Ashot Danielyan releases new single

Moscow-based musician and improviser Ashot Danielyan has earned a reputation over the past decade as a versatile and deeply expressive artist, floating between genres such as classical, ambient, new age and experimental music. His main instrument of choice is the piano, the centrepiece of most of his compositions as a tool for expression but also a space for exploration, where improvisation becomes the link between technical skill and emotional context.

Ashot first introduced his sound to the world in 2012 with his debut release “Shadows” and since then, his catalogue has grown to encompass multiple singles, EPs and full-length records, each one revealing new facets of his artistic world. Over time, his ability to pair delicate melodies with expansive atmospheres has earned him both an international audience and recognition from major music competitions.

From early accolades such as being named a semi-finalist in The International Songwriting Competition for his debut to multiple nods in The UK Songwriting Contest, his talent has consistently drawn acclaim. Perhaps his most significant recognition came in 2016, when his EP Mountain Prayer won at the 14th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Instrumental category. These achievements underscore his ability to bring together traditions and innovations, offering work that’s both impressive from a musicianship stance and emotionally stirring.

Now, Ashot Danielyan returns with his latest release titled “Thinking in Silence #2,” a piece that distils many of his strengths into a composition that’s reflective, delicate and transportive. Built around a slow, smooth piano performance, it carries a sense of calm tinged with gentle melancholy while the addition of orchestral strings lends the piece a cinematic quality, softening the edges with a dreamy, mist-filled atmosphere.

Sitting within the spheres of classical crossover and neoclassical stylings, the track shows how Ashot continues to develop his sound while remaining attached to his love for piano-led expression. Opened by the soothing tones of bright piano notes which hang in the air like stars, hushed textures quietly glide below to form a mesmeric soundscape that’s stripped-back and blissfully melodic.

“Thinking in Silence #2” feels like music designed for solitude; for quiet moments where balance is sought and reflection takes over and in its unhurried pace and graceful layering, it perfectly captures Ashot’s knack for finding beauty in stillness. As he continues to impress on his decorated musical journey, Ashot Danielyan once again confirms his status as a visionary figure in the neoclassical instrumental space and we can’t wait to see what he’s got in store next.

Listen to Thinking in Silence #2 below

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