I still remember when I discovered the music of Robert Miles, it was a revelation to me. It was in 1996, and I was living in London. One day, while listening to one radio station dedicated to play Trance music…
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Two Songs, One Heart: Adele's "Hello" and Hans Zimmer's "Time" in a Mashup
In recent years, the art of musical mashups has gained immense popularity, with countless creative minds combining different genres and eras of music to create entirely new and exciting sounds and this mashup of Adele's "Hello" and Hans Zimmer's "Time"…
Read moreHania Rani: A Master of Emotion and Atmosphere in Ambient Piano Music
Hania Rani is a Polish composer and pianist who has been making waves in the music industry with her beautiful and haunting ambient piano music. With a style that is both intricate and minimalist, she creates music that transports listeners…
Read moreThe Day I Discovered Jean-Michel Jarre's Album "Equinoxe"
Back in 1988, as a young teenager I was with a growing interest in electronic music and excited to discover new artists and albums that would broaden my musical horizons, I stumbled upon Jean-Michel Jarre's album "Equinoxe" while browsing through…
Read moreCelebrating 50 Years of Tubular Bells: Mike Oldfield Live at Wembley in 1979
Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells is a timeless classic that has enthralled generations of music lovers since its release in 1973. As the album celebrates its 50th anniversary, fans of Oldfield and his iconic work have reason to rejoice as a…
Read moreWhat Made Enigma's ‘MCMXC a.D.’ Album an Unprecedented Success in 1990?
Enigma's debut album, ‘MCMXC a.D.’, was released in 1990 and is considered a classic of the new age and ambient music genres. The album was hugely successful, reaching the top 10 in many countries and selling over 15 million copies…
Read moreMy First Introduction to Enya's Music: The Unforgettable Experience of 'Orinoco Flow'
The first time I heard Enya's 'Orinoco Flow' was a moment I'll never forget. It was in 1988, and I was a young teenager working in a factory. We had the radio turned on, and the song came on unexpectedly…
Read moreSeven Days Walking: Ludovico Einaudi's Hauntingly Beautiful Exploration of Emotion and Minimalism
Ludovico Einaudi’s “Seven Days Walking" is a concept album that consists of seven parts, each of which represents a day of the week. It was released in 2019 and marks Einaudi's 14th studio album. The album features a collection of…
Read moreAn Unforgettable Score: The Legacy of the “Gladiator” Soundtrack
The ”Gladiator" soundtrack is a masterpiece of musical composition, created by the legendary composer Hans Zimmer and the world-renowned musician Lisa Gerrard. The album was released in 2000 to accompany the epic historical film of the same name, directed by…
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