“Since doing my first soundtrack [2003’s Bodysong], I’ve become friends with lots of these remarkable musicians, as well as more familiar with the music they play. It’s a whole world out there,” wrote Greenwood in his announcement on the label’s site.

Greenwood continued: “I stand in awe of classically trained UK musicians: a 20-something carrying a cello case will always be more impressive than someone with a guitar. It’s just harder to do. It takes more commitment, and the sounds they make are so limitless — for all that the instruments they play are ‘traditional.’”

Greenwood said he will only record soloists or small groups of musicians. “And as it’s my party, including in the releases some of my own small ideas that have never been recorded, like 88 (for solo piano), and Miniatures from Water for piano, violin, string drone, and tanpura.”The label has actually released some titles by now, including Bach’s Volume: 1: Partita No.2 in D Minor on vinyl and digital, as well as Volume 2: Industry, Water, the latter consists of Greenwood’s “Three Miniatures From Water” on one side and composer Michael Gordon’s “Industry” on the other.

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Ludovic Einaudi: Nightbook

Einaudi is a stunning contemporary classical musician who is breathtaking yet also easy to listen to. Any of his albums are great to study to but Nightbook is particularly relaxing.

The XX: XX

The XX’s debut album is what happens when electronica meets the art of the lullaby. The album is stripped back enough to not be distracting but well crafted enough to be enjoyable.

Bonobo: Migration

All of Bonobo’s albums are chilled and worth listening to. The newest album, however, is particularly laid back.

Miles David: Kind of Blue

There’s nothing like a bit of jazz to stimulate the brain and get the creative juices flowing.

The Lord of the Rings soundtrack

It’s the perfect combination of peaceful classical music and epic motivation!

Eric Satie: The Complete Solo Piano Music

Another contemporary pianist with the ability to calm your nervous, revising soul.

Massive Attack: Blue Lines

If you want some chilled electronica that won’t risk putting you to sleep, the iconic Blue Lines is a good place to start.

Dave Brubeck: Angel Eyes

Another jazz album but mostly piano based. Angel Eyes is definitely album to wash that pre-exam anxiety away.

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“Since doing my first soundtrack [2003’s Bodysong], I’ve become friends with lots of these remarkable musicians, as well as more familiar with the music they play. It’s a whole world out there,” wrote Greenwood in his announcement on the label’s site.

Greenwood continued: “I stand in awe of classically trained UK musicians: a 20-something carrying a cello case will always be more impressive than someone with a guitar. It’s just harder to do. It takes more commitment, and the sounds they make are so limitless — for all that the instruments they play are ‘traditional.’”

Greenwood said he will only record soloists or small groups of musicians. “And as it’s my party, including in the releases some of my own small ideas that have never been recorded, like 88 (for solo piano), and Miniatures from Water for piano, violin, string drone, and tanpura.”The label has actually released some titles by now, including Bach’s Volume: 1: Partita No.2 in D Minor on vinyl and digital, as well as Volume 2: Industry, Water, the latter consists of Greenwood’s “Three Miniatures From Water” on one side and composer Michael Gordon’s “Industry” on the other.

The post Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood Launches a Classical Music Label appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Ludovic Einaudi: Nightbook

Einaudi is a stunning contemporary classical musician who is breathtaking yet also easy to listen to. Any of his albums are great to study to but Nightbook is particularly relaxing.

The XX: XX

The XX’s debut album is what happens when electronica meets the art of the lullaby. The album is stripped back enough to not be distracting but well crafted enough to be enjoyable.

Bonobo: Migration

All of Bonobo’s albums are chilled and worth listening to. The newest album, however, is particularly laid back.

Miles David: Kind of Blue

There’s nothing like a bit of jazz to stimulate the brain and get the creative juices flowing.

The Lord of the Rings soundtrack

It’s the perfect combination of peaceful classical music and epic motivation!

Eric Satie: The Complete Solo Piano Music

Another contemporary pianist with the ability to calm your nervous, revising soul.

Massive Attack: Blue Lines

If you want some chilled electronica that won’t risk putting you to sleep, the iconic Blue Lines is a good place to start.

Dave Brubeck: Angel Eyes

Another jazz album but mostly piano based. Angel Eyes is definitely album to wash that pre-exam anxiety away.

The post 8 Calm and Motivational Albums to Study to appeared first on Hot Pop Today.