Surrender to the Serene: Ashot Danielyan’s ‘Make Classical Music Great Again’

Get lost in the latest album we discovered by Ashot Danielyan. Ashot Danielyan is a magnificent music composer hailing all the way from Moscow. He has a way with the keys. The keys sing melodies, and he guides them like a conductor of an opera. The serene soundscapes that he fabricates are otherworldly. Even within the same song, each tune sounds unique, yet each one belongs. The core emotions that his music conveys are love, peace, and abundance. His pieces are abundant in creativity, full of emotions, and overflowing with magnificent craftsmanship. He plays with timing a lot, sometimes letting a note walk in before its time and sometimes teasing your ears with that one note that you knew was about to hit right when a section begins. His love for music touches the listener, pulling them into his vast world of creative expressions. At his core, he is a storyteller. Some people use words, some use pictures and visuals, but Ashot uses his blessed sense of musicality to tell stories.

“‘Make Classical Music Great Again’ by Ashot Danielyan comprises songs that are actually stories full of surprises and magic.”

The latest album by Ashot Danielyan, ‘Make Classical Music Great Again’, is a seven-song album that captures various sensations. I could literally compare his songs to stories. Even though he does not use lyrics or words, the notes do no less of a job of conveying the emotions. The song ‘Middle Of This July’ speaks in a melancholic tone, seldom intensifying the emotions, while the song ‘Beginning Of This April’ brings a joyful and fresh feeling. The vast range of sonics speaks a lot about the album and the artistic range of the musician. Even though it is simplistic (in the sense of layering of instruments and use of various modern effects), the album takes you on a rollercoaster ride. A ride that you will not forget, a ride that stays with you, a ride that breathes in you. I was totally mesmerised by the melodies and entered a meditative state while listening to the songs. I will tell you what I feel are the best activities to do while listening to Ashot’s masterpiece: unwind and reflect, read, relax with your loved ones, or simply sit and breathe. In each case, you will be transported into a world of total awareness, yet total disconnect. The album does justice to its name. With each song, we are getting closer to making classical music great again. Hit play and discover the magic.

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