Tag: classical

5 Questions with Adrian Brockless

1) Your latest single Da Sealkie Wife’s Sang breathes new life into the traditional Shetland folk piece by Mary-Ellen Odie. Which classical artists inspire your work and who are some musicians that audiences might be surprised to hear influence you too? I have many musical influences. Philosophically I would say that I have been influenced…
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September 18, 2024
FFO Chats: Harpreet Bansal

For the fans of forward-thinkers, and especially those without a narrow palette, then you should have your ear to the floor for Harpreet Bansal. The Grammy-nominated blurs the lines between the North Indian tradition and erratic, playful jazz in Parvat (released 11/02/22) – the wildly free and musically outstanding three-piece movement and we had the…
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February 4, 2022
R Zak – FFO: Bjork; Beirut; Angelo Badalamenti

Ellen Oakley Dropping May 7th, ‘Dialectics’ is an album not limited by genres. R Zak offers thirteen tracks of musical excellence that take the listener on a wild ride through experimentation done well with an undeniable flair for the odd and hypnotic beauty. Opening with ‘Villanelle’, the ambient indie sound sets off the album perfectly.…
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April 13, 2021
F.F.O: Santana, Yes, Genesis & Classical

Mustafa Khetty is a composer and song writer born in Sri Lanka and having lived in Ireland, UK, Middle East and Far East, each experience contributing to a rich and diverse palette of musical influence.His journey began early, exposed to Indian classical music and later on western classical, progressive rock and other genres. He started…
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March 2, 2020
F.F.O: Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre, Brian Eno

Apostolos Angelis has learnt what he calls the ‘universal language’ of music through the most organic way possible: listening. Ever since he dusted off the old vinyl and cassettes that he found in his childhood home, Apostolos has found himself inspired by the classical composers and the treasured electronic tracks of the 70s and 80s.…
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February 12, 2020
F.F.O: Loreena McKennitt, Pentangle, Steeleye Span

Jessica’s newest single Love Charm is out now: https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-charm/1497220177?i=1497220178 If you love the Celtic and folky sounds of the aforementioned artists, then you’re sure to fall head over heels with up and coming musician Jessica Victoria. Whilst some musicians may look to predictable approaches and stick to one particular musical stream, New Mexico-born songstress Jessica…
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January 31, 2020