Beautiful Atmospheric Piano Solos, or Scores Featuring Piano

Spalding · 11-06-2013, 06:47 PM

Could Someone help me find some really great Piano scores? I am too young to be a major Classical buff, and in fact I found my way into classical through electronic(a) music.

For example here are some of the most beautiful piano riffs I have ever heard in my limited experience there are not many:

Moonlight Sonata, by Beethoven; Avril 14th, Kesson Daslef, Petiatil Cx Htdui, by Aphex Twin (all of which are very short, but by far some of the most emotionally charged piano solos I have ever heard, if these songs evolved into something longer while retaining what is so good about them, it would be pure bliss, I'd highly recommend these to anyone who enjoys the sound of piano.)

Both of these exemplified batches of songs are more moody than electrifying. It is the progression of these songs which I love so much, probably Aphex Twin couldn't manage much more than the average 2 min being a predominantly experimental electronica artist.

All of these songs are mostly solos and moody and atmospheric. Moonlight Sonata is a given, but I would highly recommend listening to the Aphex Twin songs to get a feel for what I am asking for. Certainly Moonlight Sonata features prominently here, being the best solo I've ever heard, and probably ever will.

Thank you very much for your help.

Silenzio · 11-06-2013, 10:43 PM

I'd recommend Ólafur Arnalds to you.
Perhaps you may listen to "And They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness"-Album.
I'm not sure how the music above sounds, I can't listen to music currently,
but people describe his music as neo-classical, experimental and electronica.

Further recommendations would be Ludovico Einaudi, who's music is mainly piano-heavy and Yann Tiersen, who tried to involve electronic elements and layers in his newest album "Skyline".

I hope I could help you out!

**Frownland** · 11-07-2013, 12:10 AM

Mr. Charlie · 11-07-2013, 08:55 AM

^^ Really rather lovely.

p-bo · 11-07-2013, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silenzio

I'd recommend Ólafur Arnalds to you.
Perhaps you may listen to "And They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness"-Album.

I decided to check this out and ended up listening to the entire album. Very simple and beautiful. It reminds me of parts of Sigur Ros and Godspeed You Black Emperor/ A Silver Mt. Zion. More ambient and less instrumental but still perfect for certain occasions.

Silenzio · 11-07-2013, 10:52 PM

^ I'm glad you like the album, it's my favorite one of Ólafur Arnalds.

Zaqarbal · 11-21-2013, 05:48 PM

*Philip Glass. Opening (album Glassworks, 1982) and Metamorphosis One (album Solo Piano, 1989):

Spalding · 12-18-2013, 12:26 PM

Thank you for all your replies. I will have to take the time to listen to all these recommendations. Any more recommendations would be appreciated.

DriveYourCarDownToTheSea · 12-30-2013, 09:13 PM

One of the most beautiful piano pieces ever.

DriveYourCarDownToTheSea · 12-30-2013, 09:21 PM

Anything by DeBussy, Satie and, to a lesser extent, Ravel, are going to be close to what you're looking for.

11-06-2013, 06:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spalding Groupie Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 2	Beautiful Atmospheric Piano Solos, or Scores Featuring Piano Could Someone help me find some really great Piano scores? I am too young to be a major Classical buff, and in fact I found my way into classical through electronic(a) music. For example here are some of the most beautiful piano riffs I have ever heard in my limited experience there are not many: Moonlight Sonata, by Beethoven; Avril 14th, Kesson Daslef, Petiatil Cx Htdui, by Aphex Twin (all of which are very short, but by far some of the most emotionally charged piano solos I have ever heard, if these songs evolved into something longer while retaining what is so good about them, it would be pure bliss, I'd highly recommend these to anyone who enjoys the sound of piano.) Both of these exemplified batches of songs are more moody than electrifying. It is the progression of these songs which I love so much, probably Aphex Twin couldn't manage much more than the average 2 min being a predominantly experimental electronica artist. All of these songs are mostly solos and moody and atmospheric. Moonlight Sonata is a given, but I would highly recommend listening to the Aphex Twin songs to get a feel for what I am asking for. Certainly Moonlight Sonata features prominently here, being the best solo I've ever heard, and probably ever will. Thank you very much for your help.

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Zaqarbal Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 824	Philip Glass. Opening* (album Glassworks, 1982) and Metamorphosis One (album Solo Piano, 1989): __________________ "Lullabies for adults / crossed by the years / carry the flower of disappointment / tattooed in their gloomy melodies."

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DriveYourCarDownToTheSea AllTheWhileYouChargeAFee Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,174	One of the most beautiful piano pieces ever. __________________ Stop and find a pretty shell for her Beach Boys vs Beatles comparisons begin here

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DriveYourCarDownToTheSea AllTheWhileYouChargeAFee Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,174	Anything by DeBussy, Satie and, to a lesser extent, Ravel, are going to be close to what you're looking for. __________________ Stop and find a pretty shell for her Beach Boys vs Beatles comparisons begin here Last edited by DriveYourCarDownToTheSea; 12-30-2013 at 09:38 PM.

11-06-2013, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Silenzio Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Austria Posts: 210	I'd recommend Ólafur Arnalds to you. Perhaps you may listen to "And They Have Escaped The Weight Of Darkness"-Album. I'm not sure how the music above sounds, I can't listen to music currently, but people describe his music as neo-classical, experimental and electronica. Further recommendations would be Ludovico Einaudi, who's music is mainly piano-heavy and Yann Tiersen, who tried to involve electronic elements and layers in his newest album "Skyline". I hope I could help you out!

11-07-2013, 08:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Charlie Shoo Thoughts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: These Mountains Posts: 2,308	^^ Really rather lovely.

11-07-2013, 10:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Silenzio Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Austria Posts: 210	^ I'm glad you like the album, it's my favorite one of Ólafur Arnalds.

12-18-2013, 12:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spalding Groupie Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 2	Thank you for all your replies. I will have to take the time to listen to all these recommendations. Any more recommendations would be appreciated.