Ed Hawke- Introduction: Nineteen Fifty-Nine
Ed Hawke teases the world with Introduction: Nineteen Fifty-Nine and we can’t wait to see what follows. He is clearly setting the stage for something that is due soon hopefully. He cracks open the door to his world giving us a glimpse of his storytelling ability with nothing but the orchestral instrumentals. Hawke summons every songwriting neuron to write this number, he has you breathing with the track. He captures so much like a firefly in a jar, the song glows and flutters in one and a half minutes. Hawke begins with a classical-sounding soundscape and then slowly injects the song with jazz. Either way, the song is on a journey of its own, it ebbs and flows summoning us to move with it. There is a sense of longing that leaves you with a pinch in your heart and you can’t seem to explain why. He fills the air with meticulously crafted nostalgia that has you reaching for the tissue box. The instrumental would be perfect in any film honestly. A series that uses instrumentals to its advantage is Bridgerton. Say what you want about the writing and the production but the playlist of the series is popping. Every song fits in wonderfully in the Bridgerton world and so would Introduction: Nineteen Fifty-Nine. The song is beautifully written. Ed Hawke makes you wonder, if the introduction is like this, how would the album be? If you haven’t hit the play button already, what are you doing?
Marc Béziat - The Star of Peace
The world is uniquely and constantly on the edge of destruction and in moments like that The Star of Peace by Marc Béziat is a boon.. The artist’s style leans towards contemporary music. Marc’s music is embellished with choir vocals. It adds a texture to his music that gives us a glimpse of heaven’s doors. This songwriter and producer started focusing on music wholly and solely very recently in his life. The technique with which his songs are produced, you’d believe he’s a child prodigy. Whenever you listen to an instrumental track, you can’t help but give in to the cinematic value of the track. The Star of Peace is no different, it has you picturing a reality that fits on a screen. The way the music swells and gushes only to have the choir come in and push you through a portal into divinity. Every section of the orchestra is so in tune with one another, that all signs point toward a masterful production. Marc truly propels you into the clouds. He has you feeling the softness of his music fill your lungs and spread through your body. Marc’s music has a softness of each entry and exit of an instrument adding a classical touch. Which would make it the perfect song in a period drama. This particular song would fit remarkably in Reign. The playlist on the series breaks the rules of music arrangement in a scene. A song like The Star of Peace would add to the scene. Click on the links attached above and let Marc Béziat carry you away into time unknown.
Robert McGinty - Chanson à La Lune
Chanson à La Lune is a dream sequence in music, and the magician behind this masterpiece is Robert McGinty. The album is a series of songs that emit personalities of their own, and they all don costumes of a strait-laced era. The kind of music you hear when you open a musical box as the wooden dancer dances to its tune. McGinty breathes life into this world with his music. He creats textures with his graceful melodies that frolic and burst with life. He has an eye for nuance like no other; each note is meticulously placed as he engineers and builds a rare fabric of music. Robert has created a seamlessly fluid album, we have no idea where a song ends and the next one begins. Robert McGinty and The Awakening McGinty makes a grand entrance with the opening track of The Awakening. The track is incredibly dynamic and cinematic; it ebbs and flows with a smoothness that puts silk to shame. That said, he manages to hold our attention with an unmatched grip, and he surprises us with each moment. The track is an adventure in Wonderland. We enter the heart of a castle, the kitchen of where he makes his music. We have a unique bird's eye view of the food chain as we move to the dining room. The track is brimming with life as he takes us on this journey! Popping Poppette Popping Poppette seems to ooze decorum with each of its crisp and tight notes. It prances about until they swell all at once. McGinty is the master of playing with expectation; he bends notes at will. With his music, there is no concept of inertia; with every swell, he shifts gear, allowing for a sonic landscape to build within our minds. But what sets this song apart is the crispness of each note, the kind of decorum that oozes with pleasant courtesy as a rule. Chanson à La Lune Most of all, his music deserves to be the background music for a museum that holds artefacts of the golden ages. He melts your heart with Chanson à La Lune; you can imagine yourself dancing underneath the moonlight as your spotlight. The track feels like a personal rendition with each guitar strum that fills your chest with joy. The joy is fleeting, though, and it leaves you with a hunger and a greedy need to experience it fully. He gives us new textures of music to experience with each song, maintaining his iconic tapestry, his own brand of handloom music that weaves stories. One could say that his music belongs in a film as vibrant as Persuasion. Every song is sculpted to hold a universe of emotion and event; each song could be used in so many montage shots. It's dynamic, crisp and sharp enough to hold any emotion. Which is an important achievement of Robert McGinty: his ability to make universal music. He makes sure his music is experienced and felt to the T, a trait that truly makes his work timeless.
OH. - I Pray for Love
Imagine yourself standing alone inside a cold cathedral, barefoot on stone. There’s a shrill silence surrounding you, and you hear whispers in your head of secrets no one’s ever heard, not even yourself. A song plays on queue: I Pray for Love by OH. It’s a track for the aching heart. The pain in your chest when you love someone silently and fiercely, but they don’t see you. The piece by OH. is an experimental pop, orchestral melodic melancholia packed in a few minutes. You hear a fusion of multiple genres within one song. The notes touch ballad, crossover progressive, orchestra, and combine minimalist piano with stirring strings (cello, violin), building from an intimate whisper to a soaring climax. Thisis typical of the alt‑pop‑meets‑prog aesthetic. The hybrid genre appeal of the piece attracts an array of fans ranging from progressive rock to pop lovers and even experimental listeners. All because the song has an unconventional fusion of genres with orchestral textures. The track has a very distinctive emotional arc to it. It starts with fragile vocals and sparse piano, drawing listeners into a vulnerable space. Then it gradually layers in strings and harmonies, creating a sense of emotional escalation. It feels like a story, from prayer to resolution in just 3:36. One can imagine the song used as a score in a movie like The Tree of Life (2011). The spiritual tone of the music matches the film’s character, Malick's search for meaning, God, and love through visual poetry.
Audren - A New Page
A long walk. It's the time you take out of your hectic schedule for yourself. The time when you let your thoughts unwind and breathe in the basking light of unfiltered personal space: the best song to accompany that wander, A New Page by Audren. The song is a folk-pop piece with a strong indie-folk influence. It is orchestral and gentle. It has an acoustic texture to it that gives the listeners a sense of intimacy, something very organic. The track also draws on neo-soul and jazz tones. It has this sophisticated feel, which is enforced by the use of soulful arrangements and a warm, emotional core. The song starts slow. You hear soft guitar notes, and with it comes a sense of tranquility. It builds a very reflective space. The orchestral swell follows soon after. It's layered in a way that doesn't sound very overwhelming. This adds to the emotional buildup. The song eschews conventional pop structures in favor of a slow, human-paced emotional arc. The pacing somewhat mirrors the gradual process of healing. The lyrics bank on imagery. You hear words, and you can immediately relate them to a feeling. It's very evocative. When it comes to the vocals, the tone is very tender. It's almost like floating. We hear soft inflections, breathy pauses, and delicate register transitions create an intimate performance. The song is a good fit for a movie like Pieces of April. It brings with it this sense of reconciliation and warmth amid tension that goes well with the movie's theme.