VICINO MA LONTANO

Date

January 12, 2024

Genres

Artist

Stefan Meylaers

Catalog

RELEASED

Language

English

Country

Belgium

Details Press Release.

The melodic richness is evident from the first note, creating a soothing atmosphere that is both smooth and mellow. What sets this composition apart is the remarkable balance between complexity and accessibility. The arrangement is like a well-choreographed dance, with each instrument playing a vital role in the overall cadence. The subtlety in the transitions showcases your keen understanding of musical dynamics, allowing the listener to be carried away by the ebb and flow of the piece. It's evident that every musical choice has been carefully considered, resulting in a refreshing lack of predictability. This track has a cinematic quality, as if it's inviting visual storytelling. The seamless fusion of various elements demonstrates not only your technical prowess but also your ability to create a sonic landscape that resonates on a profound level (Showland Productions,USA).
Your music is so beautiful. This piece is both grand yet full of so many emotions. It speaks so much through its amazing soundscape which traverses a myriad of colors. I particularly enjoy the sudden dips and heights in the track which appear absolutely unexpected through the piece. It leaves you hooked and waiting for the next surprise. Excellent rendition (Panorama Music, India)!
Such a great musically and virtuosic recording!
I recently had the pleasure of listening to your incredible song, and I must say, it's really good! The melody, beat, and overall production are top-notch! The quality of your work is undeniable, and I believe that your music has the potential to resonate with many listeners (Song Fuse)!
Wow! That wasn't only catchy but also deep. It was more than just a piano session and I felt you were trying to get a message out through your instrumental composition. Congratulations (Glacer FM)!
In our opinion ""Hero"" is a musical composition that captivates the listener with its classic and smooth aesthetics. Its meticulously crafted instrumental structure features slow arrangements that are perfectly balanced, creating a contemplative and reflective listening experience. The work is an example of significant artistic introspection, providing a mental space that allows the listener to reflect on their own existence and seek a deeper meaning in life. The music invites meditation, with its enveloping melody that flows smoothly, and its carefully crafted dynamics that keep the listener immersed in a state of calm and contemplation. The music's meticulous arrangements are a testament to the composer's ability to create a sophisticated musical experience that stands out for its richness and depth. Each musical element is carefully selected and placed in order to create a complex and harmonious sound environment, which envelops the listener in an aura of tranquility and serenity (Rádio Armazém, Brazil).
'Vicino ma lontano' is a breathtaking and touching classical work, which was created as a collaboration between the artists Stefan Meylaers, Ilya Rimar and Ernestina Jošt from different countries in Europe. This is an extremely sweet and yet very lively piano and string piece, which not only convinces with both Italian and English lyrics, but also with a beautiful duet of female and male voices. The melodies that emerge reveal something dreamy and enchanted as well as melancholic and sentimental. 'Vicino ma lontano' clearly positions itself stylistically in the classical genre, although I was also able to detect subtle influences from more modern pop ballads. I particularly like the constantly growing arrangement, with the final part in particular producing a unique polyphony with an incredible amount of emotion (Berlin On Air, Germany).
Your musicianship and talent comes right to the forefront and you have truly created something wonderful here. We really appreciate the passion and love that went into it all (We Write About Music, USA).
This is a very interesting track. This violin, so melancholic and lonely, seems to tell a story and together with the piano conveys strong emotions. There seems to be a polite and loving dialogue between the two instruments. The harmonies are interesting as they are never predictable! The piano, in its cadences, has a very complex gesture both in writing and technique. The violin itself, if in the beginning it is limited to playing long, relaxed notes, in the second part is much more orientated towards more complex and fast cadences. Great track (The Hand Editions,Italy)!

Achievements and awards

Apollo Global Music Awards 2024: Official Selection. Prague International Music Video Awards (2023): Honorable Mention. London International Motion Pictures Awards (2019): Semi-Finalist. Hyperwave Film Awards (2019): Semi-Finalist. Roma Cinema DOC (2019): Official Selection. Top Shorts (2018) Award Winner. Global Film Awards (2018): Award Winner. Oneros Film Awards (2018): Award Winner. Documentaries Without Borders International Film Festival (2018): Award Winner. Venice Short Film Festival (2018): Official Selection. 0Los Angeles CineFest (2018): Semi-Finalist. Hollywood Music In Media Awards (2014): Official nomination. St.Tropez International Film Festival (2014): Official Nomination. Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival: Official Nomination.

Artist Bio.

Stefan Meylaers, “Hollywood Nominee & Carnegie Hall Artist”. Stefan Meylaers took lessons with a number of well-known pianists such as Alan Weis (Juillard School of Music) and Zoltán Kocsis (Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music). As a soloist, he has performed in notable concert halls around the world including Carnegie Hall twice. Stefan Meylaers has a broad repertoire in which his own compositions occupy an important place. In 2016, Stefan Meylaers composed the impressive and critically acclaimed concert spectacle “The Journey, a story about time” performed by more than 150 musicians. Stefan Meylaers is also a committed artist. Compositions such as “Fukushima,” “Haiyan” and “New Orleans” attest to this. Under his wings as producer and composer, he created the short films “Oculus” and “Veraf.” He also wrote the music for the short film “In A Landscape.” In 2017, in collaboration with Belgian icons Roger van Damme and Piet Stockmans, he created “Pasión,” an ambitious international production about the power of passion. In 2018, he created the short film “The Four Loves” with one of the most important sculptors of our time, Lorenzo Quinn, and it earned several different nominations worldwide including twice that of best soundtrack. In 2020, the piano album “Meander” was presented to the public. 2021 saw the tryout of the grand international Musica Magica production “When I Close My Eyes.” 2022 is mainly marked by the ABBA tour with Kenneth Theunissen and further studio recordings with his own work including “Once Upon A Time” & “Land Of The Dragons”. In 2023 he writes 3 compositions for Chilean beatboxer Tomás Ferrada and signs a contract with the record label Patiotic Records. Several compositions can be heard on Spotify and other streaming services. www.stefan.meylaers.com”