Claire Bigley - Awaken the Deep
World, New Age, Piano
Louisiana, United States
Overall Impression: Filled to the brim with an unquestionable amount of atmosphere and wonderfully delicate in nature, "Awaken The Deep" is a beautifully poignant and gracefully composed piece that is both highly refined and undeniably somber in quality. Claire Bigley does a fantastic job of conjuring up a broad range of emotions that leaves the listener in a state of contemplative thought and reflection, which is no easy feat to achieve. Excellent!
Strongest Point(s): The performance is superb, Clair Bigley showcases excellent dynamic control and tonal awareness, treating each and every note with great care and attentiveness, resulting in a performance that's filled with delicate nuance and an abundance of feeling. Solo instrumental pieces are one of the trickiest musical forms to tackle, this is purely due to the fact that the spotlight is on a single performer which doesn't leave much room for mistakes, however, by focusing purely on the piano, the audience can really connect on a far more intimate level with the music, creating a higher sense of personal engagement and thus a bigger payoff in terms of effectiveness, "Awaken The Deep" manages to do just this, and it does it very well may I add. The inclusion of nature sounds, such as birds chirping, really helps add to the atmosphere of the piece, as well as add extra delicate layers to the overall texture, creating a brilliantly open ambient sound that encapsulates the listener from start to finish.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of neo-classical and ambient-based musical styles will find themselves connecting with this elegantly written composition, and will undoubtedly find themselves moved by its beautiful yet haunting quality.
Artist target suggestions: Alfonso Peduto, Luke Faulkner, Philip G Anderson, Virginio Aiello, Francesco Siano, Deborah Offenhauser, James Heather, Chris Palmer, The Lonely Pianist, Sigvard, David Astrom, Zachary Bruno, Dave Lewis, Philip Jerne, Jonas Gewald
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.