Søme - "Mut"

The hardcore to neo-classical pipeline isn’t quite as established as the hardcore to shoegaze pipeline, but the Hamburg-based artist Søme makes a case for this transition. “Mut” is a beautifully paced and expertly crafted neo-classical music crafted from melancholy piano and cello lines that seem to embody the liminal space of pre-dawn airport rides and runs. Lovely work. According to the press release, Søme took
“an unconventional musical upbringing kicked off his passion for writing and producing. Educated by an eldery jazz pianist in his small hometown he startet to develop an interest in composing little music pieces during his teenage years whilst figuring out music production through the local punk, hardcore and DIY scene. This way Søme gathered an eclectic knowledge about various genres that has shaped his production style today. Along the way he threw in a degree in Philosophy and Literature besides touring both solo and in bands, taking him across Europe, the US and Asia. Although he has produced and written music for (among others) Michael Schulte, Tess Wiley (Sixpence None The Richer), German Schlager stars with chart successes, countless TV ads, feature films, short films, fashion projects and whatnot - he was always drawn back to his favorite instrument and first love: the piano.”