage, aptly named “One Minute Dance.” The performance and composition are remarkable. The music feels
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The singing of birds and the sound of a water stream, accompanied by a soothing cello, set the prelude for The Residents’ new album, Doctor Dark. The cello line develops into a string accompaniment, playing a melodic pattern that reappears multiple times throughout the album. This serene introduction is soon disrupted—brass instruments enter with harsh
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Dolly Suite is one of the brightest and most delicate pieces by the French composer Gabriel Fauré. This collection consists of six short piano duets for four hands. The performance by the Eranova Ensemble has perfectly captured the delicacy and charm of these pieces. The Chinese duo of Michelle Yip and Cao Hui have been performing
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Usually, I write reviews about music composed by other musicians. This time, though, I’ll be writing about my own music—not a review, of course, but rather a guide on how to listen to Elegy Sonata. The main trigger for composing this sonata was the passing of my father. But I don’t want to paint a
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Carousel is an incredible jazz fusion album, a collection of twelve haunting and evocative pieces brought to life by the visionary quartet of Emanuele Filippi (piano), Mattia Galeotti (drums), Matteo Pastorino (clarinet & bass clarinet), and Cosimo Boni (trumpet). Through this album, Filippi merges jazz improvisation with the refined elegance of chamber music, resulting in a sound
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