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Craig Armstrong
Piano Works

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THE REVIEW

A work reminiscent of Sakamoto's BTTB or even the latest piece by Fariselli (which I have also reviewed), this "Piano Works" by Craig Armstrong frames the compositions of this artist under a melancholic and rarefied light of rare beauty and fragility.
The 19 compositions in this album crumble one after the other, delineating enchanted and light worlds, creating a unique and "magical" mood, worlds apart from the saccharine compositions of pianists who may be more virtuosic but undoubtedly more cloying. The minor tones, the slowing down and stretching of sound, the light touch "to remove" (a trait achieved by the most enlightened pianists) give a sense of the unsurpassed class of this "self-made-man" capable of effortlessly transitioning from the dark, nocturnal atmospheres of the distant "The Space Between Us" (a masterpiece to have at any cost) to this almost classical work that revisits and rearranges some pieces from his past works.

Ideal on a rainy autumn day, with a serene face resting against the glass while the eye observes the strange intersections of the drops sliding down...

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Craig Armstrong’s Piano Works is a beautifully melancholic and fragile collection of 19 compositions. The album creates a unique and magical mood, distinct from more virtuosic but cloying piano works. Armstrong’s classical approach stretches and slows sound to evoke enchanting, nocturnal atmospheres. It offers a serene listening experience ideal for reflective moments.

Tracklist Lyrics Videos

01   In My Own Words (02:44)

02   Heatmiser 2 (04:01)

03   Hidden (01:50)

04   Gentle Piece (02:55)

05   Weather Storm (03:50)

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06   Diffuse (01:17)

07   Leaving Paris (02:40)

08   Fugue (02:53)

09   Theme From Orphans (01:47)

10   1st Waltz (02:49)

11   Satine's Theme (00:33)

12   Morning Breaks (01:38)

13   Laura's Theme (02:37)

14   Glasgow Love Theme (02:02)

15   Delay (02:09)

16   Hymn 3 (04:55)

17   Angelina (01:53)

18   Childhood 2 (05:31)

19   Sunrise (02:24)

20   Be Still My Soul (05:53)

Craig Armstrong

Craig Armstrong is a Scottish composer and arranger known for emotive film scores and crossover albums that blend orchestral writing with ambient and electronic elements. He is widely recognized for work connected with Baz Luhrmann and for collaborations with Massive Attack.
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