Album ANW 3541After Winter
Richard Lacy (PRS)Richard Lacy spans multiple genres but consistently delivers impeccable production. These thoughtful, melancholy piano pieces build to brighter themes with bass, drums and tuned percussion.
8 tracks
- Brighter Days Ahead3541/2Slow, melancholy piano transforms into a bright & breezy theme supported by bass, drums & tuned percussion 2:39
- Better Than Yesterday3541/4Sparse thoughtful piano over light ambient pads transitions into optimistic theme with synths, piano layers & drums2:00
- Mood Shift3541/5Sombre piano & ambient textures build in optimism with sparkling piano layers to an uplifting ending1:56
- When The Sun Breaks Through3541/6Thoughtful piano evolves with uplifting sound design & piano layers2:23
- A Turn For The Better3541/7Sparse, reflective piano transforms into a gently flowing, uplifting theme2:01
- Refreshing Change3541/8Reflective piano builds in positivity with light drums & bass to an uplifting conclusion2:08
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