Claire Bigley - Souljourn
World, New Age, Piano
Louisiana, United States
Overall Impression: Composer Claire Bigley has released the new work for strings entitled Souljourn. The gentle sounds of running water open the piece, allowing the cellos and violins to trickle their way into the air. Bigley makes frequent use of long, robust tones to establish a warm, comfortable atmosphere. As the mood is settled, listeners may find themselves being carried away with the cascading and intertwining melodies. There are moments of growth and exploration, all within the warm comfort of a guiding hand. It is in these moments that listeners can enjoy the subtle nuance of change without being overwhelmed. Overall, Souljourn by Claire Bigley provides a deeply relaxing and contemplative listening experience.
Strongest Point(s): Souljourn's strongest feature is the calming mood that is immediately established by both the strings and track. They complement each other and have the same ultimate goal in mind.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Ambient, Instrumental, and Classical music will enjoy Souljourn by Claire Bigley. This piece would also work very well in any environment needing a calm, reflective backdrop.
Artist target suggestions: Debussy, Eric Satie, Yo-Yo Ma, Brian Eno, Hans Zimmer, Ravie Shankar, Celtic Women, William Walton, Henry Purcell, James Galway
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About the Reviewer:
Zachary Larson is a professional touring guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has since toured as a classical chamber musician, onboard luxury cruise lines, and with the Broadway musicals Finding Neverland and Escape To Margaritaville. His recorded work spans from classical works and jazzy holiday tunes, to mind-bending experimental music. His arrangements of orchestral music are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.