Xavier Everaert - Un matin sous la pluie
Classical
Orléans, France
Overall Impression: Steeped in elegance and profoundly emotive in its execution, " Un matin sous la pluie" (A Morning In The Rain) is a wonderfully realised Neoclassical piano piece that is able to effortlessly sweep its listeners off their feet with its graceful poise and touching sense of sentiment. Xavier Everaert combines expert melodic and rhythmic control in a performance that both grips and captivates whilst the sheer bewitching nature of the music he showcases offers an enthralling listening experience that is sure to satiate any music lover who appreciates the exquisite sound of the piano.
Strongest Point(s): The performance is truly something special, not only does Xavier display superb control over his chosen instrument, but the level of detail in his playing is astounding. From the subtle shifts in dynamics to the delicate handling of the piece's many melodic ideas, there is a humanity to Xavier's playing that has the power to really touch the listener on a deep emotional level. Another significant strength of "Un matin sous la pluie" is the way Xavier makes strong thematic ties between the image he evokes with the title and the actual music itself, making for a particularly strong arrangement. Rain is erratic in nature, it can change its intensity in mere seconds and thus adopts an undeniably unpredictable quality, Xavier cleverly details this through the music. One such example of this is the way rhythmic and dynamic intensity is used to subsequently represent the changes in intensity of the rain itself, the music continuously ebbs and flows between moments of calm and tranquility and moments of increased ferocity and animation. This gives the track its sense of flow and really helps keep listeners continually invested in the music from start to finish.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Neoclassical will certainly appreciate "Un matin sous la pluie"
Artist target suggestions: Philip Glass, Wim Mertens, Bruce Brubaker, Anton Batagov, Yiruma, Marcus Lundberg, Carlos Marquez, Maryna Aksenov, William Joseph
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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.