Were I allowed to use only one word to describe pianist Ann Sweeten’s new album, Just This Side of Spring, it would be, plain and simple, “lovely.” But, since I’m not restricted to using this lone word, I’ll elaborate.
Instrumental—particularly classical—music doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. We live in a fast-paced world where everything we encounter battles for our attention, and since classical music tends not to have the hard-hitting, electro-backed feel that sends listeners into auditory overload, it’s a genre that sometimes gets overlooked.
However, Ann Sweeten is a classical artist that fans of every genre should not hesitate to listen to. As I stated earlier, Just This Side of Spring is absolutely lovely. Sweeten’s melodies vary from slightly dream-like and whimsical, to heavier with an air of sadness to them. Both effects are accomplished effortlessly, which makes for a very enjoyable listening experience...MORE
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