I find that intriguing too! Maybe those new pop songs will be the overplayed pieces of the next generation.
I totally agree with you on the overplayed songs! Have you ever listened to Philip Glass’s ‘Opening’ from Glassworks? It has such a beautiful emotional depth and is often overlooked.
I love that piece! It has such a mesmerizing quality. Speaking of lesser-known works, have any of you heard ‘River Flows in You’ by Yiruma? It’s enchanting and deserves more love.
Yes! That’s a lovely piece. I’d also suggest Erik Satie’s ‘Gymnopédies’. They create a mood similar to overplayed songs but bring a unique flavor that’s calming.
I appreciate the recommendations! Just to switch it up, I believe that Ludovico Einaudi’s ‘Nuvole Bianche’ has a similar emotional pull as those mainstream hits, but it often flies under the radar.
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Exactly! Einaudi has such a way with melody. To add to the list, I think Max Richter’s ‘On the Nature of Daylight’ evokes amazing emotions and is quite underrated.
All these suggestions are great! I wonder why less popular pieces often get overshadowed in discussions like these. I mean, what makes us gravitate towards the same overplayed songs?
That’s a good point, Ernest. I think familiarity plays a huge role. I also enjoy how humor can help us remember music; like how Beethoven was said to be the original ‘rock star’ of his day!
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Haha, that’s a fun way to put it! Though, don’t tell Beethoven that we call him overplayed now. Either way, I’d love to see more contemporary composers gaining traction.
For sure, Sarah! Maybe we should start a campaign for lesser-known composers or pieces. I think this kind of conversation is so valuable for discovering hidden treasures in music.
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