Ethereal is a gorgeously atmospheric album out as we speak from Samyula, a Spanish pianist and composer whose mild but affecting piano-led sound stirs with serene entrancement. The challenge of Samanta Yubero, who can be a neuroscientist and holds a PhD, pursues an pleasing introspection all through the album — which performs as a journey of the self, the place one should look inward to unveil “layers of being.” Every of the tracks inside signify a distinct stage of that voyage; for instance, the title observe radiates lightness, whereas “Core” performs with grounding impact in its elegantly trickling piano work.
Samyula attracts inspiration from the up to date likes of Ólafur Arnalds and Goldmund, along with minimalist artists within the vein of Arvo Pärt and La Monte Younger — and likewise the timeless-appealing classical outputs of Ludovico Einaudi and Michael Nyman. As a complete although, Ethereal shines with its unique allure — integrating up to date, minimalist, and acquainted classical ideas in its enveloping and emotional sound.
The highlights on Ethereal are quite a few. The title observe’s effervescence shines in opening the album, shifting from sporadic piano to a steadier lushness. In the meantime, “Duality” exudes a delectably dramatic tone within the maneuvers to higher-pitched piano chills, whereas “Axis” performs with ballad-like attraction in its prancing piano weightlessness. The album’s ultimate tracks additionally enthrall of their textured additions — whether or not through the electronic-touched and nature-like atmosphere inside “Transcendent – Rework” or the attractive cello integrations on the concluding variations “Duality” and “Orbit.” Ethereal is a strikingly memorable success from Samyula.
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“Ethereal” can be featured within the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Obscure Ambient.
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