New Subscriber Playlist: “Just the Keys, Please”

This month’s subscriber-only playlist and podcast episode delve into the beauty of solo piano music.
A close-up black-and-white photo of piano keys
(Lucas Santos)

Along with the guitar, the piano might just be the world’s most ubiquitous musical instrument. As such, it’s easy to overlook the piano and dismiss it out of hand — which is a shame. This month’s playlist, titled “Just the Keys, Please,” highlights the beauty and diversity of solo piano music with songs that run the gamut of sounds and styles, from jazz and modern classical to ambient and New Age.

Accompanying the playlist is the latest episode of my “Playlist Breakdown” podcast, in which I spotlight one of the playlist’s songs and why it’s so special, interesting, and/or meaningful. This month’s episode focuses on Linford Detweiler’s “A Sort of Reminder,” a lovely and introspective piano instrumental from one half of the beloved Over the Rhine.

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