If you're not into classical music, this band would be a good stepping stone into the genre. It's very minimalist in the sense that you begin to understand the significance of each instrument and how they work together to paint different soundscapes. I struggle with classical music (a sweeping statement I know, but bear with me) because I've always felt that there was no space for my own interpretation of the pieces (especially when you're looking at virtuosos like Vivaldi and Bach, the works of whom have been studied and analysed for centuries). The instruments are so flawless and the refrains so grand that it's almost as if they were trying to control my emotions.
But The Cinematic Orchestra really got me wanting to understand more about classical music. If you aren't already familiar with this lot, you really should be. Their music is beguiling. There's a reason they call themselves 'cinematic' - every time I hear their songs, my life flashes before my eyes...
Go listen to their album 'Ma Fleur' - every track is just as beautiful. Listen to it on Spotify here.
They also gone done the soundtrack to this revolutionary silent documentary film, The Man with the Movie Camera, which you can watch for free on YouTube here.
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