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The Album Leaf - Beautiful Instrumental
“Rough warmth, that’s a good description” says Sigur Rós’ Sundlaugin studio (used to be a pool) Enginer, Jon Birgisson. A San Diego band, The Album Leaf got it’s name based on a Chopin piece–which makes sense as The Album Leaf consists mostly of James LaValle, a classically trained musician. LaValle has also been part of punk, metal, and progressive rock bands.
The Album Leaf first broke into the public eye with the album “In a Safe Place.” Tracks from that disc hit The OC, amongst a few other TV shows. That album also consisted of guest appearances by Sigur Ros and Amiina (if you haven’t heard them, check out Sigur Ros here and Amiina here). The most recent disc, “Into the Blue Again” is what inspired this blog post. It’s gorgeous.
After my friend told me about these guys, I listened to a few tracks and then purchased “Into the Blue Again.” I recommend buying this disc as it has quickly become my go to album when I need to think, work, be alone, seek depression or just be happy about life (I know those two seem contradictory; but they’re not). I also just realized the both albums are at the Amazon mp3 store for $7.90 a piece!
Check out “The Light” (this takes awhile to get going–it’s a quiet intro) and “Red Eye” off “Into the Blue Again.”
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Awesome - what a sound - titally understand where your coming from on what moods your in when listening to this - need to purchase this - got abit of an ‘Air ‘ feel to it
@Andy. Glad you like it–it’s definitely worth the buy! Let me know if you buy his earlier stuff as well–it sounds really good.
If you like that then you may like this played by (arguably) the best pianist ever. Make sure you follow this with the 2nd and 3rd movements of the sonata.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=–1IIe1CGKo